Military transgender ban: Is serving in the military a right or a privilege?

Military transgender ban: Is serving in the military a right or a privilege?

This morning, President Trump tweeted out that he was reversing President Obama’s decision to allow transgender troops to serve openly. In my opinion, this is the correct decision. Let us concede from the outset that this may not even happen. The president released this information through Twitter, saying that “after consultation with my generals…” However, […]

President Trump reverses transgender policy for the military

President Trump reverses transgender policy for the military

In a string of unexpected tweets, President Trump announced that after consulting with his top military leadership, the transgender policy for the military would be reversed and the US government no longer be accepting transgender service members in the military. After consultation with my Generals and military experts, please be advised that the United States […]

The Public’s Need to Know Doesn’t Include Names of Covert Operatives

The Public’s Need to Know Doesn’t Include Names of Covert Operatives

Last month, the New York Times incredibly posted the name of the Central Intelligence Agency’s, (CIA) top operative overseeing the agency’s efforts in Iran. The Times justified its outing of this undercover and career CIA agent and his role within the agency by saying it was necessary since the agent is “leading an important new […]

Iraq, Iran Sign Pact to Boost Military Cooperation

Iraq, Iran Sign Pact to Boost Military Cooperation

In a move that is bound to concern Washington, Iran and Iraq signed a pact on Sunday to step up military cooperation and the fight against “terrorism and extremism”, according to official Iranian news agencies. At a time when the US has repeatedly voiced its intentions to limit the influence of Tehran in the region […]

Trump warns Iran over detained Americans: White House

Trump warns Iran over detained Americans: White House

U.S. President Donald Trump warned that Iran would face “new and serious consequences” unless all unjustly detained American citizens were released and returned, the White House said in a statement on Friday. Trump urged Iran to return Robert Levinson, an American former law enforcement officer who disappeared more than 10 years ago in Iran, and […]

Iranian Guard commander threatens U.S. bases in region with missile strikes

Iranian Guard commander threatens U.S. bases in region with missile strikes

After the Trump administration announced a new set of sanctions to be imposed on Iran over its ballistic missile program and “malign activities” in the Middle East, the head of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard issued a veiled threat directed at U.S. installations in the region. If the United States wants to pursue sanctions against Iran’s defenses […]

US Treasury Department Levies More Sanctions on Iran

US Treasury Department Levies More Sanctions on Iran

The U.S. Treasury Department levied fresh sanctions against Iran despite a statement from President Trump that Tehran’s government was acting in compliance with the Nuclear deal they signed with the Obama Administration in 2015. These newest sanctions are directly related to Iran’s ballistic-missile program. The Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) designated 16 entities […]

Tanks, troops, and Donald Trump — see photos from this year’s Bastille Day in France

Tanks, troops, and Donald Trump — see photos from this year’s Bastille Day in France

On Friday, France celebrated Bastille Day with fireworks, a parade, and Donald Trump. As part of their 24-hour trip to visit French president Emmanuel Macron in Paris, Donald and Melania Trump attended the city’s annual military parade — an ornamental affair complete with music, military displays, and air shows.   Read the whole story from Business Insider. […]

NASA admits they may not be able to afford a trip to Mars under the existing budget

NASA admits they may not be able to afford a trip to Mars under the existing budget

Earlier this year, President Trump inspired hope in many Americans that have long wished to see a resurgence in NASA’s manned space exploration endeavors, when he announced his goal to send human beings to Mars. The president was so passionate about a manned trip to mars, that during a teleconference with NASA astronaut Peggy Whitson […]