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Nov 20 2024POLITICS

Women in Combat: More Than Just Roles

Peter Hegseth, a potential pick for Secretary of Defense under President-elect Donald Trump, recently sparked debate with his stance on women in combat. He believes women shouldn't be in these roles, but is he missing the bigger picture? Historically, women have indeed served in various combat-like

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Nov 20 2024TECHNOLOGY

China’s Military Might on Display: Stealth Jets and Drone Motherships

Last week, China showcased its advanced military technology at the Zhuhai Airshow. The event, held every two years, offers a rare glimpse into China’s military and industrial prowess. Experts see this as China’s attempt to match the U. S. in military capabilities, highlighting their efforts to moder

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Trump's Military Deportation Plan: A Closer Look

Former President Donald Trump has suggested using the U. S. military to carry out mass deportations. This idea is controversial because the military typically doesn't handle immigration enforcement. People like Tom Fitton, head of Judicial Watch, and governors like Texas' Greg Abbott, support this a

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

Trump Plans to Use Military for Mass Deportations

Donald Trump has announced that he intends to use the US military to carry out large-scale deportations of undocumented immigrants. This plan comes as part of a national emergency declaration and is expected to start on the first day of his presidency. Details about the exact scale and logistics of

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Nov 19 2024POLITICS

The US and the Philippines Team Up on Military Secrecy

The Philippines and the United States have signed an important deal to share secret military information. This deal, signed on November 18, 2024, lets the two countries exchange top-secret details about their military plans and technology. The US Defense Secretary, Lloyd Austin, and the Philippine D

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Politics and the Military: A Growing Concern?

Senator-elect Elissa Slotkin, soon to represent Michigan, recently highlighted an important worry: the military might be swayed by politics. She was questioned about President-elect Trump's choice for Defense Secretary, former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, known for his tough stance on diversity progr

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Nov 17 2024POLITICS

Tattoo Trouble: A Controversial Nominee's Ink Ignites Debate

Pete Hegseth, a Fox News personality and Army National Guard veteran, is not just known for his TV appearances. Recently, his tattoo has sparked major concerns. The tattoo in question reads "Deus Vult, " which has ties to white supremacy groups. This has raised a big red flag about Hegseth's possibl

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Military Extremism: A Closer Look

Did you know that since 2017, over 480 people with military backgrounds have been linked to extremist crimes? Most famous, perhaps, is the role played by some 230 individuals with military ties in the January 6, 2021 insurrection. These numbers, while a tiny fraction of the overall military populati

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

North Korea’s Latest Weapon: Self-Destructing Drones

Nothing seems off-limits for North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un. He's got his sights set on a new military tool – suicide drones. These aren’t your average drones. They’re designed to crash and explode on impact. Kim wants his military factories to churn these out in big numbers. Why, you ask? Well,

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Nov 16 2024POLITICS

Hegseth's Defense Pick Catches Heat Over Past Allegation

In 2017, Pete Hegseth, a potential defense secretary under Donald Trump and former Fox News host, was probed for a sexual assault claim at a California hotel hosting a Republican women's gathering. No charges were filed, and details of the victim remained undisclosed. The incident occurred at the Hy

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