
Military
Who is Edan Alexander, the Israeli-American hostage released by Hamas?
Hamas released Alexander, who grew up in New Jersey and was the last living American hostage in Gaza, ahead of President Trump’s visit to the region this week.
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The rate of hepatitis C infections is higher among Vietnam War veterans and others who may have been exposed during their service more than 50 years ago.
2 weeks ago
Listen 1:07The Museum of the American Revolution shows how the shifting ideals of American liberty can be traced in the historic flags of militias.
3 weeks ago
Listen 1:17Trump moves to fire several national security officials over concerns they’re not loyal
Trump was urged by far-right activist Laura Loomer to purge staffers she deemed insufficiently committed to his agenda, several people familiar with the matter said Thursday.
1 month ago
The Signal attack plan messages: What we do (and don’t) know
Were federal laws were violated? Was classified information exposed on the commercial messaging app? Will anyone face consequences for the leaks?
2 months ago
Gabbard calls Signal chats a ‘mistake’ as Trump officials face grilling over leaked military plan
Speaking before the House Intelligence Committee, Gabbard said the conversation included “candid and sensitive” information about military strikes against Houthi rebels.
2 months ago
In their own words: Trump officials shrugging off Signal leak once decried Clinton’s server
Some of the text's participants who spoke out against Clinton haven't commented publicly at all about the Signal leak.
2 months ago
What is Signal, the messaging app where Trump officials texted war plans to a journalist?
National security officials texted war plans for military strikes in Yemen to a group chat in the secure messaging app that included the editor-in-chief for The Atlantic.
2 months ago
Trump intel officials testify on threat from drug cartels as Dems press them on leak of attack plans
Sensitive U.S. military attack plans were discussed and inadvertently leaked to a journalist via a Signal app group chat.
2 months ago
Another U.S. judge issues temporary ban on Trump’s removal of transgender service members
On Monday, a federal judge in New Jersey issued a temporary ban on the removal of two transgender men from the Air Force. The ruling follows a similar one last week.
2 months ago
Hamas says it will only release American-Israeli hostage if ceasefire deal is implemented
Edan Alexander, 21, who grew up in New Jersey, was abducted during the 2023 Hamas attack that ignited the war. He is the last living U.S. citizen held in Gaza.
2 months ago
A Pentagon press secretary has history of pushing antisemitic, extremist theories
Members of Congress and civil rights groups are condemning past comments from Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Kingsley Wilson, including some which critics called antisemitic.
2 months ago
Trump’s Ukraine move shakes up US foreign policy
President Trump is dramatically altering American foreign policy, seemingly turning our backs on our allies while praising our rivals. Is this a pivot to America-first?
Air Date: March 5, 2025 12:00 pm
Listen 51:35Trump pauses U.S. military aid to Ukraine while pressuring Zelenskyy to move toward quick end to war
U.S. Rep. Brendan Boyle, who represents parts of Philly and is co-chair of the Congressional European Union Caucus, called the move "a direct threat to our national security.”
2 months ago
Western leaders visit Kyiv and pledge military support against Russia on the war’s 3rd anniversary
World security is at stake in talks over how the war ends, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen warned.
3 months ago