More on the Attack in the Caribbean

It is unusual and a problem.

Ronny Jackson’s Rank Restored

The former White House physican (and current Congressman)’s demotion for misconduct has been reversed.

US Blows Alleged Drug Smuggling Boat Out of the Water

Who needs due process when you have drones?

Trump’s National Security Non-Process

A very different way to run a railroad.

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When Polls Don’t Matter

Wildly unpopular policies in hyperpolarized times.

Not What the Military is For

Representative Comer doesn’t understand much, it would seem.

Virginia National Guard Airmen assigned to the 192nd Security Forces Squadron, 192nd Mission Support Group, 192nd Wing help to secure the grounds near the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 13, 2021, in Washington, D.C. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from several states have traveled to Washington to provide support to federal and district authorities leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Myhr) Virginia National Guard Airmen assigned to the 192nd Security Forces Squadron, 192nd Mission Support Group, 192nd Wing help to secure the grounds near the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 13, 2021, in Washington, D.C. National Guard Soldiers and Airmen from several states have traveled to Washington to provide support to federal and district authorities leading up to the 59th Presidential Inauguration. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Staff Sgt. Bryan Myhr)

Three States Send National Guard to DC

Politicizing the military is legal, but dangerous.

Hegseth Appreciates Pastor Wilson Is All

The takeaway of Hegseth’s video and the Pentagon’s clarification is meant to be obvious. 

Hiroshima Bombing’s 80th Anniversary

The last survivors want us to remember the horrors of nuclear war.

Tariffs are Magic!

Trump’s One Weird Trick to end the war in Ukraine.

President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa. President Donald Trump thanks the crowd after remarks at the Salute to America Celebration, Thursday, July 3, 2025, at the Iowa State Fairgrounds in Des Moines, Iowa.

Trump Applies Madman Theory For Real

An unusual diplomatic approach.

On Propaganda and Childish Politics

Team Trump and the DIA assessment of the Iran bombings.

US Attack Likely Set Iran Nuke Program Back Mere Months

The preliminary DIA assessment has been leaked.

Social Media Diplomacy?

Is that really a good idea?

Was Bombing Iran Legal, Redux

For all practical purposes, the Constitutional war powers have been stood on their head.

How Effective Were U.S. Strikes on Iran’s Nuclear Facilities?

Maximalist claims are almost surely overstated.

Iran Votes to Close Strait of Hormuz

What? Retaliation from Iran?

President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the situation room during the bombing of Iran's nuclear sites. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio in the situation room during the bombing of Iran's nuclear sites.

U.S. Bombs Three Iranian Nuke Sites

The war is on.

Why Might Iran Want a Nuke?

Is dropping it on Israel the most likely reason?

Right Wing Media On Iran In 2025 Sounds A Lot Like It Did On Iraq In 2002/3

We’re officially past rhyming and into history (or at least rhetoric) repeating.

Sec Def Peter Hegseth Jokes About Afghanistan Allies

Spoiler alert: the joke wasn’t funny

Trump Restores Confederate Names to Army Bases

But Not Really (Wink Wink)

In Front of Our Noses: Politicizing the Military

Trump’s speech at Fort Bragg.

YouGov Poll on National Guard Deployment to LA

One poll, to be sure, but not one in Trump’s favor.

Some Random Tweets And Thoughts On The LA Protests

There’s always a tweet

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Pentagon Fueled Area 51 Conspiracy

An Air Force colonel spread misinformation to hide the stealth program.

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Crying Over Spilt Milk

You can’t take the politics out of politics.

It’s Always Been About the Bigotry

The renaming of the USNS Harvey Milk is a prominent illustration.

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Awful Things Are Happening

Terrorism in Colorado. Continued awful violence in Gaza.

Trump’s West Point Graduation Speech

It was rather unusual.

Rubio Guts National Security Council

A massive purge ahead of the long weekend.

Cutting Generals Won’t Be Easy

A 20% reduction would require massive changes in law and approach.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosts a teleconference with NFL players Aaron Jones and Elijah Higgins during their visit to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kuwait from the Pentagon, April 2, 2025. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosts a teleconference with NFL players Aaron Jones and Elijah Higgins during their visit to the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing in Kuwait from the Pentagon, April 2, 2025.

DEI Dies at DOD

A series of orders impacting military education.

Pentagon’s Purge of Trans Servicemembers to Begin

Roughly a thousand will be discharged forthwith.

Supreme Court Allows Trump Transgender Ban to Proceed

They’ve reversed a lower court ruling. For now.

Hegseth Orders Big Cuts to General and Flag Officer Ranks

Whether it’s a good policy will depend almost entirely on execution.

An M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 70th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, fires at a target during a zero range at Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, South Korea, Aug. 5, 2024. The unit is participating in a deployment readiness exercise in support of Operation Pacific Fortitude, which supports long-standing agreements to the Republic of Korea by deploying forces, drawing and transporting equipment to validate unit readiness and the U.S. commitment to the alliance. An M1A2 SEP v2 Abrams assigned to Bravo Company, 4th Battalion, 70th Armored Regiment, 1st Armored Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, fires at a target during a zero range at Rodriguez Live-Fire Complex, South Korea, Aug. 5, 2024. The unit is participating in a deployment readiness exercise in support of Operation Pacific Fortitude, which supports long-standing agreements to the Republic of Korea by deploying forces, drawing and transporting equipment to validate unit readiness and the U.S. commitment to the alliance.

The Army’s ‘New’ China Strategy

The Asia pivot is happening very slowly.

Trump to Gut Intelligence Agencies

Thousands of job cuts are envisioned.

President Donald Trump speaks with Secretary of Commerce Scott Bessent, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in the Oval Office, Wednesday, April 30, 2025. President Donald Trump speaks with Secretary of Commerce Scott Bessent, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz in the Oval Office, Wednesday, April 30, 2025.

Michael Waltz Out as National Security Advisor [But in as UN Ambassador!]

A major reshuffling of the foreign policy team 100 days into the administration.

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All-in On China

A natural evolution in American foreign policy, albeit a concerning one.

Rules for Thee, Not For Me

Unequal treatment for senior officials is the norm, like it or not.

Belligerent Denial and Obstinant Lies

The unsurprising response to the Signal debacle.

Did Somebody Say “Dunce”?

The ineptitude is staggering.

Pentagon Shutters Research Programs

No more woke crap.

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Norway Cutting Off Fuel to US Navy

A story I thought I’d never see.