
Military
Pa., N.J., Del. to send National Guard troops to D.C. after Capitol breach
Gov. Phil Murphy called the mob attack an act of “domestic terrorism” spurred on by Trump.
4 years ago
Trump and the military: What an erratic commander in chief leaves behind
"Military and some civilian leaders have been in constant damage control over the last four years. The old 'cleanup on aisle 4, then 6, then 8,'" a retired officer says.
4 years ago
Congress overturns Trump veto on defense bill after political detour
Senate Republicans rejected their own president's veto on New Year's Day, and the National Defense Authorization Act is set to take effect despite Trump's efforts.
4 years ago
President Trump and the power to pardon
Trump flexes his pardoning power on the way out of office, including a controversial move to pardon the private military mercenaries responsible for civilian deaths in Iraq.
Air Date: December 30, 2020 10:00 am
Listen 49:00Trump lashes out at GOP after override vote on defense bill
A total of 109 Republicans, including Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, a member of GOP leadership, joined with Democrats to approve the override, the first of Trump’s presidency.
4 years ago
Heavily criticized Pa. veterans’ home sued over COVID-19 outbreak
The lapses put 128 of the facility’s 154 residents in “immediate jeopardy,” according to the Health Department.
4 years ago
What we know about Russia’s alleged hack of the U.S. government and tech companies
A massive computer breach allowed hackers to spend months exploring numerous U.S. government networks and private companies' systems around the world.
4 years ago
Biden introduces his nominee for secretary of defense
Austin is widely admired for his military service, which includes leading troops in combat in Iraq and Afghanistan.
4 years ago
Biden picks Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense
If confirmed by the Senate, Austin would be the first Black leader of the Pentagon.
4 years ago
Avril Haines nominated as first female director of national intelligence
Haines, 51, worked with Biden under President Barack Obama and led the Biden transition's national security and foreign policy team.
4 years ago
Trump shakes up the military, but to what end?
Critics say the moves appear motivated by anger, revenge and an attempt to keep campaign promises dating to 2016.
4 years ago
Biden likely to break barriers, pick woman to lead Pentagon
Michele Flournoy, a politically moderate Pentagon veteran, is regarded by U.S. officials and political insiders as a top choice for the position.
4 years ago
Military voters fear they’re part of unsupported fraud claim
There is no evidence of widespread fraud in the 2020 election despite President Donald Trump's claims.
4 years ago
Pa. National Guard service members in COVID-19 hotspots are set to lose federal funding
State officials urge the Trump Administration to help. So far — no reply.
4 years ago
Rider student celebrates Coast Guard enlistment on campus
Scott Ruskan of Oxford, N.J. will ship out for Coast Guard training after he graduates with an accounting degree in 2021.
4 years ago