CURRENT EVENTS April 7- 14
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Climate change, schlimate change ... pfft to science. Go with your gut!
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U.S. admiral at NATO fired, latest ouster in Trump military purge
Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield is one of at least nine senior military leaders — and the fourth woman — removed since Trump’s return to Washington.“…
Vice Adm. Shoshana Chatfield, the U.S. military representative to the NATO Military Committee, was notified of her removal over the weekend, three officials said, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss a sensitive personnel decision. Chatfield’s abrupt dismissal marks at least the ninth firing of a senior U.S. military officer, including four women, since President Donald Trump returned to office less than three months ago.
Chatfield had served at NATO since 2023, after becoming the first woman to lead the Naval War College in Newport, Rhode Island. She will be replaced temporarily by Brig. Gen. Sean Flynn, an Army National Guard officer who had been Chatfield’s deputy at NATO, one person familiar with the matter said.
… Chatfield, a helicopter pilot, had said at a Women’s Equality Day celebration in 2015 that “our diversity is our strength” — a phrase Hegseth publicly denounced in February as the “single dumbest” in military history. Upon becoming president of the Naval War College in 2019 during Trump’s first term, Chatfield said that she wanted to see members of her team respect one another for their differences and diversity.
There are no indications Chatfield was unwilling to carry out the administration’s orders, in accordance with the military’s long-standing tradition of officers remaining nonpartisan. …”
It’s a “large, YUGE, beautiful gut!”
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Trump administration weighs drone strikes on Mexican cartels
The administration has increased surveillance flights over Mexico as it tries to track the powerful cartels that dominate the fentanyl trade.
Trump administration weighs drone strikes on Mexican cartels
The administration has increased surveillance flights over Mexico as it tries to track the powerful cartels that dominate the fentanyl trade.
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“… unilateral covert action, without Mexico’s consent, has not been ruled out and could be an option of last resort, the sources said. It is unclear whether American officials have floated the possibility of drone strikes to the Mexican government.
If Mexico and the United States proceed together with drone strikes or other action, it would not be the first time they have launched a joint effort to take on the cartels, nor would it be the first time that American military and intelligence worked in concert with Mexico’s law enforcement and army.
But what the Trump administration is contemplating could be unprecedented both in the number of U.S. personnel involved and in the use of American unmanned aircraft to bomb cartel personnel and assets. …”
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Pentagon considering proposal to cut thousands of troops from Europe, officials say
Experts warn that the timing of the potential drawdown could alarm NATO allies and embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Pentagon considering proposal to cut thousands of troops from Europe, officials say
Experts warn that the timing of the potential drawdown could alarm NATO allies and embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin.
www.nbcnews.com
“… The units under consideration are part of the 20,000 personnel the Biden administration deployed in 2022 to strengthen the defenses of countries bordering Ukraine after the Russian invasion. The numbers are still being discussed, but the proposal could involve removing up to half of the forces sent by Biden. …”
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Lutnick’s Strategy Flummoxes Business Leaders and White House Aides
Some executives have come away from meetings with the commerce secretary confused and exasperated
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—> https://www.wsj.com/politics/policy...01?st=cwJyi2&reflink=mobilewebshare_permalink“… Lutnick has been responsible for several of the administration’s most unorthodox ideas—some of them unvetted by staff—and his TV appearances have proven so challenging to White House officials that he was asked to curb them last month, according to senior administration officials.
He has openly mused about wanting to run for elected office himself, people who have spoken to him say. …”
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Trump Will Get His Showy (And Likely Expensive) Military Parade in D.C.
Trump’s 2018 plans for a parade of military tanks and planes down Pennsylvania Avenue NW were scuttled. But this year no one will stop him.
Trump Will Get His Showy (And Likely Expensive) Military Parade in D.C.
Trump’s 2018 plans for a parade of military tanks and planes down Pennsylvania Avenue NW were scuttled. But this year no one will stop him.
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lawtig02
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Of course he is. There's a script that must be followed.Trump Will Get His Showy (And Likely Expensive) Military Parade in D.C.
Trump’s 2018 plans for a parade of military tanks and planes down Pennsylvania Avenue NW were scuttled. But this year no one will stop him.
Trump Will Get His Showy (And Likely Expensive) Military Parade in D.C.
Trump’s 2018 plans for a parade of military tanks and planes down Pennsylvania Avenue NW were scuttled. But this year no one will stop him.
whatntarnation
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Just like russia and north korea.
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oh yea
orangeturd loves that stuff
CFordUNC
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I bet you anything that THIS will be the thing that makes our board Trump tipsuckers turn on him, this gross use of taxpayer funds! THIS is going to be the final straw. THIS is Trump crossing the Rubicon for our board MAGAts. Surely, surely, SURELY the hypocrisy police chief will be along any moment to condemn such flagrantly wasteful use of taxpayer funds. Just you wait!
lawtig02
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Imagine that trump making a move that would benefit his buddy Vlad.Pentagon considering proposal to cut thousands of troops from Europe, officials say
Experts warn that the timing of the potential drawdown could alarm NATO allies and embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Pentagon considering proposal to cut thousands of troops from Europe, officials say
Experts warn that the timing of the potential drawdown could alarm NATO allies and embolden Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“… The units under consideration are part of the 20,000 personnel the Biden administration deployed in 2022 to strengthen the defenses of countries bordering Ukraine after the Russian invasion. The numbers are still being discussed, but the proposal could involve removing up to half of the forces sent by Biden. …”
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I've got a dollar that says you are wrong.
They will love this. A show of our power and pride in our military. And tanks are cool. Tourism will return to DC for a week.
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