The Pentagon is exploring punitive measures against NATO countries, particularly Spain and the UK, for denying military support in the Iran conflict, as evidenced by a leaked email revealing frustrations over access to air bases and overflight rights, amidst President Trump's criticism of European allies for not meeting defense spending commitments. #NATO #IranWar #MilitaryPolicy #ES #UK
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Pentagon considers suspending Spain from NATO
The Pentagon has outlined a set of options aimed at penalising NATO countries which rejected calls to assist in the war in Iran.
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Opinion | A War by Any Other Name
A guided-missile destroyer firing a Tomahawk land attack missile, March 5. -/US NAVY/Agence France-Presse/Getty Images
President Trump's decision not to seek congressional authorization for the use of military force against Iran has unleashed a chorus of circumlocution from Republican lawmakers.
#WarPowers #Congress #MilitaryPolicy
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The Hitchhiker's Guide to Congress' options on hamstringing Trump's war powers in Iran
There is tension in the Constitution as to which branch of government wields "war powers. "
Article I, Section 8 of the Constitution gives Congress the power "To declare War," (right between the parts where Congress may "punish Piracies" and "grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal).
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Pentagon to cut ties with Columbia, Yale, Brown and others Hegseth accuses of 'wokeness'
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The Pentagon will forbid members of the military from attending Columbia, Yale, Brown and other universities starting next school year amid a campaign to cut ties with institutions that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called "factories of anti-American resentment.
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Defense secretary says Scouts America must end 'woke' merit badges
The move is part of a larger federal effort to force private groups to follow ideological directives.
The Pentagon is pulling back on plans to cut ties with Scouting America, as long as the nonprofit organization adopts policies that echo new military directives, including eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion programs and banning transgender youth from the Scouts.
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Pentagon to cut ties with Columbia, Yale, Brown and others Hegseth accuses of 'wokeness'
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The Pentagon will forbid members of the military from attending Columbia, Yale, Brown and other universities starting next school year amid a campaign to cut ties with institutions that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called "factories of anti-American resentment.
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Trump briefed on potential military options in Iran, source says
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday addressed concerns of Americans wary of the United States entering a protracted conflict in the Middle East, as President Donald Trump continues to weigh taking military action against Iran.
