“If the Democrats do not give us the votes to secure our Country, the Military will build the remaining sections of the Wall. They know how important it is!” President Donald Trump tweeted recently. Source: CNN
Iraqi politicians and lawmakers denounce Trump visit
Several lawmakers and political parties in Iraq on Thursday demanded the departure of American troops from their country. Source: CNN
The President proves again that he has no problem blurring the lines between politics and his relationship with the US military, experts say
By injecting a heavy dose of campaign-style rhetoric and partisan optics into this week’s holiday visit with troops in Iraq — his first trip to a war zone since taking office — President Donald Trump has once again proved he has no problem blurring the lines between politics and his relationship with the US military, according to military experts and …
The evolving face of the US mission in Afghanistan
Lieutenant Colonel Keith Benedict and Private First Class Brennen Bledsoe — two different soldiers with very different stories — are both fighting America’s longest war in Afghanistan. Source: CNN
A social media post highlights a new vulnerability that could put the Secret Service on edge
It was a crisp winter morning in Sheffield, England, when amateur photographer and plane enthusiast Alan Meloy looked out his kitchen window and noticed a large trail in the sky. He didn’t know he was about to accidentally help uncover a highly sensitive, secret presidential trip to a conflict zone. Source: CNN
Trump misleads about military pay raises again
President Donald Trump incorrectly told troops in Iraq on Wednesday that he gave them their first pay raise in more than 10 years — a falsehood he has repeatedly told. Source: CNN
Don Lemon calls out Trump lying to troops' faces
CNN’s Don Lemon discusses President Donald Trump’s surprise visit to Iraq amid chaos in Washington. Source: CNN
Analyst: Trump confused Iraq trip with rally
CNN’s national security analyst Samantha Vinograd expressed concern over President Donald Trump’s motives during his trip to Iraq. Source: CNN
Troops bringing Trump hats to sign may violate military rule
President Donald Trump made his first visit to a war zone on Wednesday, receiving an enthusiastic reception from many US troops there — some of whom may have run afoul of military rules. Source: CNN
Treasury chief may be in 'serious jeopardy'
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