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Pentagon says it’s investigating senator for ‘illegal orders’ video

Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, a Navy veteran, joined a handful of other lawmakers in a video last week that called for U.S. troops to refuse unlawful orders.

3 weeks ago

Lawmakers urge troops to refuse illegal orders in video

President Trump called for lawmakers from the video to be arrested and put on trial in a Truth Social post.

3 weeks ago

Hurricane Hunter aircraft forced back to base by Melissa’s fury

Melissa is a Category 5 hurricane, with sustained winds of up to 185 miles per hour.

By Stephen Losey

7 weeks ago

4 in 5 US troops surveyed understand duty to disobey illegal orders

As National Guard troops head to DC, a new survey reveals service members’ understanding of the distinction between legal and illegal orders.

By Charli Carpenter, UMass Amherst, The Conversation and Geraldine Santoso, UMass Amherst, The Conversation

4 months ago

Southwest flight plunges in response to nearby aircraft

The Southwest Airlines jet was in the same airspace as a Hawker Hunter owned by a British defense contracting company, according to AP.

5 months ago

Militarized zones now make up 1/3 of southern border, stirring debates

Long stretches of the border are under the supervision of nearby military bases, empowering U.S. troops to detain people entering the country illegally.

5 months ago