Trump calls Iran’s retaliation on American base ‘very weak,’ doesn’t say US will respond militarily

Trump calls Iran’s retaliation on American base ‘very weak,’ doesn’t say US will respond militarily

President Donald Trump warned Iran against retaliation several times following U.S. strikes against Tehran’s nuclear facilities on Saturday night. On Monday, Iran fired missiles targeting Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar — the largest U.S. military base in the region, raising concerns about escalation. A U.S. official told ABC News the U.S. intercepted Iranian missiles … Read more

Bannon’s comments on Iran reflect growing division among Trump’s MAGA base

Bannon’s comments on Iran reflect growing division among Trump’s MAGA base

A measured Steve Bannon told a group of reporters Wednesday that he thinks it’s a mistake for the United States to get involved in direct military action against Iran — urging President Donald Trump to question Israeli intelligence and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s warnings. “This entire military effort that they’ve done — now it’s left … Read more

No, Not That Lee. Pentagon Finds Black Hero to Rechristen Base Long Named for Robert E.

No, Not That Lee. Pentagon Finds Black Hero to Rechristen Base Long Named for Robert E.

In its latest move to undo diversity efforts, the Army announced this week that it had found ways to restore the names of seven installations that long venerated Confederate heroes. But in the case of Fort Lee in Prince George County, Va., the Pentagon did it with a curious twist. Rather than restore the name … Read more