The US Launched 20 Strikes Into Yemen In The Span Of A Few Hours
The US military struck at al-Qaeda militants and camps in Yemen, signaling the US will continue the fight in the war-torn country despite the fallout from a botched Navy SEAL mission.
Military Officers Aren’t Happy With Trump’s Tribute To A Fallen Navy SEAL
Current military officers used the word “distasteful” to describe President Donald Trump’s mention of Navy SEAL William “Ryan” Owens, who was killed during a raid in Yemen, during his speech to Congress.
The White House And Military Are Blaming Each Other For A Botched Raid And That's Weird
The military says Trump signed off on the raid, Trump says it was “the generals’” idea, and everyone is left asking: Who is making the calls on major military decisions under the new administration?
Trump's Plans To Obliterate ISIS May Look A Lot Like Obama’s Strategy
President Donald Trump's options for defeating the militants in Iraq and Syria may ramp up airstrikes but otherwise look pretty similar to what the US-led coalition is already doing.
Trump's National Security Adviser Faces Huge Challenges In His New Role
H.R. McMaster was due to retire from the Army this summer. Now he holds what could become one of the most powerful positions in Washington.
Trump Names H.R. McMaster As New National Security Adviser
He also announced Monday that Keith Kellogg will be National Security Council chief of staff.
Flynn's Replacement Will Have To Fix The National Security Council — If He Can
Officials from the CIA to the Treasury Department are reading the tea leaves surrounding the top choices to replace ousted National Security Advisor Michael Flynn.
These Are The Military Men Who Could Replace Trump's National Security Adviser
Another retired general has been lined up to replace the recently exited Michael Flynn, but the job could go to yet another former military man: David Petraeus.
The Picture With The "Nuclear Football" Holder Wasn't A Security Breach — Just Really Weird
Showing the face of the soldier wasn’t illegal or against protocol but rather in bad form, a senior defense official told BuzzFeed News.
The General Running The War In Afghanistan Wants 3,000 More Troops
Gen. John Nicholson believes he needs that boost — which will come from US forces, NATO forces, or both — to help train more Afghan security forces.
We May Never Know What Happened In Trump’s First Military Operation, Officials Say
Military officials tell BuzzFeed News that they may never know just what happened in the first Navy SEAL raid of the Trump administration, including whether an 8-year-old girl was killed in the firefight.
The Military Pulled A Video It Said Proved A Raid Was Worth It Because It's A Decade Old
The video was initially heralded as proof that the raid in Yemen, in which a US military operator was killed along with several civilians, was a success.
Iranian Leaders Dismiss Washington’s Warning As “Slogans” And “Hollow Ranting”
“The US has been closely watching Iran for 38 years and has never been able to do anything,” one military commander said.
Pentagon Report: The Military Spun Their Intel To Make ISIS Seem Weaker
But analysts within Central Command, the command running the war on ISIS, are still said to be outraged, with one calling the report a “whitewash.”
State Department Employees Are Questioning Whether They Can Work Under Trump
“The entire reason we became diplomats has been thrown out the window,” one US diplomat said of President Trump’s radical policy changes.
The Pentagon Is Making A List Of Iraqis Who Should Be Still Able To Enter The US
Among those being considered for an exemption includes pilots training to fly F-16s and interpreters, a defense official told BuzzFeed News.
A US Commando Killed In Yemen Is The First To Die Under President Trump
The commando died in a raid carried out on restive Yemen, the second US strike there in the nine days of the Trump presidency.
The Generals Just Walked Trump Through Everything He Needs To Know About The Pentagon
The Pentagon gave the president a crash course in the department’s job. “The chiefs did most of the talking,” one defense official said.
Trump's Defense Secretary May Be The One Staffer He's Willing To Listen To
For now, the defense secretary is keeping the peace. “Trump needs Mattis more than Mattis needs Trump,” one official told BuzzFeed News.
Muslim Groups Are Bracing For Trump To Stop Muslim Immigration
Muslim advocacy and civil liberty groups are planning for Trump’s potential executive action on a so-called Muslim ban that infringes on Muslim or immigrant civil liberties.
Trump Brings Politics To The CIA
“It was unsettling,” one US official told BuzzFeed News.
Putin Is Using Spy Tactics To Split NATO From The Inside
The Russian president is using a country’s vulnerability to try to peel it away from NATO, and it may be working. “This is the application of foreign policy using intelligence techniques,” an expert said.
Trump Wants To Spend A Ton Reminding You Our Military Is Kickass
Donald Trump has called for military parades to celebrate the armed forces. But there are some practical problems. “Have you ever seen what a tank does on the street?” one veteran asked.
Obama Shortens The Sentence Of Army Whistleblower Chelsea Manning
Manning released explosive records through WikiLeaks in 2010 and was sentenced to 35 years in prison. She will now be released on May 17.
US Military Officials Worry Trump Could Halt Major NATO Deployment
The president-elect’s embrace of Russia and skepticism of NATO means a long-awaited deployment designed to calm worried allies could be under threat.
Mattis Wants To Be Tough On Russia Even Though Trump Is His Boss
Trump’s pick to lead the US military said Russia was a threat to the NATO alliance, a stance at odds with President-elect Donald Trump’s praise for Putin.
Trump’s Tweets Are Freaking Out America’s Closest Allies
Europe’s intelligence officers fear Trump’s erratic statements and tweets could expose their secrets. “Our leadership might be less willing to share important information that's sensitive for fear of seeing it on Twitter,” an official told BuzzFeed News.