A Union Pacific train derailed in northern Texas Tuesday afternoon, and it’s being treated as a hazmat situation, according to authorities. Small grass fires have also been sparked by the derailment. Fire crews are actively working to contain them, and no nearby structures are currently at risk. Just after 2 p.m. local time, emergency crews […]
The U.S. Supreme Court could overturn its decision that gave equal marriage rights to gay Americans. An appeal of a high-profile case has asked the justices to reconsider their decision. Appeal to the Supreme Court Kim Davis, a former Kentucky county clerk, spent six days in jail in 2015 after refusing to issue marriage licenses […]
Mexico extradited 26 high-ranking cartel members to the United States on Tuesday. The move was part of a major anti-drug trafficking initiative under the Trump administration, as efforts by U.S. law enforcement to dismantle drug smuggling networks intensify, The Associated Press reports. Those being extradited include major players from some of Mexico’s most dangerous cartels, […]
Versatility is the defining trait U.S. military leaders seek in modern weapons systems. As threats evolve across land, sea and air, defense officials increasingly demand tools that can serve multiple purposes across various platforms. Lockheed Martin’s Joint Air-to-Ground Missile, or JAGM, fits that description. Officially designated the AGM-179, Lockheed developed the missile to replace the […]
The U.S. Army’s fleet of watercraft is playing an increasingly vital role as military planners shift focus toward potential conflict in the Indo-Pacific region. While tanks and helicopters often dominate the public image of the Army, its vessels are proving essential for transporting troops, equipment and supplies across oceans, coastal waters, rivers and inland waterways. […]
This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson explores the U.S. Army’s efforts to enhance and expand its watercraft fleet. Join Ryan as he highlights the strategic importance of these vessels. Featuring insights from Army leadership, learn how this initiative is preparing the U.S. for future challenges in the Indo-Pacific by blending tradition and […]
The National Guard is now patrolling Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump activated 800 troops and temporarily took control of the city’s police department. The White House has called it a crime crackdown, but critics say it’s a dangerous power grab. Plus, the countdown is on for Friday’s high-stakes Trump–Putin summit. The White House has […]
The White House announced it has settled on a location for Friday’s historic summit between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. But before Trump meets with Putin, he’s scheduled to connect with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Trump-Zelenskyy meeting Trump and Vice President JD Vance will hold a virtual meeting with Zelenskyy and European allies […]
The White House will conduct close examinations of numerous Smithsonian museums, according to an official letter. The goal of the examinations is to highlight American exceptionalism and eliminate language the president deems “divisive.” The reviews come as the Trump administration prepares to celebrate 250 years since the country’s founding. The upcoming reviews The White House […]
Police in Austin, Texas, say they’ve detained a suspect after three people were killed in a shooting at a Target Monday afternoon. According to Austin-Travis County EMS, several others were also injured in the shooting. Austin Police Department Chief Lisa Davis said police were called to a shooting just after 2 p.m. She said the […]
