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Monroe to Donroe: A ‘dead’ doctrine’s revival for current operations

Barack Obama declared the Monroe doctrine "dead." Under Trump, it finds new life.

By Claire Barrett

2 weeks ago

Navy needs to improve fire safety enforcement on ships, watchdog warns

Staffing shortages and ineffective ways of ensuring contractors comply with safety standards threaten to derail fire prevention efforts, GAO found.

4 weeks ago

White House urged firing live bombs for Trump’s Navy visit: AP sources

The White House pressed Navy officials to launch live bombs instead of dummy explosives during a Navy 250th anniversary celebration at Norfolk, AP reports.

3 months ago

Lawmakers want answers after artillery shell explosion over highway

California lawmakers are demanding answers after a live fire demo over Camp Pendleton last weekend led to a misfire that rained shrapnel on Interstate 5.

By Deborah Brennan, CalMatters

3 months ago

Military launches ninth strike against an alleged drug-carrying vessel

The two most recent U.S. strikes occurred in the Pacific Ocean, departures from the previous seven that had targeted vessels in the Caribbean.

3 months ago

Pick to lead VA benefits work faces criticism over reform proposals

Several Democratic lawmakers argued nominee Karen Brazell’s non-answers about the potential for benefits eligibility changes should be disqualifying.

By Leo Shane III

4 months ago