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Calls for martial law and US military oversight of new presidential election draws criticism

Former military leaders calling for troops to oversee a presidential vote recount under martial law raised alarms for constitutional scholars and military-civilian experts.

By Howard Altman, Davis Winkie, Sarah Sicard, Meghann Myers and Leo Shane III

3 years ago

Trump has ‘no plan’ to exit Afghanistan by Christmas, key lawmaker says

Weeks after the U.S. military was blindsided by President Donald Trump’s assertion that all U.S. troops will be out of Afghanistan by the end of the year, a top lawmaker on defense says there was no actual plan to withdraw troops by Christmas.

3 years ago

US sanctions 3 over activities in South Sudan’s civil war

A Treasury statement named the three as retired Israeli military official Israel Ziv and South Sudanese businessman Obac William Olawo, for leading entities whose actions have extended the conflict, and South Sudanese official Gregory Vasili, “for actions that have undermined peace, stability, and security.”

4 years ago

Mueller: FBI is not to blame for Flynn’s false statements

The filing from special counsel Robert Mueller comes four days before Flynn gets sentenced on a charge of lying to the FBI about his conversations with the then-Russian ambassador to the United States.

By Chad Day, The Associated Press

4 years ago

McMaster’s fate up to White House, DoD says

The Pentagon may seek a new military assignment for the national security adviser, who is on the outs with President Trump, according to news reports.

By Tara Copp, Associated Press

5 years ago

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