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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 days ago

How America observed Christmas — at home and abroad — during WWII

Amid shortages, rationing, separation and grief, Americans fought to keep the yuletide spirit alive.

By Stanley Weintraub

13 days ago

Trump nominates new head of SOUTHCOM to lead strikes near Venezuela

Marine Corps Lt. Gen. Francis L. Donovan is named to take over for Adm. Alvin Holsey, who retired from his post as commander of SOUTHCOM on Dec. 12.

2 weeks ago

Pentagon escalates probe into Sen. Mark Kelly over lawful orders video

The Defense Department says it is accelerating its probe into Sen. Mark Kelly for allegedly violating military law.

3 weeks ago

US admiral overseeing military operations in Latin America retires

Adm. Alvin Holsey's retirement was announced by the Pentagon in October, over a month into the Trump administration’s strikes on suspected drug boats.

4 weeks ago

Colombia to suspend intelligence sharing with US over boat strikes

Colombia's president has ordered security forces to stop sharing intelligence with the U.S. until it stops striking suspected drug trafficking boats.

8 weeks ago