Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) on Wednesday, March 4, warned ahead of a vote on a war powers resolution that the U.S. airstrikes on Iran “will radicalize new generations of terrorists.” Massie, the only GOP sponsor of the House measure, pointed to the long wars in Iraq and Afghanistan in making his case. READ MORE: https://thehill.com/homenews/house/5768929-war-powers-resolution-debate/
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem denied that she was blocking 11 different inspector general investigations of her department, including in a criminal matter, even as she blasted the inspector general for wanting “unfettered access to every single thing in the department.” Inspector General Joseph Cuffari sent a letter to lawmakers Monday accusing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leadership of having “systematically obstructed” his work, including on a criminal investigation. Read More: https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5767974-kristi-noem-dhs-inspector-general/
Marine Corps Gen. Bradford J. Gering, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps, testified on joint force readiness at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth underscored the importance of strong, regional border security during the inaugural Americas Counter Cartel Conference at U.S. Southern Command headquarters in Doral, Fla.
Every decision begins and ends with ensuring soldiers are ready to fight and win when called upon, said Army Gen. Christopher C. LaNeve, Army vice chief of staff, who, along with other service leaders, testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on joint force readiness.
The Navy is participating in exercises and operations worldwide, said Navy Adm. James W. Kilby, vice chief of naval operations, who, along with other service leaders, testified at a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing in Washington on joint force readiness.
More Americans arrived stateside Thursday as the State Department continues to urge travelers to evacuate Iran and the surrounding region. NewsNation’s Jessica Kartalija reports the latest from JFK International Airport. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans. Find us online: https://www.newsnationnow.com/
President Trump announced on Truth Social that Kristi Noem is out of the job as DHS Secretary, replacing her with Oklahoma Senator Markwayne Mullin. In his post, Trump said, “Kristi Noem, who has served us well, and has had numerous and spectacular results (especially on the Border!), will be moving to be Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas… I thank Kristi for her service at 'Homeland.'" #kristinoem #homelandsecurity #markwaynemullin Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live" with Nichole Berlie. Weekdays starting at 12p/11C. NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
