SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) – A retired Army lieutenant colonel and top prosecutor in the U.S. attorney’s office in central Illinois has been named acting U.S. attorney. Douglas J. Quivey began work last week after the resignation in February of John Milhiser, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump. … View original article
The Pentagon’s anti-extremism initiative is in no way about troops’ individual political beliefs, Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Sunday, pushing back against critics who have questioned whether the effort could inadvertently target conservatives. In an interview with ABC’s “This Week,” Mr. Austin said the military is focused on dangerous, extremist … View original article
The U.S. military on Sunday delivered a pair of clear warnings to Iran, with the Air Force dispatching two B-52H “Stratofortress” bombers to the Middle East while Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin vowed to “hold people accountable for their acts” if Americans are targeted. U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), which oversees American … View original article
The Pentagon is trying to root out political “extremism” in the ranks, but its definition is so broad and blurry that some retired officers and military analysts fear it could inadvertently sweep up traditional Catholics, Republicans and others who aren’t racist or violent but simply embrace conservative, pro-life politics. The … View original article
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) – Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said Sunday his country was prepared to take steps to live up to measures in the 2015 nuclear deal with world powers as soon as the United States lifts economic sanctions on Iran. In a meeting with Irish Minister of Foreign Affairs … View original article
