Tag: military
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Trump promises to use U.S. military in mass deportation plans
Trump promises to use U.S. military in mass deportation plans – CBS News Watch CBS News President-elect Donald Trump vowed to use the U.S. military to carry out his mass deportation plans. CBS News immigration and politics reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports on the plan’s legality and other border news. Be the first to know Get…
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How could the U.S. military be used for Trump’s mass deportation plan?
President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to start the largest deportation effort in American history — his signature 2024 campaign promise — as soon as he takes office, signaling this week that he would enlist the help of the U.S. military for the massive operation to deport undocumented immigrants. Earlier this week, he shared a social…
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U.S. military suicide rate rises; what can be done
U.S. military suicide rate rises; what can be done – CBS News Watch CBS News The rate of active-duty U.S. service members who committed suicide has risen over the last two years, according to numbers from the Pentagon. Josh McCain, CEO of Big Sky Bravery, a non-profit focused on supporting active-duty Special Operations forces, joins…
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U.S. military suicides rose in 2023, persisting despite prevention efforts
Suicides among military service members rose in 2023 continuing a gradual rise in suicides among active-duty forces, persisting despite prevention efforts. The Defense Department’s annual report on suicides in the military released Thursday said suicides among active-duty military rose from 331 in 2022 to 363 in 2023. “Admittedly yes, that long-term trend is gradually increasing,”…
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Will U.S. reduce military aid to Israel for lack of humanitarian supplies entering Gaza?
Will U.S. reduce military aid to Israel for lack of humanitarian supplies entering Gaza? – CBS News Watch CBS News The U.S. gave Israel 30 days to help ramp up aid efforts for Gaza. The term is coming to an end and serious hurdles remain for supplies entering certain parts of the strip. CBS News’…
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How the iconic Budweiser Clydesdales help honor veterans and military families
The Budweiser Clydesdales are nothing short of majestic. Standing over 6 feet tall and weighing up to 2,200 pounds, these gentle giants have been part of American culture for more than 90 years. “Who wouldn’t be happy sitting next to these guys?… Just what they represent for everybody. And they’re so timeless,” said Chris Wiegert, a…
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Eye on America: Macho Spouse supports military husbands, and an exclusive tour of CIA HQ
Eye on America: Macho Spouse supports military husbands, and an exclusive tour of CIA HQ – CBS News Watch CBS News In Illinois, we meet the founder of Macho Spouse, a group dedicated to providing connection and support to husbands of active duty service members. And in Virginia, we tour a century-old family home located…
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Germany arrests American accused of trying to pass China info after work as U.S. military contractor
Berlin — German authorities have detained a U.S. citizen on suspicion of attempting to pass sensitive information about American military operations in Germany to Chinese intelligence agencies. The suspect has been identified only as Martin D., under German privacy laws. He is a 37-year-old former civilian contractor employed by the U.S. military who was arrested by…
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See how Trump and Harris’ stances on military support compare
There are similarities between former President Donald Trump and President Biden on long-term armed forces strategy, but in the run-up to the 2024 election, stark differences in Harris and Trump’s view of the military’s role have emerged. Trump, having been commander-in-chief, has a policy record and views on the military. But former advisers with whom…