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John McCain (1936-2018): Conservative Frenemy, American Hero.
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) passed away Saturday, 4:28 p.m., at the age of 81 after a months-long battle with brain cancer. McCain was born on a U.S. Navy base in Panama in 1936, the son and grandson of career Navy officers. He graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy and served as a Navy pilot in the Vietnam War. He was shot down over Hanoi in … [Read More...]
BREAKING: John McCain Dies At Age 81
Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) passed away on Saturday at the age of 81 — just one day after the McCain family announced that he would no longer seek treatment in his battle against brain cancer. McCain, a former Vietnam POW and Navy pilot, passed away at 4:28 p.m. after battling against glioblastoma since July 2017. "With the Senator when he passed … [Read More...]
Pence To NASA: ‘Space Force Will Be A Reality’
Speaking at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, Texas on Wednesday, Vice President Mike Pence praised the White House Administration’s new policy in space exploration, promising that the proposed Space Force "will be a reality" and touting the revival of the National Space Council, for which he serves as chairman. "As we speak, the National … [Read More...]
Trump’s Military Parade Is Off After Projected Cost Balloons to $92 Million.
A marching company with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. marches across the parade deck during a Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington on Aug. 7, 2018. (Official Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon Mclean) WASHINGTON -- After the projected cost of a military parade this November in D.C. ballooned $80 million over … [Read More...]
Citing General Patton, Donald Trump Signs Massive Military Spending Bill.
President Donald Trump traveled to Ft. Drum in New York on Monday to sign a bill funding military operations for FY 2019. During the signing ceremony, Trump quoted one of General George Patton’s famous addresses to the troops in World War II. “I don’t want to get any messages saying, ‘I am holding my position.’ We are not holding a damned … [Read More...]
Senate sends $717B defense policy bill to Trump’s desk.
The Senate on Wednesday easily passed a $717 billion annual defense policy bill despite some angst about its lack of a provision to block President Trump’s deal with Chinese telecommunications giant ZTE. The Senate approved the compromise fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) in a 87-10 vote, sending it to Trump’s desk for his … [Read More...]
President Trump Promises To ‘Fight Like Hell’ To Reform Veterans Affairs Department.
President Trump on Tuesday assured attendees at the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States National Convention that he would "fight like hell" to pass legislation to help veterans returning from war. In his fiery speech in Kansas City, Missouri, Trump pledged big reforms are coming to the Department of Veteran Affairs. Trump also … [Read More...]
The Final Air Force One Budget is Here and Trump Just Saved Taxpayers a Ton of Money.
The United States government has reached a final deal with Boeing to build two brand new Air Force One airplanes. In 2016 shortly after winning the White House, President Trump publicly berated the company for what he believed was overcharging taxpayers. He also threatened to cancel the … [Read More...]
Trump Keeps His Promises to Veterans.
When President Donald Trump was running for office, he made countless claims that he would care for the veterans of this country and do something about the neglect previous administrations have shown for their well-being. As of now, he seems to be living up to his promises. Trump's 10-Point Plan to Reform the V.A. Candidates for this … [Read More...]
Trump praises US for role in Thai cave rescue.
President Trump on Sunday praised the U.S. for its role in the rescue of members of a youth soccer team from a cave in Thailand. “The U.S. is working very closely with the Government of Thailand to help get all of the children out of the cave and to safety,” he tweeted. “Very brave and talented … [Read More...]