Military

Trump Authorizes Foreign Construction of Arctic Security Cutters via Presidential Memorandum

| Importance: 7/10

President Trump signed a Presidential Memorandum on October 9, 2025, authorizing the construction of up to four Arctic Security Cutters (ASCs) abroad to address ‘urgent national security needs’ in the Arctic region. The memorandum invokes presidential authority under 14 U.S.C. 1151(b) …

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Military Jets Drown Out Epstein Survivors Press Conference at Capitol

| Importance: 7/10

During a press conference by Jeffrey Epstein survivors at the U.S. Capitol calling for transparency about Epstein’s connections, a formation of military jets (4 F-35s and 4 F-16s) conducts an extremely loud flyover, drowning out survivor testimony about Trump-Epstein connections. The White …

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Trump Military Parade Sponsored by Companies with Close Political Ties, Raising Ethical Concerns

| Importance: 8/10

The U.S. Army 250th Anniversary military parade was sponsored by multiple companies with close ties to President Trump, including Coinbase, Palantir, and Amazon. The event raised significant ethical concerns about corporate political influence, with sponsors potentially seeking regulatory favors or …

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USNI: Marines deploy to downtown Los Angeles

| Importance: 6/10

Defense Secretary Hegseth deployed 700 Marines from 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines (Twentynine Palms) to downtown Los Angeles on June 9, joining 2,100 National Guard troops as Task Force 51 under Maj. Gen. Sherman. Tasked with protecting federal property/personnel amid immigration protests, not law …

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California National Guard Federalized and Deployed to Los Angeles

| Importance: 8/10

President federalized California’s National Guard and deployed additional forces to Los Angeles over the Governor’s objection; includes 700 Marines deploying to downtown Los Angeles

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Trump Signs Defense Bill Creating Space Force

| Importance: 7/10

President Trump signed the $738 billion National Defense Authorization Act on December 20, 2019, which established the United States Space Force as the sixth branch of the U.S. military. The new military service, first created since the Air Force in 1947, will initially comprise 16,000 active-duty …

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Lt. Col. Vindman Testifies - "It Was Improper for the President to Demand Investigation of U.S. Citizen"

| Importance: 9/10

National Security Council Ukraine expert Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, an Iraq War veteran and Purple Heart recipient, testified to House impeachment investigators on October 29, 2019 that he listened to President Trump’s July 25 call with Ukrainian President Zelensky in real-time and …

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