TEL AVIV — U.S. President Donald Trump assailed Iranian aggression and military ambitions as he arrived in Israel Monday on his first visit to the Jewish state as the American leader. “This moment in history calls us to strengthen our cooperation as both Israel and America face common threats from ISIS and other terrorist groups to […]
WASHINGTON — Political acrimony over President Donald Trump’s controversial decision to fire FBI Director James Comey is playing into the hands of a longtime U.S. adversary, several current and former U.S. intelligence officials say. “From a geopolitical standpoint, the real winner is Russia,” said Luke Hartig, a former senior director at the National Security Council under […]
JUNEAU, Alaska – Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS O’Kane (DDG 77) is scheduled to make a port visit to Juneau, May 13-18, following their participation in Exercise Northern Edge 2017. While in port, the crew of O’Kane will have opportunities to participate in community service projects and sporting events, experience local cuisine and live music, […]
MOSCOW — U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is heading to Moscow for talks Wednesday with Russian leaders amid a spike in tensions over attacks in Syria. Tillerson accused Moscow of complicity or incompetence in Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s alleged use of chemical weapons against civilians, while Russia called the U.S. response, a missile attack on […]