While the soldiers naturally returned fire to save their own lives, President Trump told reporters afterwards that he did not “specifically” authorize the mission in Niger, nor would the Pentagon say what the scope of the mission actually was. ..…

Last year, I wrote about the House and Senate votes where Democrats joined with Republicans to give Trump tens of billions of dollars more than he had requested for the military. Pentagon spending every year is approximately two thirds of the entire U.S. discretionary budget. ..…

I do not think we're seeking to go to war with Iran, and I do not think that's what we're focused on, General Joseph Votel, told Pentagon reporters on Thursday.. Trump has been Tehran needs to cease its destabilizing behavior and policy that spreads violence and misery throughout Middle..…