Sen. Mark Kelly sues Hegseth and Defense Dept. over attempt to demote him and cut retirement pay for video telling service members they can refuse unlawful orders.
Military used aircraft painted to look civilian in first Caribbean drug boat attack, a tactic retired Air Force general says could be war crime of “perfidy,” disguising military as civilians.
State Department orders Americans to leave Venezuela immediately, warning armed militias are hunting US citizens, one day after Trump promised oil executives “total safety, total security.”
Trump briefed on military strike options against Iran as protests continue, with “large-scale aerial strike” among choices presented, according to US officials.
Leaders of all five Greenland parliamentary parties issue joint statement rejecting US takeover: “We don’t want to be Americans, we don’t want to be Danish, we want to be Greenlanders.”
US and Jordanian forces strike more than 35 ISIS targets across Syria with 90 precision munitions, part of ongoing retaliation for December attack that killed two American soldiers.
Trump threatens to take Greenland “the hard way” if Denmark won’t sell, says US needs to “own” it to prevent Russia and China from taking it.
White House officials discuss offering Greenlanders $10,000 to $100,000 each to support secession from Denmark, with talks intensifying after Venezuela operation, Reuters reports.
Director of National Intelligence Gabbard was excluded from Venezuela operation planning, posting Hawaii beach photos while cabinet finalized Maduro capture, officials say.
House Oversight votes to subpoena journalist Seth Harp over reporting on Delta Force commander in Venezuela operation, with bipartisan support despite First Amendment concerns.
Denmark and Greenland envoys meet with White House officials after Trump tells NYT he needs “ownership” of Greenland, dismissing 1951 treaty that already grants US broad military access.
Senate advances Venezuela war powers resolution 52-47 after five Republicans break with Trump, who responded they “should never be elected again” as Vance called the law unconstitutional.
Trump signs executive order capping defense contractor executive pay at $5 million and banning stock buybacks, singles out Raytheon as “least responsive” to Pentagon.
US military seizes two oil tankers in North Atlantic and Caribbean, with UK providing support, as Russia condemns action as violation of maritime law.
Trump administration’s new dietary guidelines recommend red meat, full-fat dairy, and beef tallow while dropping alcohol limits, with Agriculture Secretary citing support for ranchers.
Trump calls for $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget, up from $901 billion, claiming tariffs will fund “dream military” days after invading Venezuela and threatening multiple countries.
Russia sends submarine to escort sanctioned oil tanker evading US seizure off Ireland after vessel repelled Coast Guard boarding attempt near Venezuela.
US military raid to capture Maduro killed approximately 75 people including civilians, with 7 American troops injured and 2 still recovering.
Former Trump Russia adviser Fiona Hill says Moscow offered US free rein in Venezuela in 2019 in exchange for free rein in Ukraine.
White House press secretary says US military is “always an option” for acquiring Greenland, four days after forces captured Venezuelan president.
Trump administration demands Venezuela’s interim leader expel Iranian and Cuban operatives, stop oil sales to adversaries, and crack down on drugs, warning of “second strike” if she refuses.
Stephen Miller says “nobody is going to fight the United States militarily over Greenland” one day after posting that Western nations should not have given up empires after WWII.
Pentagon moves to downgrade Senator Mark Kelly’s Navy captain rank and retirement pay after he told troops they can refuse illegal orders.
Top intelligence Democrat says two-hour classified briefing on Venezuela “posed far more questions than it answered” as war powers resolution heads to Senate vote this week.
Greenland prime minister warns Trump against annexation as European allies invoke NATO protections two days after US captured Venezuelan president.
Danish and Greenland leaders tell Trump to stop threatening annexation after he linked the territory to Venezuela, as senior aide’s wife posted map with US flag and “SOON.”
Trump says US probe found Ukraine did not target Putin’s residence, two days after ordering US forces to raid Maduro’s compound and capture him.
Cuba announces 32 of its military and intelligence officers killed during US raid to capture Maduro, declares two days of national mourning.
Trump declares ‘American dominance in the Western Hemisphere will never be questioned again,’ rebrands Monroe Doctrine with his own name hours after seizing Maduro.
New York Times and Washington Post held Venezuela raid story after administration warned reporting could endanger troops, 40 killed in operation.
FAA restricts Caribbean airspace after Venezuela strike, canceling nearly 300 flights to Puerto Rico alone and stranding travelers across US territories.
Rubio warns Cuba’s leaders “I’d be concerned” hours after US forces seize Maduro, accuses Havana of colonizing Venezuela’s security apparatus.
Trump announces US will “run” Venezuela, promises American oil companies will “fix infrastructure” and “start making money for the country.”
Trump threatens to intervene in Iran’s domestic protests with “locked and loaded” warning, seven months after US strikes on nuclear sites prompted Iranian missile attack on US base in Qatar.
Russia asks White House to end Coast Guard pursuit of oil tanker whose crew painted Russian flag on hull after U.S. military tried to board it in Caribbean.
Ninth Circuit orders California National Guard returned to Governor Newsom’s control after DOJ withdrew its motion for a stay, ending seven months of federalization that began with LA immigration raids.
U.S. military kills 8 more people in strikes on 5 alleged drug boats, bringing total to at least 115 dead since September across 35 attacks.
Trump pulls National Guard from Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland one week after Supreme Court rejected his request to maintain troop deployment in Illinois.
US and partner forces kill or capture nearly 25 ISIS operatives in Syria since December 19 retaliatory strikes, as hundreds of American troops continue mission after two soldiers killed.
Treasury sanctions 10 individuals and firms in Iran and Venezuela over weapons trade, including drone sales and ballistic missile chemical procurement.
FOIA emails reveal Trump’s DEI orders prompted removal of panels honoring Black WWII soldiers at Netherlands American Cemetery, including story of 23-year-old who died saving a comrade.
Trump confirms U.S. destroyed Venezuelan “dock area” used to load drug boats, which CNN and New York Times report was first known CIA operation inside Venezuela.
National Guard begins patrolling New Orleans Tuesday for New Year’s and Mardi Gras, second federal deployment alongside ongoing immigration crackdown despite double-digit crime drop.
Trump warns Hamas faces “hell to pay” if militants don’t disarm quickly, says he and Netanyahu “don’t agree 100%” on West Bank after sixth meeting this year.
Zelenskyy says U.S. offered 15-year security guarantees after Mar-a-Lago talks, but Ukraine seeks longer commitment as territorial issues and nuclear plant control remain unresolved.
U.S. military kills two in 30th strike on alleged drug boat since September, bringing total death toll to 107 as critics question legal authority.
Trump claims US “knocked out” drug facility in Venezuela last week, which would be first land attack in military campaign that has killed at least 105 people at sea since September.
Trump says he “understands” Russia’s opposition to ceasefire that would let Ukraine hold referendum, calls Mar-a-Lago talks with Zelenskyy progress toward peace deal.
Trump tells Politico that Zelenskyy “doesn’t have anything until I approve it” ahead of Sunday meeting, adding “They’re all coming. They all come,” as Netanyahu also visits this weekend.
Coast Guard deploys elite boarding team to intercept fleeing oil tanker Bella 1 after five-day chase, third vessel targeted in Venezuelan blockade this month.
