Three Catholic cardinals call U.S. foreign policy immoral, citing Venezuela, Ukraine and Greenland, and renounce war “as an instrument for narrow national interests.”
Trump tells Norway’s prime minister he no longer feels obligated to “think purely of Peace” after not receiving the Nobel Prize, demands “Complete and Total Control of Greenland.”
Iraq announces US forces completed full withdrawal from Al-Asad Air Base, ending more than two decades of American military presence in the country’s federal territory.
Trump says he will sign executive order giving Army-Navy football game an exclusive television window that would block competing playoff games.
Pentagon orders 1,500 active-duty soldiers to prepare for possible deployment to Minnesota as Trump threatens Insurrection Act against protesters.
U.S. airstrike kills al-Qaeda leader in Syria tied to December ambush that killed two Iowa National Guardsmen and their interpreter.
Trump announces Gaza “Board of Peace” with members from the U.S., U.K., and Canada but no Middle Eastern representatives on the body that will govern Palestinian territory.
FAA warns pilots of potential military activity and GPS interference over the eastern Pacific Ocean and Central American airspace through mid-March.
Bipartisan congressional delegation traveled to Copenhagen to reassure Danish and Greenlandic leaders as European troops deploy to the island Trump has refused to rule out taking by force.
Trump says “no reason right now” to invoke Insurrection Act in Minnesota, one day after threatening to deploy military against protesters he called “insurrectionists.”
National Guard deployment in Washington extended through end of 2026, with 2,400 troops from Republican-led states patrolling Metro stations and the National Mall while armed with rifles and pistols.
France, Germany, Sweden and Norway deploy troops to Greenland after White House talks reveal “fundamental disagreement,” with Danish minister warning U.S. invasion “would be the end of NATO.”
Pentagon announces takeover of Stars and Stripes, ending AP wire service and requiring all content be written by active-duty troops, overriding congressionally mandated independence.
U.S. forces seize sixth oil tanker enforcing Trump’s naval blockade of Venezuela, one day after completing first $500 million sale of seized Venezuelan crude.
Trump threatens to invoke Insurrection Act to deploy military against Minnesota protesters, a power last used unilaterally in 1965 to protect civil rights marchers.
Stars and Stripes job applicants now asked how they would advance Trump’s executive orders, a question the military newspaper’s ombudsman calls “antithetical to its independence.”
Senator Slotkin says she’s under federal investigation over November video advising troops they can refuse illegal orders, which Trump called “seditious behavior, punishable by death.”
Denmark agrees to high-level working group on Greenland after White House meeting with Vance and Rubio, but calls U.S. ownership demands “totally unacceptable.”
Senate defeats Venezuela war powers resolution 51-50 after two Republicans who supported it last week flipped under Trump pressure, with Vance casting tiebreaker.
US evacuating some personnel from Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base as precaution while Trump weighs military action against Iran.
Defense Secretary Hegseth directs Pentagon to integrate Grok into military networks despite CSAM and antisemitic controversies.
Vance and Rubio to host Danish and Greenlandic foreign ministers Wednesday as Trump continues threatening “easy way” or “hard way” takeover of Arctic island.
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.
