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Europe · WashingtonThe rocket systems are part of a new $700 million tranche of security assistance for Ukraine from the U.S. that will include helicopters, Javelin anti-tank weapon systems, tactical vehicles, spare parts and more. The decision to provide the advance rocket systems tries to strike a balance between the desire to help Ukraine battle ferocious Russian artillery barrages while not providing arms that could allow Ukraine to hit targets deep inside Russia.See the Story
US sending advanced rocket systems to Ukraine
45% Center coverage: 179 sources
Europe · MoscowRussian forces pounded railway facilities and other infrastructure early Sunday in Kyiv. One cruise missile buzzed the Pivdennoukrainsk nuclear plant, about 350 kilometers (220 miles) to the south. The Pentagon said earlier this week it will take at least three weeks to get the precision U.S. weapons onto the battlefield.See the Story
Putin warns West: Russia will strike harder if longer-range missiles supplied
42% Center coverage: 142 sources
Military · WashingtonAn independent commission on Tuesday recommended new names for nine Army posts that commemorated Confederate officers. The recommendations are the latest step in a broader effort by the military to confront racial injustice. Much has changed since the 1920 amendment to the National Defense Act reorganized the U.S. Army.See the Story
Panel recommends new names for Fort Bragg and other Army bases
71% Center coverage: 88 sources
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Military · WashingtonAdm. Linda Fagan is currently the Coast Guard's 32nd Vice Commandant. She would succeed Adm. Karl Schultz, who is scheduled to retire in May. Fagan would be the first woman to serve as the uniformed chief of a military branch.See the Story
Biden nominates first woman to lead U.S. military branch
70% Center coverage: 49 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonThe US Defense Department denied Thursday that it provided intelligence on the locations of Russian generals on the battlefield so that Ukrainian forces could kill them. The Pentagon said it was true that the United States supplies Kyiv's forces with military intelligence "to help Ukrainians defend their country" The US also reportedly shared intelligence that helped Ukraine sink the Russian warship Moskva last month.See the Story
Pentagon denies US shared intel to target Russian generals
47% Right coverage: 34 sources
US & Canada · New YorkEthan Phelan Melzer, 24, of Louisville, Kentucky, admitted to accepting payment in exchange for passing aviation secrets obtained from his defense contractor employer to Chinese agents. Sentencing is set for Jan. 6, when he could face up to 45 years in prison. Authorities say Melzer was already a member of a radical violent group.See the Story
Army private admits plotting attack on military unit
67% Center coverage: 27 sources
US & Canada · PhiladelphiaThe U.S. Supreme Court is deliberating a case that could result in the overturning of Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 case that protects a pregnant woman's right to choose to have an abortion. The court's opinion was not expected until the final day of its term, in June or July. At least 20 states would immediately make most abortions illegal if Roe is overturned.See the Story
What could absence of Roe v. Wade mean for Pennsylvania?
48% Left coverage: 23 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonA U.S. service member has been identified as a possible suspect in an April explosion that injured several U.S. troops at a base in eastern Syria. The blasts hit two support buildings and four service members were evaluated for minor injuries and possible traumatic brain injuries. No charges have been filed against the suspect, who is back in the United States.See the Story
US service member is possible suspect in Syria base blast
57% Center coverage: 21 sources
Europe · MoscowAllied radars had tracked an unspecified number of unidentified aircraft since Tuesday. Quick reaction fighters from Poland, Denmark, France and Spain made the intercepts. Romanian and British aircraft scrambled from Romania to track aircraft in the Black Sea region. The Russian aircraft never entered alliance airspace, NATO said.See the Story
NATO fighter jets intercept Russian planes over Black and Baltic seas
57% Right coverage: 7 sources
US & Canada · UvaldeSen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday called for retired and former military members to step up to enhance security in schools following the mass shooting at an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, last week.See the Story
Graham: ‘It is time to mobilize our retired and former service members’ to secure schools
43% Right coverage: 7 sources
US & Canada · WashingtonArmy officials said the new policy would better align the service with social norms on tattoos and make the enlistment process simpler for recruits with tattoos in some areas of their bodies that were previously banned.See the Story
Army relaxes tattoo policy, approves some hand, neck ink as it faces recruiting shortfall
57% Center coverage: 7 sources
Roe v. WadeThe Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could impact the military's readiness, recruitment, and retention, experts say.See the Story
The hidden costs for US troops after the downfall of Roe v. Wade
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Ukraine · UkraineA goat setting off some grenades and taking out a platoon of Russian soldiers? Crazier things have probably happened.See the Story
Ukraine’s new (and probably fake) war hero is a goddamn goat
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Jim MattisYou just knew that when James Mattis finally got married, it would be in Vegas and an Elvis impersonator would be there.See the Story
James Mattis just got married in the most Marine way possible
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
Air ForceA woman joined the elite Air Force Special Tactics program for the first time ever last week, but the service has been low-key about it.See the Story
Air Force welcomes its first female commando with little fanfare
100% Left coverage: 1 sources
