Unlike his predecessor, President Trump listens to and has rapport with top generals

Unlike his predecessor, President Trump listens to and has rapport with top generals

by WorldTribune Staff, April 21, 2017 President Donald Trump has bonded with his top military brass and places a level of confidence in their advice that was not seen in the previous administration, a report said. Trump is “often in listening mode among his generals” and “they contrast the billionaire real estate developer’s affinity for […]

Trump’s omnipresent son-in-law now in Iraq

Trump’s omnipresent son-in-law now in Iraq

by WorldTribune Staff, April 3, 2017 President Donald Trump can’t be everywhere even when his twitter feed can. But sometimes, in 2017, he has to try. That’s where his favored son-in-law is becoming a major factor. From pulling the strings in the U.S.-Mexico relationship to helping solve the nation’s opioid addiction problem and draining the […]

Pentagon delivers ‘global’ framework for strategy to ‘rapidly defeat ISIS’

Pentagon delivers ‘global’ framework for strategy to ‘rapidly defeat ISIS’

by WorldTribune Staff, February 28, 2017 The Pentagon on Feb. 27 delivered its plan to “rapidly defeat” Islamic State (ISIS) and officials familiar with the plan said it could include deeper U.S. involvement in Syria. Defense Secretary Jim “Mad Dog” Mattis presented the plan after President Donald Trump ordered a 30-day strategy review ahead of […]

As 30-day deadline to Pentagon for ISIS plan nears, Trump to weigh options

As 30-day deadline to Pentagon for ISIS plan nears, Trump to weigh options

by WorldTribune Staff, February 24, 2017 The Pentagon will present to President Donald Trump a “full range of options” to fight Islamic State (ISIS) that could include U.S. boots on the ground in Syria. “I’m in the business of providing the president with options,” Marine Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of […]

Carter: Obama did not inform military command of cash payments to Iran

Carter: Obama did not inform military command of cash payments to Iran

by WorldTribune Staff, September 23, 2016 U.S. President Barack Obama did not consult with his top military leaders before sending $400 million in cash to Iran earlier this year on the day four American hostages were released, a report said. During a Sept. 22 Senate Armed Services Committee meeting, in response to a question from […]

Turkish lawyer files criminal conspiracy complaint against top U.S. military leaders

Turkish lawyer files criminal conspiracy complaint against top U.S. military leaders

by WorldTribune Staff, August 3, 2016 A Turkish lawyer has accused top U.S. military officials of conspiring with Turkish coup plotters at Incirlik air base. The lawyer on Aug. 2 filed a criminal complaint against Gen. Joseph Dunford, the chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff; Gen. Joseph Votel, the top U.S. commander for […]

ISIL promotes Sinai hotbed as new front against Israel

ISIL promotes Sinai hotbed as new front against Israel

by WorldTribune Staff, May 23, 2016 Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) is using the Sinai Peninsula as a “steppingstone” for attacks against Israel, according to a report by national security correspondent Rowan Scarborough. The terrorist organization has launched a propaganda campaign to recruit jihadists for a force in Sinai large enough to take […]

U.S. Sinai peacekeepers retreat to safety after ISIL attacks

U.S. Sinai peacekeepers retreat to safety after ISIL attacks

Special to WorldTribune.com The United States has relocated more than 100 soldiers in Egypt after multiple attacks on their Sinai camp by jihadists affiliated with Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL). The Pentagon said the troops, part of the Multinational Force of Observers (MFO), were transferred about 300 miles south to a more secure […]

U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman, Egypt defense leaders discuss bilateral relationship

U.S. Joint Chiefs chairman, Egypt defense leaders discuss bilateral relationship

Special to WorldTribune.com Gen. Joseph Dunford, chairman of the U.S. Joint Chiefs of Staff, discussed America’s commitment to its “security partnership” with Egypt during a visit to Cairo on Feb. 20. “Dunford visited Cairo to demonstrate U.S. commitment to strengthening the security partnership between Egypt and the United States,” according to a U.S. Defense Department […]