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US strike on vessel in Caribbean targeted Venezuela’s Tren de Aragua gang, killed 11

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President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the U.S. has carried out a strike in the southern Caribbean against a drug-carrying vessel that departed from Venezuela. The president offered scant details on the operation.

Seven U.S. warships, along with one nuclear-powered fast attack submarine, are either in the region or are expected to be there soon, bringing along more than 4,500 sailors and marines.

This is the divisiveness tRump is causing in our states and cities... Some of the policies include: law enforcement cannot conceal their identities while performing their duties; activated body cameras must be worn when interacting with a member of the public; and personnel must display which agency they are with including their last name and badge number.

Rumors hit social media after president disappeared for days Vice President JD Vance, in trying to quash the rumors, only made it worse, insisting he is ready to take the top job in case of a ‘terrible tragedy’. He told USA Today: ‘Yes, terrible tragedies happen. But I feel very confident the president of the United States is in good shape, is going to serve out the remainder of his term and do great things for the American people. ‘And if, God forbid, there’s a terrible tragedy, I can’t think of better on-the-job training than what I’ve gotten over the last 200 days. JD Vance itching to take over...

I hope that US residents remember the many derogatory comments trump made about Biden's health and age. Childish comments that were not necessary but are now biting him back... Well, several reporters claimed that the president has been oddly out of the public eye for most of the week. “Trump has not been seen publicly since his cabinet meeting on Tuesday,” Public Notice’s Aaron Rupar wrote on X while resharing a post from journalist Laura Rozen. Rozen posted on Friday: “Trump has no public events scheduled all weekend. Don’t believe he was seen today either.”

To be brutally honest, Putin has already played tRump like a fine tuned piano... “If that doesn’t happen by Monday, the deadline set by President Trump, it means that once again President Putin played President Trump,” Macron said Friday during a joint press conference with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

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The U.S. Navy now has two Aegis guided-missile destroyers — the USS Gravely and the USS Jason Dunham — in the Caribbean, as well as the destroyer USS Sampson and the cruiser USS Lake Erie in the Pacific Ocean off Latin America, according to a defense official, who spoke on the condition of anonymity to describe ongoing operations. That military presence is set to expand. Three amphibious assault ships — a force that encompasses more than 4,000 sailors and Marines — would be entering the waters off Latin America by next week, the official said.

It’s time to check your pantry, assess your grocery needs and make plans to stretch your grocery dollars. The Defense Commissary Agency’s September Sidewalk Sale events are upon us. Extra savings will be offered on a variety of products at all 176 stateside commissary stores, to include Alaska and Hawaii, during three- or four-day sales at the stores.

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The request came weeks after the Republican administration deployed National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., to target crime, immigration and homelessness, and two months after it sent troops to Los Angeles.

Since 2015, the Mrs. Sybil Stockdale Ombudsman of the Year Award has recognized four Navy Family Ombudsmen annually for their extraordinary service, compassion, and commitment to supporting Navy families. The 2025 recipients are: • Mrs. Jaime Huffaker, USS DEXTROUS (MCM 13), U.S. Fleet Forces Command • Mrs. Jessica Pugh, USS ABRAHAM LINCOLN (CVN 72), U.S. Pacific Fleet • Mrs. Seira De Veau, Commander, Naval Surface Force, U.S. Pacific • Mrs. Nicole Standeford, Fleet Logistics Support Squadron 54 (VR-54), Navy Reserve Force Nominated by their commanding officers, each ombudsman was selected for going above and beyond in building trust, anticipating needs, and connecting families to vital resources. “These recipients embody the very best of what it means to serve in this role,” said Holly Schefcik, ombudsman program analyst at Commander, Navy Installations Command. “They exceeded expectations with confidence, compassion, and dedication.” Ombudsmen serve as a vital link between Navy commands and families, especially during deployments, mobilizations, and emergencies. Their work behind the scenes helps ensure families are informed and supported, enabling Sailors to stay mission focused. “What sets them apart is their consistency, their ability to solve problems, and the comfort and clarity they provide when it’s needed most,” Schefcik added. The award honors the legacy of Sybil Stockdale, who led national support efforts for families of POWs during her husband’s seven-and-a-half-year captivity in Southeast Asia. Her tireless advocacy helped lay the foundation for today’s Navy Family Ombudsman Program, which now includes more than 2,000 volunteers. Serving as an ombudsman is not without its emotional weight. “The hardest part is that it can be an emotional roller coaster,” said Pugh. “You may face heartbreaking situations—family emergencies, deaths, or mental health crises. You have to set aside your own emotions to help others.” Despite the challenges, most ombudsmen say the role is profoundly rewarding. “You truly make a difference in the lives of the families you support,” said Pugh. “There’s so much important work happening quietly in the background,” added Standeford. “I had several friends that were proud of their impact in the role, they quickly advised me to seek out these opportunities as my calling,” said Huffaker. “I remember being a new military spouse during a deployment and not knowing where to turn,” added Pugh. “That experience inspired me to be the resource I once needed.” Congratulations to this year’s recipients—and to all Navy Family Ombudsmen. Thank you for your strength, your service, and the steady support you provide. The Navy Family Ombudsman Program was created in 1970 by then-CNO Admiral E.R. Zumwalt, Jr., to improve communication between commands and the families of Sailors. For more information on the Navy Family Ombudsman Program, visit https://ffr.cnic.navy.mil/Family-Readiness/Fleet-And-Family-Support-Program/Work-and-Family-Life/Ombudsman-Program/

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his proposal to admit hundreds of thousands of Chinese students, saying the US is "honored" to host them and warning that the American college system would "go to hell" without them. Facing growing anger from his political base, Trump dismissed criticism of the plan as "insulting" and pointed to his relationship with Chinese President Xi Jinping as part of a broader strategy of engagement.

Pretty soon the United States of America will not have any friends... Copenhagen, Denmark — Denmark's foreign minister had the top U.S. diplomat in the country summoned for talks after the main national public broadcaster reported Wednesday that at least three people with connections to President Trump have been carrying out covert influence operations in Greenland.

It was a Friday last November when Robert H. got the news: He would no longer be able to see his VA therapist. After nearly two decades as a Marine and military contractor in Iraq and Afghanistan, he had been working through PTSD with the same VA psychologist for 10 years after a suicide attempt.

President Donald Trump on Monday ordered the Pentagon to create National Guard units in Washington, D.C., and across the country that would be designated to tamp down civil protests and ensure public safety -- a job that historically and legally has belonged to civilian law enforcement.

To be totally clear, the military, which includes the Navy, is a department that is supposed to be apolitical. The United States is a constitutional republic. What is happening now goes against what our country stands for. America Tips Into Fascism Caudle became chief of naval operations as Defense Secretary Pete Hedgehog has ousted a growing list of military leaders with little or no explanation. Remarks at a swearing-in ceremony at Washington Navy Yard offered several nods to the admiral being in close alignment with the Trump administration leaders above him. CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/ ROUTINE R 251412Z AUG 25 MID180001990066U FM CNO WASHINGTON DC TO NAVADMIN INFO CNO WASHINGTON DC BT UNCLAS NAVADMIN 177/25 MSGID/NAVADMIN/CNO WASHINGTON DC/CNO/AUG// SUBJ/ASSUMPTION OF OFFICE// RMKS/1. Effective 25 August 2025, I have assumed all duties as the 34th Chief of Naval Operations. 2. All current orders and directives remain in effect until further notice. 3. Released by ADM Daryl L. Caudle, Chief of Naval Operations. BT #0001 NNNN CLASSIFICATION: UNCLASSIFIED/

It is clear that a significant part of the dorsum of the hand is coated in makeup, presumably to obscure an underlying bruise. Such a bruise would most likely be from a blood draw or infusion, and not from “handshakes” as the Press Secretary has told us. None of this is breaking news, and I have posted about Trump’s presumed cardiovascular issues before, but I saw a video today that provided a full view of both of his hands, the same press appearance from which the images below are taken. Unlike previous images, these actually struck me as worsening pathology. Here’s why: