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Top Black US military commander steps down amid Trump’s deadly boat strikes in the Caribbean Sea

One of the U.S. military’s top commanders is stepping down after less than a year in his new post, announcing an early retirement from the force. Admiral Alvin Holsey, who is Black, is a four-star commander who heads the U.S. Southern Command, which oversees all operations in Central and South America. The U.S. Navy admiral has been in service for 37 years. Holsey did not specify why he is leaving the U.S. military; however, it comes amid reported concerns about the […]

todayOctober 18, 2025 2

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After Iran strikes, Senate rejects resolution to block Trump from military action without congressional approval

Democratic efforts in the Senate to prevent President Donald Trump from further escalating with Iran fell short Friday, with Republicans blocking a resolution that marked Congress’ first attempt to reassert its war powers following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. The resolution, authored by Sen. Tim Kaine of Virginia, aimed to affirm that Trump should seek authorization from Congress before launching more military action against Iran. Asked Friday if he would bomb Iranian nuclear sites again if he deemed necessary, Trump said, “Sure, […]

todayJune 28, 2025 2

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Black members of Congress condemn Trump’s ‘unconstitutional’ strikes in Iran, demand answers

Black members of Congress swiftly condemned President Donald Trump‘s order for the U.S. military to strike Iran, potentially igniting a wider conflict in the Middle East that the U.S. has delicately tried to avoid for several years. “Donald Trump promised to bring peace to the Middle East. He has failed to deliver that promise,” said U.S. Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., the Democratic leader in the U.S. House of Representatives. In a statement released Saturday night, Jeffries said the risk of […]

todayJune 22, 2025 3