Maine Voices: Possibility of National Guard role in State House security raises key issues

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Published
January 15, 2021

Maine Voices: Possibility of National Guard role in State House security raises key issues

The Guard personnel who may be ordered to defend Maine’s Capitol against violence must be properly equipped, and given the authority they’ll require.
Published
December 29, 2020

Trump lashes out at his own party after override vote on defense bill

The Senate is expected to consider the measure later this week.
Published
December 28, 2020

House overrides Trump’s veto of defense bill, a 1st in his presidency

Among the president's complaints was that it ordered the Pentagon to change the names of military installations commemorating Confederate generals.
Published
December 26, 2020

Commentary: Trump’s veto of the defense bill is a Republican loyalty test

Over 75% of the Republicans who voted in each chamber supported the NDAA because they thought Trump’s complaints didn’t outweigh the benefits the bill will deliver.
Published
December 24, 2020

Commentary: Tehran is not looking for a war with America

But President-elect Joe Biden should make it clear that the U.S. is willing to respond to anything the Iranians are planning.
Published
December 11, 2020

Another View: Grant Gen. Austin a waiver to run Defense Department

His military successes and failures warrant Senate scrutiny, as do his consulting work and corporate board service. But the fact that he retired only in 2016 shouldn’t be an obstacle.
Published
December 10, 2020

Commentary: The Pentagon needs more civilian control over the military now, not less

Retired Gen. Lloyd Austin is Biden’s pick to head the Pentagon. Can Austin do what Jim Mattis couldn’t?
Published
December 9, 2020

Another View: Call President Trump’s bluff on renaming military bases

Republicans in Congress should join in defeating the chief executive’s veto threat against a crucial defense bill.
Published
November 18, 2020

Army to reconsider less-than honorable discharges to veterans with PTSD

Because of their discharge status, the veterans say they were prevented from receiving military-funded health care services and other benefits.
Published
November 12, 2020

U.S. military wary that Trump’s shakeup could upend its apolitical nature

Abrupt changes in the Pentagon's top leadership have raised fears about what President Trump may try to do in his final 2 months in office.