6 former US military leaders warn Trump against using troops for ‘partisan’ goals

A new report published by former U. S. military officers this week decried president Donald Trump’s politicized use of the military and warned of the “eroding” effects his continued use of it will have, per a report from The Guardian. Since returning to power in January, Trump has become increasingly reliant on domestic military deployments in furtherance of his agenda. This has most notably included the use of National Guard forces to aid in immigration enforcement efforts, particularly in major cities, like Chicago and Los Angeles, that are run by Democratic elected officials. His administration has also seen numerous firings of high-ranking officers and lawyers who have been unwilling to support certain parts of the president’s agenda. All of these issues are at the heart of a new report, titled “The Perils of Politicizing the U. S. Military,” which warned that Trump’s use of the military for partisan purposes are damaging to the separation of the armed forces from political matters and the public’s trust in it to act apolitically. “The use of troops, bases, and ceremonies in partisan settings has blurred the line between military service and political messaging, eroding morale and public trust in the military’s apolitical character,” the report read. Released on Monday, the report was authored by retired Navy Admiral Steve Abbot, retired Coast Guard Admiral Thad Allen, former Army Secretary Louis Caldera, retired Army General George Casey, former Air Force Secretary Deborah Lee James and former Navy secretary Sean O’Keefe. The former officials continued: “When service members, senior leaders, or military symbols are perceived as aligned with political agendas, the public begins to see the institution as partisan rather than national and once eroded, that trust is difficult to rebuild. This loss of trust makes it harder to recruit across the political spectrum, harder to retain talent, and harder to reassure allies and deter adversaries abroad.”.

‘The Carpenter’s Son’ Review: Nicolas Cage Stars In Biblical Horror Mashup As The Teenage Jesus Hangs With The Wrong Influencer

You have to give writer/director Lofty Nathan points for originality. His new film, The Carpenter’s Son, is not just any standard telling of the oft told story of Joseph and Mary and their son, Jesus, but rather a speculation of his teenage years, his conflicts with his devoutly religious father, his growing pains, and particularly [.].

Decoding ICP’s 35% rally: Has the AI-driven boom just begun?

The post Decoding ICP’s 35% rally: Has the AI-driven boom just begun? appeared com. Key Takeaways What’s fueling ICP’s recent 35% rally? The launch of its AI platform Caffeine and rising investor interest are driving the surge. Could ICP continue its upward momentum? Strong capital inflows, bullish sentiment, and minimal downside liquidity suggest potential for further gains. Internet Computer [ICP] has become the latest buzz in the crypto market, driven largely by developments within its ecosystem, particularly the public launch of its artificial intelligence (AI) platform, Caffeine. As a result, ICP has recorded a significant 35% rally in recent days, pushing the asset close to the double-digit zone. Interest and investor sentiment turn bullish Google Trends data shows a sharp increase in search interest for ICP, with the “Interest Over Time” metric reaching a peak score of 100, indicating the token’s highest level of popularity to date. Historically, such spikes in search interest have aligned with major price movements, often in the upward direction. At press time, 84% of 113, 900 investors expressed a bullish outlook on ICP, indicating expectations of a continued rally. Data reviewed by AMBCrypto also shows a correlation between retail search interest, sentiment votes, and capital inflows into the market. Capital flow backs the rally In the past day, ICP recorded a strong capital inflow, particularly in the derivatives market. Open interest rose by $85 million to reach $261 million, as of writing, signaling renewed investor engagement. This surge was accompanied by a 92% rise in token trading volume to roughly $1. 27 billion, bringing total trading capital to $2. 45 billion. The Long-to-Short Ratio has stayed above 1, confirming that buying volume outweighs selling activity. Rising capital inflow and trading volume could further strengthen ICP’s upward momentum, potentially pushing.

‘Boiling pot’: Expert warns Trump’s feud with foreign nation may backfire spectacularly

President Donald Trump’s latest feud over drug trafficking with a leader of a South American nation this time, Colombian President Gustavo Petro may very well end up increasing drug trafficking, warned one security analyst in a report Trump sparked his feud with Petro last week after issuing a menacing threat on social media, warning the Colombian leader that his nation risked U. S. intervention if he did not “close up” its drug production operations. He went on to allege Petro was complicit in a mass operation to traffic drugs into the United States, and called him “low rated and very unpopular.”Furthermore, Trump announced that all foreign aid to Colombia would be halted immediately, and labeled Petro as an “illegal drug leader.”Much of U. S. foreign aid to Colombia supports the country’s security operations, much of which is focused heavily on combating armed groups largely responsible for its drug production, particularly cocaine.“The security situation in Colombia is a boiling pot,” said Elizabeth Dickinson, a security analyst and senior analyst for Colombia, speaking with the Times. “Up until now, the security forces are sort of barely keeping the lid on it. Very quickly, if the U. S. cooperation stops, the security forces will no longer be able to fulfill that mission. The threat will greatly outstrip the capacity to control it.”Dickson went on to argue that U. S. intelligence officials would be “flying blind” in their efforts to combat drug trafficking should the cooperation between the two nations come to a halt. Petro is just the latest South American leader who has drawn the ire of Trump, whose administration is currently escalating tensions with Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro and Brazil’s Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, all of whom have been openly critical of the U. S. government, and in particular, the Trump administration.