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W.G. Dunlop

US President Donald Trump meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC on March 3, 2026. (Andrew Caballero-Reynolds/AFP)
May 2, 2026, 4:25 pm
NATO seeks clarity as US to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid rift with Europe
Trump says he is considering pulling US troops from Italy and Spain as well, due to their opposition to the war against Iran; NATO says it shows Europe’s need to invest in defense
By W.G. Dunlop
Nick Rondoletto, left, and Doug Thorogood, a couple from San Francisco, wave a rainbow flag and hold a sign against a ban of transgendered people in the military at a protest in the Castro District on July 26, 2017, in San Francisco. (AP Photo/Olga R. Rodriguez/File)
February 27, 2025, 12:12 pm
Trump moves to bar trans people from US military unless they obtain waiver
Pentagon says transgender troops to be considered for a waiver on case-by-case basis if there is compelling interest in retaining them to serve ‘warfighting capabilities’
By W.G. Dunlop
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, alongside Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Charles Q. Brown, Jr. (L), speaks with the media during his first official arrival at the Pentagon as secretary, in Washington on January 27, 2025. (Saul Loeb/AFP)
February 22, 2025, 6:36 am
Trump fires top US general in major shakeup of military leadership
President gives no reason for decision to dismiss Gen. CQ Brown and replace him with a retired Air Force officer, as Pentagon chief says he’s also seeking replacement for Navy chief
By W.G. Dunlop
The US military deploys a THAAD missile defense system in Israel, March 2019. (US Army Europe)
October 16, 2024, 12:13 am
Missile battery deployment deepens US role in conflict between Israel and Iran
Experts say deployment of THAAD missile defense battery brings added risk to American troops operating it, and is a sign of US commitment to Israel’s security
By W.G. Dunlop
This February 2017 photo provided by his lawyers shows Khalid Shaikh Mohammad in Guantanamo Bay prison in Cuba (Courtesy Derek Poteet via AP)
August 3, 2024, 6:44 am
Pentagon chief scraps plea agreement with 9/11 mastermind and accomplices
Move puts death penalty back on the table for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, Walid bin Attash and Mustafa al-Hawsawi, after deal angered among some relatives of their nearly 3,000 victims
By W.G. Dunlop
This March 1, 2003, file photo obtained by the Associated Press shows Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, the alleged Sept. 11 mastermind, shortly after his capture during a raid in Pakistan. (AP Photo, File)
August 1, 2024, 3:01 am
9/11 mastermind and 2 accomplices cut plea agreement with US, avoiding death penalty
Pentagon says no details to be immediately revealed about deal with Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, who has also admitted he murdered Daniel Pearl and helped 1993 World Trade Center attack
By W.G. Dunlop
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin participate in the US-Philippines 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue Plenary Session on Promoting Regional Security at the State Department in Washington, DC, on April 11, 2023. (ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP)
April 12, 2023, 3:53 am
US seeks to reassure allies after secret documents leak
Fallout from documents’ release could be significant, potentially putting US intelligence sources at risk, while giving country’s foes key information
By W.G. Dunlop
White House Deputy Press Secretary Chris Meagher speaks during a press briefing at the White House, March 22, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
April 10, 2023, 11:07 pm
Pentagon warns apparent intel leak poses ‘very serious risk’ to US security
Defense department says officials are in touch with allies about the sensitive files, one of which, dismissed in Israel, claims Mossad leaders pushed the anti-overhaul rallies
By W.G. Dunlop
Supporters of President Donald Trump carry flags and signs as they parade past the Capitol in Washington after news that President-elect Joe Biden had defeated the incumbent in the race for the White House, in Washington, Saturday, Nov. 7, 2020. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
January 6, 2022, 5:11 am
After fueling Capitol riot, disinformation still rampant in US politics
Despite efforts of social media companies to remove content encouraging conspiracy theories, many still actively spread belief that Biden stole the election from Trump
By W.G. Dunlop
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington on November 5, 2020. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP)
November 7, 2020, 2:39 am
Fact check: Trump falsely claims that election being stolen
US president makes unfounded allegations about ‘illegal’ ballots, offers no evidence of efforts to ‘rig’ vote
By Arthur Macmillan and W.G. Dunlop
US President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, July 1, 2019. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
July 2, 2019, 5:19 am
Trump says Iran ‘playing with fire’ after nuclear deal limit breached
Israel urges European states to sanction Tehran; Russia says move cause for ‘regret,’ but blames US pressure; UN says Iran must stick to its accord commitments
By W.G. Dunlop and Amir Havasi
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo arrives to a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris on November 11, 2018 as part of commemorations marking the 100th anniversary of the 11 November 1918 armistice, ending World War I. (Photo by ludovic MARIN / POOL / AFP)
November 12, 2018, 3:26 am
Pompeo tells Saudi prince Khashoggi killers to be held accountable
US secretary of state speaks to Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, also steps up pressure to end hostilities in Yemen
By W.G. Dunlop
US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump arrive at Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on July 16, 2018. (AFP Photo/Brendan Smialowski)
July 17, 2018, 8:01 pm
Back in Washington, Trump under pressure to reverse course on Russia
Close allies of US president call him out for failing to condemn Russian meddling during meeting with Putin, with Rand Paul a lone defender
By W.G. Dunlop
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi, center, holds a national flag upon his arrival to Mosul, Iraq, July 9, 2017. (Iraqi Federal Police Press Office via AP)
July 10, 2017, 10:22 pm
Iraq’s PM hails victory over ‘brutality and terrorism’ in Mosul
US-led coalition congratulates Iraqi forces for retaking city; army still tackling pockets of Islamic State resistance
By Tony Gamal-Gabriel and W.G. Dunlop
An Iraqi boy carries a girl on his back while fleeing from the Old City of Mosul on July 5, 2017, during the Iraqi government forces' offensive to retake the city from Islamic State (IS) group fighters. (AFP PHOTO / AHMAD AL-RUBAYE)
July 6, 2017, 4:56 pm
20,000 civilians trapped as Iraq forces battle IS in Mosul
UN says tens of thousands in ‘extreme danger’; at least 224 civilians, including 38 children, killed in Syria’s Raqqa
By Emmanuel Duparcq and W.G. Dunlop
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