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Trump seeks $230M from Justice Dept. for past probes President Donald Trump is demanding approximately $230 million in compensation from the Justice Department for federal investigations related to his first...

The U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is responsible for security cooperation and operational oversight of missions conducted in Central America, South America, and the Caribbean.

U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is deploying 4,000 Marines, US Navy Amphibious Groups, and other battle-ready personnel into Latin America. This mission is underway as ordered by Donald Trump.

- On Friday, the US Navy announced the deployment of the USS Iwo Jima, the 22nd MEU, and the two other ships in the Amphibious Ready Group — the USS Fort Lauderdale and the USS San Antonio — but did not say where they were going.

- One of the officials emphasized that the military buildup is for now mostly a show of force, aimed more at sending a message than indicative of any intention to conduct precision targeting of cartels.

-- But it also gives US military commanders — and the president — a broad range of options should Trump order military action. The ARG/MEU, for example, also features an aviation combat element.

The deployment of the Marine Expeditionary Unit has raised concerns among some defense officials who worry that the Marines are not trained to conduct drug interdictions and counter drug-trafficking. If that is part of their mission set, they will have to lean heavily on the Coast Guard, officials said.

Sources:
1. https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/trump-deploys-4-000-troops-to-southern-caribbean-in-fight-against-cartels/ar-AA1KBnzG

2. https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/us-military-deploying-over-4-165316470.html?fr=yhssrp_catchall

3. https://www.reuters.com/world/us-military-deploying-forces-southern-caribbean-against-drug-groups-2025-08-14/

4. https://www.usnews.com/news/world/articles/2025-08-14/us-military-deploying-forces-to-southern-caribbean-against-drug-groups

US Military Deploying Forces to Southern Caribbean Against Drug Groups US News is a recognized leader in college, grad school, hospital, mutual fund, and car rankings. Track elected officials, research health conditions, and find news you can use in politics, business, health, and education.

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Just four days after President Donald Trump’s inauguration, he fired several agency watchdogs—inspectors general—that investigate claims of waste, fraud and abuse in federal spending. Since then, I’ve sent Freedom of Information Act requests to nearly every agency that has an office of inspector general to find out exactly who was fired and what the response was to the dismissals.

The Securities and Exchange Commission responded with a couple dozen pages of documents that reveal how the regulator prepared for the possibility that its own inspector general would be next (she was spared). Plus, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing earlier this week on the state of the FOIA. If you’re not already getting FOIA Files in your inbox, sign up here.

Inspectors general, or IGs, are a vital part of the federal bureaucracy.

Former President Jimmy Carter signed the Inspector General Act of 1978 that introduced IGs in the executive branch. Half of the 73 IGs are appointed by the president, while the rest are appointed by the head of each agency. The law says the president can remove any presidential appointees, but only after a 30-day notification is provided to Congress.

The independence and impartiality of IGs allows them to conduct investigations and audits free from political interference. They’re also an accountability arm for government employees who want to blow the whistle. I routinely file FOIA requests for IG reports, which lay bare what’s taking place behind the scenes. (Right now, the Defense Department’s IG is investigating Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal to discuss military actions in Yemen.)

'Terminated, effective immediately'' - https://assets.bwbx.io/documents/users/iqjWHBFdfxIU/rWghwTqlCEQI/v0

When Trump started firing inspectors general on Jan. 24 it shocked the IG community and was widely seen as an attack on their independence. Trump did not bother notifying Congress and no reason was given for the purge.

Instead, the IGs caught in the crossfire received a tersely worded email sent to them by either Sergio Gor, a Republican political operative and the director of the White House Presidential Personnel Office, or Gor’s deputy, Trent Morse. It said “...due to changing priorities” their jobs as inspector general were “terminated, effective immediately.”

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#funkyfriday #financialliteracy #wealthbuilding #blackexcellence | John Hope Bryant | 25 comments Even the racist wins when Black people succeed — because the GDP goes up. 📈 We’re out here having the wrong conversation. There’s no need to argue. Facts > Feelings. There simply aren’t enough college-educated, high-earning white men to drive the future of this economy alone. Unless yo...

On August 6/2011, a CH-47D Chinook helicopter operating with the call sign Extortion 17 was shot down while transporting Quick Reaction Force attempting to reinforce a Joint Special Operations Command unit of the 75th Ranger Regiment in the Tangi Valley in Maidan Wardak Province, southwest of Kabul, Afghanistan.

https://youtu.be/BwIj56Ci_So?si=3_OEpDEy1wcogR3R

The resulting crash killed all 38 people on board.

Please take a moment and pause to honor and remember these heroes.

The following sailors assigned to an East Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit were killed:

- Lieutenant Commander (SEAL) Jonas B. Kelsall, 32, of Shreveport, Louisiana
- Special Warfare Operator Master Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Louis J. Langlais, 44, of Santa Barbara, California
- Special Warfare Operator Senior Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Thomas A. Ratzlaff, 34, of Green Forest, Arkansas
- Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Senior Chief Petty Officer (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist) Kraig M. Vickers 36, of Kokomo, Hawaii
- Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Brian R. Bill, 31, of Stamford, Connecticut
- Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) John W. Faas, 31, of Minneapolis, Minnesota
- Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Kevin A. Houston, 35, of West Hyannisport, Massachusetts
- Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Matthew D. Mason, 37, of Kansas City, Missouri

- Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Stephen M. Mills, 35, of Fort Worth, Texas

- Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Chief Petty Officer(Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist/Diver)
- Nicholas H. Null, 30, of Washington, West Virginia

- Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Robert J. Reeves, 32, of Shreveport, Louisiana

- Special Warfare Operator Chief Petty Officer (SEAL) Heath M. Robinson, 34, of Detroit, Michigan

- Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Darrik C. Benson, 28, of Angwin, California

- Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL/Parachutist) Christopher G. Campbell, 36, of Jacksonville, North Carolina

- Information Systems Technician Petty Officer 1st Class (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist/Freefall Parachutist) Jared W. Day, 28, of Taylorsville, Utah

- Master-at-Arms Petty Officer 1st Class (Expeditionary Warfare Specialist) John Douangdara, 26, of South Sioux City, Nebraska

- Cryptologist Technician(Collection)Petty Officer 1st Class(Expeditionary Warfare Specialist) Michael J. Strange, 25, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

- Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL/Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist) Jon T. Tumilson, 35, of Rockford, Iowa

- Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Aaron C. Vaughn, 30, of Stuart, Florida

- Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL) Jason R. Workman, 32, of Blanding, Utah

The following sailors assigned to a West Coast-based Naval Special Warfare unit were killed:
- Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 1st Class (SEAL)Jesse D. Pittman, 27, of Ukiah, California
- Special Warfare Operator Petty Officer 2nd Class (SEAL)Nicholas P. Spehar, 24, of Saint Paul, Minnesota

The soldiers killed were:
- Chief Warrant Officer David R. Carter, 47, of Centennial, Colo. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), Aurora, CO
- Chief Warrant Officer Bryan J. Nichols, 31, of Hays, Kan. He was assigned to the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment(General Support Aviation Battalion), New Century, Kansas
- Staff Sgt. Patrick D. Hamburger, 30, of Lincoln, Neb. He was assigned to the 2nd Battalion, 135th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), Grand Island, Nebraska

* Sergeant Hamburger was posthumously promoted to Staff Sergeant
- Sgt. Alexander J. Bennett, 24, of Tacoma, Wash. He was assigned to the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), New Century, Kansas
- Spc. Spencer C. Duncan, 21, of Olathe, Kan. He was assigned to the 7th Battalion, 158th Aviation Regiment (General Support Aviation Battalion), New Century, Kansas

The airmen killed were:
- Tech. Sgt. John W. Brown, 33, of Tallahassee, Florida
Staff Sgt. Andrew W. Harvell, 26, of Long Beach, California
- Tech. Sgt. Daniel L. Zerbe, 28, of York, Pennsylvania

All three airmen were assigned to the 24th Special Tactics Squadron, Pope Field, North Carolina.

Seven Afghan National Army commandos and one Afghan civilian interpreter were also killed in the crash.

Extortion 17 Tragedy Assistance | Navy SEAL Foundation On 6 August 2011, a U.S. CH-47D Chinook military helicopter operating with the call sign Extortion 17 (pronounced "one-seven") was shot down while transporti...

"The reality is far from what you’ll see on the TV”
A former soldier who was embedded with fighters in the resistance effort in Ukraine is advising anyone in the UK thinking of joining the conflict to consider it carefully.
The government continues to warn UK nationals against travelling to Ukraine.

A warning from veteran who went to Ukraine “The reality is far from what you’ll see on the TV”A former soldier who was embedded with fighters in the resistance effort in Ukraine is advising anyone in ...