John Donnelly

Senior Defense Writer at Roll Call

Senior defense writer, CQ Roll Call. National Press Club leader & sports nut. https://t.co/IPfaDX707R & [email protected]

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Parties split on deploying troops against California protesters

2 weeks ago | gazettextra.com | John Donnelly

WASHINGTON - Lawmakers divided along party lines in their views of whether U.S. military forces should deploy to quell protests even over the objections of a governor. On Saturday, President Donald Trump placed under federal control some 2,000 National Guard troops in California in response to occasionally violent protests there against Trump's crackdown on immigrants. Roughly 300 of the 2,000 National Guard members arrived in Los Angeles over the weekend. Copyright 2025 Tribune Content Agency.
Parties split on deploying troops against California protesters

2 weeks ago | thebrunswicknews.com | John Donnelly

WASHINGTON - Lawmakers divided along party lines in their views of whether U.S. military forces should deploy to quell protests even over the objections of a governor. On Saturday, President Donald Trump placed under federal control some 2,000 National Guard troops in California in response to occasionally violent protests there against Trump's crackdown on immigrants. Roughly 300 of the 2,000 National Guard members arrived in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Cyber Command Turmoil Vexes House Armed Services Members

2 weeks ago | military.prod.acquia-sites.com | John Donnelly

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan chorus of House Armed Services Committee members expressed profound unease Friday about the Trump administration’s management of the military’s cyber operations. The concerns, expressed at a hearing of the committee’s cyber panel, revolve around several matters, including the firing in April of the general who led U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, as well as cuts to the command’s workforce and what members called inadequate readiness.
Parties split on deploying troops against California protesters

2 weeks ago | dailygazette.com | John Donnelly

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers divided along party lines in their views of whether U.S. military forces should deploy to quell protests even over the objections of a governor. On Saturday, President Donald Trump placed under federal control some 2,000 National Guard troops in California in response to occasionally violent protests there against Trump’s crackdown on immigrants. Roughly 300 of the 2,000 National Guard members arrived in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Parties split on deploying troops against California protesters

2 weeks ago | rollcall.com | John Donnelly

Lawmakers divided along party lines in their views of whether U.S. military forces should deploy to quell protests even over the objections of a governor. On Saturday, President Donald Trump placed under federal control some 2,000 National Guard troops in California in response to occasionally violent protests there against Trump’s crackdown on immigrants. Roughly 300 of the 2,000 National Guard members arrived in Los Angeles over the weekend.
Members vexed by Cyber Command turmoil

1 month ago | gazettextra.com | John Donnelly

WASHINGTON - A bipartisan chorus of House Armed Services Committee members expressed profound unease Friday about the Trump administration's management of the military's cyber operations. The concerns, expressed at a hearing of the committee's cyber panel, revolve around several matters, including the firing in April of the general who led U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, as well as cuts to the command's workforce and what members called inadequate readiness.
Members vexed by Cyber Command turmoil

1 month ago | thebrunswicknews.com | John Donnelly

WASHINGTON - A bipartisan chorus of House Armed Services Committee members expressed profound unease Friday about the Trump administration's management of the military's cyber operations. The concerns, expressed at a hearing of the committee's cyber panel, revolve around several matters, including the firing in April of the general who led U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, as well as cuts to the command's workforce and what members called inadequate readiness.
Members vexed by Cyber Command turmoil

1 month ago | rollcall.com | John Donnelly

A bipartisan chorus of House Armed Services Committee members expressed profound unease Friday about the Trump administration’s management of the military’s cyber operations. The concerns, expressed at a hearing of the committee’s cyber panel, revolve around several matters, including the firing in April of the general who led U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, as well as cuts to the command’s workforce and what members called inadequate readiness.
Members vexed by Cyber Command turmoil

1 month ago | dailyitem.com | John Donnelly

WASHINGTON — A bipartisan chorus of House Armed Services Committee members expressed profound unease Friday about the Trump administration’s management of the military’s cyber operations. The concerns, expressed at a hearing of the committee’s cyber panel, revolve around several matters, including the firing in April of the general who led U.S. Cyber Command and the National Security Agency, as well as cuts to the command’s workforce and what members called inadequate readiness.
Democrats renew call for probe of Musk-Putin ties

1 month ago | gazettextra.com | John Donnelly

WASHINGTON - Nearly seven months after a published report said billionaire Elon Musk had repeatedly held phone conversations with Vladimir Putin and other high-level Russians, there is no sign the Defense Department is reassessing Musk's role as a major defense contractor with a top-secret security clearance.