U.S. Fighter Jets Keep Having To Intercept Russian Spy Planes Near Alaskan Airspace, But It's Fine, It's Totally Fine

staff@jalopnik.com (Collin Woodard), Jalopnik

At least officially our government isn't worried, with NORAD saying the "Russian activity in the Alaskan ADIZ occurs regularly and is not seen as a threat."

US President Trump tightens grip on security in Washington

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Trump increases security in Washington, DC, with National Guard, more police and inquiries into crime data manipulation.

Live: Trump threatens more National Guard deployments

Brian Osgood, Al Jazeera English

Threats to send troops into Chicago and Baltimore come as Washington, DC guards begin carrying arms.

When and why has the National Guard been deployed in the US before?

Alia Chughtai, Al Jazeera English

The US reserve military force is activated for federal missions and state emergencies, from disasters to civil unrest.

Trump threatens Chicago with National Guard. And, lessons from Katrina, 20 years later

Brittney Melton, NPR

Trump threatens to send National Guard troops to Chicago, similarly to what he has done in the nation's capital. And, Trump and South Korean President Lee will meet today in Washington.

US National Guard troops begin carrying weapons in Washington, DC

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

The military said some troops are now carrying guns as Trump claims there is now 'no crime' in the US capital.

Pentagon readies plans to deploy troops in Chicago following Trump DC takeover: report

Alex Galbraith, Salon

President Trump has repeatedly threatened U.S. cities with federal action.

TRUMP DEPLOYING NATIONAL GUARD IN 19 STATES

Josh Marcus, The-independent.com

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Trump and Zelenskyy to discuss end of war. And, more troops head to D.C.

Brittney Melton, NPR

President Trump will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy today at the White House. And, more National Guard troops head to Washington, D.C. for the president's crime crackdown.

Trump's D.C. 'crisis' enters 2nd week with more soldiers — and no exit strategy

Brian Mann, NPR

Leaders in Washington, D.C., say they're striving to maintain calm as growing numbers of National Guard soldiers deploy to the city. President Trump hasn't said how he wants this "crisis" to end.

Trump May Arm the Troops He Sent to D.C.: Report

Althea Legaspi, Rolling Stone

Trump may give weapons to the National Guard troops he sent to Washington, D.C. to 'rescue' the city, per reports.

Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ defence plan includes space missiles, lasers: Report

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Plans shared with contractors also show a new missile field in the US Midwest, according to report.

Trump vows to crack down on D.C. crime. And, Putin-Trump meeting to discuss end of war

Brittney Melton, NPR

President Trump has deployed federal agents in the nation's capital to crack down on crime and homelessness. And, Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to meet Friday in Alaska.

Pete Hegseth Doesn’t Want to Talk About Golden Dome

Tom Nichols, The Atlantic

National missile defense is still impossible—and expensive.

Trump’s Golden Dome Sparks Unprecedented Surge in Space Force Funding

Passant Rabie, Gizmodo.com

Space Force's 2026 budget is set to jump 40% thanks to Trump's multibillion-dollar missile shield.

Acting NASA Chief Tells Agency to Build a Nuclear Reactor on the Moon, Before China Does It First

Passant Rabie, Gizmodo.com

The project would power a future human settlement on the lunar surface.

Russia downplays nuclear risk after Trump's submarine deployment

DPA, Dpa-international.com

The Kremlin has dismissed concerns of a nuclear escalation following US President Donald Trump's decision to reposition two nuclear submarines closer to...

The Pentagon’s New Isolationism

Nancy A. Youssef, The Atlantic

An already insular Defense Department is sealing itself off from outside thinkers.

Why is Trump moving nuclear submarines after spat with Medvedev?

Yashraj Sharma, Al Jazeera English

Trump's announcement follows a war of words with former Russian president over social media.

WATCH: Trump moves nuclear submarines in response to Russia's 'highly provocative' statement

ABC News

President Donald Trump has ordered two nuclear submarines to move into the “appropriate regions” in response to what he called Russia’s “highly provocative statements.”

Trump says he gave new orders to US nuclear submarines in response to an ex-Russian president's 'foolish' talk

Jake Epstein, Business Insider

The US president hit back at Medvedev's "highly provocative statements" referencing nuclear capabilities. "Words are very important," Trump said.

How American Power Should Be Deployed

Garry Kasparov, The Atlantic

America’s retreat and its threat to democracy

Medvedev reminds Trump of Russia's Doomsday nuclear strike capabilities as war of words escalates

Yahoo Entertainment

‘Wipe it out faster’: Trump again threatens Iran over nuclear enrichment

Al Jazeera Staff, Al Jazeera English

US president has upped rhetoric as Iran maintains it will push forward with nuclear programme after US strikes.