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Miami Herald
14-05-2025
- Politics
- Miami Herald
Ukraine Crisis Could Spark ‘Direct' Russia-US Confrontation-NORAD Commander
The war in Ukraine could escalate into a direct confrontation between the U.S. and Russia, according to the Pentagon. General Gregory Guillot, the head of the U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) and North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) issued the warning to the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee. In a written statement to U.S. lawmakers, Guillot said that more than three years on from the start of Russia's full-scale invasion there are "several plausible pathways" in the which the war could escalate into a direct military conflict with the United States. Newsweek has contacted the Kremlin for comment. The specter of escalation has hung over the war in Ukraine since Vladimir Putin launched his full-scale invasion in February 2022, especially given the repeated nuclear threats issued by Moscow. Guillot also referred to other adversaries such as Iran and North Korea, highlighting the security and defense issues for the Trump administration as it seeks to end the war in Ukraine and combat countries seeking to challenge the U.S. military in the future. Guillot addressed lawmakers from the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. In a written statement presented to the committee, Guillot said the probability of a direct conflict between the U.S. and one of its key rivals is increasing. The statement said that while China, Russia, North Korea and Iran seek to avoid armed conflict with the U.S., they might try to capitalize on the perception of a Western decline to challenge American power, which could risk miscalculation. Guillot then said that in the fourth year of Russia's invasion of Ukraine there are several ways that the war could escalate into a direct military conflict with the United States. The U.S. general also referred to other conflicts that threaten to involve the U.S. such as the war in the Middle East sparked by Hamas' October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that threatens to embroil the U.S. in a direct conflict with Iran and its proxies. Guillot said tensions in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea carry a constant risk of escalation into armed conflict between China and the United States, with "consequences that could span a generation." He said strategic cooperation between and among the U.S.'s four main adversaries had grown substantially since the beginning of the Ukraine War, increasing the risk that war with one could quickly expand into war with an enemy coalition. General Gregory Guillot: "As Russia's brutal and misguided invasion of Ukraine enters its fourth year, there remain several plausible pathways by which the war could escalate into a direct military conflict with the United States." Russian media outlets reported Guillot's comments, which come amid anticipation over negotiations to end the war in Ukraine, whose president Volodymr Zelensky has said he would be in Turkey on Thursday ready for direct talks with Putin, who has not committed to attending. Related Articles Russia Parcel Bomb Plot Uncovered in NATO StateBrazil's Lula Tells Putin: 'Go to Istanbul and Negotiate, Dammit'Russian Award Ceremony Sparks Outrage Among ChristiansRussia Deploys FSB's 'Presidential Regiment' to Key Ukraine Fortress Town 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Epoch Times
22-04-2025
- Politics
- Epoch Times
US Troops Given Authority to Detain Illegal Immigrants Trespassing in Newly Militarized Land
U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) On April 15, the Interior Department announced the On April 21, USNORTHCOM announced that a 60-foot-wide portion of land, known as the New Mexico National Defense Area (NMNDA), has been added to the U.S. Army's Fort Huachuca installation. The land covers parts of California, Arizona, and New Mexico. As such, service members operating in NMNDA are now authorized to carry out several security support operations. This includes temporarily detaining trespassers until law enforcement authorities take custody of them, searching for trespassers, and implementing crowd control measures to ensure the safety of service members and Department of Defense (DOD) property. On request, military personnel can also assist with installing temporary barriers, signage, and fencing activities. Related Stories 4/16/2025 4/20/2025 'Through these enhanced authorities, U.S. Northern Command will ensure those who illegally trespass in the New Mexico National Defense Area are handed over to Customs and Border Protection or our other law enforcement partners,' Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander of U.S. Northern Command, said in a statement. 'Joint Task Force-Southern Border will conduct enhanced detection and monitoring, which will include vehicle and foot patrols, rotary wing, and fixed surveillance site operations.' USNORTHCOM is More than 10,000 service members have been 'DoD keeps delivering for the American people. President Trump said to LOCK-DOWN the border—and we are,' Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Strengthening the Border The April 11 memorandum issued by Trump Such operations include deploying detection and monitoring systems and constructing barriers along the border. 'Our southern border is under attack from a variety of threats. The complexity of the current situation requires that our military take a more direct role in securing our southern border than in the recent past,' Trump wrote in the memo. Trump's use of the military for border and immigration purposes has faced criticism from Democrats. On Feb. 13, two Democratic lawmakers wrote a 'NORTHCOM's and SOUTHCOM's new immigration-related operations place significant—and unnecessary֫—burdens on DoD resources, personnel, and readiness,' the letter reads. The Defense Department 'has estimated that its southern border operations will cost almost $1 billion over just eight months, through the end of this fiscal year, compared to its estimate of $1 billion over three years during the first Trump administration,' the lawmakers wrote. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is pushing ahead with additional plans to secure the border. On April 8, Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem This was the first waiver issued by the DHS under the current Trump administration and is related to building 2.5 miles of barrier outside of San Diego. 'To cut through bureaucratic delays, DHS is waiving environmental laws—including the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)—that can stall vital projects for months or even years,' the department said in a statement announcing the measure. 'This waiver clears the path for the rapid deployment of physical barriers where they are needed most, reinforcing our commitment to national security and the rule of law.' The Border Patrol
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
2 U.S. Troops Deployed for Border Mission Killed in Vehicle Accident in New Mexico
Two United States troops were killed and a third was critically injured this week in a vehicular incident while deployed on a border mission amid President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration. On Tuesday, April 15, the U.S. Northern Command confirmed the incident near Santa Teresa, N.M., on behalf of Joint Task Force-Southern Border. 'Three service members deployed in support of Joint Task Force Southern Border were involved in a vehicle accident at approximately 8:50 a.m. MDT today near Santa Teresa, N.M.,' the announcement on X read. 'Two of the service members were killed while one remains in serious condition at a local medical facility,' the announcement continued, adding that the names of the deceased will not be released until the next of kin have been notified. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. On Wednesday, April 16, KTSM-TV reported that the Doña Ana County Sheriff's Office said on Tuesday that the three troops were airlifted to a hospital shortly after the vehicular accident. PEOPLE reached out to the sheriff's office, but has not immediately heard back. The troops were deployed to the U.S.-Mexico border as part of Joint Task Force-Southern Border 'to tactically synchronize Department of Defense (DOD) efforts to secure and seal the southern border," U.S. Northern Command said in a March 2025 press release. Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. 'This is an important step in the whole-of-government efforts to seal the southern border and maintain U.S. sovereignty and territorial integrity,' USNORTHCOM Commander Gen. Gregory M. Guillot said. 'USNORTHCOM was named the DoD's operational lead for the employment of U.S. military forces to carry out President Trump's southern border Executive Orders," the release continued. Related: Trump Shows Off the $5 Million Immigration 'Gold Card' with His Face Three defense sources speaking on the condition of anonymity told The Washington Post that the victims were Marines from Camp Pendleton in California. 'I am very saddened to learn of the tragic accident yesterday that took the lives of two of our nation's heroes and seriously injured another," Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth wrote on X. 'My heartfelt condolences and prayers are with them, their families, and the unit.' Read the original article on People
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Navy deploys another Houthi-fighting warship to new US southern border mission
The Navy recently deployed another warship, which successfully repelled multiple Iranian-backed Houthi attacks, to secure the southern border. USS Stockdale, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, left Naval Base San Diego on Friday to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations, in accordance with President Donald Trump's recent executive orders. The executive orders included a national emergency declaration and clarification of the military's role in protecting the territorial integrity of the U.S. Navy Deploys Additional Warship To Curb Illegal Immigration, Drug Smuggling At The Southern Border "Stockdale's departure reinforces the Navy's role in the Department of Defense's coordinated efforts to comply with the order," according to a statement from the Navy. The ship will continue operations with an embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment. Read On The Fox News App In February, Stockdale returned to San Diego after a seven-month independent deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. Pentagon Deploys Navy Warship That Fought Houthis To New Us Southern Border Mission In Line With Trump Order It joined the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and remained in 5th Fleet following the departure of the ABECSG. While in the 5th Fleet, Stockdale "successfully repelled multiple Iranian-backed Houthi attacks" during transits of the Bab el-Mandeb strait and escorted operations of U.S.-flagged vessels in the Gulf of Aden, according to the Navy. It also engaged and defeated one-way attack uncrewed aerial-ship cruise missiles, according to officials. Trump's Use Of Warship For Border Enforcement A 'Smart' Use Of Military Force, Expert Says Stockdale sustained no damage and its personnel were uninjured. Stockdale will join the USS Spruance and USS Gravely, two other Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, which were sent to the border in March, Fox News Digital previously reported. Click To Get The Fox News App "As the DoD's lead for implementing border-related executive orders, USNORTHCOM continues to support critical Department of Homeland Security capabilities gaps, with Stockdale making a vital contribution to these efforts," the Navy article source: Navy deploys another Houthi-fighting warship to new US southern border mission
Fox News
12-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Navy deploys another Houthi-fighting warship to new US southern border mission
The Navy recently deployed another warship, which successfully repelled multiple Iranian-backed Houthi attacks, to secure the southern border. USS Stockdale, an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer, left Naval Base San Diego on Friday to support U.S. Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) southern border operations, in accordance with President Donald Trump's recent executive orders. The executive orders included a national emergency declaration and clarification of the military's role in protecting the territorial integrity of the U.S. "Stockdale's departure reinforces the Navy's role in the Department of Defense's coordinated efforts to comply with the order," according to a statement from the Navy. The ship will continue operations with an embarked U.S. Coast Guard Law Enforcement Detachment. In February, Stockdale returned to San Diego after a seven-month independent deployment to the U.S. 3rd, 5th and 7th Fleet areas of operation. It joined the Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and remained in 5th Fleet following the departure of the ABECSG. While in the 5th Fleet, Stockdale "successfully repelled multiple Iranian-backed Houthi attacks" during transits of the Bab el-Mandeb strait and escorted operations of U.S.-flagged vessels in the Gulf of Aden, according to the Navy. It also engaged and defeated one-way attack uncrewed aerial-ship cruise missiles, according to officials. Stockdale sustained no damage and its personnel were uninjured. Stockdale will join the USS Spruance and USS Gravely, two other Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyers, which were sent to the border in March, Fox News Digital previously reported. "As the DoD's lead for implementing border-related executive orders, USNORTHCOM continues to support critical Department of Homeland Security capabilities gaps, with Stockdale making a vital contribution to these efforts," the Navy said.
