Tom Bowman
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Politics
The Jan. 6 riot included Marines. The military is wrestling with the consequences
A Marine and his buddies joined the mob that entered the Capitol on Jan. 6. They were not the only Marines there. NPR asked the Corps' top officer a question: Do the Marines have an extremism problem?
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National Security
Army releases report on Trump campaign incident at Arlington Cemetery
Police at Fort Myer, VA., release their report on the incident at Arlington Cemetery where Trump aides shoved a cemetery employee.
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National Security
New podcast 'A Good Guy' follows a Marine who entered the Capitol on Jan. 6
In this podcast highlight, listeners are introduced to the story of an active-duty Marine who participated in the events on Jan. 6, and why it opens up larger questions about extremism in the ranks.
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National Security
Leaked documents describe possible Israeli strike on Iran
A former US intelligence official has confirmed with NPR that highly classified US intelligence documents that appeared on a pro-Iranian site are authentic. The documents describe preparations by Israel in advance of a possible strike on Iran.
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National Security
Drones are changing warfare. The U.S. military is working to adapt
As the war in Ukraine drags on, the U.S. military is paying special attention to how drones are shaping the fight. The technology is already changing how the U.S. Army prepares for future conflicts.
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World
Weapons systems continue to be a sticking point between the U.S. and Ukraine
Since the war began, the U.S. and its NATO allies have slowly and incrementally provided military assistance to Ukraine. The U.S. is cautious, hoping to prevent escalating the war that Russia started.
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Biden discusses long range missiles for Ukraine with British PM
President Biden met with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer Friday to discuss whether Ukraine should be allowed to use missiles that could reach deep into Russian territory.
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Politics
Trump deputy campaign manager identified in Arlington National Cemetery dustup
NPR identified two Trump staffers involved in an altercation at Arlington National Cemetery including a deputy campaign manager, highlighting a disconnect between Trump's messaging and his campaign.
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Politics
Despite evidence, Trump calls Arlington Cemetery incident a 'made up story'
Meanwhile, members of Congress are asking for details about the incident, which was first reported by NPR.
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Politics
Fallout continues after Trump campaign incident at Arlington National Cemetary
The U.S. Army released an unusual statement today rebuking the Trump campaign staff for not adhering to laws about what's allowed at Arlington National Cemetery, after an altercation on Monday.
