In an unusual step reflecting the city's escalating drug crisis, Portland's Safety Commissioner, Rene Gonzalez, directed residents on Monday to abstain from calling 911 unless faced with life-or-death emergencies or ongoing crimes.
The U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Accountability has initiated an investigation into recent allegations regarding Chinese foreign nationals accessing secure U.S. military bases and facilities.
General Mark Milley said no soldier ever swore an oath to serve a "wannabe dictator," referring to former President Donald Trump, after stepping down Friday.
His successor, General CQ Brown, steps into the role as the second Black officer to helm the Joint Chiefs of Staff, succeeding Colin Powell, amidst the tenure of Lloyd Austin.