Air Force Maj. Jason Watson has been formally charged under the Uniform Code of Military Justice following a series of public statements criticizing President Donald Trump, in and out of uniform.
Watson faces three Article 88 charges alleging contemptuous remarks about the president, five Article 92 charges alleging violations of orders and regulations, and two Article 133 charges alleging conduct unbecoming an officer.
The allegations relate to a June interview, his July 1 appearance at the U.S. Capitol while in uniform in support of Trump’s impeachment, and an August 17 CNN interview. The Article 92 allegations also include alleged violations involving political activity, uniform wear, leave and an order to wear his uniform which he reportedly refused.
Article 88 prosecutions are uncommon. A review cited by CNN identified only two convictions since the UCMJ was established in 1951, including the 2021 case of former Marine Lt. Col. Stuart Scheller, who criticized the Biden administration’s handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal.
Watson remains presumed innocent. The case will undergo the military justice process, including a potential Article 32 preliminary hearing, after which authorities will determine whether it proceeds to a special or general court-martial.
— @sentdefender Aug 25, 2026
Day: August 24, 2026
A US airman who was arrested twice, once on the steps of the US Capitol while calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, was officially criminally charged Monday for his comments, according to a charging document his attorney shared with CNN. cnn.it/4girzSK
— @CNN Aug 25, 2026
A US airman who was arrested twice, once on the steps of the US Capitol while calling for the impeachment of President Donald Trump, was officially criminally charged Monday for his comments, according to a charging document his attorney shared with CNN. cnn.it/4qCCo5p
— @cnni Aug 25, 2026
MK Ultra survivors like Dr. Juliette Engel can now publicly share their experiences after the CIA released thousands of pages of declassified documents — validating testimonies previously dismissed as delusional.
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— @TheFoilWire Aug 25, 2026
The UK has released restricted design information on British components for the Storm Shadow/SCALP cruise missile, enabling Ukraine and France to establish production lines for the missile in Ukraine.
— @Osinttechnical Aug 25, 2026
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Türkiye is reportedly losing confidence in NATO over the alliance’s silence following Israel’s attack on Turkish-linked military assets in Syria.
— @hehe_samir Aug 25, 2026
The Trump administration plans to charge employers seeking skilled foreign workers through the H-1B visa program a $103,265 fee.
Revenue from the fee would be used to run the legal immigration system, including funding for ICE. wapo.st/45M8eDf
— @washingtonpost Aug 24, 2026
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Turkey reportedly says NATO is effectively “dead” and that Ankara will no longer blindly follow the alliance’s founding principles.
However, the claim has not been independently confirmed by official Turkish or NATO sources. Recent Turkish statements have instead emphasized NATO’s adaptation to new security challenges.
— @hehe_samir Aug 24, 2026
Ukraine’s defense firm Fire Point has unveiled two new ballistic missiles: the FP-7 Pelican and the longer-range FP-9 Krechet.
The Pelican can strike targets up to 200 to 300 kilometers away with a 150-kilogram warhead, offering a lower-cost alternative to Western systems like ATACMS.
The more powerful Krechet reaches nearly 855 kilometers putting Moscow in range and carries an 800-kilogram warhead.Both missiles are high-speed, high-trajectory weapons designed for precision deep strikes. The FP-7 is nearing combat readiness this fall, while the FP-9 is expected to begin flight tests later this year.
Will Ukraine be using these new ballistic missiles extensively against Russia?
— @Edu_boy001 Aug 24, 2026
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Iran’s Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh says Tehran has been preparing for renewed U.S. economic pressure for a long time and has a two-year economic plan in place.
He says Iran anticipated the latest measures and insists Washington’s campaign, known as “Operation Economic Outcast,” will not succeed.
— @hehe_samir Aug 24, 2026