military action

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The US president, who spent the weekend at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, on Sunday declined to specify what could trigger new American military action.

From Barron's • May 3, 2026

Von Wilpert has strongly criticized the prospect of unilateral military action, particularly regarding Iran.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

"That same law is clear that after 60 days, military action must begin to wind down unless Congress provides formal authorization," he said, adding that he would not support continued force without lawmakers weighing in.

From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026

WASHINGTON—President Trump said Wednesday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a pause in military action in Ukraine during a phone call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

He had a breezy highway driving style, but when making any kind of maneuver he snapped into military action, pummeling the wheel with strong hands.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides