White House Press Briefing for 05/30/2017

Press Briefing by White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on May 30, 2017.

President Trump Honors Fallen Soldier

President Donald J. Trump honored fallen soldier Chris Horton in a very touching moment in his Memorial Day address at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia.

WOW! Hillary Clinton Claims Trump will be Impeached

Since her husband was impeached, she does know all about impeachment.

Hillary Clinton Explains How She Coped with Election Loss

In a commencement address at her alma mater, Wellesley College, former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton explains how she coped with her election loss to Donald Trump in 2016.

A Long Weekend! Is That It?

Memorial Day is a great time to enjoy time with friends and family, but the holiday has a deeper meaning. Check out the history behind Memorial Day and what it's really all about.

President Trump Gets "The Look" from Pope Francis

Pope Francis gave President Donald J. Trump "the look" when the two met at the Vatican on Wednesday May 24, 2017.

The Pope and the President

President Donald J. Trump meets with Pope Francis at the Vatican.

NBC News Special Report: Trump and Colombian President Press Conference ...

Lester Holt anchors an NBC News Special Report. President Donald J. Trump and Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos hold a joint press conference.

White House Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Reception

Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao introduces Vice President Mike Pence who delivers remarks at the White House Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month Reception on May 17, 2017.

President Trump Coast Guard Commencement Speech 05/17/2017

President Donald J. Trump delivered the commencement address for graduates of the Coast Guard Academy in New London, Connecticut. The President seemed to make a veiled reference to the controversies swirling around him when he told graduates to "fight, fight, fight" when life is unfair.

Chuck Schumer: "Comey Memo Requires Action because 'History will judge us'"

On May 17, 2017, Senator Chuck Schumer (D-New York) addressed the memo that James Comey, former FBI Director, wrote claiming that President Donald J. Trump asked him to stop an investigation into Michael Flynn's dealings with Russia during the 2016 campaign.

NBC News Special Report: Pres. Trump & Turkish Preident Speak to Press 0...

Lester Holt hosts an NBC News Special Report. President Donald J. Trump and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan speak to the press from the Oval Office of the White House.

White House Press Briefing 05/15/2017

Sean Spicer answers questions from the press on May 15, 2017.

Homeland Security Advisor Tom Bossert also addresses the Ransomware Hack.

05/12/2017 White House Press Briefing

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer takes questions from the press on May 12, 2017.

The FBI will do the right thing

Acting Director of the FBI Andrew McCabe says that you cannot stop the men and women of the FBI from doing the right thing.

MS-13 Gang Member with assault convictions removed to El Salvador

Ingmar Guandique-Blanco, a documented MS-13 gang member, was transferred to the proper law enforcement authorities upon his arrival in El Salvador. Guandique traveled via ground transportation from Virginia to Pennsylvania where he boarded a flight to Alexandria, Louisiana. From there, ICE officers removed him from the United States onboard an ICE Air Operations flight, which departed Alexandria International Airport in Louisiana, and made its way to San Salvador International Airport in El Salvador.

Russian Foreign Minister on Russian Interference in 2016 Election

Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov answers a question about Russian interference in the 2016 Presidential Election and about the firing of FBI Director James Comey.

James Comey Boards Private Plane Moments after Being Fired by Pres. Trum...

Former FBI Director boarded a private plane at LAX moments after being fired by President Trump. Comey had been planning on speaking at a FBI recruitment event.

James Comey's Plane Takes Off from LAX after he was Fired by Pres Trump

James Comey flies out of LAX after being fired by Pres. Trump. Comey had flown to California to participate in a FBI recruiting event.

Spicer Asked If Health Care Is A Right

White House Press Secretary is asked if Donald Trump thinks health care is a right.

U S Navy Month in Review - April 2017

Welcome to the U.S. Navy's multimedia production featuring selected images from around the fleet. The images represent the work of the Navy, deployed worldwide. The images are submitted to the Navy Office of Information.

Tornado Safety

An informational video about tornado safety and preparation as we approach tornado season. A1C Mariah Williams from Scott Air Force Base reporting.

Minuteman III Launch ** May 3, 2017

Airmen from Malmstrom and Vandenberg Air Force bases conducted an operational test launch of an unarmed Minuteman III missile. The test launch used an intercontinental ballistic missile pulled randomly from a silo on Malmstrom Air Force Base, which was then transported and reassembled at Vandenberg, and launched by crew members from the 341st Missile Wing. The ICBM was equipped with a single test reentry vehicle, and traveled approximately 4,200 miles to a test range near the Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. These ICBM test launches verify the accuracy and reliability of the weapon system, providing valuable data to ensure a safe, secure and effective nuclear deterrent.

Hurricane Katrina

05/05/2017 White House Press Briefing

Principal Deputy Press Secretary Sarah Sanders answers questions at the White House press briefing.

2017 Jazz Cafe LBHS Full Jazz Band

The full Jazz Band of Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville, VA presented a "Jazz Cafe" on May 4, 2017.

President Trump's Weekly Address 05/05/2017

2017 Jazz Cafe LBHS Red Jazz Band

The "Red Jazz Band" of Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville, VA presented a "Jazz Cafe" on May 4, 2017.



The "Red Jazz Band" required auditions and only a limited number of students were accepted into the band. Yes, my son was one of those!

How does space smell?

Owen of San Francisco asks: "They say that the sense of smell creates the strongest memories for a person. What does the ISS smell like and what scent do you miss on Earth?"

President Trump On Passing Obamacare Repeal in the House

President Donald Trump, surrounded by House Republicans spoke after the U.S. House voted to repeal Obamacare on May 4, 2017.

House of Representatives Votes to REPEAL Obamacare!

On Thursday, May 4, 2017, the United States House of Representatives voted to repeal and replace Obamacare, a signature promise of President Trump's campaign.

Nancy Pelosi Speaks Out AGAINST Repealing Obamacare

Before the House of Representatives voted on May 4, 2017, to repeal and replace Obamacare, Nancy Pelosi delivered a speech on the House Flood urging her colleagues to keep Obamacare.

Paul Ryan's Passionate Speech Before Obamacare Repeal Vote

Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) made an extremely passionate speech before the House of Representatives voted to repeal Obamacare.

BREAKING: President Trump Religious Liberty Executive Order

On May 4, 2017, President Trump signed an executive order easing enforcement of an IRS rule that restricts political activity by tax-exempt religious organizations.

BREAKING: Prince Philip is Saying Goodbye at Age 95

On May 4, 2017, Buckingham Palace announced after an emergency meeting that His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh is retiring from public life later this year. He has the full support of Her Majesty the Queen in making this decision.

Navy Shows Off Weapon Like Something Out of Star Wars

Maybe Star Wars isn't so fictional! Navy uses giant laser to destroy targets!!



ARLINGTON, Va.— Officials at the Office of Naval Research (ONR) announced today that the laser weapon system (LaWS)—a cutting-edge weapon that brings significant new capabilities to America’s Sailors and Marines—was for the first time successfully deployed and operated aboard a naval vessel in the Persian Gulf.



The operational demonstrations, which took place from September to November aboard USS Ponce (AFSB[I] 15), were historic not only because they showed a laser weapon working aboard a deployed U.S. Navy ship, but also because LaWS operated seamlessly with existing ship defense systems. (Watch a video of the laser in action.)



“Laser weapons are powerful, affordable and will play a vital role in the future of naval combat operations,” said Rear Adm. Matthew L. Klunder, chief of naval research. “We ran this particular weapon, a prototype, through some extremely tough paces, and it locked on and destroyed the targets we designated with near-instantaneous lethality.”



During the tests, LaWS—a collaborative effort between ONR, Naval Sea Systems Command, Naval Research Laboratory, Naval Surface Warfare Center Dahlgren Division and industry partners—hit targets mounted aboard a speeding oncoming small boat, shot a Scan Eagle unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) out of the sky, and destroyed other moving targets at sea.



Sailors worked daily with LaWS over several months since it was installed, and reported the weapon performed flawlessly, including in adverse weather conditions of high winds, heat and humidity. They noted the system exceeded expectations for both reliability and maintainability.



The system is operated by a video-game like controller, and can address multiple threats using a range of escalating options, from non-lethal measures such as optical “dazzling” and disabling, to lethal destruction if necessary. It could prove to be a pivotal asset against what are termed “asymmetric threats,” which include small attack boats and UAVs.



Data regarding accuracy, lethality and other factors from the Ponce deployment will guide the development of weapons under ONR’s Solid-State Laser-Technology Maturation program. Under this program, industry teams have been selected to develop cost-effective, combat-ready laser prototypes that could be installed on vessels such as guided-missile destroyers and the Littoral Combat Ship in the early 2020s.



Researchers say the revolutionary technology breakthroughs demonstrated by LaWS will ultimately benefit not only U.S. Navy surface ships, but also airborne and ground-based weapon systems.



While laser weapons offer new levels of precision and speed for naval warfighters, they also bring increased safety for ships and crews, as lasers are not dependent on the traditional propellant and gunpowder-based ordnance found on ships. Lasers run on electricity and can be fired as long as there is power.



They also cost less to build, install and fire than traditional kinetic weapons—for example a multimillion-dollar missile.



“At less than a dollar per shot, there's no question about the value LaWS provides,” said Klunder. “With affordability a serious concern for our defense budgets, this will more effectively manage resources to ensure our Sailors and Marines are never in a fair fight.”



The Navy already has demonstrated the effectiveness of lasers in a variety of maritime settings. In a 2011 demonstration, a laser was used to defeat multiple small boat threats from a destroyer. In 2012, LaWS downed several unmanned aircraft in tests during naval exercises. Specific details on next steps and timeframes are being determined as the data from the current demonstrations are analyzed.



The announcement confirms continued significant progress on directed-energy weapons, and meets the timeframe announced by Chief of Naval Operations Adm. Jonathan Greenert at the 2013 Sea-Air-Space Expo. Greenert will be the opening speaker at the upcoming Naval Future Force Science and Technology EXPO in February 2015, where many of the innovative technologies coming to fruition for the Navy and Marine Corps will be on display.

Why did James Comey Announce Hillary Clinton Investigation 11 Days Befor...

FBI Director James Comey fiercely defends his announcement of the Hillary Clinton investigation just 11 days before she was defeated by Donald Trump in the 2016 Presidential election.

President Trump Drops by the Independent Community Bankers Association

Speaking to some 100 members of the Independent Community Bankers of America gathered in a White House garden, Trump said attempts to repeal the Dodd-Frank bill that tightened regulations on various financial practices is also the start of a long-term effort to "roll back burdensome regulations" – many of them imposed by during President Obama's administration.

Trump Considering Gas Tax Hike

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer confirms that President Donald Trump is "considering" a request from businesses to raise the gas tax to pay for improvements in roads, bridges and other transportation infrastructure. Spicer says Trump has not decided if he supports such an increase.

The Sound of Earthsong

A NASA spacecraft has recorded eerie-sounding radio emissions coming from our own planet. These beautiful "songs of Earth" could, ironically, be responsible for the proliferation of deadly electrons in the Van Allen Belts.

Voyager

More than 30 years after they were launched, NASA's two Voyager probes have traveled to the edge of the solar system and are on the doorstep of interstellar space.

Voyager 1 at the Final Frontier

At the edge of the solar system, Voyager 1 is reporting a sharp increase in cosmic rays that could herald the spacecraft's long-awaited entry into interstellar space.

The Zero Gravity Coffee Cup

Drinking coffee in space is surprisingly tricky. Physicists researching the strange behavior of fluids onboard the International Space Station have invented a zero-g coffee cup to make the morning "cuppa Joe" a little easier to swallow.

Strange Flames on the International Space Station

Researchers experimenting with flames onboard the International Space Station have produced a strange, cool-burning form of fire that could help improve the efficiency of auto engines.

Starting Fire in Water

Astronauts on the ISS are experimenting with a form of water that has a strange property: it can help start fire. This fundamental physics investigation could have down-to-Earth benefits such as clean-burning municipal waste disposal and improved saltwater purification.

The Sounds of Interstellar Space

As Voyager 1 recedes from the solar system, researchers are listening for "interstellar music" (a.k.a. plasma waves) to learn more about conditions outside the heliosphere.

Space-Time Vortex

NASA has announced the results of an epic physics experiment which confirms the reality of a space-time vortex around our planet.

Re-thinking an Alien World

A distant super-Earth named ""55 Cancri e"" is wetter and weirder than astronomers thought possible. The discovery has researchers re-thinking the nature of alien worlds.

Mysterious Objects at the Edge of the Electromagnetic Spectrum

NASA's Fermi Gamma-Ray Telescope is finding hundreds of new objects at the very edge of the electromagnetic spectrum. Many of them have one thing in common: Astronomers have no idea what they are.

Hidden Magnetic Portals Around Earth

A NASA-sponsored researcher at the University of Iowa has developed a way for spacecraft to hunt down hidden magnetic portals in the vicinity of Earth. These portals link the magnetic field of our planet to that of the sun.

What Lies Inside Jupiter?

For four long centuries the gas giant's vast interior has remained hidden from view.

Fried Planets

Astronomers have caught a red giant star in the act of devouring one of its planets. It could be a preview of what will happen to Earth five billion years from now.

Did Earth Have Two Moons?

Did our planet once have two moons? Some researchers say so. Moreover, the missing satellite might still be up there--splattered across the far side of the Moon. NASA's GRAIL mission could help confirm or refute the "two moon" hypothesis.

Bright Explosion on the Moon

NASA researchers who monitor the Moon for meteoroid impacts have detected the brightest explosion in the history of their program.

Dark Lightning

Researchers studying thunderstorms have made a surprising discovery: The lightning we see with our eyes has a dark competitor that discharges storm clouds and flings antimatter into space. Astrophysicists and meteorologists are scrambling to understand "dark lightning."

Big Surprise

NASA's Voyager probes have reached the edge of the solar system and found something surprising there--a froth of magnetic bubbles separating us from the rest of the galaxy.

Auroras Underfoot

Lately, the International Space Station has been flying through geomagnetic storms, giving astronauts an close-up view of the aurora borealis just outside their windows.

OLD GLORY

OLD GLORY - Department of Defense - A TRIBUTE TO OUR FLAG - HOW IT HAS BEEN AN INSPIRATION TO THE AMERICAN FIGHTING MAN SINCE IT PROUDLY CARRIED ITS THIRTEEN ORIGINAL STARS.