Jim LaPorta
@jimlaporta.bsky.social
National Security Editor at CBS News | Marine infantryman + Afghanistan veteran
Here’s what we know at the moment: U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after 2 soldiers and interpreter were killed last week - CBS News www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-str...
U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after 2 soldiers and interpreter were killed last week
The airstrikes on ISIS targets are being conducted in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an civilian contractor by a lone terrorist in Palmyra, Syria.
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December 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Here’s what we know at the moment: U.S. strikes ISIS targets in Syria, after 2 soldiers and interpreter were killed last week - CBS News www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-str...
#Breaking Four U.S. officials confirm to CBS News the U.S. military began airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Central Syria on Friday. The airstrikes on ISIS targets is in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an American civilian contractor in Syria last week.
December 19, 2025 at 10:12 PM
#Breaking Four U.S. officials confirm to CBS News the U.S. military began airstrikes on Islamic State targets in Central Syria on Friday. The airstrikes on ISIS targets is in response to the killing of two U.S. Army soldiers and an American civilian contractor in Syria last week.
Exclusive at @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy - The Navy quietly disciplined 18 Navy SEALs after military investigators found a private group chat that contained racist memes targeting a Black SEAL. We obtained over 500 pages of documents from FOIA. www.cbsnews.com/news/navy-se...
Over a dozen Navy SEALs disciplined for racist memes earlier this year
Military investigators found more than a dozen Navy SEALs had been in a group chat containing racist memes targeting a Black SEAL.
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December 17, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Exclusive at @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy - The Navy quietly disciplined 18 Navy SEALs after military investigators found a private group chat that contained racist memes targeting a Black SEAL. We obtained over 500 pages of documents from FOIA. www.cbsnews.com/news/navy-se...
Total dead now stands at 95 starting from the first strike on Sept. 2, 2025.
December 16, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Total dead now stands at 95 starting from the first strike on Sept. 2, 2025.
As an award winner now award judge, I can personally vouch for this annual program which seeks to honor those who honor exceptional works that preserve Marine Corps history. The awards honor poets and screenwriters. Photographers and reporters. Authors and Artists.
December 15, 2025 at 6:01 PM
As an award winner now award judge, I can personally vouch for this annual program which seeks to honor those who honor exceptional works that preserve Marine Corps history. The awards honor poets and screenwriters. Photographers and reporters. Authors and Artists.
The U.S. has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Trump said Wednesday, escalating tensions between the two countries. The president said he assumes the U.S. will keep the oil.
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U.S. seizes oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, Trump says, escalating tensions
President Trump on Wednesday confirmed the U.S. has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela.
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December 10, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The U.S. has seized a large oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela, President Trump said Wednesday, escalating tensions between the two countries. The president said he assumes the U.S. will keep the oil.
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A day after the Signal chat story was published, U.S. Africa Command conducted multiple airstrikes against ISIS affiliates. I FOIAed for info similar to the Yemen info that officials said was unclassified. I was told it would harm national security. www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...
December 3, 2025 at 9:37 PM
A day after the Signal chat story was published, U.S. Africa Command conducted multiple airstrikes against ISIS affiliates. I FOIAed for info similar to the Yemen info that officials said was unclassified. I was told it would harm national security. www.cbsnews.com/news/hegseth...
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U.S. Central Command has opened a new combined air defense post with Bahraini forces, highlighting its relationship with a longtime ally and shoring up regional security amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel.
CENTCOM creates combined air defense post in Bahrain, adding to one just opened in Qatar
Bahrain hosts the largest U.S. Navy base in the region and serves as headquarters for U.S. Naval Forces Central Command and the 5th Fleet.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:35 AM
U.S. Central Command has opened a new combined air defense post with Bahraini forces, highlighting its relationship with a longtime ally and shoring up regional security amid ongoing tensions between Iran and Israel.
New from CBS News - Army Secretary Driscoll meeting with Russians in UAE as Trump administration presses for Ukraine peace deal www.cbsnews.com/news/army-se...
Army Secretary Driscoll meeting with Russians in UAE as Trump administration presses for Ukraine peace deal
U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is in Abu Dhabi to meet with Russian officials, two U.S. officials and two diplomatic sources who were not authorized to speak publicly told CBS News.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:34 AM
New from CBS News - Army Secretary Driscoll meeting with Russians in UAE as Trump administration presses for Ukraine peace deal www.cbsnews.com/news/army-se...
U.S. considers dropping leaflets in Venezuela as it ramps up pressure on Maduro, sources say www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-con...
U.S. considers dropping leaflets in Venezuela as it ramps up pressure on Maduro, sources say
The U.S. is considering dropping leaflets on Caracas as a kind of psychological warfare to pressure Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, multiple U.S. officials familiar with the talks told CBS News.
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November 23, 2025 at 3:43 AM
U.S. considers dropping leaflets in Venezuela as it ramps up pressure on Maduro, sources say www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-con...
Army Sgt. Michael Verardo is being laid to rest today at @ArlingtonNatl - he experienced two separate IED attacks in Afghanistan. Despite amputations, burns, and 120 surgeries, he survived. Verardo died on Aug. 26, 2025. He’s survived by his wife and their three young daughters.
November 19, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Army Sgt. Michael Verardo is being laid to rest today at @ArlingtonNatl - he experienced two separate IED attacks in Afghanistan. Despite amputations, burns, and 120 surgeries, he survived. Verardo died on Aug. 26, 2025. He’s survived by his wife and their three young daughters.
I know this is random but I’m watching an old interview with former Defense Secretary James Mattis and they show a photo of him when he was younger. Why do I only see Tim Robinson?
November 19, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I know this is random but I’m watching an old interview with former Defense Secretary James Mattis and they show a photo of him when he was younger. Why do I only see Tim Robinson?
New at @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy - Top officials present President Trump with military options for Venezuela in the coming days via Jennifer Jacobs and I. x.com/jimlaporta/s...
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New at @CBSNews - Top officials present President Trump with military options for Venezuela in the coming days via @JenniferJJacobs and I report. https://t.co/ftvBzREdyB
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November 13, 2025 at 4:45 PM
New at @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy - Top officials present President Trump with military options for Venezuela in the coming days via Jennifer Jacobs and I. x.com/jimlaporta/s...
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Because X essentially doesn’t have a help center, I’m locked out of my X account. I’m annoyed.
November 12, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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Because X essentially doesn’t have a help center, I’m locked out of my X account. I’m annoyed.
November 11, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Because X essentially doesn’t have a help center, I’m locked out of my X account. I’m annoyed.
Happy 250th birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps. 🎂🖍️
November 10, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Happy 250th birthday to the U.S. Marine Corps. 🎂🖍️
Just outside the Marine Corps ball I’m attending this evening—the birthplace of the Eighth Air Force.
November 7, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Just outside the Marine Corps ball I’m attending this evening—the birthplace of the Eighth Air Force.
New strike in East Pacific
November 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
New strike in East Pacific
Reposted by Jim LaPorta
Breaking news: Far-right activist Laura Loomer is now credentialed to cover the Defense Department, according to a person familiar with the matter, joining a new cohort of right-wing media that have agreed to the Pentagon’s new press policy.
Laura Loomer is now credentialed to cover the Pentagon
The far-right activist has repeatedly criticized defense officials on her website and social media accounts while boasting of her close ties to President Donald Trump.
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November 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Breaking news: Far-right activist Laura Loomer is now credentialed to cover the Defense Department, according to a person familiar with the matter, joining a new cohort of right-wing media that have agreed to the Pentagon’s new press policy.
My Halloween costume has not changed in years.
October 31, 2025 at 9:20 PM
My Halloween costume has not changed in years.
Exclusive at @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy - US plans "show of force" against Chinese aggression in South China Sea as Trump, Xi to meet, sources say. If the order by Indo-Pacific Command goes forward, it would be directed towards the Scarborough Shoal, the disputed atoll. www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-sho...
U.S. plans "show of force" against Chinese aggression in South China Sea as Trump, Xi to meet, sources say
The move, if it occurs, would be in response to China's escalating hostilities near disputed waters as Trump is poised to meet with Xi, sources say.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Exclusive at @cbsnews.com.web.brid.gy - US plans "show of force" against Chinese aggression in South China Sea as Trump, Xi to meet, sources say. If the order by Indo-Pacific Command goes forward, it would be directed towards the Scarborough Shoal, the disputed atoll. www.cbsnews.com/news/u-s-sho...
