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Defense
Trump's Iran War Drags On, Approval Plunges to Record Lows
President Trump's approval has sunk to record lows as the Iran war drags on, with a majority of Americans, including man
Defense
Trump Backs Hegseth Amid Reports of Munitions Shortage Dispute
President Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday, dismissing reports of a clash over depleted munitio
Defense
SpaceX Falcon 9 Upper Stage Confirmed to Have Struck the Moon
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the Moon on Tuesday, leaving a new crater. Scientists confirmed the
Defense
Trump denies munitions shortfall, threatens leakers with prison
Trump dismissed reports of depleted U.S. munitions in the Iran conflict, calling leaks treasonous and promising jail tim
Defense
CBO: Trump's Nuclear Battleships Could Cost $275B
The Congressional Budget Office estimates President Trump's proposed nuclear-powered battleships could cost $275 billion
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GOP senators signal trouble for Hegseth's Army chief pick LaNeve
Gen. Christopher LaNeve's bid to become Army chief of staff faces bipartisan Senate opposition, with GOP concerns over h
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US missile stockpiles near depletion after Iran strikes, reports say
The US military has nearly exhausted its supply of ATACMS, PrSM, and THAAD interceptors after five months of strikes on
Defense
Pentagon Shuts Down 'Southern Spear,' Launches New Western Hemisphere Task Force
The U.S. military has retired Joint Task Force-Southern Spear, replacing it with a new Western Hemisphere command amid o
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Saudi Nuclear Deal Exposes Collapse of Arms Control Framework
A reported U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal without strict nonproliferation safeguards lands as key arms control agreements expir
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Trump Issues Ultimatum to Iran: Deal or Face 'Decapitation'
President Trump warned Iran it faces 'decapitation' if it doesn't seize its 'last chance' for a peace deal, touting ongo
Defense
Trump issues ultimatum to Iran: final offer or military action
Trump said Monday that Iran has a final opportunity to reach an agreement, warning of military action if talks fail, des
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Trump Creates Military Spouse Commission Led by Hegseth's Wife
Trump signed an executive order establishing a commission to tackle long-standing issues for military spouses, with Jenn