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FBI disrupts ISIS-inspired plot targeting Mall of America
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FBI disrupts ISIS-inspired plot targeting Mall of America
The FBI arrested an 18-year-old man for allegedly plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on Mall of America, following a nearl
FBI Disrupts Alleged ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting Mall of America
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FBI Disrupts Alleged ISIS-Inspired Plot Targeting Mall of America
The FBI arrested an 18-year-old man accused of plotting an attack on the Mall of America, allegedly in support of ISIS.
Hegseth awards carrier crew top unit honor after Iran deployment
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Hegseth awards carrier crew top unit honor after Iran deployment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the Presidential Unit Citation to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group, l
Hegseth Awards Presidential Unit Citation to USS Lincoln Crew
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Hegseth Awards Presidential Unit Citation to USS Lincoln Crew
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth awarded the Presidential Unit Citation to the USS Abraham Lincoln crew, hailing their len
Congressional Report: 81 US Aircraft Lost or Damaged in Iran Conflict
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Congressional Report: 81 US Aircraft Lost or Damaged in Iran Conflict
A Congressional Research Service report details 81 US aircraft and drones damaged or destroyed in the Iran war, includin
Hegseth to Address USS Abraham Lincoln Crew as Carrier Returns After 280-Day Deployment
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Hegseth to Address USS Abraham Lincoln Crew as Carrier Returns After 280-Day Deployment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to greet the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln in San Diego after a record 280-day d
Hegseth greets carrier crew in San Diego after 280-day Middle East deployment
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Hegseth greets carrier crew in San Diego after 280-day Middle East deployment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed crew of USS Abraham Lincoln in San Diego on Wednesday, ending a 280-day Middle
Vance Demands Iran Slash Enriched Uranium Stockpile to Advance Talks
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Vance Demands Iran Slash Enriched Uranium Stockpile to Advance Talks
Vice President Vance said Iran must take 'meaningful' steps to reduce its enriched uranium stockpile to advance nuclear
Army Sets December Execution Date for Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan
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Army Sets December Execution Date for Fort Hood Shooter Nidal Hasan
The U.S. Army has scheduled Nidal Hasan's execution for Dec. 3, after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth recommended and Pre
Pentagon expands counter-narcotics operations in South America under Hegseth
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Pentagon expands counter-narcotics operations in South America under Hegseth
The Pentagon is escalating its military campaign against drug cartels in South America, embedding special forces with Ec
Trump Announces 40% Taxpayer Stake in New Maryland Submarine Shipyard
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Trump Announces 40% Taxpayer Stake in New Maryland Submarine Shipyard
President Trump announced a 40% taxpayer stake in a new Maryland submarine shipyard, part of a $3.7B Anduril investment
Hegseth heads to San Diego to greet carrier crew after record deployment
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Hegseth heads to San Diego to greet carrier crew after record deployment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to San Diego this week to welcome home the USS Abraham Lincoln after a grueli