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Defense
Army Identifies Two Aviators Killed in Texas Apache Crash
The Army identified the two soldiers killed in an Apache helicopter crash near Fort Hood, Texas, as Chief Warrant Office
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Treasury chief vows unprecedented economic squeeze on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new economic measures against Iran next week, vowing unprecedented isolation
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Kelly Slams Trump's Carrier Catapult Reversal as Costly and Unqualified
Sen. Mark Kelly blasted Trump's directive to replace electromagnetic catapults with steam systems on Ford-class carriers
Defense
Navy to Replace Lincoln Carrier With George Washington Amid Morale Crisis
The Navy is swapping the USS Abraham Lincoln for the USS George Washington in the Middle East amid reports of low morale
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Hegseth rejects reports of dire conditions on carrier as senators demand action
Hegseth says carrier conditions are 'misrepresented,' but senators cite suicide attempts and extended deployment, demand
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Blumenthal Demands Answers on Lincoln Carrier Crisis Amid Suicide Reports
Sen. Blumenthal is demanding answers from Defense Secretary Hegseth about the USS Abraham Lincoln, where sailors face su
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Army Apache Crash in Texas Kills Two Fort Hood Soldiers
Two Fort Hood soldiers were killed Wednesday when their AH-64 Apache helicopter crashed in Central Texas, igniting a wil
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GOP Lawmakers Press Pentagon for Clear Iran War Plan as $70B Request Stalls
Republican senators are frustrated with the Trump administration's handling of the Iran conflict, citing mixed signals o
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Navy leaders face families over Lincoln carrier mental health crisis
Navy leaders met with families of USS Abraham Lincoln sailors amid reports of suicidal thoughts and declining morale dur
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Kilmeade predicts U.S.-Iran clash before Labor Day
Brian Kilmeade predicts a U.S.-Iran 'kinetic war' before Labor Day, as Trump applies economic pressure and midterm polit
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Centralized Systems Pose Hidden Risks to US Critical Infrastructure
Recent cyberattacks on water systems and airlines reveal how centralized data management can cripple critical infrastruc
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Hegseth returns to Panama as U.S. expands anti-cartel coalition
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth travels to Panama for talks with President Mulino and Colombian officials, as the U.S. de