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Defense
Houthi Threats Force Saudi Oil Tankers to Reverse Course in Red Sea
Two tankers carrying Saudi oil reversed course in the Red Sea after Houthi rebels announced a maritime embargo, heading
Defense
Trump Attends Transfer of Troops Killed in Renewed Iran Conflict
President Trump attended a dignified transfer ceremony Wednesday for four U.S. troops killed in the Iran conflict after
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Trump Threatens to Bomb Iranian Bridges, Power Plants Over Strait of Hormuz Attacks
President Trump threatened on Wednesday to bomb Iranian bridges and power plants if Iran keeps attacking vessels in the
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House GOP Amendment Ties Pentagon Funding to Passing Audit
The House adopted an amendment from Rep. Andy Biggs that would reduce the defense budget by half a percent if the Pentag
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Ossoff Presses Hegseth on Iran 'Victory' Claims in Heated Senate Exchange
Sen. Jon Ossoff grilled Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday over his earlier claims of an 'overwhelming victory' i
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Hegseth and Caine Defend $80B Iran War Request as Democrats Question Unspent Funds
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chair Gen. Dan Caine argued for an $80B emergency Iran war funding packa
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Senate Democrats Demand Hegseth Justify Pentagon's New Testosterone Screening for Troops
Senate Democrats are pressing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for details on the Pentagon's new mandatory testosterone sc
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Kelly Slams Hegseth's Testosterone Screening Plan: Troops Need Leadership, Not Hormones
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) rejected Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's plan to add testosterone screenings for service members
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Hegseth and Caine Face Senate Grilling on Iran War Costs After Three U.S. Deaths
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine face Senate questioning today as the U.S.-Iran ceasefire unravels,
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Trump Vows US Will 'Take Care' of Houthi Threat to Red Sea Shipping
President Trump said the US will intervene if Houthi rebels block Red Sea shipping, threatening a 2025 ceasefire. The Ho
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Murphy: Tehran Holds Upper Hand as U.S. War Costs Mount
Sen. Chris Murphy says Iran has the advantage in the conflict, predicting the U.S. will need to de-escalate first as cas
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Smith Accuses Trump of Withholding Iran War Casualty Data from Congress
Rep. Adam Smith (D-Wash.) says President Trump is withholding Iran war casualty statistics from Congress, calling the la