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Trump Slashes Korea Drills, Cites Seoul's Iran Snub
President Trump directed the Pentagon to substantially reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, citing costs an
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Trump Threatens Oman, Cuts Korea Drills as Iran Standoff Escalates
President Trump lashed out at allies and rivals alike on Monday, threatening to bomb Oman and cutting joint drills with
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Trump ties South Korea drill cuts to Seoul's refusal to aid Iran mission
President Trump linked his decision to scale back joint military exercises with South Korea to Seoul's refusal to assist
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Bacon: Trump's Ignorance of Missile Shortage Raises Alarm
Rep. Don Bacon expressed concern over Trump's unawareness of missile shortages, highlighting depleted Patriot and cruise
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Senate Democrats demand Hegseth disclose USS Lincoln deployment details
Fifteen Senate Democrats are pressing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for answers on the USS Abraham Lincoln's prolonged
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Seoul Seeks Talks as Trump Trims US-South Korea War Games
South Korea is seeking talks with the Trump administration after President Trump ordered a cutback in US participation i
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Retired colonel warns Trump's cut to Korea drills is 'unforced error'
Retired Air Force Col. Cedric Leighton on Sunday called President Trump's order to reduce joint military exercises with
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Veteran Slams Trump and Hegseth for Neglecting Troop Welfare in Iran Conflict
Marine veteran Joslin Joseph argues that Trump and Hegseth's leadership fails troops, risking mission success by ignorin
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Kelly Slams Trump's South Korea Exercise Cut as 'Shortsighted'
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) blasted Trump's decision to reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, saying it weaken
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Navy weighs moving carrier island to satisfy Trump's aesthetic
The Navy is considering moving the island on Ford-class carriers to align with Trump's aesthetic preferences, a review c
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Trump orders Pentagon to cut back US-South Korea war games
President Trump has ordered a significant reduction in US-South Korea military drills, citing expenses and his rapport w
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Mullen: Lincoln Carrier Turmoil Likely Exaggerated but Real
Retired Adm. Mike Mullen said Sunday that reported mental health issues on the USS Abraham Lincoln are likely 'somewhere