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Defense
Senate GOP Moves to Restrict Trump’s Authority to Withdraw Troops from Europe
Senate Republicans are quietly advancing measures in the defense policy bill to limit President Trump’s ability to pull
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B-52 Bomber Crashes at Edwards Air Force Base During Takeoff in California
A B-52 strategic bomber crashed Monday at Edwards Air Force Base in California shortly after takeoff, triggering an emer
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Naval Blockade of Iran Remains Active Ahead of Friday Ceasefire Signing
The US Navy continues to enforce a blockade on all traffic to and from Iranian ports, pending the formal signing of a ce
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Trump Noncommittal on Attending Iran Deal Signing Ceremony
President Trump declined to commit to attending the Iran agreement signing in Geneva, suggesting Vice President Vance ma
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EU Must Fast-Track Ukraine: Strategic Imperative for Europe's Security
Europe must fast-track Ukraine's EU membership as a strategic necessity, signaling to Moscow that Ukraine is central to
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Trump, Hegseth Push GOP for $350B Pentagon Boost via Reconciliation
President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth are pressing GOP lawmakers to approve $350 billion in defense funding
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UK Navy Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Tanker in English Channel
UK armed forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker in the English Channel, marking a first-of-its-kind operat
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Pentagon Releases New UFO Files Featuring Witness Recreations
The Pentagon has released a third batch of UFO files featuring artistic recreations by credible witnesses, including fed
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North Korea's Constitutional Rewrite Consolidates Kim's Nuclear Authority
North Korea's 2026 constitutional amendments delete reunification references, label South Korea a hostile state, and giv
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Trump Claims Iran Settlement, but Tehran and Allies Cast Doubt
Trump declared a breakthrough with Iran, but Iranian officials and Israeli leaders quickly pushed back, questioning the
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Senate Panel Blocks IVF Coverage for Troops in Defense Bill
The Senate Armed Services Committee voted down a measure to expand IVF coverage for service members, drawing sharp criti
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84% of Americans Say Government Hiding UFO Truth, New Poll Reveals
A new CBS News/YouGov poll shows 84% of Americans think the federal government is withholding information on UFOs, follo