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Vance: Iran Talks Progressing but Conflict Far From Over
Vice President Vance acknowledged progress in US-Iran talks but stressed the conflict is not nearing an end, as the Join
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Why the US-Israel Alliance Is a Strategic Asset, Not Charity
Former ambassador Earle Mack argues the US-Israel alliance is a strategic investment, not charity, and calls for deeper
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Houthi drone strikes on Saudi-backed forces in Marib kill two, stoke conflict fears
Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched drone and missile strikes on Saudi military targets in Marib, killing two and woundin
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Pentagon Strips Ex-Air Force Secretary Kendall of Security Clearance
The Pentagon revoked former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall's security clearance, accusing him of leaking classified i
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Army relieves V Corps commander Lt. Gen. Costanza amid personnel shakeup
Lt. Gen. Charles Costanza has been relieved as commander of V Corps, with the Army citing conduct issues. Brig. Gen. Joh
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Trump's Iran War Drags On, Approval Plunges to Record Lows
President Trump's approval has sunk to record lows as the Iran war drags on, with a majority of Americans, including man
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Trump Backs Hegseth Amid Reports of Munitions Shortage Dispute
President Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday, dismissing reports of a clash over depleted munitio
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SpaceX Falcon 9 Upper Stage Confirmed to Have Struck the Moon
A discarded SpaceX Falcon 9 upper stage crashed into the Moon on Tuesday, leaving a new crater. Scientists confirmed the
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Trump denies munitions shortfall, threatens leakers with prison
Trump dismissed reports of depleted U.S. munitions in the Iran conflict, calling leaks treasonous and promising jail tim
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CBO: Trump's Nuclear Battleships Could Cost $275B
The Congressional Budget Office estimates President Trump's proposed nuclear-powered battleships could cost $275 billion
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GOP senators signal trouble for Hegseth's Army chief pick LaNeve
Gen. Christopher LaNeve's bid to become Army chief of staff faces bipartisan Senate opposition, with GOP concerns over h
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US missile stockpiles near depletion after Iran strikes, reports say
The US military has nearly exhausted its supply of ATACMS, PrSM, and THAAD interceptors after five months of strikes on