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Defense
GOP Hawks Push Trump to Escalate Iran Strikes as Oil Hits $100
Republican defense hawks are pressing President Trump to intensify military action against Iran, with oil prices hitting
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Trump Nears Decision on Major Escalation of Military Strikes Against Iran
President Trump told Axios he is close to deciding on a massive military escalation against Iran, as U.S. strikes contin
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Senate GOP Blocks Binding Iran War Powers Resolution Amid Rising Casualties
Senate Republicans blocked a binding war powers resolution to withdraw U.S. troops from Iran, even as GOP lawmakers voic
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House Passes Defense Bill Renaming Pentagon to 'Department of War'
The House voted 216-212 to pass the fiscal 2027 NDAA, which includes a controversial renaming of the Pentagon and a $1.1
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Leavitt to Face Press as Iran Crisis Deepens and U.S. Casualties Rise
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt faces reporters Thursday as the administration's Iran strategy comes under
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Rubio Warns Trump Will Hit Iran With Disproportionate Force in Escalating Conflict
Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Thursday that President Trump is prepared to order a disproportionate military res
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Six Democrats Defy Party Line to Pass $1.15 Trillion Defense Bill
Six Democratic lawmakers joined most Republicans to pass the $1.15 trillion NDAA, despite party opposition over an Israe
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House Narrowly Passes $1.15 Trillion NDAA Amid Iran War Tensions
The House passed the $1.15 trillion NDAA 216-212, with six Democrats supporting and seven Republicans opposing, as the I
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Trump at Dover for Four Fallen Troops; Vows Iran Will 'Pay a Big Price'
President Trump joined families at Dover Air Force Base to receive four troops killed in the Iran conflict, warning Tehr
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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
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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