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Defense
Hegseth Vows Military Readiness for Cuba as Trump Ramps Up Pressure
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth assured troops at Guantanamo Bay that the U.S. military is ready for any scenario in Cuba
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Trump Warns of More Iran Strikes as Retaliatory Attacks Escalate
President Trump announced additional US strikes on Iran after a first wave of attacks, even as Iran retaliated by target
Defense
US Strategic Failure in Iran: Vienna Left Untaken, Iran Unbowed
The US failed to press its tactical advantage in Iran, leaving the regime undeterred and in control of the Strait of Hor
Defense
Trump Warns Iran Will 'Pay the Price' After Stalled Talks, New Strikes
President Trump warned Iran will 'pay the price' for stalled negotiations after a U.S. Apache was shot down, triggering
Defense
GOP Demands Clarity on Iran War Costs Before Backing New Funding
Republicans are pressing the Pentagon for a clear strategy and cost estimate for the Iran conflict before they commit to
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GOP Lawmaker Likens Stalled Iran Talks to 'Charlie Brown' as Frustration Mounts
Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-Fla.) slammed stalled U.S.-Iran talks, likening them to Charlie Brown trying to kick a football.
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Trump Pledges Retaliation After Iran Downs US Apache Helicopter Near Strait of Hormuz
President Trump blamed Iran for downing an American Apache helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz, vowing a necessary resp
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Drone Boat Rescues Apache Crew After Crash Near Strait of Hormuz; Trump Blames Iran
An unmanned U.S. Navy surface vessel rescued two Army Apache helicopter crew members after their aircraft went down near
Defense
Pentagon Blacklists Alibaba, BYD, Baidu Over Chinese Military Ties
The Pentagon has blacklisted Alibaba, BYD, and Baidu, accusing them of aiding China's military, barring them from US def
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Austin: U.S. Can Reopen Strait of Hormuz, But Needs Allies to Sustain It
Former Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said the U.S. could reopen the Strait of Hormuz but should only do so with interna
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Space Nuclear Threat: U.S. Faces Urgent Call to Shield Satellites
A nuclear explosion in space could devastate the satellite infrastructure underpinning U.S. and global economies, with t
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Trump Confirms Apache Crew Safe After Crash Near Strait of Hormuz
Trump said two Apache helicopter crew members are safe after crashing near Oman. The incident underscores tensions in th