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Trump Wavers on Livestreaming Fort Hood Shooter's Execution
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Trump Wavers on Livestreaming Fort Hood Shooter's Execution
Trump said he doesn't care how Hasan is executed as long as it happens, while lawmakers from both parties blasted the pl
Murkowski Blasts Pentagon Plan to Livestream Nidal Hasan Execution
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Murkowski Blasts Pentagon Plan to Livestream Nidal Hasan Execution
Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) is pressing the Pentagon to scrap its plan to broadcast Nidal Hasan's execution, warning
German Spy Chief's Arrest Raises Questions on Intel Sharing
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German Spy Chief's Arrest Raises Questions on Intel Sharing
The arrest of ex-BND chief August Hanning on espionage charges has triggered a review of Western intelligence cooperatio
Tillis rebukes Pentagon plan to livestream Hasan's firing squad execution
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Tillis rebukes Pentagon plan to livestream Hasan's firing squad execution
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) slammed the Pentagon's plan to livestream Nidal Hasan's execution, calling it 'beyond disgusti
Pentagon to Livestream First Military Firing Squad Execution Since WWII
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Pentagon to Livestream First Military Firing Squad Execution Since WWII
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan will be open t
Army report blames systemic failures for DC crash that killed 67
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Army report blames systemic failures for DC crash that killed 67
A US Army investigation into the 2025 midair collision near Reagan National Airport found systemic failures, including b
USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after 322-day deployment marked by hardship and honors
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USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after 322-day deployment marked by hardship and honors
The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after a 322-day deployment, with Hegseth awarding a unit citation while la
USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego After Extended Middle East Mission
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USS Abraham Lincoln Returns to San Diego After Extended Middle East Mission
The USS Abraham Lincoln returned to San Diego after a grueling 322-day deployment, extended for operations against Iran.
Oil Prices Climb as White House Mulls New Iran Strike Options
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Oil Prices Climb as White House Mulls New Iran Strike Options
Oil prices jumped on reports that the White House is considering new strikes on Iran, with Brent up 4.4% and WTI up 3.91
White House signals Trump could strike Iran before midterms as pressure builds
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White House signals Trump could strike Iran before midterms as pressure builds
The White House says Trump has all options on Iran, amid reports he may order strikes before U.S. midterms and Israeli e
US Pulls Bombers from UK Base Amid Iranian Drone Threat
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US Pulls Bombers from UK Base Amid Iranian Drone Threat
The US moved all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford in England after an alleged Iranian drone plot, underscoring Tehran's abi
US Pulls Bombers from UK Base After Iran Drone Threat
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US Pulls Bombers from UK Base After Iran Drone Threat
The US moved all B-1 bombers from RAF Fairford after a suspected Iranian drone plot, raising concerns about Tehran's abi