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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Iran Conflict Grinds On Past 100 Days as Trump Faces Political Heat
The U.S.-Iran conflict reached 100 days without resolution, as President Trump faces domestic political pressure and ten
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US Fighter Jet Disables Oil Tanker Breaching Gulf of Oman Blockade
The US military disabled an oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman on Monday for violating the Navy blockade, marking the sevent
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Schiff Bill Mandates Human Control Over Pentagon AI Weapons
Sen. Adam Schiff's HALO Act would force the Pentagon to keep humans in the loop for AI-powered weapons, mandating clear
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Tehran's Calculus: Why Iran Believes It Can Outlast Trump in the War
Iran's leaders believe they are winning the war, exploiting economic leverage and U.S. political divisions to outlast th
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Utah GOP lawmakers blast Pentagon for excluding LDS from Christian faith code list
Utah Republican lawmakers are pushing back against a Pentagon policy that no longer lists The Church of Jesus Christ of
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Israel and Iran Exchange Direct Strikes, Threatening Fragile Ceasefire
Israel and Iran traded direct attacks for the first time since April's ceasefire, hitting petrochemical facilities and m