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The military blew up a boat Trump said was associated with drug trafficking. The developments since then have drawn bipartisan criticism.

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The new National Security Strategy from President Donald Trump calls for invoking the Monroe Doctrine and adding a “Trump Corollary.”

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Two military officials were questioned about a double strike on a boat that killed two people clinging to a U.S.-destroyed vessel.

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The VA is creating an urgent and extensive internal database of non-U.S. citizens employed by the department.

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The Pentagon inspector general completes its probe into Defense Secretary Hegseth's use of Signal, with a public report expected this week.

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As the U.S. continues to target alleged drug boats in the Caribbean Sea, commentators from both sides of the aisle share their opinions.

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The White House admitted to a second strike against survivors of an initial strike after initially denying a Washington Post report about it.

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Global arms revenue hit a record $679 billion last year, driven by conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, despite production bottlenecks.

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President Donald Trump on Sunday said he invited the families of the National Guard members who were shot last week to the White House. U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom died as a result of the shooting, while U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, is currently in critical condition, The Associated Press reported. “I said,...

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Some members of Congress have criticized Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth over a story citing anonymous sources, saying he ordered a second strike on survivors from a suspected drug-trafficking boat that had been destroyed. A Pentagon spokesman denies the accusations, calling it “completely false.” The Washington Post’s Friday story spoke to multiple anonymous sources who...

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Investigators are revealing new details about a shooting in Washington, D.C., that left two National Guard members in critical condition. They say the shooter traveled across the country from Washington to conduct what officials called an “ambush-style” attack. The attack happened just after 2:15 p.m. Wednesday, just blocks away from the White House. Investigators previously...

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The Defense Department may soon end its long-standing partnership with Scouting America, according to draft documents obtained by NPR. The documents reportedly cite Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s belief that the organization, formerly the Boys Scouts of America, has become "genderless" and is attacking "boy-friendly spaces."  Scouting America said it was caught off guard by the...

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This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson explores the groundbreaking partnership between Textron and Leonardo to develop the Beechcraft M-346N as a potential next-generation training jet for naval aviators. Ryan hits the tarmac to get an up-close look at the innovative design features that set the M-346N apart, hear insights about the collaboration's...

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Can the Pentagon follow through and actually recall Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., a retired Navy captain, back to active duty to face a court-martial? The potential move comes in response to Kelly’s participation in a video made by Democratic lawmakers to remind servicemembers of their obligations to disobey any illegal orders. Pentagon v. Kelly “You...

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A U.S. senator could face a court-martial charge over his participation in a video where he and other lawmakers called on soldiers to question the legality of some of their orders. The Pentagon on Monday announced that it is launching an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., over his participation in a video urging members...

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The Trump administration is preparing to escalate its campaign against the Venezuelan government, with a new operational phase expected to begin within days, according to Reuters. Four U.S. officials told the news agency the operation is likely to start with covert actions. Options under review include attempting to overthrow President Nicolás Maduro, Reuters reported. The...

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Six Democratic lawmakers released a video urging military service members to refuse unlawful orders. President Donald Trump responded by calling their message “seditious” and “punishable by death.” The exchange revives questions about how U.S. forces evaluate the legality of commands, from domestic deployments to overseas operations and what protections or penalties can follow. These issues...

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When Israel and Iran entered a fragile U.S.-brokered ceasefire on June 24 after the so-called “12-Day War,” neither side truly believed the conflict was over. In the months since, both governments treated the ceasefire not as closure, but more as a reset — each preparing intensively for the next round. Now, Iran is vowing to...

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has responded to President Donald Trump's new 28-point peace plan for ending the war with Russia. The plan would require Russia to recognize Ukraine's sovereignty — but it also demands major concessions from Kyiv. What's included in the plan Among those concessions are Ukraine giving up some of its territory, agreeing not...

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Major military aviation accidents rose 55% in 2024 compared with four years earlier, and a run of high-profile mishaps in 2025 suggests that the trend may be continuing, according to internal Pentagon data provided to Congress and reviewed by The Associated Press. Class A mishaps, the most severe, resulted in 25 deaths and 14 aircraft...

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