MilitaryPolitics
Hegseth Cuts Generals, Admirals by 20% in Pentagon Shake-Up
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirms a 20% cut to generals and admirals and ousts top officers, calling it accountability as critics allege a purge.
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InternationalMilitary
Trump Vows Iran War to End as Midterms Loom
Trump vows to end the Iran war around the November midterms, even as the US sends 9,000 more troops and Iran disputes his claim it is ready to fold.
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MilitaryInternational
US Sends Third Carrier to Middle East in Iran Buildup
The US is dispatching a third aircraft carrier and nearly 10,000 troops to the Middle East, deepening its buildup as Trump weighs strikes on Iran.
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International PoliticsMiddle East
US Military Withdraws Final Troops From Iraq
The US completed its withdrawal from Iraq on Sept 30, 2026, ending a 23-year military presence. Iraq declared Sovereignty Day as analysts warn of Iran.
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International ConflictMilitary
US Strikes Iranian Forces in Hormuz, Iran Retaliates
US forces strike Iranian mine-laying units on Larak Island, triggering Iranian missile attacks on US bases in Jordan.
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War & ConflictMilitary
Soldier's Sacrifice: Widow Remembers Husband Killed in Iran
The widow of Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton, killed in the Iran conflict, shares her grief. His mother's tribute and the human cost of war.
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MilitaryAnalysis
Why the US Keeps Losing Wars: Afghanistan, Iraq, and Iran
An NPR analysis examines why the US struggles to win wars, drawing on Afghanistan, Iraq, and the ongoing Iran conflict with expert strategic insights.
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War & ConflictInternational
US Launches New Airstrikes on Iran; Tehran Warns Retaliation
US launches new airstrikes against Iran after two American service members killed in Jordan. Tehran warns of retaliation as conflict escalates.
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WarPolitics
AP Probe: US Strike Killed Over 100 Iranian Children
AP reconstructs the US strike on an Iranian school that killed over 100 children. The Pentagon has stayed silent for over 120 days.
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MilitaryPolitics
US Strike on Drug Boat Kills 3, Bringing Total to 211
A US military strike on a suspected drug boat in the eastern Pacific killed 3, bringing Operation Southern Spear's total to at least 211.
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MilitaryPolitics
Hegseth Blocks Black Admiral's Promotion in Anti-DEI Push
Pete Hegseth blocked a Black Navy admiral's promotion after he fixed a major crisis, part of a broader purge of diversity initiatives.
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InternationalMilitary
US Plans Major Cut to Air and Naval Support for NATO Europe
The US plans to cut fighter jets, bombers, and naval assets available to NATO in Europe by roughly one-third, reshaping transatlantic defense.
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Military & DefensePolitics
Service Members Flood Hotlines Over US Boat Strikes
US service members flood military hotlines with concerns about boat strikes that have killed over 200 people in the Caribbean and Eastern Pacific.
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MilitaryPolitics
US Strikes on Drug Boats Kill Over 200, Raising Questions
US strikes on suspected drug boats under Operation Southern Spear have killed over 200 people, sparking debate over legality and effectiveness.
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MilitaryPolitics
Death Toll From US Military Boat Strikes Surpasses 200
The death toll from U.S. military strikes on suspected drug boats in the Caribbean and Pacific has surpassed 200, drawing condemnation.
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MilitaryInternational
Two Survivors Left at Sea After US Strike on Pacific Boat
US military strike on alleged drug boat in Pacific kills one, leaves two survivors at sea. Pentagon watchdog reviewing Operation Southern Spear.
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InternationalMiddle East
US Sinks Iranian Mine-Laying Ships in Strait of Hormuz
US forces sink two Iranian mine-laying vessels in the Strait of Hormuz and strike missile sites, escalating tensions as Tehran negotiates peace in Doha.
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PoliticsMilitary
Pentagon Scraps Poland Brigade Rotation; Ally Seeks Answers
The Pentagon canceled a planned armored brigade rotation to Poland, sparking bipartisan backlash and demands for answers from Warsaw.
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MilitaryInternational
Nigeria and US Joint Strikes Kill 175 ISIS Fighters
Nigeria and US joint operations kill 175 Islamic State fighters, including senior commanders, in a major counterterrorism success in the region.
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