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War & Conflict
The Pentagon is preparing to dramatically expand the American military presence in the Middle East as President Donald Trump weighs renewed attacks on Iran, with thousands of additional troops and a third aircraft carrier being readied for deployment, even as the conflict he has repeatedly…
Cost of living, energy and fuel prices, and markets when they reach households
Nike's shares plummeted in premarket trading, continuing a second straight day of declines after it reported falling revenue and plans to lay off staff.
Conflict involving the US, and wars abroad when they reach home
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced several new initiatives during his “State of the Force” address on Wednesday, ranging from ensuring every U.S. military base has the capability to power itself during attacks to the intent to establish a new autonomous-specific four-star functional combatant…
Agency failures, inspector general and GAO findings, disaster response gaps and infrastructure breakdowns
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ICE and detention, court rulings on policy and civil liberties, protests, and policy changes that divide us
The Supreme Court begins its new term Monday facing cases on Americans’ civil rights, federalist struggles between states and the federal government, and the looming specter of more last-second litigation over the coming midterm elections. The court, currently controlled by six conservative…