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US military disables non-compliant oil tanker in the Persian Gulf
CENTCOM said the latest military action was on an oil tanker that was transiting international waters toward Iran's Kharg Island. The vessel was flagged to Curacao and the U.S. prevented the tanker from transiting to Iran.
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Hegseth says War Department will start screening testosterone of soldiers over 30
Hegseth said in a social media video that the screenings, which is looking for testosterone deficiency, will be added to a fighter's annual health assessment and that those under 30 can choose to be tested but are not required to.
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U.S. launches 'second wave' of Iran strikes after ceasefire collapses
Fighting resumed this week after the failure of negotiations to formally end the war.
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Trump seeks colossal $1.5T defense budget amid Iran war
The request to dramatically expand the military budget comes as the U.S. struggles to force Iran to the negotiating table as the conflict nears the five-week mark.
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Hegseth says US military service members can carry personal guns on bases
The order allows service members to formally request to carry privately owned firearms while in their nonofficial capacity on War Department property within the United States.
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Trump warns Iran to 'make a deal' as country's largest bridge tumbles from US strike
The bridge was considered an important link between Iran’s capital of Tehran and the western city of Karaj.
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Hegseth boots Army chief of staff as Iran war intensifies: Report
The war itself has become a political liability for Trump, with a clear majority of likely voters favoring a quick end to the conflict, even at the cost of operational success.
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U.S., NATO alliance on the line as Trump set to meet with Rutte
NATO’s relationship with U.S. is being scrutinized by a growing number of Republicans, including Secretary of State Marco Rubio.
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State attorneys general want help to stop drones from making prison drops
Drones are being used to carry narcotics, weapons, cell phones and other items into prisons.
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Iranian president issues open letter to American people amid Iran war
"I invite you to look beyond the machinery of misinformation-an integral part of this aggression-and instead speak with those who have visited Iran," he added.
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Trump open to withdrawing U.S. from NATO: 'Never swayed'
Trump's comments follow similar remarks from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, who told reporters this week that "[a] lot has been laid bare" as to the alliance's cohesion.
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'Worst of the worst': Latest ICE roundup nabs murderers, child pornography users
As of late January, DHS reported roughly 700,000 physical deportations and a further 2.2 million self-deportations, totaling roughly 3 million departures since President Donald Trump took office.
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Thousands more U.S. troops headed to Middle East aboard aircraft carrier: AP
The carrier will replace the U.S.S. Gerald Ford, which had to leave action for repairs due to multiple technical issues.