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Politics · Economy · Military · Security · TechFetterman warns of socialism’s rise in the Democratic Party: ‘This is lunacy’
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.), who has bucked his party in recent years, warned against socialism’s rise in the Democratic Party in the wake of democratic socialists and insurgent progressives winning Democratic primaries. Fetterman, in a post on the social platform X, responded to a report on a poll from CBS News in which 58 percent…
Russia: Overnight Ukrainian drone attack was biggest so far
The Russian military says it shot down nearly 1,500 Ukrainian drones overnight Sunday, marking a single-day record as Kyiv ramps up its attacks.
Trump directs Hegseth to reduce U.S. joint exercises in South Korea
President Trump said Sunday he told Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to “substantially reduce” the joint military exercises with South Korea. Trump wrote in a Truth Social post that he’s “not happy with the fact that the United States has, long ago, agreed to participate” in these joint military exercises. He also noted that South Korea…
Centcom commander addresses mental health concerns for troops on USS Abraham Lincoln
U.S. Central Command (Centcom) commander Adm. Brad Cooper on Sunday addressed concerns about the mental health of service members aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as the aircraft carrier returns home after being docked in the Middle East for more than 260 days. Cooper called his visit to the ship on Saturday “awe-inspiring” in a statement,…
Moore says Trump’s response to reported USS Abraham Lincoln conditions ‘pisses me off’
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) on Sunday expressed anger over President Trump’s reaction to reported conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln. “I mean, not only are these conditions and the reports of the conditions heartbreaking. The response of the president of the United States pisses me off. And it should piss all of us off,”…
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s ‘heard absolutely nothing back from Mitch McConnell’
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) on Sunday said he has “heard absolutely nothing back from” Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) after requesting updates on his health following his weekslong hospitalization. Beshear, a potential 2028 Democratic presidential contender, made the admission in an interview with CBS News’s “Face the Nation” with fill-in host Ed O’Keefe, adding that…
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Can You Put Airplanes Inside a Submarine? Japan Tried It Once
A few World War II-era submarines had small waterproof hangars for floatplanes, but the concept itself largely failed to take off. The post Can You Put Airplanes Inside a Submarine? Japan Tried It Once appeared first on The National Interest.
The F-4 Phantom and MiG-21 Fishbed Fought the Defining Air Battles of Vietnam
The F-4 Phantom was a far larger and more powerful aircraft than the MiG-21, but highly restrictive US rules of engagement worked to negate its advantages in combat. The post The F-4 Phantom and MiG-21 Fishbed Fought the Defining Air Battles of Vietnam appeared first on The National Interest.
Australia Is Buying America’s AIM-260 JATM Missile for One Reason
The specifications of the AIM-260 are still classified, but experts believe the advanced air-to-air missile could have a range of 120 miles or more. The post Australia Is Buying America’s AIM-260 JATM Missile for One Reason appeared first on The National Interest.
The Taliban’s Second Five-Year Anniversary
Although the Taliban’s Afghanistan is internationally isolated, it remains internally and externally unchallenged. The post The Taliban’s Second Five-Year Anniversary appeared first on The National Interest.
Israel strikes Lebanon, killing 15; 3 Israelis injured
Two Israeli strikes hit Lebanon and killed 11 people early Saturday, the Lebanese health ministry said, then struck another site killing more.
What the Last Weeks of Summer Can Offer
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