A judge slapped two men who pleaded guilty in connection with a voting fraud scheme with tougher prison sentences than the government had even requested. ‘In the court’s view, there are very few crimes in…
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A trio of key Trump administration officials — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt — are in the midst of facing their first…
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US troops in the Middle East could face increased threats amid Iran conflict: ‘Irreparable damage’
by adminU.S. troops based in the Middle East could face increased attacks in the coming days or weeks, should the U.S. decide to become involved in the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. White House Press…
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Several Boeing 747s have been spotted on radar leaving China for Iran over the last week, according to reports, sparking concerns that the CCP is helping the Middle Eastern nation transport cargo or people out…
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US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee indicates US is working to offer evacuation options
by adminAs hostilities continue to rage between Israel and the Islamic Republic of Iran, U.S. Ambassador to the Jewish state Mike Huckabee has indicated work is underway to provide options for Americans who want to evacuate.…
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Israel’s ‘resounding’ military campaign against Iran could be historic turning point, experts say
by adminIsrael’s military campaign in Iran has already produced ‘enormous achievements,’ according to experts tracking the conflict, with many citing the operation as the payoff for years of preparation, battlefield innovation and intelligence development. Mark Dubowitz,…
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Trump to make Iran decision ‘within the next two weeks’ given ‘chance’ of negotiations, Leavitt says
by adminWhite House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said Thursday that President Donald Trump will make a decision on the U.S. becoming involved in Israel’s conflict with Iran within the next two weeks. ‘I have a message…
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Kurilla warfare: Meet the general leading US military forces in the Middle East amid Iran conflict
by adminArmy Gen. Michael ‘Erik’ Kurilla is no stranger to conflict, especially in the Middle East. Two decades ago as a lieutenant colonel, he was at the front lines of combat fighting off insurgents in Mosul,…
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Iran talks with Europeans set for Friday; White House sees ‘substantial chance’ for renewed negotiations
by adminAfter a week of intense speculation about whether President Donald Trump will launch a strike on Iran in support of Israel’s efforts to eliminate the country’s nuclear weapons program, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt…
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President Donald Trump came back into office promising no new wars. So far, he’s kept that promise. But he’s also left much of Washington — and many of America’s allies — confused by a series…