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Russia launches new missile, drone barrage against Kyiv amid Trump, Putin...

Russia launched another major drone and missile strike on Kyiv overnight, Ukrainian officials confirmed Thursday morning, as President Trump ramps up criticism of Russian President Vladimir Putin over...

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Pence: Tillis criticism of Hegseth 'not fair'

Former Vice President Mike Pence defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Thursday, amid mounting criticism of the Pentagon leader's management style, leaked Signal chats and his reported decision...

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Gaza ceasefire push tests Trump-Netanyahu bond 

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Trump: Deal struck to send Ukraine weapons through NATO

President Trump said late Thursday that a deal was struck with NATO to send weapons to Ukraine, with the military alliance bearing the brunt of the cost.  “We’re sending weapons to NATO, and NATO is...

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NATO will need more long-range missiles to deter Russia, US general says

As Russia intensifies its assault on Ukraine, NATO and European countries need to increase production of long-range weapons, U.S. Maj. Gen. John Rafferty told Reuters. "The Russian army is bigger...

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Senate panel approves $500M of Ukraine aid

The Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC) approved a $500 million defense assistance package for Ukraine amid escalating tensions with Russia.  On Wednesday, the committee voted for the fiscal 2026...

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US military ramps up drone warfare with Hegseth directive

WASHINGTON (NewsNation) — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth issued a new directive to fast-track U.S. drone production and “cut red tape,” he announced in a video posted to social media. A new...

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North Korea reiterates support for Russia in war with Ukraine: Report

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un underscored his country’s support for Russia in its war against Ukraine during a meeting with Moscow’s foreign minister on Saturday. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey...

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Trump to meet NATO secretary-general as plan takes shape for Ukraine weapons...

BRIDGEWATER, N.J. (AP) — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to meet President Donald Trump this week on the heels of the U.S. leader announcing plans to sell NATO allies weaponry that they can...

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Watch: Trump meets NATO secretary-general on Ukraine aid

President Trump on Monday morning met with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. The meeting came after Trump announced plans to sell NATO allies weaponry that they can then pass on to Ukraine. It was...

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Senate Democrat: Putin 'going to be celebrating' State Department layoffs

Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) said in a CNN interview on Monday that recent State Department layoffs affecting hundreds of people were probably seen as good news by Russian President Vladimir Putin....

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xAI scores Pentagon contract

Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence (AI) company xAI has scored a contract for up to $200 million with the Department of Defense alongside three other major tech firms, the Pentagon announced Monday....

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Former NATO commander: Sending Ukraine offensive weapons 'could move Putin to...

Sending Ukraine offensive weapons could push Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table, retired Adm. James Stavridis, the former NATO supreme allied commander, said on Monday. Speaking...

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Graham, Blumenthal hail Trump's new Russia sanctions plan

Sens. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), who have been pushing for a Russia sanctions bill, on Monday hailed President Trump's threat of tougher sanctions on Moscow if Russian...

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Hochul calls for heightened federal drone defense strategy

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has called for a heightened federal drone defense strategy, following reports of drone sightings in the Northeast toward the end of 2024. “I am writing to you with...

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