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U.S. to Review AUKUS as Part of Trump’s ‘America First’ Agenda

AUKUS · United States

U.S. to Review AUKUS as Part of Trump’s ‘America First’ Agenda

42% Center coverage: 88 sources

The decision to review the partnership is likely to raise eyebrows among U.S. allies and partners, but was downplayed by Canberra.See the Story

U.S. evacuating personnel from Iraq, Middle East, amid growing tensions with Iran

US Foreign Policy · United States

U.S. evacuating personnel from Iraq, Middle East, amid growing tensions with Iran

42% Center coverage: 69 sources

A diplomatic stalemate with Iran triggered expanded voluntary departures of service members' families across the Gulf, with troops prepared to support any further evacuations.See the Story

Trump's Budget Plan Proposes Cutting SNAP. Here's What that Could Mean

Donald Trump · United States

Trump's Budget Plan Proposes Cutting SNAP. Here's What that Could Mean

67% Center coverage: 21 sources

Trump's tax cut plan could reduce funding for food assistance programs like SNAP if approved as currently proposed.See the Story

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CENTCOM Commander Gave Trump ‘Wide Range’ of Military Options if Iran Talks Fail

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CENTCOM Commander Gave Trump ‘Wide Range’ of Military Options if Iran Talks Fail

Pentagon says deploying Marines and National Guard to LA protests is costing $134 million

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Pentagon says deploying Marines and National Guard to LA protests is costing $134 million

Kristi Noem wanted US military to help arrest LA protesters, letter says

45% Left coverage: 20 sources

DHS chief Kristi Noem sent a letter to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requesting the use of US troops to detain and arrest protesters in Los Angeles, baselessly accusing some of being part of “foreign terrorist organizations.”US Politics · Los Angeles See the Story

U.S. evacuating personnel from Iraq, Middle East, amid growing tensions with Iran

42% Center coverage: 69 sources

A diplomatic stalemate with Iran triggered expanded voluntary departures of service members' families across the Gulf, with troops prepared to support any further evacuations.US Foreign Policy · United States See the Story

CENTCOM Commander Gave Trump ‘Wide Range’ of Military Options if Iran Talks Fail

53% Right coverage: 19 sources

Gen. Michael “Erik” Kurilla, head of the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM), confirmed during a Tuesday House hearing that he gave President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth a “wide range” of military options to pursue if the United States' nuclear talks with Iran go sideways.US Politics · United States See the Story

‘Putin Is The Aggressor,’ Hegseth Says, As Senators Chide Him Over Ukraine

67% Left coverage: 3 sources

Pentagon chief, under fire from lawmakers, appeared to admit that his department diverted thousands of anti-drone missiles originally intended for Ukraine to US forces in the Middle East.Pete Hegseth · Ukraine See the Story

Pentagon Says Iran Moving Toward Nuclear Weapon as Tensions Escalate

60% Right coverage: 5 sources

Tensions in the Middle East escalated following reports that U.S. embassies and military bases across the region are taking heightened security measures, while U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that Iran appears to be moving toward developing a nuclear weapon. “There are plenty of indications that they have been moving their way towards something that would look a lot like a nuclear weapon,” Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said during…Pete Hegseth · Iran See the Story

Microsoft is prepping an AI Copilot for the Pentagon

Coverage: 2 sources

Open the article to view the coverage from Business InsiderMicrosoft · Arlington See the Story

U.S. to Cancel E-7 Wedgetail in Favour of Space Systems

The future of the E-7 Wedgetail airborne early warning aircraft is in jeopardy, as U.S. lawmakers and senior officials signal that the Trump administration is hoping to cancel the programme in favour of a space-based surveillance system. Speaking during a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, Senator Mazie Hirono raised concerns about the potential cancellation of the E-7 in the upcoming FY2026 budget request. “This replacement situation has …Aircraft See the Story

Pete Hegseth Faces Senate Panel; Donald Trump Says China Deal 'Done'

Coverage: 2 sources

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth returned to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for his first Senate appearance since his January confirmation amid renewed scrutiny following reports of disarray in the Pentagon earlier this year. Hegseth, who was joined by Gen. Dan Caine, Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman, testified before the Senate Appropriations Committee to defend the Defense Department’s fiscal 2026 budget proposal. The hearing unfolded as the Trump admi…Pete Hegseth · Los Angeles See the Story

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