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Admiral says there was no ‘kill them all’ order in boat attack
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Navy admiral who oversaw strike on boat survivors to brief lawmakers
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Hegseth put US troops, mission at risk with Signal use, AP sources say
The Pentagon's watchdog found that Pete Hegseth put U.S. troops and their mission at risk when he used the Signal app to convey sensitive information.
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Pete Hegseth faces deepening scrutiny from Congress over boat strikes
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VA kills ‘Boondoggle’ Biden plan to put EV chargers at medical centers
The VA scrapped a $77 million leftover green energy program that would have put solar-powered charging stations for electric vehicle at various locations.
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After the U.S. Mint stopped producing pennies, various stores, including military shops, are running out of the coins.
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Hegseth says he didn’t see survivors after first Caribbean strike
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed reporters at The White House after The Washington Post claimed he ordered a military strike to leave no survivors.
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US Marine Corps stands up 3 new combat logistics companies in Japan
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Man charged in National Guard shooting pleads not guilty to murder
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Former JAGs say Hegseth, others may have committed war crimes
The group of ex-military lawyers published their memo after The Washington Post released a report on the alleged killing of survivors from a boat strike.
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Southwest Airlines to provide military leave for pilots in 2026
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