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Shift in Defense Policy: Trump Scales Back South Korea Military Exercises
President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to significantly reduce joint military exercises with South Korea, altering the scale of one of the ke...
2h ago
Trump Says US Could Claim Strait of Hormuz as Iran Keeps Shipping Route Nearly Shut
President Donald Trump says he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz U.S. territory after the conflict with Iran, adding a new point of tension to the...
Aug 16, 2026
U.S. Murder Rate Falls to Lowest Level Since the 1950s
The U.S. murder rate has fallen to a level not seen since the 1950s, marking another major decline in violent crime after the increases recorded durin...
Aug 15, 2026
Oil Prices Rise as U.S. Pressure on Iran Adds Fresh Supply Concerns
Oil prices moved higher on August 14 as renewed tensions involving Iran raised concerns about possible disruptions to global energy supplies. Reuters ...
Aug 14, 2026
Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Press Secretary Role at End of August
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of August, ending her tenure after becoming the youngest pers...
Aug 13, 2026
Deadly Midwest Storms Leave More Than 800,000 Without Power
Hundreds of thousands of customers across the Midwest were left without electricity after severe storms moved through several states on Tuesday. Reute...
Aug 12, 2026
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D.C. Police to Patrol With Guard After Shooting
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