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Senator Says Hegseth Barred Him From Gulf Base to 'Cover Up the True Cost' of Iran War

A US senator visiting the Persian Gulf said Tuesday that the Pentagon blocked him from inspecting a heavily damaged American military installation and refused to arrange a briefing on the Iran War, accusing Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth of mounting an "unprecedented" effort to conceal the conflict's costs and consequences from lawmakers and the public.…

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Takeaways from the Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins and Troy JacksonThe debate in a race for a critical Senate seat featured lots of talk about President Trump, high prices and the war in Iran.

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In first Maine Senate debate, Collins seeks to distance herself from TrumpRepublican U.S. Sen. Susan Collins has distanced herself from President Donald Trump during her first Maine Senate debate with Democratic opponent Troy Jackson. Collins argues she has maintained political independence by voting against Trump's agenda. Collins is running for reelection in a race Democrats hope win as they try to take control of the…

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Amid Midterm Crunch, Trump Advisers Took Time to Help Russia-Aligned GovernmentJames Blair and Chris LaCivita, who are leading the president’s congressional campaign operation, traveled to Republika Srpska to provide election advice.

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Trump will not reimburse federal government for taxpayer-funded advertisementsTrump has spent about $11.6 million on ads promoting himself using funds from the Department of Homeland Security.

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North Korea Warns South Not to Cross Border by Even ‘Millimeter’North Korea said it would not tolerate even a “millimeter” violation of its territory after South Korea conducted mine removal operations along the two countries’ heavily fortified border following an incident in which three South Korean soldiers were injured.

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US Moves to Reassure Taiwan as Trump-Xi Ties Stall Big Arms DealThe US has allowed a flurry of engagements with Taiwan in the wake of Donald Trump’s lavish welcome for China’s Xi Jinping, signaling support for the island democracy even as it keeps a major arms sale in limbo ahead of more meetings between the leaders this year.

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Michigan Debate: Abdul El-Sayed Claims Mike Rogers Listing Atrocities of Oct. 7 Terror Attack Is ‘Political Theater’Muslim leftist Michigan U.S. Senate candidate Abdulrahman El-Sayed claimed during a Thursday night debate that his opponent, Republican former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-MI), was engaging in "political theater" for listing the atrocities of the horrific Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack in Israel. The post Michigan Debate: Abdul El-Sayed Claims Mike Rogers Listing…

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El-Sayed refuses to say whether Iran is more of a threat than Israel in stunning Michigan Senate debate momentRogers blasted El-Sayed for his lack of clarity on terrorism and laced into him for not releasing a statement marking the three-year anniversary of Hamas' deadly Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

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Outraged Susan Collins demands apology after rival Troy Jackson accuses her of ‘making money’ off Iran war during Maine Senate debateAn outraged Sen. Susan Collins demanded an apology from Troy Jackson at the Maine Senate debate Thursday after the Democratic candidate accused her of profiting off the war in Iran. Jackson argued the incumbent isn’t using “her leverage to stop” the conflict in the Middle East because “Collins and her husband are making money off...

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El-Sayed, Rogers trade barbs over Iran war, gas prices in Michigan Senate debateWhat began as a debate over Michigan families’ rising costs quickly turned into a heated political showdown Thursday night, as Democrat Abdul El-Sayed and Republican Mike Rogers traded personal attacks in their race for the U.S. Senate.

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Hegseth is facing questions from senators over funding for the Iran warSenators are preparing to grill Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the U.S. war against Iran. Hegseth and other officials are appearing before the Senate Appropriations Committee as Republicans push a $95 billion budget package to fund the military, along with aid to farmers and voting law changes that are top White House priorities. Their appearance…

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Pentagon joins DOJ in unprecedented effort ahead of election dayAt select polling places across the country, 1,000 federal election monitors will be dispatched to ensure election integrity.

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Thomas Massie moves to impeach War Secretary Pete HegsethMassie accused Hegseth of abusing the power of his office by executing an "unlawful order to impose hostilities" against Iran.

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