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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Says U.S. Won't Rule Out Military Action in Cuba

Hegseth's comments come as Cuba faces a deepening economic and humanitarian crisis, with widespread power outages and severe fuel shortages following increased U.S. pressure on the island

Latin Times

Colombia's New President Wants More U.S. Military Help Fighting Cartels

Abelardo de la Espriella campaigned on shooting down drug planes and boats in Colombia. Twenty-five years of U.S.-funded counternarcotics suggests it won't matter

Reason

Trump says record Navy deployment in Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'

US President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns about the toll on sailors aboard the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln, who have endured a record deployment of almost nine months, saying that the deployment had been “not nearly long enough”. The Lincoln has been supporting the US war against Iran,…

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Karoline Leavitt is out. Here’s who could be next to dump Trump at the White House

ANALYSIS: The midterms typically foretell a Cabinet reshuffle. Now that the press secretary is departing, here are some other key administration officials who might leave before the year ends, Eric Garcia writes

The Independent UK

Trump says record-setting Navy deployment to support Iran operations 'not nearly long enough'

President Donald Trump downplays concerns about the USS Abraham Lincoln's extended deployment in the Middle East

The Independent UK

Schools serving US military families put new emphasis on Western civilization and Christianity

The Department of Defense is introducing a course centered on Western civilization and Christianity this fall in the schools it operates for military families

The Independent UK

Top Democrat demands ‘manic’ Pete Hegseth take a drug test after Panama appearance

California Gov. Gavin Newsom publicly questioned whether Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken a drug test recently following an animated media appearance in Panama.

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Colombia's New President Has Invited US Troops Into the Fight Against Cartels, Hegseth Says

Pentagon chief Hegseth says Colombia's new president, a Miami-tied 'El Tigre,' invited US troops into the drug war as Bogota digs out from a deadly quake.

Latin Times

Food shortages, broken toilets and 250 days at sea: Crisis unfolds on Trump’s warship in the Middle East

Sailors have raised concerns about life on board the aircraft carrier, which has been at sea since November

The Independent UK

Hormuz traffic slows further after US threatens more economic pressure on Iran

Transit through the Strait of Hormuz has nearly stopped after two ships were attacked. The United States stated it can maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely. Iran has resumed attacks on ships it accuses of violating transit rules. The US plans to inflict unprecedented financial damage on Iran next…

The Economic Times

Vance says keeping gas prices low ‘goal number one’ for Iran war

Vice President JD Vance moves to reassure voters that the Trump administration is working to resolve the conflict and bring down the cost of oil, which has spiked with the blockading of the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

Newsom questions Pete Hegseth and suggests he take a drug test after latest public appearance

‘He's delusional, manic, agitated,’ the California governor wrote on X

The Independent UK

US warns Iran it will step up economic pressure; two more ships attacked in Hormuz

Ship traffic in the Strait of Hormuz slowed significantly after two vessels were attacked. The United States stated it can maintain a naval blockade of Iran indefinitely. Iran has resumed attacks on ships it accuses of unauthorized transit. The US plans further economic measures against Iran in the coming week.…

The Economic Times

Pentagon Forces Urgent Carrier Replacement After Extended Deployment Triggers Crew Mental Health Crisis

After more than 260 days at sea, the USS Abraham Lincoln faces mounting scrutiny over crew welfare as the Pentagon rushes in the USS George Washington to relieve it.

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Pete Hegseth Sparks 'High as a Kite' Claims After Viral Clip Shows Him Sweating and Repeatedly Wiping His Nose

Pete Hegseth's nose-wiping during a military ceremony sparked online speculation and jokes, despite no evidence of drug use.

Benzinga

Pete Hegseth Says USS Abraham Lincoln Conditions Are 'Completely Misrepresented' as Deployment Tops 250 Days

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth rejected reports of deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Thursday, even as the carrier’s roughly 5,000 sailors remain on a deployment stretching beyond 250 days amid U.S. operations against Iran.

Euronews

Pop-Tarts, Tupac and marriage: Marco Rubio opens up in rare podcast appearance

Joined by his wife Jeanette, the US Secretary of State spoke about family life, music, marriage and his eating habits in a wide-ranging podcast interview.

Euronews

US military pushes back on reports of mental health crisis aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln

The USS George Washington aircraft carrier is reportedly now set to take over from the Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East.

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5,000 sailors, 250 days at sea, food shortages and mouldy showers: Reported jump attempts raise alarm aboard USS Abraham Lincoln as USS George Washington prepares to replace it

Sailors of the USS Abraham Lincoln have faced an arduous deployment, surpassing 250 days with over 200 days at sea without making port calls. Reports indicate a troubling situation marked by supply shortages and growing mental health issues among the crew. However, defense officials deny such severe distress, claiming misinterpretations…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Trump’s agreement with Tehran expires today as $30k bounty placed on US soldiers

Iranian army commander’s threat comes after the American president vowed to declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory

Euronews

Trump orders Navy to return to older system of launching jets off aircraft carriers

According to a directive issued Thursday, the new mandate would likely cost billions of dollars and revert the Navy’s most advanced ships to a system that takes more sailors to operate and is more difficult to maintain.

The Economic Times

US to unleash ‘economic isolation’ on Iran next week as Trump pressure campaign intensifies

The United States plans to intensify economic pressure on Iran next week, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning of measures unprecedented in the history of economic isolation. The move comes as ceasefire talks falter, Washington maintains its naval blockade and tensions around the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz continue to…

Latin Times

Hegseth Urges Nearly 20 Latin American Allies to Ditch the ICC as Colombia Signs On to U.S. Coalition

Pete Hegseth urged nearly 20 Latin American allies to quit the ICC in Panama, as Colombia joins a U.S.-led anti-cartel coalition reshaping the region.

The Economic Times

Trump orders Navy catapult system redesign, replacing state-of-the-art tech with older system

Trump steam catapults: President Trump has directed the US Navy to remove advanced electromagnetic catapults. Older steam-powered catapults will replace the EMALS system on new carriers. This directive affects the USS Doris Miller, the fourth Ford-class carrier. The decision reverses a technological advancement and increases personnel needs. This change occurs…

The Economic Times

US Navy sends new warship to replace USS Lincoln in Iran war amid mental health crisis, sailors threatening to jump overboard

The USS George Washington is heading towards the Middle East as concerns grow. The USS Abraham Lincoln faces an extended deployment, setting a new record. Lawmakers are seeking greater accountability from the Pentagon regarding carrier conditions. The Navy acknowledges disruptions and supply shortages impacting sailors at sea. Mental health concerns…

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