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CENTCOM: U.S. military intercepts Iranian ballistic missiles launched at American forces based in Kuwait

Jun 1, 2026 Addie Davis

The United States military intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles launched at American forces based in Kuwait, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM)…

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Trump gives U.S. ambassador to Turkey expanded role in Syria and Iraq

May 31, 2026 Addie Davis

United States Ambassador to Turkey Tom Barrack is gaining an expanded role in the region, being named the special presidential…

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Trump shows renderings of drone port planned for WH ballroom, blasts lawsuit against construction

May 31, 2026 Addie Davis

President Donald Trump railed against the lawsuit directed at the planned White House ballroom, saying its security features "will safeguard…

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SOUTHCOM announces fourth strike on suspected drug-trafficking vessel in a week

May 31, 2026 Addie Davis

The United States Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced that another strike was carried out against a suspected drug boat, bringing the…

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‘AMERICA IS BACK Rally’: Trump to ‘kick off’ the Great American State Fair after several artists back out

May 31, 2026 Addie Davis

Following the decision by several musical artists to cancel their performances at the Great American State Fair, President Donald Trump…

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Emerson College: Buttigieg currently leads in 2028 presidential poll for Democrats

May 28, 2026 Addie Davis

Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg leads in a Democrat primary poll by Emerson College Polling.

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Mich. Gov. Whitmer rules out 2028 presidential run

May 28, 2026 Addie Davis

Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer said she will not be running for president in 2028.

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‘Make (Armenia) Great Again’: Trump endorses West Asian prime minister ahead of election

May 28, 2026 Addie Davis

President Donald Trump has issued a high-stakes endorsement of Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan, throwing the full political weight of…

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CENTCOM: Iran’s ballistic missile attack on Kuwait ‘egregious ceasefire violation’

May 28, 2026 Addie Davis

United States Central Command (CENTCOM) claimed that Iran launched a ballistic missile at Kuwait, calling the attack an "egregious ceasefire…

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Zelensky sends letter to Trump, Congress pleading for Patriot interceptor missiles

May 27, 2026 Addie Davis

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sent a letter to President Donald Trump and the United States Congress requesting more Patriot interceptor…

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