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December 17

Lethal US strike sinks narco-terrorist vessel along major Pacific drug route, Pentagon confirms

Four narco-terrorists were killed in a Pacific military operation as strikes reach 98 total casualties since Sept. 2 with no Americans harmed.

December 17

Federal employees in the hot seat as GOP senator pushes transparency proposal: 'Historic opportunity'

Sen. Joni Ernst introduced her Where’s WALDO Act aimed at compelling the government to build a public directory listing every federal worker’s name, salary, duties and more.

December 17

Defense bill bans males from women's sports at military academies

The 2025 National Defense Authorization Act will ban biological males from women's sports at U.S. military academies after passing the Senate 77-20.

December 17

Trump attends solemn dignified transfer for Iowa guardsmen, civilian killed in Syria ISIS attack

President Donald Trump honored two fallen U.S. servicemembers at a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base on Wednesday.

December 17

Putin derides European leaders as he insists Russia's war goals in Ukraine will be met by force or diplomacy

Russian President Vladimir Putin declares Russia's Ukraine war goals will be achieved through negotiations or military force with diplomatic efforts.

December 17

Policy group praises Trump’s 100 global wins since taking office, from cartel crackdowns to peace deals

Analysis reveals President Donald Trump's "peace through strength" strategy reshaping global relations with Venezuela operations, Middle East diplomacy and alliances.

December 16

Trump admin’s boat strikes based on ‘exquisitely good’ intelligence: Sen. John Kennedy

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., gives his take on the Trump administration’s brief about boat strikes against alleged narcoterrorists as the White House faces pressure to release the full video on 'The Story.'

December 16

Graham issues 'fatal' warning if Maduro stays in power as US buildup raises stakes

Sen. Graham warns leaving Maduro in power after U.S. military show of force would be "fatal mistake" as Venezuela tensions escalate.

December 16

Senators call for release of unedited video of controversial boat strike: 'More transparency'

Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, joins 'The Faulkner Focus' after Sec. Hegseth and Sec. Rubio briefed lawmakers on the strikes on alleged Venezuelan drug boats.

December 16

Pentagon won't release 'top secret, full, unedited' video of September drug boat strike, Hegseth says

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon would not release the "full, unedited video" of the controversial September strike on an alleged drug boat.