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September 27, 2024

Israel targets Hezbollah leader Nasrallah in strike on Beirut headquarters

The Israeli Defense Forces carried out strikes on the central headquarters of Hezbollah in Beirut, Lebanon on Friday, the IDF says. Fox News has learned the target of the attack was Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah.

September 27, 2024

Trump meets Ukraine's Zelenskyy at Trump Tower, says Russia's war must end with 'fair deal'

Former President Donald Trump met with President Zelenskyy at Trump Tower in New York on Friday, following the Ukrainian leader's joint address with Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House.

September 27, 2024

On this day in history, September 27, 1779, John Adams assigned to lead peace talks with England

John Adams was assigned the duty of negotiating peace with Great Britain in 1779, two years before George Washington's victory at Yorktown gave the envoy a position of strength.

September 26, 2024

Chinese officials cover up sinking of country’s newest nuclear-powered submarine tied to pier

A senior U.S. Defense official said it was no surprise China covered up that its first nuclear-powered Zhou-class submarine sank while attached to a pier between May and June.

September 26, 2024

Watchdog sues Pentagon for withholding promotion data they believe will show DEI at play

A watchdog group is suing the Department of Defense after it allegedly failed to hand over demographics data on who is receiving promotions in the military.

September 26, 2024

Democrat senator targeted by deepfake impersonator of Ukrainian official on Zoom call: reports

An individual impersonating the Ukrainian minister of foreign affairs reportedly contacted Democratic Sen. Benjamin Cardin this week, pressing him for foreign policy information.

September 25, 2024

Robotic dogs used by Ukraine against Russia have flamethrowing capability

An Ohio-based company sells robotic dogs being used by the Ukrainian military against Russia, which have the ability to be outfitted with flamethrowers. (Credit: Throwflame via Storyful)

September 25, 2024

US in talks with Israel, other nations to secure temporary ceasefire with Hezbollah amid fears of wider war

The United States and Israel are in talks to possibly secure a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah amid intense airstrikes and attacks in Lebanon.

September 25, 2024

Iran's threats are 'dangerous': Robert Greenway

Heritage Center of National Defense director Robert Greenway discusses Iran's threats to kill US officials on 'America Reports.'

September 25, 2024

China launches intercontinental ballistic missile into Pacific hours after Biden's UN address

China launched a missile into the Pacific Ocean Wednesday, not long after President Biden mentioned a need for security in East Asia during a U.N. address.