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February 26, 2024

AI technology could help US, allies monitor China's Taiwan invasion intentions

If Washington helps defend Taiwan as President Biden has declared, the U.S. will need an early warning system to anticipate a military assault, and AI could help.

February 26, 2024

Pentagon comes under fire after releasing report of Austin’s hospitalization: ‘We still have questions’

The Pentagon faced criticism Monday after the release of an internal review of its failure to notify the president about Secretary Austin's hospitalization last month.

February 26, 2024

Pentagon comes under fire after releasing report of Austin’s hospitalization: ‘we still have questions’

Secretary Austin’s hospitalization was kept secret from the White House, Congress, and the public for several days while he recovered in the hospital.

February 26, 2024

Pentagon review of Austin's hospitalization finds staffers were 'significantly' limited, no 'ill intent'

A summary of an internal review of Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin secret hospitalization found there was no "ill intent" from the Pentagon.

February 26, 2024

Gaza children struggle with food shortage, resort to eating bird food while waiting for aid deliveries

Children in Gaza continue to struggle when looking for their next meal as some have resorted to eating bird and donkey food, every two days. One mother shared her struggle with feeding her baby.

February 26, 2024

2 dead after Israel's air force strikes in Lebanon, Hezbollah official says

The Israeli military conducted airstrikes in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah positions near Baalbek. At least two people were killed in the strikes, a Hezbollah official said.

February 26, 2024

Republicans propose blocking SOTU speech if president doesn’t submit budget on time

Some Republicans in Congress want to hold Biden and future presidents accountable to the budget deadline with a simple penalty. No plans on time, no grand speech.

February 25, 2024

Sullivan says Ukraine package critical for US munitions production amid concern of shortage

National security adviser Jake Sullivan said a Senate-approved bill for more Ukraine aid would address concerns of a critical U.S. munitions shortage.

February 25, 2024

Biden’s silence to the radicalism within the Democratic Party is ‘telling’: Dr. Zuhdi Jasser

Arizona Republican congressional candidate Dr. Zuhdi Jasser discusses the ongoing outrage the Biden administration is facing within its party for its handling of the Israel-Hamas war.

February 25, 2024

Netanyahu vows to invade Rafah regardless of potential cease-fire with Hamas: 'It will happen'

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel's invasion of Rafah may be "delayed" for a hostage deal, but it will not be fully callled off.