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Progressive praise for Trump as Warren backs push to curb defense contractor CEO payouts

August 11, 2026

Progressive praise for Trump as Warren backs push to curb defense contractor CEO payouts

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren credits Trump's crackdown after top defense contractors cut buybacks by $2 billion in the first quarter of 2026.

Trump used catering truck, Air Force One decoy to evade Iran threat: report

August 10, 2026

Trump used catering truck, Air Force One decoy to evade Iran threat: report

President Donald Trump secretly exited Air Force One via a catering truck at the NATO summit in Turkey, boarding a smaller jet to evade Iran threats, according to a report.

Iran installs new war chiefs as Tehran signals ‘prolonged confrontation,’ expert warns

August 10, 2026

Iran installs new war chiefs as Tehran signals ‘prolonged confrontation,’ expert warns

Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei named six military commanders as an expert says Tehran is preparing for prolonged confrontation, not settlement.

Trump demands Iran compensate Americans and protesters after Tehran seeks war reparations

August 10, 2026

Trump demands Iran compensate Americans and protesters after Tehran seeks war reparations

President Donald Trump demands Iran compensate families of USS Cole victims and thousands killed by Iranian-backed attacks in future negotiations.

Iranian hackers attacked our water systems. Here are 5 things our leaders need to do now

August 10, 2026

Iranian hackers attacked our water systems. Here are 5 things our leaders need to do now

Over 30 Minnesota water systems were targeted in a coordinated cyberattack exploiting default passwords and internet-connected operational technology.

CNN stands by Iran war reporting after retired general challenges ‘unnamed sources’ on air

August 9, 2026

CNN stands by Iran war reporting after retired general challenges ‘unnamed sources’ on air

CNN stood by its anonymous sourcing on Iran after retired Brig. Gen. Mark Kimmitt challenged the network's reporting about Gen. Dan Caine seeking an off-ramp from escalation.

Israel's new $634M German-built 'doomsday' sub gives major boost to Iran deterrence

August 9, 2026

Israel's new $634M German-built 'doomsday' sub gives major boost to Iran deterrence

The INS Drakon is the largest submarine built in Germany since World War II, carrying a $634 million price tag as Israel bolsters naval power.

President Trump vows to make the US a ‘minerals superpower’

August 8, 2026

President Trump vows to make the US a ‘minerals superpower’

President Donald Trump says his administration’s investment in critical minerals will reduce dependency on global supply chains.

Spain's migrant surge reignites debate over Europe’s Islamist terror threat

August 8, 2026

Spain's migrant surge reignites debate over Europe’s Islamist terror threat

Spain recorded the EU's highest number of jihadist terrorism arrests in 2025 as suspected extremists were identified among 72,000 migrants flooding into Ceuta.

West Virginia University researchers turn polluted mine water into critical rare earth minerals

August 8, 2026

West Virginia University researchers turn polluted mine water into critical rare earth minerals

West Virginia University researchers are extracting critical rare earth minerals from polluted mine water, creating a potential U.S. supply chain solution.