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December 19

Putin claims 'troops are advancing,' will achieve goals as EU approves massive Ukraine loan

As the war between Russia and Ukraine persists, Russian President Vladimir Putin said his nation's "troops are advancing," The Associated Press reported.

December 19

Deadly strike on US troops tests Trump’s counter-ISIS plan — and his trust in Syria’s new leader

Deadly Syria attack kills two U.S. service members, intensifying pressure on Trump to reassess counter-ISIS strategy and partnership with Ahmed al-Sharaa.

December 19

Russia-Ukraine peace deal closer than ever, US envoy says

U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker breaks down Miami peace talks between the U.S. and Russia and President Trump’s push for a breakthrough.

December 19

MIKE POMPEO: The Islamic Republic is on the ropes. Time for Trump, Iranians to finish the job

Ex-Secretary of State Pompeo argues Iran's regime is crumbling under Trump policies, citing military defeats and economic collapse as evidence Islamic Republic faces imminent downfall.

December 18

US civilian interpreter killed in Syria identified as devoted father of four

Michigan civilian interpreter who served alongside U.S. Army in Iraq from 2003-2007 among three killed in Syria attack.

December 18

Zelenskyy calls for US to respond to 'signals' Russia is 'preparing to make next year a year of war'

Ukraine's Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling on America and other allies to respond to "signals" that Russia is "preparing to make next year a year of war."

December 18

Zelenskyy calls for US, allies to respond to Russian 'signals' about making 2026 'year of war'

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called for the U.S. and other allies to respond to "signals from Moscow that they are preparing to make next year a year of war."

December 18

The America first National Security Strategy — through the eyes of 'We the People'

Trump's America First strategy matches public demand for stronger military against China, yet Americans favor more NATO support than suggested.

December 17

New boat strike in Eastern Pacific kills 4

SOUTHCOM said four male narco-terrorists were killed in a Dec. 17 lethal kinetic strike in the Eastern Pacific. (Credit: U.S. Southern Command via X)

December 17

Israeli minister says 'writing was on the wall' before Bondi Beach terror attack

Amichai Chikli, Israel's minister of diaspora affairs, said Australian officials ignored warning signs as antisemitism increased in the country.