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Pentagon's US-Iran war fatality accounting may be inaccurate - report
As of Friday, the system lists 14 fatalities as occurring during Operation Epic Fury, with an additional four categorized under Overseas Operations.
Trump bans 'fake news' CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House 'effective immediately'
FAA clears proposed Trump arch, requires 'eternal flame' to alert pilots
US government website used AI search tool from China that FBI said copied Anthropic
Autonomous AI threats leave US and China minutes to prevent nuclear crisis, experts warn
Proposals include redlining nuclear systems, requiring human control over consequential cyberattacks, and establishing a hotline for incidents involving autonomous AI.
Billionaire Leon Black found in contempt of Congress for refusing to comply with Epstein probe
Black, who co-founded private capital firm Apollo Global Management, is among several political and business figures who have been called to testify about their ties to the sex offender.
US allies in Asia concerned Trump may use Taiwan as 'negotiating chip' to secure Beijing trade
Xi will likely press Trump on Taiwan during their expected summit on September 24, and even a subtle change in US rhetoric could embolden Beijing and risk the region's fragile peace.
North Korea rejects denuclearization, vows 'ceaseless' nuclear buildup over US-led alliance
The spokesman said recent US-South Korean WMD response discussions amounted to an "open declaration of confrontation" and warned such actions could lead Pyongyang to invoke nuclear force provisions.
Seven Republicans back Iran war powers resolution, widening GOP split with Trump
The growing Republican defections come as Washington faces rising costs, depleted munitions stocks, and questions over how long the ongoing conflict can continue.
In loss for Trump, US Supreme Court won't let Postal Service restrict mail ballots
Restricting mail-in ballots would stand to benefit Republicans given that Democratic voters disproportionately use mail-in ballots, according to various surveys.
The end of the SDF: What the dissolution means for the Kurds and Sharaa's state - opinion
Following an agreement with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, the SDF's mission ended and was being dissolved "as an independent military force" and being integrated into the Syrian army.
Kennedy Center on brink of bankruptcy, could close as early as Tuesday, Washington Post reports
A report, prepared by the institution's trustees, claims that within a few weeks the institution won't be able to pay employees or meet maintenance costs.
Upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks to take place in Washington instead of Rome, US State Department says
The first round of talks began in Rome on August 4, and a source described the negotiations to The Jerusalem Post as "positive."
Washington eyes foreign warships from Japan, South Korea, Turkey amid China naval threat
The Pentagon is preparing a tender for foreign-built frigates as US officials look to boost naval capacity, with Japan, South Korea and Turkey expected to compete for the deal.