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Did Trump Just Punk the Democrats Into America First?

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The Senate voted 50-48 to end a war with Iran that concluded six weeks prior, with significant support from both parties. Democrats, criticizing Trump’s military actions, unexpectedly adopted anti-interventionist rhetoric, aligning with the “America First” approach they once opposed. The White House dismissed the vote’s significance, citing the war’s resolution.

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MD-6 GOP Candidate Burnett Calls for Strong U.S. Response After ISIS Attacks in Syria

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A Maryland congressional candidate is publicly backing recent U.S. military strikes against ISIS targets in Syria, as American and allied forces expand counterterrorism operations following deadly attacks on U.S. personnel.

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When Tough Talk Meets the Laws of War: What the Hegseth Boat-Strike Controversy Reveals About U.S. Power, Accountability, and the New Rules of Conflict

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New video from a 2025 U.S. boat strike raises questions about surrender, legality, and Pete Hegseth’s role. Congress demands answers as scrutiny intensifies.

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Signalgate Isn’t About One Man — It’s About a Pentagon Still Fighting Tomorrow’s Wars With Yesterday’s Tools

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The Pentagon Inspector General’s new reports on “Signalgate” reveal more than a lapse by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth—they expose a systemic communications failure inside the Department of Defense that risks U.S. readiness in modern conflict. Here’s why the scandal is bigger than one man.

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