In an era of perpetual military engagements, from drone strikes in distant deserts to naval confrontations in contested seas, one glaring absence
In an era of perpetual military engagements, from drone strikes in distant deserts to naval confrontations in contested seas, one glaring absence stands out: Congress hasn’t formally declared war since World War II, leaving presidents with expansive leeway to commit U.S. forces abroad without the legislative body’s explicit stamp of approval. This shift has transformed
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In a dramatic escalation of the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran, an American submarine sank an Iranian warship in international waters
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President Donald J. Trump finds himself entangled in a web of intractable challenges with Iran, where escalating threats of military intervention collide with fragile diplomatic overtures
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In a bold escalation of his longstanding attacks on the American electoral system, President Donald Trump has called on Republicans to "nationalize" future elections
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In a bold escalation of trade tensions with one of America's closest allies, President Donald J. Trump has announced plans to decertify all Canadian-made aircraft and impose a 50 percent tariff on them
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Thousands of Israelis converged on Tel Aviv’s Hostages Square on the eve of a historic hostage release, their faces illuminated by screens broadcasting live updates from Gaza, as the crowd swelled with a potent mix of anticipation, relief and lingering grief after two years of anguish over loved ones held by Hamas. On October 12,
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In a blend of diplomatic pageantry and raw emotion, President Donald J. Trump landed in Israel on Monday
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US President Donald Trump said he expects a "constructive conversation" with Russian President Vladimir Putin on ending the war in Ukraine, as Brussels seeks to forge a role for Kyiv at the summit.
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Ukraine’s audacious Operation Spiderweb, a meticulously planned drone assault on Russian air bases, unfolded on June 1, 2025, as a stunning display of military ingenuity
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The alliance between President Donald J. Trump and tech billionaire Elon Musk, once a symbol of political and technological synergy
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