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Trump Set To Clear Critical F110 Turbofan Engine Sale For Turkey’s Kaan Fighter
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The long-awaited transfer would keep Turkey’s Kaan fighter on track while fueling speculation about whether the F-35 is back on the table. The post Trump Set To Clear Critical F110 Turbofan Engine Sale For Turkey’s Kaan Fighter appeared first on TWZ.
Sotomayor offers blistering dissent on Supreme Court asylum decision: ‘More people will die’
Justice Sonia Sotomayor delivered a blistering dissent from the bench Thursday after the Supreme Court opened the door for the Trump administration to revive an immigration policy that allows border officials to block asylum seekers who do not physically cross the southern border from entering the country. Sotomayor, the most senior liberal justice on the high court,…
Climate accountability deserves its day in court
For years, lawyers working for the fossil fuel industry have done everything in their power to keep state courts from weighing the factual evidence in climate accountability cases. During just the past decade, our communities have lost roughly $1.5 trillion in damages from extreme weather and other climate disasters. But the winds are shifting.
Fox News anchor Sean Hannity addresses viewers’ concerns over appearance
Fox News host Sean Hannity addressed online chatter about his health in a social media post on Wednesday after viewers raised concerns about his appearance on the air in recent days. “Thanks to everyone who has checked in. I’ve already addressed this several times on my radio show, but while training, I developed a painful…
Oil tankers exit Strait of Hormuz despite Iran threats
Dozens of tankers passed through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, via a route along the coast of Oman promoted by a United Nations maritime agency. Confirmed strait crossings rose to 70 on Thursday, an increase of 105 percent relative to a day prior, according to data and analytics firm Kpler. Commercial vessels accounted for…
Check your quarters: Rare ‘July 4th’ coins entering circulation
Only 250,000 of these special quarters are being released into circulation.
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Huntington Ingalls Just Won a Massive Aircraft Carrier Elevator Contract
The contract, altogether worth $418 billion, would include elevator repairs, ongoing maintenance, and training for both the Nimitz-class and Ford-class carriers, as well as dozens of amphibious assault ships. The post Huntington Ingalls Just Won a Massive Aircraft Carrier Elevator Contract appeared first on The National Interest.
The Last Soldier to Leave Afghanistan Just Left the Army
Maj. Gen. Christopher Donahue, who followed his brief but eventful time in Afghanistan as the commander of US Army Europe and Africa, abruptly retired halfway through his expected tenure. The post The Last Soldier to Leave Afghanistan Just Left the Army appeared first on The National Interest.
Pentagon to Congress: Spot Us Another $80 Billion, Please
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has stressed the need for emergency funding to prevent American munitions stockpiles from running out. The post Pentagon to Congress: Spot Us Another $80 Billion, Please appeared first on The National Interest.
Why the US Marine Corps Is Fortifying Okinawa
The US Marine Corps are stockpiling NMESIS and MADIS anti-ship and anti-air missiles on the island, with only one obvious target in mind. The post Why the US Marine Corps Is Fortifying Okinawa appeared first on The National Interest.
The Quest for Nuclear Superiority Makes No Sense
The best way for governments to save money is to stop wasting it on completely unnecessary weapons.
Is Iran’s Nuclear Program Really ‘Totally Obliterated’? Here’s What We Know
Unfortunately, the recent war has obstructed international visibility into Iran’s nuclear program—and re-establishing an inspection regime is likely to be a priority in future US-Iran talks. The post Is Iran’s Nuclear Program Really ‘Totally Obliterated’? Here’s What We Know appeared first on The National Interest.