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Strike on Ukrainian school kills at least 33 with 50 unnaccounted for
At least 33 people were killed, 10 were injured and 50 remain missing after Russia dropped 3.3 ton bombs on a village where residents were taking cover.

For Ukraine's Kherson region, a short ceasefire meant a momentary return to normal life
In Kherson city, usually seething with Russian drones, friends met at cafes, families were out together and shoppers stocked up. "The city seems alive," said one resident, "just like it used to be."

New York AG says office monitoring ballot scanning issue in Westchester
Voting machines across polling sites in Westchester County, N.Y., experienced widespread problems Tuesday after ballot scanners stopped accepting votes, according to state officials. New York Attorney General Letitia James sought to reassure voters after the mishap. “My office is monitoring this issue with scanners in Westchester and is in touch with the state and local…

To the Bitter End, Trump Has Been the Author of His Own Ruin
It’s a perversely Nietzschean triumph of the will.

In search of the real Dan Sullivan
A controversy erupted in Alaska following allegations that the Peltola campaign attempted to recruit a namesake candidate to confuse voters during the Senate primary, leading to legal challenges and investigations that ultimately failed to overturn the election results.

Judge dismisses Trump administration’s Harvard lawsuit
A district judge on Monday dismissed a lawsuit the Trump administration brought against Harvard to obtain more admissions data in its quest to determine if the university is still using affirmative action. U.S. District Judge Myong Joun wrote the Justice Department did not take the proper procedural steps to obtain the admissions information before bringing…
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Why Is the Pentagon Lending $450 Million to a Drone Developer?
Drone developer Neros is attempting to mass-produce small and attritable drones free of Chinese components—helping to address a major military supply chain vulnerability. The post Why Is the Pentagon Lending $450 Million to a Drone Developer? appeared first on The National Interest.

This Election Day, America’s Servicemembers Are Fed Up
A new survey by military NGO Common Defense suggests a deep frustration with the Pentagon’s political leadership within the ranks. The post This Election Day, America’s Servicemembers Are Fed Up appeared first on The National Interest.

Why Kushner and Witkoff Keep Failing
It’s not just a failure of tactics. It’s an entirely mistaken worldview.

Why France’s Naval Group Is Churning Out Frigates for Greece’s Navy
Naval Group, France’s premier shipbuilder, is on track to deliver three FDI frigates to the Hellenic Navy within the span of a single year. The post Why France’s Naval Group Is Churning Out Frigates for Greece’s Navy appeared first on The National Interest.

Can Washington Afford to Deter Chinese Cyber Activity?
Costly signaling to Beijing could hurt the U.S. economy.

Why America Is Buying More ISR Drones
AIRO Group has previously sold its RQ-35 and RQ-70 drones to NATO, but Monday’s announcement marks their first contract with the US government. The post Why America Is Buying More ISR Drones appeared first on The National Interest.