President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. will seek “very serious retaliation” for the recent murder of two U.S. service members Fand one American civilian interpreter in Syria, which was attributed to the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS).
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The Pentagon received an unprecedented anonymous donation of $130 million to cover military paychecks during the government shutdown.
Read More Pentagon receives anonymous gift of $130M to pay military through shutdown
Vice President JD Vance proclaimed that the United States is not sending any troops to Israel or Gaza, despite reports indicating that 200 American troops were being deployed to Israel to assist in ensuring the ceasefire holds.
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Israel’s government has voted on and officially approved the Gaza ceasefire and hostage release resolution, which was brokered by the United States in an effort to bring an end to the over two years of bloodshed and fighting.
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President Donald Trump commented on a significant military parade in Beijing marking the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II. The event featured Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and other global leaders.
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U.S. and NATO military officials are assessing potential security guarantees for Ukraine following a meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, in which the two leaders discussed next steps toward ending Ukraine’s war with Russia.
Read More U.S. and NATO officials weigh Ukraine security guarantees as WH plans Zelensky-Putin Summit