It was the fifth time that a chamber of the Republican-controlled Congress has voted to rein in President Trump’s war powers as discontent with the conflict grows among voters.
Category: Hegseth, Pete
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House Directs Trump to Halt War With Iran or Secure Congress’s Approval
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Pentagon Inspector General Details U.S. Losses and Challenges in Iran War
The New York Times – On the Runway:Helicopters for evacuating casualties were pulled from four countries, and hundreds of military facilities were destroyed, according to a new report.
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Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War
The New York Times – On the Runway:Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, President Trump and other top administration officials were saying publicly.
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U.S. Airstrikes Targeting Houthis Killed Scores of Civilians in Yemen
The New York Times – On the Runway:A new report found that most of the deaths occurred during President Trump’s second term as his administration pursued the Iran-backed group.
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Why the United States Can’t Quit Its Wars
The New York Times – On the Runway:The country’s longest war came to an end exactly five years ago. Today it offers lessons for policymakers seeking to avoid an endless war in Iran.
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Echoing Trump, Latin America’s Leaders Boost Allies Across Borders
The New York Times – On the Runway:With cheers, endorsements and insults for rivals and “wokismo,” a new crop of right-wing leaders are openly stepping into one another’s elections.
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The Barbie Backlash
The New York Times – On the Runway:‘The Odyssey’ and ‘Barbie’ show a zeitgeist shift that goes beyond Hollywood: The hero’s narrative is corroding our political and public life.
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‘It’s Bonkers’: Jennifer Hegseth’s Hands-On Role in Her Husband’s Pentagon
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:After an 18-year career at Fox News, she is now her husband’s most influential adviser and de facto producer, shaping the job like no Pentagon spouse has before.
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The New Physics of Power
The New York Times – On the Runway:It doesn’t take much for small powers to gain a big advantage over the powerful.
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Navy and USS Lincoln’s Problems Are Tied to Attacks on U.S. Base Early in War
The New York Times – On the Runway:Diego Garcia, a tiny island 2,200 miles from the Gulf of Oman, took over as the Navy’s logistics hub after Iran damaged a base in Bahrain.
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Inside the Secretive Boards Deciding Trans Troops’ Fate
The New York Times – On the Runway:The Pentagon is relying on closed-door hearings to kick out transgender service members. An Army Reserve lawyer is one of the few who have seen how they really work.
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Court Halts Pentagon Rule Requiring Escorts for Journalists
The New York Times – Business:A federal judge temporarily blocked a new rule that restricted reporters’ access to the Pentagon, in a lawsuit brought by The New York Times.