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Trump: US carried out attacks against IS terrorists in Nigeria
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Trump: US carried out attacks against IS terrorists in Nigeria

The United States has carried out “multiple” strikes against what it says are ISIS terrorists in Nigeria, according to President Donald Trump. Nigeria confirms the attacks, and both countries say they were a cooperative effort
US: More than 70 IS targets attacked in Syria
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US: More than 70 IS targets attacked in Syria

The US military carried out a large number of strikes against the Islamic State terrorist group in Syria on Friday. President Donald Trump called the operation "very serious retaliation" after three Americans were killed last week
US strikes suspected IS targets in Syria
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US strikes suspected IS targets in Syria

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces that operations have been launched to "eliminate" the terrorist group ISIS in Syria. The attack comes after three Americans were killed in Syria
Images of criticized drug boat attack not released
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Images of criticized drug boat attack not released

The Pentagon will not release video footage of the deadly double attack on a "drug boat" in the Caribbean Sea in September, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said after a congressional hearing.
Trump vows to avenge IS attack in Syria
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Trump vows to avenge IS attack in Syria

Three Americans, two military personnel and a civilian interpreter, have been killed in what the US military calls an attack by a lone ISIS member in Syria. We will retaliate, US President Donald Trump tells a press conference outside the White House
Trump has to wait for his new planes
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Trump has to wait for his new planes

President Donald Trump's wait for a new, updated version of the presidential plane, Air Force One, is being extended. The first of two planes will not be delivered until mid-2028 at the earliest
Trump's strategy shocks Europe: "Hair-raising"
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Trump's strategy shocks Europe: "Hair-raising"

The cold showers were twofold: First, the US announced that Europe must take over large parts of the responsibility for NATO by 2027. Then, the White House warned of “civilizational obliteration” and said it wanted to support “patriotic” parties in Europe
Hegseth: Sweden's support is crucial
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Hegseth: Sweden's support is crucial

US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth highlights Sweden's increased investments in defense after a meeting with Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson (M) at the US defense headquarters, the Pentagon.
Report: Hegseth risked employee safety
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Report: Hegseth risked employee safety

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth discussed airstrikes against Yemen in a Signal chat group – to which a journalist had been invited. Now a report from the Pentagon states that the chat could have risked the safety of employees at the Department of Defense
Newspaper sues Pentagon over new press regulations
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Newspaper sues Pentagon over new press regulations

The New York Times is suing the Pentagon, claiming that the Department of Defense is violating journalists' fundamental rights with new restrictions on reporting on the military.
Details: Everyone on suspected drug boat was to be killed
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Details: Everyone on suspected drug boat was to be killed

After the US military attacked a suspected drug boat on September 2, a follow-up attack was made on the wreck to kill survivors, The Washington Post reports, citing sources.
Intentional act when soldiers were shot at the White House
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Intentional act when soldiers were shot at the White House

Two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House in Washington, D. C
After Trump's threat: Pentagon investigates senator
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After Trump's threat: Pentagon investigates senator

US President Donald Trump was furious when Democrats in Congress released a video statement saying the military should refuse to carry out "illegal orders. " Now the Pentagon has launched an investigation into Mark Kelly, one of the members
Trump's statement about Tomahawk: "No, not right away"
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Trump's statement about Tomahawk: "No, not right away"

Ukraine's prospects of gaining access to the highly sought-after American Tomahawk missiles appear to have shrunk.
New policy targets transgender people in the US military
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New policy targets transgender people in the US military

A new Pentagon policy limits the ability of transgender people to request to remain in the military. Going forward, they will not have the same prospects of arguing their right to remain in the military before review boards
Reporters are restricted in the White House
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Reporters are restricted in the White House

The US presidential administration is restricting media access to the White House press office, the National Security Council announced on Friday local time.
Sources: Pentagon approves Tomahawk to Ukraine
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Sources: Pentagon approves Tomahawk to Ukraine

The Pentagon gives the green light to allow Ukraine access to the long-range Tomahawk missile, CNN reports, citing three American and European sources.
Billionaire Timothy Mellon Donates to Pay US Military Salaries
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Billionaire Timothy Mellon Donates to Pay US Military Salaries

An anonymous donation of just over 1. 2 billion kronor is to help Donald Trump pay the military's salaries, despite the federal government being shut down
Netflix's Gay Drama "Boots" Soars in Popularity After Pentagon Criticism
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Netflix's Gay Drama "Boots" Soars in Popularity After Pentagon Criticism

The Netflix series "Boots" – which follows a homosexual teenager in the US Marine Corps – has become one of the streaming service's most watched. This after the Pentagon called it "woke trash", according to Vanity Fair
US Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Latin America Amid Rising Tensions
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US Deploys Aircraft Carrier to Latin America Amid Rising Tensions

USA is sending an aircraft carrier to Latin America, announces Pentagon. The decision means a further escalation regarding Washington's military reinforcement in the region – and comes after USA announced that they carried out another deadly attack on a ”narcotics boat”
Khamenei Tells Trump to Keep Dreaming After US Claims on Iran
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Khamenei Tells Trump to Keep Dreaming After US Claims on Iran

After the USA claimed to have wiped out Iran's nuclear facilities last summer, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is now responding dismissively.
Media Outlets Reject Pentagon's New Press Rules
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Media Outlets Reject Pentagon's New Press Rules

An emoji waving "Bye!", That's how war minister Pete Hegseth reacts to the message from a number of influential American media that they refuse to sign the Pentagon's new strict press rules.
Hegseth Announces US Department of War's New Mission to Wage War
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Hegseth Announces US Department of War's New Mission to Wage War

The goal of what is now called the US Department of War is to wage war, and win them. This was stated by the responsible minister Pete Hegseth at a hastily convened meeting with hundreds of generals and admirals from the US military in Quantico, Virginia, where the President also spoke
US Generals and Admirals Summoned for Urgent Meeting in Virginia
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US Generals and Admirals Summoned for Urgent Meeting in Virginia

Hundreds of generals and admirals from the US military bases around the world have been called in for an acute meeting with unclear purpose in Virginia, writes The Washington Post.
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