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Trump talks to AI Teddy Roosevelt during presidential library visit

President Trump had a little chat with an artificial intelligence version of one of his predecessors Wednesday while touring the new Theodore...

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Trump invokes Defense Production Act to boost munition production

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump...

17.06.2026 7

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Here's what's in Trump's reported 14-point MOU with Iran

President Trump has said the text of his agreement to end the Iran war won’t be released until it’s signed in-person by Washington and Tehran on...

17.06.2026 5

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Trump’s Iran progress met with skepticism

⚽ Plus: US spy powers to expire as World Cup starts {beacon} 12:30 REPORT 12:30 REPORT June 12, 2026 | By Cate Martel Today in DC: ☀️ 92° View...

12.06.2026 4

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Knives come out for emerging Iran deal: 5 things to know

Iran hawks are already circling as details emerge about an agreement that President Trump said Thursday could be signed as soon as this weekend...

12.06.2026 4

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Trump says more Iran strikes coming today

President Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the U.S. military could continue strikes against Iran after targeting about two dozen sites, mostly...

10.06.2026 6

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Pulte pick to lead DNI further jeopardizes path to renewing warrantless spy powers

President Trump’s bid to install a controversial ally to head the intelligence community without the blessing of Congress is giving lawmakers pause...

04.06.2026 9

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All eyes on Iran in Trump’s Cabinet meeting

🥊 Plus: GOP picks up the pieces of bruising Cornyn-Paxton fight {beacon} It’s Wednesday. Have you seen the photos of the White House South Lawn...

27.05.2026 10

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Trump, Pentagon hit turbulence in Taiwan, Poland policy

Presented by Tokyo Electron — Plus: Republicans reject DOJ fund {beacon} Happy Friday! In an alternate reality, the Senate is just finishing a...

22.05.2026 9

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Trump-Carney feud moves into military realm

The Pentagon’s announcement this week that the U.S. is pulling out of a joint military board with Canada marked a new flash point in a simmering...

20.05.2026 20

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Pentagon pauses Canada joint military board, pointing to Carney remarks

The Pentagon’s policy chief announced Monday that the United States will suspend its involvement in a joint body that coordinates military...

18.05.2026 10

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Iran hawks erupt over terms of Trump's peace proposal

The reported terms of a one-page memorandum of understanding to end the Iran war spurred a swift backlash from allies of President Trump who have...

08.05.2026 30

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Trump takes sharp turn toward ending Iran war

President Trump announced a sudden end to his operation to break Iran’s hold on the Hormuz Strait on Tuesday night, hours before reports emerged...

06.05.2026 10

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Hegseth: US has set up a 'red, white and blue dome' over Strait of Hormuz

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said hundreds of commercial ships are lining up to leave the Strait of Hormuz as the United States has erected a...

05.05.2026 10

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Biden makes first endorsement of 2026 midterm cycle

Former President Biden dropped his first endorsement of the 2026 midterm cycle on Friday morning, backing former Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms in...

01.05.2026 9

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Hegseth clashes with Democrats over Iran war, Pentagon firings

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred with Democrats throughout a House hearing on Wednesday, with tensions flaring over the Iran war, the...

29.04.2026 10

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Hegseth, Khanna spar over economic impact of Iran war

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defended the rising cost of the Iran war under fiery questioning from Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) during a hearing of the...

29.04.2026 20

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Hegseth's Pentagon turmoil makes GOP senators uneasy

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} View Online Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Hegseth's...

27.04.2026 10

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Watch live: Trump speaks at White House unexpectedly

President Trump delivered unscheduled remarks to reporters on Monday morning, shortly after his blockade on the Strait of Hormuz came into effect....

13.04.2026 10

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How Hegseth has transformed the Pentagon’s wartime press operation

The spotlight of war inevitably shines on the Defense secretary’s personality and priorities. Donald Rumsfeld, Pentagon chief when President George...

11.04.2026 30

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FCC eyes changes to live sports broadcast rules amid fan frustration

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is opening the door to a rewrite of its rules for local blackout restrictions on live sports, a move that...

06.04.2026 30

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Trump: US will return Iran 'back to the stone ages' if there's no deal in coming weeks

President Trump threatened to annihilate Iran’s energy infrastructure if its leaders refuse to agree to a peace deal in the coming weeks,...

01.04.2026 20

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4 ways Iran could strike back if Trump invades Kharg Island

The buildup of U.S. troops in the Middle East has raised speculation of a possible ground attack on Iranian soil, with eyes on the vital oil depot on...

30.03.2026 30

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Trump signals US will allow Russian oil tanker to reach Cuba

President Trump said Sunday night that he’s OK with a Russian oil tanker delivering its payload to Cuba, effectively relaxing a blockade that has...

29.03.2026 20

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Rubio on Cuba: 'They have to get new people in charge'

Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday said Cuba needs to change its political leaders after reports this week that the Trump administration is...

17.03.2026 20

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CNN’s reporting on Strait of Hormuz riles White House

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story CNN’s reporting on...

13.03.2026 20

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Watch live: Vance speaks in North Carolina battleground district

Vice President Vance will deliver a speech in Rocky Mount, North Carolina on Friday afternoon, visiting a congressional district that Republicans hope...

13.03.2026 30

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Pentagon plays down Strait of Hormuz quagmire: 'Don't need to worry about it'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sought to play down the quagmire in the Strait of Hormuz that is pushing up global energy prices, telling reporters on...

13.03.2026 30

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What to know about cychlorphine, the synthetic opioid 10 times stronger than fentanyl

Multiple states have raised the alarm in the past month about cychlorphine, a synthetic opioid tied to several dozen recent overdoses that is far...

12.03.2026 40

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Trump backs Kurdish offensive in Iran: 'I'd be all for it'

President Trump said Thursday that he would back the Kurds if they launched an offensive inside Iran, as the militias have reportedly been in touch...

05.03.2026 20

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Hegseth, Caine preview major gravity-bombing campaign on Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and America’s top general on Wednesday morning previewed a major bombing campaign on Iran now that the U.S. and...

04.03.2026 20

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Hegseth leaves door open for boots on the ground in Iran

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Monday left the door open for boots on the ground in Iran, but said the United States would not be pulled into an...

02.03.2026 30

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Five takeaways as Trump wages war on Iran

The United States and Israel launched waves of strikes Saturday morning against Iran after weeks of tensions between Washington and Tehran. Iran...

28.02.2026 30

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Trump builds case for war with Iran ahead of pivotal talks

President Trump used Tuesday’s State of the Union address to touch on the myriad reasons why an attack on Iran might be justified, from the...

26.02.2026 70

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Vance deletes X post referring to 'Armenian genocide'

Vice President Vance’s office on Tuesday posted then deleted a tweet that acknowledged the “Armenian genocide,” an omission that breaks with the...

11.02.2026 40

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Doomsday Clock ticks four second closer to midnight

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Doomsday Clock...

28.01.2026 40

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Venezuela's leader signals frustration with Trump

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Venezuela's leader...

27.01.2026 40

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FEMA deploying teams to multiple states as massive winter storm looms

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem announced on Friday that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has deployed teams to three states...

24.01.2026 30

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Read Trump's texts with European leaders over Greenland

President Trump has shared messages from European leaders over his mounting pressure campaign to take control of Greenland, as he heads to the Davos...

20.01.2026 20

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Trump invited Putin to join Gaza 'Board of Peace': Kremlin

Russian President Vladimir Putin is among the world leaders who have been invited to join President Trump’s “Board of Peace” formed to implement...

19.01.2026 70

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Gaza 'Board of Peace’ announced: Witkoff, Kushner among members

The White House announced Friday the composition of the “Board of Peace” tasked with implementing President Trump’s 20-point peace plan and...

17.01.2026 30

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Russia-US tensions ratchet up after oil tanker seizure in North Atlantic

The U.S. military’s seizure of a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic is ratcheting up tensions between Washington and Moscow as...

08.01.2026 80

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Israel’s president denies telling Trump Netanyahu pardon 'on its way'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has issued a statement contradicting President Trump’s claim that the two had a conversation in which Herzog said a...

31.12.2025 40

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Trump backtracks on releasing boat strike video

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump backtracks on releasing boat strike...

09.12.2025 50

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Questions hang over Ukraine peace talks

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Questions hang...

26.11.2025 30

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Trump says no strings on F-35s sale to Saudi Arabia

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump says no...

19.11.2025 30

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Trump's nuclear ambiguity: Will the US resume explosive testing?

President Trump’s call to resume nuclear tests was muddied this week when Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the United States would not resume...

06.11.2025 20

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Trump’s growing beef in the heartland

Morning Report is The Hill's a.m. newsletter. Subscribe here or in the box below: In today's issue: ▪ Anxiety returns over military pay ▪ Canada...

24.10.2025 50

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Mikie Sherill's military records cause a stir

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story  Mikie Sherill's...

27.09.2025 20

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Should pregnant women take Tylenol? What the guidance really says

The Trump administration has thrust Tylenol into the spotlight this week with its warnings about a potential link to autism when taken by pregnant...

24.09.2025 30

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