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Trump pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia to send to Mideast, and China ‘is quite happy with U.S. distraction’ as Beijing shows signs of aggression
Asia
Trump pulls last aircraft carrier in Asia to send to Mideast, and China ‘is quite happy with U.S. distraction’ as Beijing shows signs of aggression
By Ben Finley, Didi Tang and The Associated PressAugust 15, 2026
A deal is being negotiated that centers around having Iran run vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz with fewer restrictions on ships
Politics
A deal is being negotiated that centers around having Iran run vessel transit through the Strait of Hormuz with fewer restrictions on ships
By Ben Finley, Samy Magdy, Darlene Superville and The Associated PressJuly 26, 2026
U.S. military announces the death of another service member, blaming the ‘controlled detonation’ of a downed Iranian drone in Iraq
Middle East
U.S. military announces the death of another service member, blaming the ‘controlled detonation’ of a downed Iranian drone in Iraq
By Jon Gambrell, Sam Metz, Ben Finley and The Associated PressJuly 19, 2026
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North America
4 ways Trump is following the Venezuela playbook with Cuba, and one where he isn’t
By Ben Finley, Matthew Lee, Farnoush Amiri, Konstantin Toropin and The Associated PressMay 23, 2026
U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump feuds with Merz over the Iran war
Europe
U.S. to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany as Trump feuds with Merz over the Iran war
By Ben Finley and The Associated PressMay 1, 2026
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Politics
‘A strategic blunder’: Democrats confront Hegseth as the Iran war’s price tag hits $25 billion
By The Associated Press, Ben Finley, Stephen Groves, David Klepper and Konstantin ToropinApril 29, 2026
Mine warfare and mind games: ‘You just have to make people believe that you’ve laid mines’
Politics
Mine warfare and mind games: ‘You just have to make people believe that you’ve laid mines’
By Ben Finley, Konstantin Toropin, David McHugh and The Associated PressApril 25, 2026
JD Vance leaves Pakistan after marathon talks with Iran end without a deal as Tehran refuses U.S. demand not to develop nuclear weapons
Politics
JD Vance leaves Pakistan after marathon talks with Iran end without a deal as Tehran refuses U.S. demand not to develop nuclear weapons
By Munir Ahmed, E. Eduardo Castillo, Samy Magdy, Cara Anna, Ben Finley, Collin Binkley and The Associated PressApril 11, 2026
Appeals court says national security implications of halting White House ballroom construction must be weighed
Law
Appeals court says national security implications of halting White House ballroom construction must be weighed
By Michael Kunzelman, Ben Finley and The Associated PressApril 11, 2026
Iranian attack on Saudi base injures at least 15 U.S. troops while 2,500 Marines arrive in the Mideast ahead of Trump’s new Hormuz deadline
Politics
Iranian attack on Saudi base injures at least 15 U.S. troops while 2,500 Marines arrive in the Mideast ahead of Trump’s new Hormuz deadline
By Aamer Madhani, Samy Magdy, Ben Finley and The Associated PressMarch 28, 2026
All 6 crew members on KC-135 refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, bringing U.S. death toll to at least 13 service members
Politics
All 6 crew members on KC-135 refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, bringing U.S. death toll to at least 13 service members
By Konstantin Toropin, Ben Finley, Kim Tong-Hyung and The Associated PressMarch 13, 2026
As Trump says military has plenty of munitions for Iran war, Democrats point out U.S. didn’t give Ukraine more interceptors because of low supply
Politics
As Trump says military has plenty of munitions for Iran war, Democrats point out U.S. didn’t give Ukraine more interceptors because of low supply
By Ben Finley and The Associated PressMarch 7, 2026
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Politics
3 U.S. service members killed and 5 seriously wounded in Iran operation, after Trump warned of casualties
By Ben Finley and The Associated PressMarch 1, 2026
Trump’s border czar says ‘small’ security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown. ‘We’ll get back to the original footprint’
Politics
Trump’s border czar says ‘small’ security force will remain in Minnesota after enforcement drawdown. ‘We’ll get back to the original footprint’
By Ben Finley and The Associated PressFebruary 15, 2026
U.S. military tracks down a sanctioned oil tanker from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean and ‘shut it down’
Energy
U.S. military tracks down a sanctioned oil tanker from the Caribbean to the Indian Ocean and ‘shut it down’
By Ben Finley and The Associated PressFebruary 15, 2026
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