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U.S. security threat warning concerns Russian nuclear capabilities in space: reports
A cryptic statement about a "national security threat" is related to Russia’s attempts to develop a space-based anti-satellite nuclear weapon not yet in orbit, U.S. media reported.
White House says some Palestinians in U.S. will be shielded from deportation
Some Palestinians will be covered under what’s known as “deferred enforced departure,” an authority used at a president’s discretion.
Keeping NATO strong is in U.S. interests, chief says amid Trump remarks
Jens Stoltenberg's remarks come days after U.S. Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump said members who miss their spending targets should be abandoned.
Biden calls Trump’s comments questioning NATO commitment ‘un-American,’ ‘dumb’
U.S. President Joe Biden sharply criticized Donald Trump on Tuesday over his comments questioning future support for NATO allies in the event of an attack.
Canadian-Russian woman pleads guilty in U.S. to sending military components to Russia
The Canadian-Russian woman was charged with smuggling, conspiracy to violate sanctions and wire fraud conspiracy in late October.
Biden says U.S. seeking 6-week pause on fighting in Gaza but ‘gaps’ remain
Biden and his aides are working to broker another pause in Israel's conflict with Hamas in order to send humanitarian aid and supplies into the region and get hostages out.
Hezbollah commander who led U.S. troop attacks killed in Baghdad strike, U.S. says
A commander from Kataib Hezbollah, an Iran-backed group that has been blamed for attacking U.S. troops, was killed in a U.S. strike in Baghdad, the U.S. military said.
NATO, U.S. pledge Ukraine support and warn Russia not to ‘miscalculate’
NATO and U.S. leaders said they support Ukraine. And they said co-ordination between Russia, China and Iran is concerning — but the alliance stands ready.
FAA head says Boeing’s oversight system ‘is not working’
The head of the U.S. agency inspecting how Boeing builds planes told lawmakers the corporation's internal oversight system appeared not to be working.
Trump does not have immunity in Jan. 6 case, U.S. appeals court rules
A federal appeals court Tuesday ruled that Donald Trump does not have immunity from charges that he plotted to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
U.S. begins retaliatory strikes in Iraq, Syria over fatal Jordan drone attack
The strikes are believed to be the first in a multi-tiered response by President Joe Biden's administration in response to the weekend drone attack that killed three U.S. troops.
Biden sanctions Israeli settlers accused of violent attacks in West Bank
The Israeli settlers sanctioned by the U.S. were involved in acts of violence, as well as threats and attempts to destroy or seize Palestinian property, according to Biden's order.
Iran threatens ‘strong response’ to any U.S. strikes after Jordan attack
The U.S. has signaled it is preparing for retaliatory strikes in the Mideast in the wake of the Sunday drone attack that also injured at least 40 troops at Tower 22.
U.S. ‘shall respond’ after American troops killed in Jordan, Biden says
Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the first U.S. fatalities after months of strikes by such groups against U.S. forces across the Middle East since the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Three U.S. troops killed, dozens injured in drone strike by Iran-backed militia
President Joe Biden blamed Iran-backed militias for the first U.S. fatalities after months of strikes by the groups against American forces across the Middle East