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U.S. Air Force Accelerates MQ-9 Reaper Replacement After Middle East Combat Losses
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Procurement officials are fast-tracking next-generation stealth drones after older MQ-9 Reapers suffered heavy losses against advanced Iranian air-defense systems.
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Federal Judge Again Blocks Kennedy Center From Adding Trump’s Name to Building
House Democrat Opens Probe Into Russian Oligarch’s Reported Role in Donald Trump Jr. Wedding Celebration
Bernie Sanders Convenes Senate Briefing on Risks From Advanced Artificial Intelligence
FBI Director Kash Patel Defends Looser Hiring Rules After Bipartisan Senate Scrutiny
Trump Pledges $5,000 Payments if Republicans Retain Congress and Announces $500 Health Rebates
Republican Thomas Massie Moves to Impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Over Iran War
Federal Judge Blocks New US Visa Time Limits for Foreign Students and Journalists
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