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Trump critic Massie joins Democrats in unprecedented bid to sue White House over Iran war

Brent Sadler, a former Pentagon official, addresses a report on the U.S.'s declining munitions stockpiles, a critical issue for potential major combat operations against Iran. A lone House Republican is joining Democrats in an effort to get President Donald Trump sued over the Iran war. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., is one of the co-sponsors of a new resolution aimed at compelling House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., to sue the Trump administration over allegations the president is violating federal law with the U.S. conflict in the Middle East. The bill is also being led by Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., the top Democrat on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, as well as Reps. Jim McGovern, D-Mass., Gabe Amo, D-R.I., Pramila Jayapal, D-Wash., Jason Crow, D-Colo., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif. Massie accused Trump and Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth of being "in blata

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Trump cuts US-South Korea military drills citing ‘good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ | First Thing

President said he was ‘not happy’ with plans for large-scale joint exercises he described as ‘inappropriate and hostile’. Plus, how five obscure horses have ended up at the center of a transatlantic betting mystery Good morning.…

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Trump cuts US-South Korea military drills citing ‘good relationship with Kim Jong-un’ | First Thing

President said he was ‘not happy’ with plans for large-scale joint exercises he described as ‘inappropriate and hostile’. Plus, how five obscure horses have ended up at the center of a transatlantic betting…

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Aug 16, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Families of US sailors denounce Trump and Hegseth for ‘dismissing their experiences and calling them liars’

One US sailor’s mother asks: ‘My son signed up to serve his country. But why isn’t his country serving him?’ Naval families with loved ones deployed for months on US warships amid the Iran war have reacted with…

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Aug 15, 2026·Fox NewsT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Iran targets tankers in ‘unprovoked attacks’ in Strait of Hormuz, UAE says

The United Arab Emirates said two vessels affiliated with the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company were attacked by Iran as they transited the Strait of Hormuz. President Donald Trump said earlier this week that…

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‘Very outdated’: Trump’s directive to revert to steam catapults on new aircraft carrier baffles naval experts | CNN Politics

President Donald Trump has directed the US Navy to scrap the modern electromagnetic launch system on an upcoming aircraft carrier and instead revert to an older, steam-powered catapult method — potentially adding…

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Aug 6, 2026·The GuardianT2 · Outlet reportKEY MOMENT
Trump denies US low on key munitions in war with Iran after reports of shortages

President’s comment come after report he had demanded answers from Pete Hegseth over alleged shortages Middle East crisis live – latest updates Donald Trump has lashed out at reports that the US is running short of key…

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Trump critic Massie joins Democrats in unprecedented bid to sue White House over Iran war

Brent Sadler, a former Pentagon official, addresses a report on the U.S.'s declining munitions stockpiles, a critical issue for potential major combat operations against Iran. A lone House Republican is joining…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 17, 2026

President said he was ‘not happy’ with plans for large-scale joint exercises he described as ‘inappropriate and hostile’. Plus, how five obscure horses have ended up at the center of a transatlantic betting mystery Good morning.…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 16, 2026

One US sailor’s mother asks: ‘My son signed up to serve his country. But why isn’t his country serving him?’ Naval families with loved ones deployed for months on US warships amid the Iran war have reacted with fury to Donald Trump…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsAug 15, 2026

The United Arab Emirates said two vessels affiliated with the state-owned Abu Dhabi National Oil Company were attacked by Iran as they transited the Strait of Hor

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T2 · Outlet reportCNNAug 14, 2026

President Donald Trump has directed the US Navy to scrap the modern electromagnetic launch system on an upcoming aircraft carrier and instead revert to an older, steam-powered catapult method — potentially adding billions to its price…

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T2 · Outlet reportThe GuardianAug 6, 2026

President’s comment come after report he had demanded answers from Pete Hegseth over alleged shortages Middle East crisis live – latest updates Donald Trump has lashed out at reports that the US is running short of key munitions in its war…

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T2 · Outlet reportFox NewsJul 27, 2026

Brent Sadler, a former Pentagon official, addresses a report on the U.S.'s declining munitions stockpiles, a critical issue for potential major combat operations

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