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U.S. Central Command has announced that U.S. forces targeted additional sites near the Strait of Hormuz following an Iranian strike on a vessel in the area. The incident also involved an attack aimed at a U.S. ally, as reported by Aaron Navarro from the White House.
A judge has ruled that Dan J. Sullivan can challenge U.S. Sen. Dan Sullivan in the August primary, overturning a prior disqualification by the Division of Elections. The decision, which can be appealed, is significant as the primary ballot deadline approaches.
Louisiana voters are participating in a Republican Senate runoff on Saturday, with Rep. Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming contesting to replace former Sen. Bill Cassidy. Letlow received over 44% in the primary, while Fleming garnered 28%. The winner is expected to confidently progress to the Senate.
Police are investigating homemade bombs thrown at a protest outside Mayor Mamdani’s home as terrorism linked to ISIS.
An improvised explosive device was hurled during protests outside New York Mayor Mamdani’s house, but it did not explode, police say.
The B-52 now receives Rolls-Royce engines, ensuring its service in the US military persists into the 2050s.
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This morning, European Union leaders prepare for critical discussions on economic stability.
Focus centres on unity amidst evolving geopolitical challenges.
European leaders are responding firmly to Donald Trump’s demands, marking a shift in relations, as outlined in Why Europe is finally standing up to Donald Trump | US News.
The US military killed an Iranian official linked to an assassination plot against Donald Trump, who “got the last laugh.”
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