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The U.S. Army has paused Apache helicopter training flights following the fatal crash of an AH-64 Apache near Fort Hood, Texas, that killed two pilots, Chief Warrant Officer 2 Deontre T. Huey and Warrant Officer Seth L. Olmsted. The stand-down will continue pending an investigation into the accident’s cause.
The Justice Department has expanded the U.S. military’s authority to detain migrants for trespassing in areas controlled by the Department of Defense. This legal opinion allows military personnel to apprehend individuals near designated “National Defense Areas” along the U.S.-Mexico border, despite the restrictions of the Posse Comitatus Act.
A sailor fell overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln earlier this month but was swiftly rescued. The incident is currently under investigation, with family members expressing concerns that the prolonged deployment may be exacerbating mental health issues among crew members.
BRIEFING
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.”
Asif Merchant was convicted of plotting to kill Trump, amid allegations of Iran-backed conspiracies on US soil.
Four killed as tornadoes and powerful storms leave a trail of destruction in southern Michigan, with homes damaged and power outages reported.
EUROPEAN UPDATES
This morning, Europe faces pressing economic and geopolitical challenges.
Leaders convene to address cooperation and stability across the European Union.
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