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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

Trump orders smaller U.S.-South Korea drills

Scaling back major drills changes U.S. deterrence posture in Asia and could affect military readiness tied to regional security.
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Kushner meets Hamas leaders in Egypt

Rare U.S. contact could shape cease-fire terms, disarmament steps and Israel’s next moves, affecting regional stability.
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Attorney General Blanche won’t pledge DOJ independence

His refusal to pledge DOJ independence raises questions about prosecutorial independence and could affect legal priorities and enforcement ahead of the midterms.
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Navy sends USS George Washington to relieve USS Abraham Lincoln

A rare mid-deployment carrier swap highlights strains from extended operations tied to the Iran conflict, with implications for naval readiness and Pacific posture.

Lake Powell hits record low

Record-low reservoir levels threaten Western water deliveries and hydropower from Glen Canyon Dam, potentially affecting water and electricity for millions.
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At least five dead as floods swamp central Indiana

At least five people died as storms and floodwaters overwhelmed central Indiana, prompting water rescues, record rivers and warnings that could disrupt travel and emergency services for millions.
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Tommy John dies at 83 — the surgery that changed baseball

The surgery named after him changed how elbow injuries are treated, influencing youth sports safety and sports-medicine care far beyond the diamond.
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Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii’s Big Island

Heavy winds, rain and flooding disrupted travel, power and surf on the Big Island; impacts may continue as Lala moves west.
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BBC seeks subpoenas for Trump family in $10B defamation fight

BBC wants subpoenas for Ivanka Trump, Donald Trump Jr. and Jared Kushner in a $10 billion defamation suit, potentially expanding discovery about Jan. 6 and related public statements.

Top CENTCOM commander visits carrier off the Middle East

An on‑board visit signals U.S. carrier posture in an active war theater, with implications for shipping, oil markets and American forces abroad.
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Makhachev holds his title over Garry at UFC 330

A marquee title fight in Philadelphia caps a big card and will shape upcoming matchups and betting lines for fans and bettors.

19-year-old arrested after Virginia State University shooting

A rapid arrest followed a campus shooting that wounded five; police continue searching for any additional suspects, affecting campus safety.
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Ukraine mounts massive drone attack into Russia, killing at least six

A large long-range drone strike killed at least six in Russia, marking an escalation that could prompt reprisals and affect global security and markets.
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Democrats at DNC split over abolishing versus reforming ICE

A divided vote on ICE shapes the party’s immigration messaging ahead of November, which could influence campaign arguments and voter outreach.
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Democratic primary turnout surges in key states

Rising Democratic primary turnout in key states may signal stronger organizing, fundraising and voter mobilization heading into November’s midterms.

Spider-Man stays No. 1 as dinos fight for third

Spider-Man stayed No. 1 in Sunday weekend estimates while The Odyssey held strong and two dinosaur releases battled for third; useful for planning family movie nights this weekend.
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Wildfire near Liège forces evacuations as hundreds battle the blaze

Fast-moving wildfires prompted mass evacuations and required cross-border aerial firefighting support, underscoring rising fire risks that affect travel and local safety planning.
Earlier on PoliticalDad
Yesterday
Democrats split over ICE at Austin meeting8:13 PM AP News
Falcons' James Pearce Jr. suspended eight games5:17 PM AP
Mark Rydell, director of 'On Golden Pond,' dies at 975:17 PM AP
Navy weighs major carrier redesign to match Trump’s preferences2:14 PM Wash. Post
U.S. pulls last aircraft carrier from the western Pacific9:44 AM Axios
Virginia State shooting: lockdown lifted after five shot9:44 AM AP News
Michigan shootings leave five people and suspect dead9:44 AM AP News
Fever beat Wings in Clark–Bueckers showdown9:44 AM WNBA.com
Adam Driver and Inde Navarrette land big X‑Men roles7:23 AM Variety
ADNOC tanker attacked in Strait of Hormuz, UAE says7:23 AM AP
Cambridge sociology professor Jason Arday found dead7:23 AM Daily Beast
UPDATE: Democrats set 2028 early-calendar to emphasize Black, Latino voters and labor7:23 AM AP
Friday
UPDATE: Appeals court backs DOJ in subpoena fight over gender-care records8:12 PM AP
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