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Trump orders Pentagon to scale back joint exercises with South Korea

Trump scales back drills with South Korea

Scaling back major alliance drills could alter U.S. deterrence in Asia and affect military readiness tied to regional security.
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Hayden Panettiere dies at 36

Her sudden death is a major pop-culture moment; fans may revisit her shows and expect widespread media coverage and tributes.

60-day U.S.–Iran deadline ends with key issues unresolved

Unresolved talks could influence oil prices and U.S. force posture, which may affect fuel costs and perceived security risks at home.
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AP: U.S. seeks to expand drug-war operations on land in Latin America

Expanding operations ashore after deadly boat strikes may increase risk of civilian harm, complicate diplomacy, and prompt debates over U.S. military roles abroad.
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Wasserman Schultz primary fuels representation debate in Florida

A contested primary in reconfigured District 20 could change who represents residents, affecting local priorities, services and how community concerns are addressed.
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Spider-Man stays No. 1; dinosaur movies fight for third

Weekend box office shows what families saw and which new releases may influence rental and streaming decisions for households.

Kushner meets Hamas in Egypt, then heads to Israel

U.S. contact with Hamas could shape cease-fire and disarmament terms, influencing regional stability and U.S. diplomatic involvement.
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AG Blanche won’t pledge DOJ independence

Refusing to promise DOJ independence raises questions about prosecutorial priorities, which could affect enforcement decisions that touch everyday rights and businesses.
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Navy swaps carriers mid-deployment amid crew concerns

A rare mid-deployment carrier relief highlights strain from extended operations related to the Iran conflict, affecting naval readiness and defense posture.

Lake Powell falls to record low, threatening water and power

Record-low reservoir levels jeopardize Western water deliveries and Glen Canyon hydropower, risking reduced water access and higher electricity costs for millions.
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Earlier on PoliticalDad
Yesterday
Tommy John dies at 83 — the surgery that changed baseball5:19 PM AP
At least five dead as floods swamp central Indiana11:43 AM AP
BBC seeks subpoenas for Trump family in $10B defamation fight11:43 AM AP News
Top CENTCOM commander visits carrier off the Middle East8:07 AM AP
Hurricane Lala skirts Hawaii’s Big Island8:07 AM AP
Makhachev holds his title over Garry at UFC 3308:07 AM CBS Sports
19-year-old arrested after Virginia State University shooting8:07 AM AP
Ukraine mounts massive drone attack into Russia, killing at least six8:07 AM AP
Democrats at DNC split over abolishing versus reforming ICE8:07 AM AP
Wildfire near Liège forces evacuations as hundreds battle the blaze8:07 AM AP News
Saturday
Democratic primary turnout surges in key states8:13 PM Daily Beast
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
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