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Pentagon covertly puts conservative military influencers into US government positions - report

The records further showed that several of the retired officers are employed in the office of Defense Under Secretary for Personnel and Readiness Anthony Tata.

In an aerial view, the Pentagon, headquarters for the United States Defense Department is seen on August 13, 2026 in Arlington, Virginia.
Turkish Navy underwater assault (SAT) commandos perform a drill during a Teknofest Blue Homeland event at the Naval Command on August 21, 2026 in Golcuk, Turkey; Illustrative.

Turkish presence in Syria poses threat to Israel due to Ankara’s NATO combat doctrine, expert warns

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping inspect an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People state building in Beijing in May. PremiumPremium

An anti-Western axis is stretching America thin, from Ukraine to Iran - analysis

US Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent takes questions from reporters as he speaks during a press conference in Washington, DC on August 24, 2026. Bessent, in a column for the Financial Times, declared that an "economic D-Day" had begun against Tehran on Monday.

Iran economic sanctions leading to extremist regime elements gaining power, dissident says - report


US Coast Guard rescues 11 people after seaplane crashes in Washington state, injuring four

"Kenmore Air is fully cooperating with the investigating authorities, and we will continue providing verified information as it becomes available," CEO David Gudgel said in a statement.

 Emergency services respond to a crashed seaplane in the East River on July 5, 2026.

What Israel's spy chief warned me about terrorism in 1980 - opinion

Isser Harel's chilling warning about terrorism and America's future proved prophetic and carries lessons for today.

 A SKETCH of Adolf Eichmann superimposed over a map of part of South America.

Israel, US, and Lebanon have different visions for pilot zones - and Hezbollah is why - analysis

Lebanon, Israel, and the US all support Lebanese Army pilot zones in the south - but each side appears to have a different idea of what success means and how to deal with Hezbollah.

A soldier adjusts a Lebanese flag on an armored vehicle in Zawtar al-Gharbiyeh village, southern Lebanon, as Lebanese soldiers deploy in the area, July 21, 2026

Lincoln Memorial to pull historic documents from public display over fear of heat damage - report

The documents include rare copies of the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, bearing the original signatures of Abraham Lincoln and other Civil War-era officials.

Visitors view the Lincoln Memorial Undercroft during the grand opening on June 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Who is Gary Torgow: The man who got Washington and Jerusalem to fund Jewish day schools - interview

He rarely gives interviews. When he does, it's because he wants to move something for the Jewish people, not because he wants to be seen.

Gary Torgow stood with Prime Minister Netanyahu and other ministers on June 28, 2026

The warning signs for Israel in Washington can no longer be ignored - editorial

Warning signs from both Democrats and Republicans suggest the Israel-US relationship has entered a deep and dangerous crisis.

People hold a sign that says United States of Israel in support of Palestinians during the nation's 250th anniversary celebration on July 4, 2026 in Washington.

Netanyahu set to attend Lindsey Graham's funeral in DC, meet with Trump

Netanyahu is expected to fly on Saturday night and stay until Tuesday to attend the memorial service for Senator Lindsey Graham and possibly meet US President Trump.

Benjamin Netanyahu prepares to board a plane to Washington, DC on January 10, 2026.

US Senate Democrats block $1.15 trillion defense bill over Iran war objections

Democrats are concerned that authorizing a huge Pentagon budget would be seen as approval of the war on Iran that began with strikes by the US and Israel on February 28.

A general view of the US Capitol Building, August 6, 2022; Illustrative.

Secret Handshake art collective mocks Trump with National Mall installation

A plaque says the trophy recognizes Trump’s “enthusiastic involvement in the Iran War” and his “courage to participate regardless of the final score.”

An "Iran war participation trophy" installation, placed by the protest group The Secret Handshake, is seen on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., U.S., July 13, 2026.

In Air Force first, IDF promotes woman to brigadier-general, appoints her Washington attaché

Col. 'G.,' whose full identity remains classified, commanded the Uvda Air Force base since May 2024 and had already broken new ground as the first female base chief in air force history.

Col. G, set to become the Israeli Air Force's first female brigadier-general, is seen in this undated image released by the IDF on July 14, 2026