Trump, Netanyahu take victory lap over strikes on Iran nuclear sites
President Trump ordered U.S. forces to strike three key Iranian nuclear sites in June, a decision the Israeli leader says warrants a Nobel Peace Prize.
By Tia Goldenberg
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Hegseth cancels women’s leadership program despite past Trump support
The Women, Peace & Security program was signed into law by Trump and had received backing from numerous Republican leaders.
Book excerpt: ‘Conscientious Objector: A Journey of Peace, Justice, Culture, and Environment’
What would you do if you were drafted to fight in a war? As a conscientious objector opposed to all wars, Wayne R. Ferren Jr. had to answer that question during the Vietnam War.
By Wayne R. Ferren Jr.
Top US general says security in Afghanistan deteriorating
Gen. Austin S. Miller said the rapid loss of districts around the country to the Taliban — several with significant strategic value — is worrisome.
Biden, Putin set consultations on updating nuclear pact
Putin said he and Biden agreed to begin negotiations on nuclear talks to potentially replace the New START treaty limiting nuclear weapons after it expires in 2026.
By Jonathan Lemire, The Associated Press
Taliban warns departing US military against new bases in region
The U.S., along with about 7,000 NATO forces, will leave Afghanistan by Sept. 11. CENTCOM said earlier this week it had completed about 25% of its withdrawal.
Top US general in the Mideast says more work needed to counter small drones
The U.S. must find more ways to counter the use of small drones by America's enemies in the Mideast and elsewhere, said CENTCOM commander Gen. Frank McKenzie.
By Lolita C. Baldor, The Associated Press
Special commission envisions treating public service more like military service
A report from the National Commission on Military, National and Public Service envisions a more universal idea of service that recruits feds in some of the same ways as the military.
By Jessie Bur
Fear of Taliban conquering Kabul are overblown, says US envoy to Afghanistan
Zalmay Khalilzad, Washington’s special envoy to Afghanistan, argued that the Taliban have reason not to push for a military victory and instead pursue a negotiated political settlement.
By Robert Burns, The Associated Press