STRIPES (Alison Bath) - Unidentified drone found at US Navy base in Italy | Stars and Stripes
Unidentified drone found at NSA Naples prompted security measures before Italian authorities ruled out explosives; investigation into its origin continues.
NYTIMES (Megan DiTrolio, Peter Baker, Doug Mills and Richard W. Stevenson) - How The New York Times Reported on Trump’s Air Force One Ruse in Turkey
President Trump’s Air Force One subterfuge duped potential adversaries — and the press. Here’s what happened.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - Did Harry drop his apology demand? Inside the secret King Charles meeting
Is the Royal truce already crumbling? Senior royal correspondent Bronte Coy joins Paula Froelich live from London to break down what REALLY happened during Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s high-stakes U.K. visit. From security battles and trial defeats to that secret meeting with King Charles, Bronte reveals why the trip turned into a media circus — and whether Prince William will ever speak to his brother again. DROP YOUR THOUGHTS BELOW! Did Harry and Meghan make things worse by pushing the security issue? Follow Paula Froelich: Substack: https://substack.com/@paulafroelichuncensored Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pfro Follow BRONTE: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brontecoy #PrinceHarry #MeghanMarkle #KingCharles…
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Press left in the DARK on Trump flight swap: What you need to know
For weeks, members of the White House press corps thought they traveled with President Trump from Turkey on Air Force One, only to find out he secretly exited the plane via a catering truck to fly on a different aircraft. Vaughn Hillyard explains why the White House’s security concerns don’t fully explain its decision to keep the press in the dark.
AI:The White House has kept the press corps in the dark regarding President Trump's recent flight swap from Turkey, where he secretly exited his aircraft via a catering truck to board a different plane for security reasons. While officials point to legitimate safety concerns, including potential threats from Iranian actors utilizing shoulder-fired missiles, critics and analysts argue that the administration’s decision to withhold these details suggests a deeper level of operational secrecy than simple protection. This sudden maneuver left journalists believing they were traveling on Air Force One when they were actually on a decoy aircraft, raising significant questions about the transparency of presidential travel logistics during…Open
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - 'Trump didn't like the plane': Michael Steele slams AF1 plane swap snafu
MS NOW confirms Trump left behind several senior officials and Cabinet members on his secret flight from Turkey last month. The Weeknight hosts respond.
AI:President Trump utilized a strategic decoy operation during a recent flight from Turkey to mitigate risks posed by Iranian missile threats, which involved deploying multiple aircraft to create an elaborate ruse. While critics and some former officials have attempted to characterize the maneuver as chaotic or poorly handled, the mission successfully functioned as a critical security measure designed to protect the President amid heightened tensions with the red-green axis. The operation reportedly included leaving certain senior administration members on secondary flights, a tactical decision intended to bolster operational security during a period of intense international volatility.Open
YOUTUBE (MS NOW) - Hegseth was the only cabinet member with Trump while Rubio, Bessent were on decoy plane
President Trump was transported out of Air Force One via a catering truck and onto a military plane amid an Iranian threat. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was the only cabinet official with Trump, according to a U.S. official granted anonymity to share details of the clandestine mission. MS NOW Senior National Security Reporter David Rohde, New York Times Chief White House Correspondent Peter Baker, retired U.S. Army Lt. General Mark Hertling and former Chief of Staff for VP Pence Marc Short join Katy Tur to discuss.
AI:President Trump utilized a highly secretive transport maneuver to evade an Iranian threat, opting to swap Air Force One for a military aircraft via a catering truck. During this clandestine operation, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was the sole cabinet official accompanying the President, while other high-ranking members like Marco Rubio and Scott Bessent were left on decoy planes to serve as potential targets. The mission has sparked significant debate regarding security protocols and the use of staff as decoys amidst rising tensions with Iran.Open
NYTIMES (Maggie Haberman) - Rubio, Bessent and Miller Traveled on Decoy Plane From Turkey Without Trump
Some of President Trump’s top officials traveled on the original Air Force One, which the president secretly disembarked.
AXIOS (Herb Scribner) - Trump's secret plane switch: How Air Force One protects the president from threats
President Trump's secret plane switch in Turkey is putting Air Force One's security protocols and defensive capabilities in the spotlight. Why it matters: Air Force One is the call sign for any Air Force aircraft carrying the president, meaning Trump's secret switch didn't change the designation — but it changed the plane protecting him. Driving the news: A threat from Iran forced Trump to secretly switch planes, using a catering truck to move to a smaller aircraft, per the Washington Post . - Trump flew to Turkey on a plane gifted by Qatar , which was meant to serve as Air Force One. Officials said he would return on an older presidential plane because of security concerns, per multiple reports , - After boarding the older plane,…
NEWSNATIONNOW (Jordan Perkins) - How did Trump's plane switch work?
The plan to protect the president involved a catering truck and a secondary military plane to transfer him safely.
YOUTUBE (NewsNation) - How did Trump’s secret plane switch work?
A recent report from the Washington Post outlined how President Donald Trump left Turkey on a completely different plane from the Air Force One jet after military officials received a credible threat against the president. The White House later addressed the threat, saying they used "every tool at our disposal" to ensure Trump's safety. Get a fast-paced look at the latest from the border to Main Street to the White House on "NewsNation Live with Marni Hughes." Weekdays starting at 9a/8C.#NewsNationLive NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.