Tehran’s digital warriors have continued to seek ways to gain an advantage in the conflict in a new phase of cyberspace operations.
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An Iranian refugee spoke to NewsNation on the condition of anonymity, saying executions happen daily. This comes as Iran announces it’ll execute four protesters, including one woman. NewsNation’s Diana Falzone has the details.
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Dan Driscoll, the top political appointee in the Army, gave his first public testimony since Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forced out the service’s top officer.
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During a Pentagon press briefing, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth urged the new Iranian regime to make wise choices amid a ceasefire in combat operations, and to work in good faith toward a deal with the United States.
During a press conference at the Pentagon, Air Force Gen. Dan Caine, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, thanked the sailors and Marines on board vessels in the Persian Gulf enforcing the blockade of ships that sail from Iranian ports.
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Hennepin County officials say these are the first charges filed against a federal immigration agent related to the crackdown that brought thousands of federal officers to the state. The widespread operation led to the shooting deaths of two American citizens.
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The Artemis II crew reflected on its historic moon mission, nearly one week after successfully splashing down in the Pacific Ocean.
More than two months later, no suspects have been named in the case, and the search continues.
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