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Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth - Politico
general 2026/04/03 02:34:53

Artemis II astronauts rocket toward the moon after spending a day around Earth - Politico

Translunar ignition came 25 hours after launch, setting three Americans and a Canadian on a course for a lunar fly-around on Monday.

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Hegseth says he will let troops take personal firearms onto military bases - CBS News
general 2026/04/03 01:48:39

Hegseth says he will let troops take personal firearms onto military bases - CBS News

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says he will allow service members to carry personal weapons onto military installations.

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Hegseth has intervened in military promotions for more than a dozen senior officers - NBC News
general 2026/04/03 00:40:00

Hegseth has intervened in military promotions for more than a dozen senior officers - NBC News

WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken steps to block or delay promotions for more than a dozen Black and female senior officers across all four branches of the military, some of whom are seen as having been targeted because of their race, gend…

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Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general - washingtonpost.com
general 2026/04/02 21:22:49

Trump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general - washingtonpost.com

The president had repeatedly expressed frustration with Bondi’s pace — and limited success — in overseeing efforts to target his rivals.

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Iran fires on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump claims threat from Tehran nearly eliminated - AP News
general 2026/04/02 21:08:00

Iran fires on Israel and Gulf neighbors as Trump claims threat from Tehran nearly eliminated - AP News

Iran has fired more missiles at Israel and Gulf Arab states, demonstrating Tehran’s continued ability to attack. That comes even as U.S. President Donald Trump has claimed the threat from the country has been nearly eliminated. Iran’s strikes on its neighbors…

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Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George - CBS News
general 2026/04/02 20:04:00

Hegseth ousts Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George - CBS News

One of the sources said Hegseth wants someone in the role who will implement President Trump and Hegseth’s vision for the Army.

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