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U.S. soldiers in M1A2 Abrams tanks during a NATO exercise at a training area in Poland, on the alliance's eastern flank.

Politics The warning and the doubt are both American Five days apart, the same U.S. government told NATO two opposite things: be ready for Russia, and do not worry… 2 Sep 2026

The aircraft carrier USS George Washington under way at sea

Politics Top Commanders Warned Against Extending the Iran War, the Post Says. The Pentagon Says It Never Happened. A newspaper says four of the military's most senior officers formally objected to keeping the war going. The Pentagon says… 30 Aug 2026

The aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln underway at sea, viewed from off its port side

Politics The USS Abraham Lincoln’s Supply Problems Are Real. The Spin on Both Sides Isn’t. Iranian missiles wrecked the Navy's main Gulf supply hub and pushed resupply 2,200 miles out to Diego Garcia. The Lincoln… 19 Aug 2026

Ukrainian soldiers operate a reconnaissance drone from a position near the front line

Politics Seven Drone Companies, Then a War. Now Ukraine Builds Drones by the Millions Four years of war turned a handful of workshops into a system that builds millions of drones and improves them… 13 Aug 2026

A blank paper invoice on a worn wooden desk with a heavy red PAST DUE stamp across it and a brass desk globe behind it in raking afternoon light

Politics The Day the Planet’s Invoice Came Due The date landed six days later than last year. Almost all of that came out of a spreadsheet, and the… 31 Jul 2026