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Donald Trump unaware of US munitions shortage, prompting Camp David clash with Hegseth - report

The White House issued a statement from Trump, saying the US had “far more munitions than anyone in the world" and "far more than we need."

US President Donald Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth participate in a cabinet meeting at Camp David in Thurmont, Maryland, US, July 31, 2026.
Turkish President and Leader of the Justice and Development (AK) Party, Recep Tayyip Erdogan addresses to the party members during the AK Party Group Meeting at the Grand National Assembly of Turkiye in Ankara, Turkiye on February 25, 2026.

The West’s illusions about Erdogan’s denialism was outrageous. The reaction to it was revealing

A person uses an umbrella to block the sun at the Supreme Court amid a heatwave in Washington.

US Supreme Court Justice Sotomayor refuses to pause $655m. judgment against Palestinian Authority

A burned car sits among an incinerated neighbourhood in the Old Trails Fire in Spokane, Washington.

Spokane wildfires destroy over 700 structures as 64,000 flee fast-moving Washington blazes


Trump administration launches campaign to dismantle ICC efforts to infringe on US sovereignty

President Donald Trump and other US officials, such as former President George W. Bush, have long said the ICC should not have the authority to investigate and prosecute Americans.

US President Donald Trump walks to board Air Force One as he departs Bismarck Municipal Airport on July 01, 2026 in Bismarck, North Dakota. Trump traveled to North Dakota to attend the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library dedication.

Why is the Mossad-Ahmadinejad meeting's dirty laundry being aired now? - analysis

Information, including from The Jerusalem Post's own Western sources, indicates that Mossad sought to replace Ali Khamenei with Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.

Iran's former president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad reads his statement while attending a press center after registering as a candidate for June 18, presidential elections, in the Iranian Interior Ministry building on May 12, 2021 in Tehran, Iran.

Iran war gives US opportunity to test new combat systems on modern battlefield - analysis

At sea, drones are an obvious choice for navies, offering a quick way to pivot to the new maritime battlefield.

Two US Navy Unmanned Surface Vessel (USV) drone boats navigate during the NATO exercise BALTOPS 26 on June 15, 2026 off the coast of Gdynia, Poland; Illustrative.

Trump says US will control Strait of Hormuz, get paid for it

Trump said that the US will "immediately" reinstate its blockade of Iran-linked ships in the Strait of Hormuz and charge a 20% fee on all cargo traffic "as a matter of fairness."

US President Donald Trump meets with Volodymyr Zelenskyy, President of Ukraine (Not Shown) for bilateral talks at Beştepe Presidential Compound during the NATO Summit on July 08, 2026 in Ankara, Turkey.

IDF to remain in Lebanon if Hezbollah refuses to leave pilot zones, Ambassador Leiter says

He added that US President Donald Trump "has been consistent" throughout the war with Iran, saying that Israel will join the Americans in their current campaign if requested.

Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter speaks to the media outside the U.S. State Department in Washington, DC, after a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Lebanese Ambassador to the U.S. Nada Hamadeh, April 14, 2026.

Iran fires three ballistic missiles at US base in Kuwait - report

Iran claimed to have destroyed American High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) batteries in Kuwait, according to the Iran-run Fars News Agency.

Missiles produced by Iran's armed forces are displayed near a row of Iranian flags during commemorations to mark the anniversary of the 1979 Iranian Revolution on February 11, 2026 in Tehran, Iran.

Trump says Strait of Hormuz open to commercial traffic

"We had a meeting with them, where they agreed to a deal that was perfect for us...And then, after that, they left the room and within an hour they launched a drone at a ship," Trump said.

This frame grab taken from AFPTV video footage on July 12, 2026 shows cargo ships anchoring near the Strait of Hormuz off the eastern coast of the United Arab Emirates at Khor Fakkan.

Trump administration unlawfully gave Iran info on asylum seekers set for deportation - report

In February 2026, 12 senators jointly sent a letter to Rubio expressing their concern over the deportation of the asylum seekers back to Iran.

An ICE agent monitors hundreds of asylum seekers being processed upon entering the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on June 6, 2023 in New York City; Illustrative.

Souring Israel: When American Jews favor Mamdani over Netanyahu - editorial

According to a recent poll, the more engaged American Jews are in Jewish religious life – whether Orthodox, Conservative, or Reform – the stronger their attachment to Israel.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani lights the Empire State Building in celebration of America 250 at The Empire State Building on July 04, 2026 in New York City.

Maryland man who tried joining ISIS, planning attack against Jews sentenced to 15 years in prison

Teekaye sent the UCO a photo of himself in a black mask, armed with a large machete, captioned: “victory or shahada [martyrdom] … either you do it here or over there or both.”

 Illustration of ISIS terrorist.