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The Trump administration urged U.S. citizens to swiftly evacuate Lebanon on Friday, citing looming danger from Iran and terrorist groups aligned with the country.  The State Department encouraged all citizens in the country to leave “now,” with those who chose to remain instructed to prepare to shelter in place. All citizens outside the country are […]

Two U.S. military helicopters were hit by Iranian fire on Friday while engaging in a search-and-rescue mission for the crew of a downed fighter jet. A U.S. Air Force UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter and a second search-and-rescue helicopter were struck but were able to escape, a source familiar with the matter, speaking on condition of anonymity...

President Donald Trump is requesting billions of dollars in funding for infrastructure improvement projects and law enforcement presence across Washington, D.C. The Office of Management and Budget’s budget proposal for fiscal 2027 largely asks Congress to focus on boosting the Department of War’s budget and cutting spending among many other federal agencies. But the president’s […]

In a phone call with NBC News’ Garrett Haake, President Trump expressed frustration that coverage of the downed fighter jet could impact efforts to safely rescue the missing airman. The president also said the incident would not affect ongoing negotiations with Iran.