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Israeli military will expand its operations and seize 'large areas' of Gaza, defense minister says
Israel’s military “will seize large areas” of Gaza and add them to the country’s security zones, the country’s defense minister said.NBC News - 1d -
Russia targets Ukrainian military hospital as Trump lashes out at Putin
President Trump offered his most critical comments at Russian President Vladimir Putin for comments he made about the leader of Ukraine.CBS News - 4d -
RFK Jr. exiles top federal health leaders, including Fauci's replacement
Top federal health leaders across the Department of Health and Human Services were effectively ousted Tuesday from their posts.CBS News - 2d -
Netanyahu says he is ‘willing’ to reach deal to free Gaza hostages
Prime minister says military pressure is working, as he rejects claims that Israel is not serious about negotiations. Rejecting claims from Hamas and Israeli protesters that his government is not ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump says he sent letter to Iran leader calling for nuclear negotiations
As Iran's nuclear program advances, the country's foreign minister says Tehran won't negotiate under President Trump's "maximum pressure."CBS News - 3d -
China holds military drills around Taiwan, calling its president a 'parasite'
The Chinese military conducted large-scale drills around Taiwan in what it said was a “stern warning” to pro-independence forces on the Beijing-claimed island.NBC News - 2d -
What comes next after South Korean president’s ousting?
Ruling against Yoon Suk Yeol means election will be held in May amid highly polarised climateFinancial Times - 4h -
Israeli operation in Gaza expanding to seize 'large areas,' defense minister says
Israel's renewed military operation in Gaza "is expanding to crush and cleanse the area of terrorists," Defense Minister Israel Katz said in a statement on Wednesday.ABC News - 1d -
Greenland prime minister says US will not get Greenland
The prime minister of Greenland is pushing back against assertions by U.S. President Donald Trump that America will take control of the island territoryABC News - 4d -
Syria’s Leader, Ahmed al-Shara, Names Transitional Government
The list of ministers appears to be a compromise between calls for a diverse cabinet to unite the divided country while keeping allies of the interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, in powerful roles.The New York Times - 4d -
China launches surprise military drills around Taiwan
Taiwan says it has detected nearly 20 vessels off its coast as Beijing orders large scale sea and air exercises and calls leaders in Taipei ‘parasites’. China has launched large-scale military ...The Guardian - 3d -
South Korea's Constitutional Court upholds impeachment of President Yoon, ousting him from office
This starts a 60-day countdown where an election must be held to select the next president.CNBC - 2h -
Greenland's new prime minister: U.S. 'will not get' island
Greenland's new Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen has called out President Trump's claims that the U.S. will "get Greenland 100 percent" and has reiterated that Greenland will decide its own ...The Hill - 3d -
Greenland status quo 'not an option,' Danish minister says after Vance visit
Denmark is open to discussions with the U.S. on how to "fix" the status quo in Greenland, the country's foreign minister said, after Vice President JD Vance's visit.ABC News - 4d -
Niger’s junta withdraws from Lake Chad anti-Islamist force
Coalition of former allies Cameroon, Chad, Niger and Nigeria fought armed insurgents including Boko Haram. Niger’s ruling junta has quit a regional force fighting armed Islamist groups in west ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ignoring Protests, Thailand Opens Door to Myanmar’s Military Leader
Senior Gen. Min Aung Hlaing joined regional talks in Bangkok on Friday, a day after his army launched multiple airstrikes, despite his call for a cease-fire.The New York Times - 2h -
NSC staff ousted
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story National Security Council staff ousted at White House Multiple ...The Hill - 8h -
Gen. Timothy Haugh Ousted as Head of NSA and Cyber Command
No reason was given for the removal of Gen. Timothy D. Haugh, but the far-right activist Laura Loomer had called for his ouster in a meeting with President Trump, an official said.The New York Times - 3h -
The Free Press' Mr. Basketball returned home, became leader to push BHS to D-I title
Transferring to his hometown school, Abdi Sharif, this year's recipient of the Free Press' Mr. Basketball award, guided BHS to first crown since 2016.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Republican leaders in Congress downplay Trump's talk of a third term as president
Lawmakers insisted he wasn't serious about it, even though he told NBC News he's "not joking" about wanting another term, which is barred under the 22nd Amendment.NBC News - 3d -
Trump will 'buckle under pressure' if Europe bands together over tariffs, German economy minister says
U.S. President Donald Trump could change his trade policies if he comes under pressure from trading partners, German economy minister Robert Habeck suggested.CNBC - 20h -
Canada's new leader announces Australian radar purchase while visiting edge of Arctic Circle
Canada's new leader has announced a radar purchase from Australia and an expansion of military operations in the Arctic while visiting Canada’s far north in an effort to assert sovereignty over the ...ABC News - Mar. 18 -
South Korea’s president removed from office over martial law bid
Yoon Suk Yeol’s shortlived attempt to impose military rule triggered political crisisFinancial Times - 3h -
Military families are 'making a mistake' if they skip this tax-free retirement account, advisor says
Members of the U.S. armed forces qualify for special tax breaks, which can offer unique financial planning opportunities, experts say. Here's what to know.CNBC - 3d -
GOP leader: Trump 'messing with' opponents with third term talk
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) on Monday said he believes that President Trump is "messing with" his opponents and the media with his remarks about the possibility of seeking a third ...The Hill - 3d -
Marine Le Pen attacks ban on French presidency run as a ‘political decision’
Far-right leader, who was found guilty of embezzlement of European funds, says conviction is a ‘denial of democracy’. The French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has railed against a Paris court’s ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump's threat to bomb Iran would spark retaliation, its supreme leader says
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei said the U.S. would receive a blow if it acts on President Trump’s threat to bomb Tehran without a new nuclear deal.NBC News - 3d -
Radio Free Europe sues over U.S. funding cuts | 60 Minutes
Radio Free Europe, which has been a vital tool in the fight against disinformation and authoritarianism, filed a lawsuit after President Trump moved to cut funding to U.S. government-run broadcasters.CBS News - 3d -
What to know about the U.S. military's Pituffik Space Base in Greenland
The remote Pituffik Space Base in northwestern Greenland, which Vice President JD Vance is visiting on Friday, is the U.S. Department of Defense’s northernmost installationABC News - 6d -
Marine Le Pen banned from running for French presidency in 2027 and given four-year sentence in embezzlement trial – live
French far right leader barred from running for public office for five years with immediate effect after guilty verdict in trial. Full story: Le Pen barred from running for French presidency in ...The Guardian - 3d -
In a new book, top Biden aide describes ‘out of it’ president before Trump debate
Ron Klain tells author Chris Whipple then president could not focus and obsessed about foreign leaders ahead of debate that ended his campaign. In a new book, Joe Biden’s former White House chief ...The Guardian - 1d -
China’s Military Exercises Around Taiwan Enter Second Day
The drills came after Taiwan’s president, Lai Ching-te, announced measures to counter China’s influence and espionage. Beijing also wants to send a message to Washington, analysts said.The New York Times - 1d -
Stefanik predicts new Columbia leader 'won't last' because 'they still don't get it'
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) predicted on Sunday the new acting president of Columbia University “won’t last” after the prestigious institution lost its second leader in recent months to scrutiny ...The Hill - 4d
