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Philadelphia InquirerTuesday, 18 August 2026
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60 days after he hailed Iran deal, Trump and nation stuck in quagmire
He came to office promising no more forever wars, but now he seems uncertain how to exit from this one.
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Hegseth: Military will move onto land in Latin America
After bombing dozens of boats off the coasts, he says, U.S. forces will conduct joint operations in Colombia, Guatemala, and Honduras.
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Trump aims to rebuild defenses vs. bioweapons
Last year the government slashed staffing for biodefense, but new AI developments in virus generation roused fears.
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