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schedule August 17, 2026

Trump Orders Military Exercises Cut After Kim Jong Un Complaint

Trump directed Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to scale back joint U.S.-South Korea military drills that have run since the 1950s. North Korea called the exercises a “rehearsal for war.” Military officials warn North Korea has ICBMs capable of hitting North America. South Korea’s response to the reduction is pending. Read More

Politics
schedule August 17, 2026

Trump Orders Cut to U.S.-South Korea Military Drills

Trump told Defense Secretary Hegseth to drastically reduce joint exercises with South Korea, citing costs and his relationship with North Korea’s Kim Jong-un. The drills were set to begin Monday. Congress and allies may challenge the move. Read More

Crime
schedule August 17, 2026

Lindsay Clancy Murder Trial Resumes Monday

The Massachusetts case moves forward this week as prosecutors prepare to wrap up their evidence. Legal experts say the defense could take over soon, setting up a critical phase in the high-profile trial. Read More

Politics
schedule August 17, 2026

Navy Denies Supply Crisis on Deployed Ship

Democratic senators are demanding answers about living conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Middle East. The Navy has denied claims from a service member’s relative about shortages on the USS Boxer. Investigators are expected to release findings soon. Read More

Politics
schedule August 17, 2026

Fetterman Warns of Socialism Rise in Democratic Party

The Pennsylvania senator criticized the party’s direction after democratic socialists won several primaries. Fetterman, who has frequently broken with Democrats, called the trend “lunacy” in a social media post. Party leaders are now debating how to respond to the progressive wing’s growing influence. Read More