US Military
Pentagon accepts $130 million donation to help pay troops as shutdown enters fourth week
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With the federal government shut down since October 1, the Defense Department has accepted a $130 million private donation to help cover military pay — an unprecedented move that President Donald Trump touted while legal and ethical questions mounted and pressure grew over lapsed nutrition benefits.
Poland Requests More US Troops
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Poland has requested an increased presence of American troops on its soil. This appeal was reported on September 4, 2025. It is driven by regional security needs.
US attacks in Pacific kill 14 suspected narcotraffickers
The United States confirmed aerial attacks on four boats suspected of drug trafficking in the eastern Pacific, killing 14 and leaving one survivor. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth detailed that the operations took place in international waters near Mexico. These bombings are part of a broader offensive against drug trafficking in the region.