No there is nothing to suggest that President Trump is dead. It seems like all of this has been spurred by him not being seen publicly since Tuesday and not having any events scheduled for this weekend, which is not evidence of anything other than it being a bit unusual that Trump is not leaving Washington, D.C. for Labor Day Weekend.
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Overnight, for the second night in a row, Russia launched one of its largest missile and drone attacks of the war, against Ukraine, launching 537 Shahed-type attack drones, 8 Iskander-M/KN-23 short-range ballistic missiles, and 37 Kh-101/Kh-59/Kalibr/Iskander-K cruise missiles at cities throughout Ukraine. According to the Ukrainian Air Force, of the 582 missiles and drones launched, air defenders shot down 548, including 510 drones, 6 ballistic missiles, and 32 cruise missiles launched by Russia.
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The Israeli Air Force, using intelligence gathered by both the IDF and Shin Bet, carried out a precision-strike today against a neighborhood in Gaza City within the Northern Gaza Strip, believed to have targeted Abu Obaida (Hudayfa Samir Abdallah al-Kahlout), the Spokesman for Hamasโ Al-Qassam Brigades.
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Footage from the site of the Israeli strike earlier in Gaza City which reportedly targeted the Spokesman for Hamasโ Al-Qassam Brigades, Abu Obaida, with the building which was targeted appearing to have been totally destroyed.
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Houthi-run media channels have now confirmed the death of Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi as well as several other unnamed ministers who were part of the Houthi Political Council, as a result of a series of targeted strikes by the Israeli Air Force against the Yemeni capital of Sanaโa on Thursday. In addition, an untold number of ministers and other senior officials were injured in the strikes, which reportedly targeted them while they were participating in a โroutine workshopโ for the civilian government held virtually by Houthi Leader Abdul Malik al-Houthi.
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According to Al-Arabiya, only four ministers remain in the Houthi Civilian Government following Thursdayโs airstrikes by Israel against the Yemeni capital of Sanaโa, which killed several ministers, including Prime Minister Ahmed al-Rahawi.
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The U.S. State Department over the last 24 hours has approved roughly $330 Million in additional Foreign Military Sales to Ukraine, including Patriot Air Defense System Sustainment and related equipment for an estimated cost of $179.1 Million and Satellite Communications Services and related equipment for an estimated cost of $150 Million.
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According to NBC News, the Director of National Intelligence (DNI), Tulsi Gabbard, reportedly blindsided senior officials at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA), including Director John Ratcliffe, last week when she publicly disclosed the identity of an undercover officer at the CIA on a list of 37 current and former agents she would be stripping of their security clearances, for accusations they had โviolated the trust placed in them by weaponizing, politicizing, manipulating, or leaking classified intelligence.โ
Two former government officials said their read of the situation is that Gabbard is under pressure to regain President Trumpโs confidence, after falling out of favor with him and his aides earlier this year after she posted a video and delivered testimony about the nuclear capabilities of Iran. One government officials said Gabbard appeared to be trying to show the President she was exposing Democrats and political enemies, including some purportedly inside the CIA. The security clearance removals reflected โa battle between Gabbard and Ratcliffe,โ the official said.
Two former government officials said their read of the situation is that Gabbard is under pressure to regain President Trumpโs confidence, after falling out of favor with him and his aides earlier this year after she posted a video and delivered testimony about the nuclear capabilities of Iran. One government officials said Gabbard appeared to be trying to show the President she was exposing Democrats and political enemies, including some purportedly inside the CIA. The security clearance removals reflected โa battle between Gabbard and Ratcliffe,โ the official said.
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The U.S. State Department has approved a massive sale of military assets, consisting of Integrated Battle Command System Enabled PATRIOT and related equipment to Denmark, worth approximately $8.5 Billion.
Included in the sale are thirty-six (36) PATRIOT MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) Ballistic Missiles; twenty (20) PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Missiles; two (2) AN/MPQ-65 Radar Sets; two (2) Engagement Control Stations (ECS); two (2) Radar Interface Units (RIU) Modification Kits; six (6) PATRIOT M903A2 Launching Stations (LS); six (6) Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Software Launcher Integrated Network Kits (LINKs); two (2) IBCS Engagement Operations Centers (EOCs); two (2) IBCS Integrated Collaborative Environments (ICE); six (6) IBCS Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN) Relays; and two (2) Electrical Power Plants III (EPP III). The following non-MDE items will also be included: communications equipment including, but not limited to, AN/TPXโ57A Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), Defense Advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver (DAGR), AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader, KIV-77 Encryptor, KG-250X Inline Network Encryptor, IPS-250X HAIPE Encryptor, Future Combat Net Radio, and AN/PRC-163 Radio; tools and test equipment; support equipment; generators; publications and technical documentation; training equipment including the Air Defense Reconfigurable Trainer; spare and repair parts; personnel training; Technical Assistance Field Team Support; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance and services, engineering, and logistics support; System Integration and Checkout; field office support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $8.5 Billion.
Included in the sale are thirty-six (36) PATRIOT MIM-104E Guidance Enhanced Missile-Tactical (GEM-T) Ballistic Missiles; twenty (20) PATRIOT Advanced Capability-3 (PAC-3) Missile Segment Enhancement (MSE) Missiles; two (2) AN/MPQ-65 Radar Sets; two (2) Engagement Control Stations (ECS); two (2) Radar Interface Units (RIU) Modification Kits; six (6) PATRIOT M903A2 Launching Stations (LS); six (6) Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS) Software Launcher Integrated Network Kits (LINKs); two (2) IBCS Engagement Operations Centers (EOCs); two (2) IBCS Integrated Collaborative Environments (ICE); six (6) IBCS Integrated Fire Control Network (IFCN) Relays; and two (2) Electrical Power Plants III (EPP III). The following non-MDE items will also be included: communications equipment including, but not limited to, AN/TPXโ57A Identification Friend or Foe (IFF), Defense Advanced Global Positioning System (GPS) Receiver (DAGR), AN/PYQ-10 Simple Key Loader, KIV-77 Encryptor, KG-250X Inline Network Encryptor, IPS-250X HAIPE Encryptor, Future Combat Net Radio, and AN/PRC-163 Radio; tools and test equipment; support equipment; generators; publications and technical documentation; training equipment including the Air Defense Reconfigurable Trainer; spare and repair parts; personnel training; Technical Assistance Field Team Support; U.S. Government and contractor technical assistance and services, engineering, and logistics support; System Integration and Checkout; field office support; and other related elements of logistics and program support. The estimated total cost is $8.5 Billion.
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Senior officials at the White House believe some European leaders are publicly supporting President Trump's effort to end the ongoing Russian invasion of Ukraine, while quietly trying to undo behind-the-scenes progress since the Alaska Summit, according to Axios.
Two weeks after the summit between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, there has been little clear progress toward ending the war. Frustrated Trump aides contend the blame should fall on European allies, not on Trump or even Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The U.S. is urging Europe to adopt sanctions against Russia which include a complete cessation of all oil and gas purchases, as well as secondary tariffs from the European Union on India and China, similar to those already imposed on India by the United States.
Two weeks after the summit between U.S. President Donald J. Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, there has been little clear progress toward ending the war. Frustrated Trump aides contend the blame should fall on European allies, not on Trump or even Russian President Vladimir Putin.
The U.S. is urging Europe to adopt sanctions against Russia which include a complete cessation of all oil and gas purchases, as well as secondary tariffs from the European Union on India and China, similar to those already imposed on India by the United States.
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U.S. Soldiers with the 239th Military Police Company of the Louisiana Army National Guard patrol outside Union Station in Washington, D.C. as part of Joint Task Force - D.C. (JTF-DC).
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