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Trump insists he struck Iran on his own terms

President Donald Trump and his team scrambled Tuesday to reclaim the narrative on why he decided to attack Iran, after his top diplomat suggested the US struck only after learning of an imminent Israeli strike. Secretary of State Marco Rubio alarmed Democrats -- who say only

EU’s burial in a Belgian castle

EU elite retreated to a Belgian castle on February 12 to formalize what other powers had long priced in: Europe is losing. Not a policy debate or a trade dispute, but the century itself. The get-together was billed as a consequential competitiveness summit. The outcome—pledging

Rubio grilled over why US started Iran attacks

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Rubio grilled over why US started Iran attacks Secretary of State Marco Rubio pushed back on a barrage of questions from reporters about conflicting

Army identifies 4 of 6 killed in drone attack in Kuwait

The Army on Tuesday released the names of the four U.S. service members initially killed after an Iranian drone struck the tactical operations center they were working from in Kuwait. Capt. Cody A. Khork, 35, of Winter Haven, Fla.; Sgt. 1st Class Noah L. Tietjens, 42, of

Jackdaw chicks listen to adults to learn about predators

Jackdaw chicks learn about predators by listening to adults, new research shows. Scientists played recordings of predator calls to chicks in their nests—and paired the sounds with either adult jackdaw "alarm" calls or "contact" calls that indicate no danger.

What to know about the deadly Austin bar shooting

A fatal shooting at a bar in Austin, Texas, early Sunday morning has resulted in at least three deaths and 14 injuries, with an FBI agent saying Sunday there may be a connection to terrorism. The gunman, 53-year-old Ndiaga Diagne, opened fired at Buford’s on West Sixth Street

Trump's insurance move for oil

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump moves to give oil ships financial cover President Trump took steps Tuesday to prevent a sharp decline in global oil supply and give maritime shipping