Analysis: Russia doubles down, setting stage for new phase of total war A firefighting helicopter attempts to extinguish a fire at Wildberries' logistics complex in Elektrostal, outside Moscow, Russia, following a Ukrainian drone attack on July 18, 2026.
Analysis: Russia doubles down, setting stage for new phase of total war A firefighting helicopter attempts to extinguish a fire at Wildberries' logistics complex in Elektrostal, outside Moscow, Russia, following a Ukrainian drone attack on July 18, 2026. (Tatyana Makeyeva / AFP /…
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Rep. Adam Smith, D-Wash., stated that he is prioritizing Pentagon oversight in his campaign to reclaim the chairmanship of the House Armed Services Committee. He called for increased scrutiny of the Trump administration’s military operations abroad, troop deployments to American cities, and Department of Defense spending.
Dozens may still be under the rubble in Komyshuvakha. Rescue efforts ongoing despite interruptions by Russian drones.
Tehran says it's ready with a maximum deterrence plan.
Iran’s leaders say President Donald Trump shouldn’t ignore the stinging setback in the U.S. election. Iranians celebrated after U.S. voters gave Democrats control of Congress in Tuesday’s vote in a rebuke of Trump. Iran’s chief negotiator and parliament speaker said that Americans clearly said no to war.