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A top Hamas official says it is known how may hostages are alive as ceasefire negotiations continue between Israel and Hamas.

Hamas official says it is not known how many hostages are still alive

Israel’s Iron Dome is one of the world’s premier air defense systems. Now, the technology behind it is scoring kills at sea too.

Israel’s Iron Dome naval variant scoring kills at sea

In a bipartisan vote, the Armed Services Committee approved a pay raise for junior enlisted troops, now it faces White House opposition.

19.5% pay raise for junior enlisted troops faces White House opposition

Attorney General Merrick Garland says House has "turned a serious congressional authority into a partisan weapon" after contempt vote.

Attorney General Merrick Garland held in contempt of Congress

Russian warships and a nuclear-powered submarine enroute to Cuban conducted military drills in the Atlantic on Tuesday. The U.S. military has been monitoring the activity, but said it sees no "imminent threat" from the drills.

Russian naval forces conduct drills 100 miles off coast of Florida in show of force

Israel confirmed it struck Beirut, killing Hezbollah commander Fouad Shukur, an Iranian adviser, and at least five others.

Hezbollah fires rockets into Israel after airstrike kills commander

Hamas responds to U.S.-backed ceasefire proposal with amendments, Israel views it as rejection, amid ongoing Gaza conflict and tensions.

Hamas submits its response to cease-fire proposal

A United Nations inquiry published Wednesday morning, June 12, found that both Israel and Hamas committed war crimes during the early stages of the Gaza war. The U.N. Commission of Inquiry, which also accused Israel of crimes against humanity due to significant civilian casualties and infrastructure damage in Gaza, released the findings in two separate reports.

Israel, Hamas committed war crimes, UN inquiry says

What's next now that Hunter Biden has been convicted on all 3 federal gun charges? Learn more in the Morning Rundown for June 12.

Hunter Biden Convicted on all 3 federal gun charges

This week on Weapons and Warfare, learn about how drones are changing warfare and national defense and how they need to improve.

How drones are changing national defense: Weapons and Warfare

As drones become more common in warfare, the U.S. military needs to find ways to defend itself from the changing combat styles.

Drones are changing combat, US military needs to adapt

This weapon of the week from Performance Drone Works has a few highlights that make it stand out from the rest of the pack for the military.

Smaller drones finding a home in the military: Weapon of the week

Ukraine is trying to take the momentum on the battlefield, which means the country's armed forces saw several 'firsts' in this war.

Ukraine stabilizes frontlines, posts notable firsts

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Israel urges acceptance of a U.N.-endorsed ceasefire plan between Israel and Hamas.

Blinken in Israel as UN Security Council endorses cease-fire plan

It's day two of jury deliberations in Hunter Biden's federal gun trial. The president's son could face up to 25 years in prison if convicted.

Jury deliberations to resume in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial

A Ukrainian drone spotted a wounded soldier who signaled with his military ID, leading to a rapid rescue by the 47th Mechanized Brigade.

Ukrainian drone spots wounded soldier, prompts rapid rescue

Former President Donald Trump will virtually attend a virtual pre-sentencing interview related to his New York criminal charges June 10.

Trump to attend virtual pre-sentencing interview

Israel's campaign in Gaza may be winding down, but a wider conflict between the IDF and Iranian-backed Hezbollah could be brewing.

With Gaza wrapping up, Israel prepares for fight with Hezbollah

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will address Congress on July 24 to discuss Israel's war against Hamas amid growing U.S. tensions.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress in July

An aging fleet of so-called Doomsday Planes are set to be replaced by 2036. After a 54-year run, Boeing will no longer be running the show, a new company has been awarded the contract to produce the planes. The planes meant for national security in case of a nuclear attack are capable of becoming command center if the unthinkable were to happen, allowing communication between the president and the secretary of defense.

US creating new fleet of ‘Doomsday Planes’ that can survive a nuclear attack

Israel struck a Hamas compound in a Gaza school, claiming it killed fighters. Hamas-run media said 30 civilians died.

Israel targets Hamas compound at Gaza school, dozens reportedly killed

President Joe Biden is among the dozens of world leaders who are commemorating the 80th anniversary of D-Day in France.

Biden joins world leaders, veterans for 80th anniversary of D-Day

Philippine marines deny pointing weapons in South China Sea, citing self-defense amid aggressive maneuvers and supply interception by China.

‘We have the right to defend ourselves’: Philippines, China tensions rise

Explore the story of America's WWII correspondent, who parachuted with troops into Normandy, ahead of the 80th anniversary of D-Day.

America’s first parachuting World War II correspondent: Weapons and Warfare