Trump posts photos of ‘trash island’ after intense court hearing over East Potomac renovation
President Trump on Tuesday posted a series of photos showing crews removing trees from East Potomac Park, insulting the peninsula that he is seeking to redevelop starting next month. "Here are pictures of Trash Island for the Judge to study," Trump wrote in his Truth Social post. "This is just a small area, and better...
The USS Theodore Roosevelt carrier strike group, along with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, has been deployed to the Middle East as the US weighs potential strikes on Iran following the November 3 Midterms, according to recent reports. This deployment, confirmed by US officials to Fox News and The Jerusalem Post, is part of a broader effort to provide the US with increased military capabilities and options in response to potential escalations with Iran.
The deployment comes as the US already has two other aircraft carriers, the USS George H. W. Bush and the USS George Washington, deployed in the region to support ongoing operations and preparations for possible military action.
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