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New York office-holders who served in Gulf weigh in on Iran war
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (542+ words) Rep. Pat Ryan, a Democrat, served two combat deployments in Iraq from 2005 to 2009. He says one of the fundamental takeaways from his service is that war is horrific and should not be taken lightly." "The last person who's ever going…...
Hawaii delegation decries Trump decision to strike Iran
1+ week, 3+ day ago (863+ words) As the Middle East convulsed with violence for the third day following the United States and Israel's airstrikes on Iran, Hawaii's Congressional delegation chastised the Trump administration for taking military action without Congressional authorization and demanded that it more fully…...
Gov. Beshear: Kentucky-based soldiers killed in Iran strikes
1+ week, 3+ day ago (234+ words) LOUISVILLE, Ky. " Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., said on social media that some of the six U.S. soldiers killed during military operations in Iran were based in Kentucky. U.S. Central Command has not released their names. It is not known how many of…...
Fayetteville shows support, anxiety over war with Iran
1+ week, 3+ day ago (276+ words) The Iron Mike statue stands in front of the Airborne and Special Operations Museum in Fayetteville. It's a symbol of all the paratroopers at nearby Fort Bragg. A few miles away is Craig Black's All American Military Surplus store. He's…...
St. Louis area politicians react to U.S., Israel attack on Iran
1+ week, 6+ day ago (187+ words) ST. LOUIS "Missouri and Illinois politicians are providing mixed reactions to U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran on Saturday. "When we are finished, take over your government," President Donald Trump said in an early Saturday video addressing the Iranian people. "It…...
Danish foreign minister says Vance will host meeting on Greenland in Washington
2+ mon, 7+ hour ago (321+ words) COPENHAGEN, Denmark " Denmark's foreign minister said Tuesday that U.S. Vice President JD Vance will host a meeting with him and his Greenlandic counterpart in Washington this week as tensions spiral over the Trump administration's desire for control of Greenland. The vast…...
Threatened Ontario power surcharge sparks conversation about N.Y. energy policy
1+ year, 20+ hour ago (764+ words) An energy policy expert says the suspended 25% surcharge on Ontario power should serve as signal to New York to consider new energy policies. Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More…...