Marines were deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, while Trump accelerated mental illness research and San Diego hosted a veteran support battalion.

The entities involved

• Marines →

  commune in Val-d'Oise, France

  • Corps of Engineers is building a facility in New York, while local businesses in Beavercreek receive contracts from the Louisville Corps of Engineers.Fri 20:32
  • Analyst comments on US rapid military progress involving the Center for Security Policy and Marines.Fri 17:06
• Iraq →

  sovereign state in Western Asia

  • Ali Al Zaidi is finalizing his government in Iraq, amid Washington pressuring Baghdad regarding militia leaders.Fri 21:15
  • Iraq's Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi ordered direct contracting to curb funding for factions.Fri 21:15
• Afghanistan →

  country in Central and South Asia

  • The TAPI gas pipeline connects Afghanistan and Pakistan, while Turkmenistan seeks expanded US cooperation and supports the gas project.Sat 01:02
  • Iranian apples are entering the market via Afghanistan, being sold as Afghan produce amid supply disruptions.Fri 16:01
• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Executive orders sought by Trump to rename Lake Ontario to 'Lake America', claims North America including Canada as US territory, and pursues claims over Greenland territory.Sat 16:38
  • NPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Sat 01:29