A new letter from 74 lawmakers suggests that civilian casualties will become a focus of investigation if Democrats take control of Congress.

In an unannounced change, the Defense Department is now acknowledging troops who died or were wounded in support roles.

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The U.S. military has drafted options for three days of strikes, but in recent months the president has repeatedly vetoed plans to restart the war.

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A war that was intended to demonstrate the reach of American power has now done the opposite. It is a lesson in unintended consequences.

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U.S. Central Command will hold a daylong conference at its Tampa headquarters after seven months of war in Iran.

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