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US, Gulf states meet for first security forum since war in Gaza

The group will discuss better coordination on security in a time when the region is facing multiple crises.
Republicans back abortion ban in $360B VA budget draft for next year

VA would see a 10% boost in funding under a plan advanced by Republican appropriators on Tuesday, but Democrats oppose other parts of the bill.
Felony convictions of 5 retired officers dismissed in Fat Leonard case

A federal judge dismissed the felony convictions of five retired officers who’d admitted accepting bribes in one of the Navy’s biggest corruption cases.
Pentagon asks Congress for Indo-Pacific Security Assistance Initiative

The program, modeled after a similar initiative for Ukraine, includes a $500 million funding request to arm Taiwan and other regional partners.