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Surrounded by Army cadets, President Donald Trump watches the first half of the 121st Army-Navy Football Game in Michie Stadium at the United States Military Academy, Saturday, Dec. 12, 2020, in West Point, N.Y.

Citing mega hack, lawmakers urge Trump to sign defense bill full of cyber protections

"We’ve got to get this defense bill passed because there’s so much to help us defend ourselves,” said Sen. Angus King, co-chair of the Cyber Solarium Commission.

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Secretary of State Mike Pompeo walks on the grounds of the White House Dec. 11, 2020, in Washington.

US hits alleged Iran-backed Bahrain group with sanctions

The U.S. accuses the group of trying to overthrow Bahrain’s government and plotting terrorist attacks on Americans in the country, which is home to the U.S. Navy’s 5th Fleet.

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US sanctions NATO ally Turkey over purchase of Russian missile defense system

Prior to Monday, the U.S. had kicked Turkey out of its F-35 stealth fighter development and training program over the S-400 purchase.

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Trump left the Open Skies Treaty, but don’t write it off yet

President Donald Trump made good on his decision to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty, but it looks like President-elect Joe Biden, who opposed that move, may have a path to revive the pact.

By Joe Gould, Valerie Insinna and Aaron Mehta

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ISIS attack hits Kabul as Pompeo joins Afghanistan peace talks

Meanwhile, the U.S. military announced a sudden visit to the Mideast by long-range, nuclear-capable B-52H bombers, underlining America's continuing presence in the region.

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Ahead of Biden presidency, Pompeo touts Iran policy during Persian Gulf visit

In what was likely his final tour of the Persian Gulf as secretary of state, Mike Pompeo touted the Trump administration's Mideast strategy that focused on Iran as “the central threat inside the region."

By Aya Batrawy, The Associated Press

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