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Washington PostTuesday, 2 June 2026

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Seeking an arsenal of killer drones, Pentagon turns to former hobbyists

U.S. launches a contest to produce what are essentially cheap flying bombs

Ian Duncan
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Trump’s payout fund seems to be circling the drain

JUSTICE TO OBEY ORDER TO HALT INITIATIVE

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Board of Peace, lacking resources, founders in Gaza

The president’s plans for a grand reconstruction in the region appear distant

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Iran, U.S. trade strikes as negotiations falter

Expanded Israeli attacks in Lebanon threaten to derail stalled talks

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