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What to know about US ground troops headed to the Middle East

Thursday, March 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Pentagon is preparing to surge as many as 5,000 troops to the Middle East -- with some forces already in transit, according to two U.S. officials.It's a mix of Army paratroopers and Marines.Among them are some 1,500 paratroopers from the... Read More.

82nd Airborne ground forces set to deploy to Middle East: Source

Wednesday, March 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Elements of the 82nd Airborne Division are poised to deploy to the Middle East, amid the U.S. and Israel's war with Iran, according to a source familiar with the situation. The deployment is set to include both a headquarters unit and ground... Read More.

2,200 more Marines, 3 Navy ships likely headed to Middle East: Officials

Friday, March 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Three Navy ships carrying 2,200 Marines left San Diego earlier this week for a previously scheduled deployment to the Indo-Pacific, but two U.S. officials tell ABC News their ultimate destination is likely the Middle East.The 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) is aboard... Read More.

Deployment of Marines to Middle East raises specter of ground troops in Iran

Tuesday, March 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Pentagon's decision to send the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit, a 2,200-troop force, to the Middle East is fueling new speculation about whether the conflict with Iran could involve U.S. ground troops, a step that would mark a dramatic escalation and... Read More.

Russia denies giving Iran intelligence on US troops in Middle East, Witkoff says

Wednesday, March 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Russian officials denied in a phone call with President Donald Trump that they are sharing intelligence on U.S. military assets with Iran, U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff said Tuesday."We can take them at their word," Witkoff said during an interview with... Read More.

American travelers in the Middle East speak out amid Iran conflict

Tuesday, March 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- American travelers are sharing their stories of being stranded in the Middle East after the joint U.S.-Israel attack against Iran triggered retaliatory strikes, impacting at least 11 countries in the region.President Donald Trump announced "major combat operations" against Iran on Saturday,... Read More.

Fine arts panel approves Trump’s White House East Wing ballroom plans

Friday, February 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) - The Commission of Fine Arts voted on Thursday to approve the design plan for President Donald Trump's White House ballroom.The panel, made up entirely of new members appointed by Trump, did so near unanimously without further review over the "vast, vast majority"... Read More.

More renderings of Trump’s planned White House East Wing ballroom submitted to fine arts panel ahead of meeting

Wednesday, February 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- More renderings of President Donald Trump's planned White House ballroom were made available in a 31-page report submitted to the Commission of Fine Arts, which is set to meet on Thursday.The report showed the proposed 90,000-square-foot addition in the location... Read More.

As the West warms up, the East stays cold

Tuesday, February 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As a deep freeze continued Tuesday from the Northeast to the Southeast, Southern California and other parts of the West are expected to see another day of balmy weather.Some areas in the West are poised to break daily high temperature records.... Read More.

Potential nor’easter headed to East Coast this weekend: Latest forecast

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- As the East Coast digs out from a massive snowstorm, a potential nor'easter could bring more snow to the region this weekend.The details are not yet clear, but here is what the forecast shows so far:On Friday afternoon and... Read More.

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