Missiles, Courts, and Controversy: A Turbulent Week in Washington

TL;DR
Reuters reports the U.S. has used virtually all of its long-range missiles, potentially weakening deterrence against Russia and China, as Trump denies the story amid intra-government defense battles; coverage also notes leak investigations and clashes with Defense officials, plus Fauci’s contempt of Congress and a DC court ruling limiting Trump’s White House ballroom, with inflation concerns rising among voters.
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- August 7, 2026 heathercoxrichardson.substack.com
- Trump, Hegseth clashed at Camp David over Iran missile depletion concerns The Washington Post
- How the U.S. Squandered Its Strategic Advantage The Atlantic
- Trump grows angry over reports on depleted munitions — believing it weakens him in Iran negotiations CNN
- ‘Smart guy’: Trump says he stands by Pete Hegseth as defense secretary NBC News
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