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Meanwhile, Trump is apparently exploring punishments for NATO allies that haven't supported the Iran war.
The proposal involves removing U.S.
assets from uncooperative European nations and moving them to nations that have assisted in the war effort.
The move, still in early stages, underscores the growing tension between Trump and European allies.
White House Press Secretary Caroline Leavitt addressed the issue on Wednesday.
Officials expect talks to begin next week at the U.S.
State Department in Washington, though Lebanese representatives have not yet been confirmed.
The announcement follows intense Israeli strikes on Beirut that killed hundreds, marking the deadliest day in the current Middle East conflict.
even as disputes continue over whether the current ceasefire applies to fighting in Lebanon.
Israel has continued military operations against Hezbollah, with Netanyahu stating the country will strike the group, quote, with force, precision and determination, while Iranian officials warn of, quote, strong responses if attacks persist.
The FBI has arrested a former Army employee on charges related to leaking classified information to a journalist.
Daily Wire contributor Tim Pierce has the details.
Courtney Williams previously held a top-secret security clearance and served in a support role for the Special Operations Unit Delta Force.
She worked out of Fort Bragg, North Carolina from 2010 to 2016.
Prosecutors say that from 2022 to 2025, Williams gave sensitive and classified information to an investigative journalist over 10 hours of phone calls and dozens of texts.
Announcing the arrest, FBI Director Kash Patel warned other would-be leakers that this FBI will not tolerate those who seek to betray our country and put Americans in harm's way.
When ICE officers and special agents are demonized, called Nazis, you know, hated, there's violence against them.
We do it for these individuals, these families who are no longer with their loved ones because they didn't get the justice they deserved.