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Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to reduce military exercises with South Korea, citing costs and a lack of assistance regarding Iran.  Margaret Brennan hosted "Face the Nation" on CBS News Sunday, significantly minimizing context surrounding Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear’s re-election campaign and challenger Dale Bacon.  And in the West Bank, Israeli settlers erected tents to establish what Al Jazeera reports as an illegal outpost.

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Trump orders Pentagon to cut back military exercises with South Korea, citing costs and lack of help with Iran

President Trump's order to curtail US-South Korean military exercises signals a strategic shift with limited justification, ignoring the long history of these drills as a crucial deterrent against North Korea. The stated rationale, South Korea’s hesitancy regarding involvement in Iran and cost concerns, masks deeper regional calculations and echoes historical warnings about unchecked defense spending, like President Eisenhower's concern that it would account for over half…

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Full transcript of "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 16, 2026

“Face the Nation”’s August 16th broadcast significantly downplayed critical context surrounding Kentucky Governor Beshear's re-election bid and challenger Dale Bacon, creating a misleadingly sanitized portrayal of the political landscape. The omission of ongoing legal challenges to Beshear, Bacon’s vague economic policy platform beyond deregulation, and the FBI investigation into leaked classified documents originating from Bacon’s office reveals a concerning lack of…

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