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US Navy Destroyer Adrift for Four Days in South China Sea After Losing Power
The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power in the South China Sea following a generator failure, leaving its crew without air conditioning, running toilets, or hot meals. The incident highlights growing concerns over maintenance backlogs and operational strain across the U.S. naval fleet.
Appeals Court Strikes Down Executive Branch's Strategy to Bypass Senate Confirmation for U.S. Attorneys
A unanimous federal appeals court has ruled that the Justice Department cannot use administrative loopholes to install acting U.S. attorneys without Senate approval. The decision marks a significant judicial rebuke of the administration's nationwide strategy to bypass congressional oversight.
Taiwan Approves Historic $31.4 Billion Defense Budget, Exceeding 3% of GDP Amid China Pressure
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te has announced a record NT$1.1225 trillion ($31.4 billion) defense budget for 2027, pushing military spending above 3% of GDP for the first time. The 16% increase aims to accelerate asymmetric warfare capabilities and resilient command networks amid escalating military pressure from Beijing and calls from Washington for Taipei to shoulder more of its defense burden.