Pentagon set to sell GOP lawmakers on funding goals 

Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NetSec newsletter {Beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security The Big Story The Pentagon prepares to sell out GOP lawmakers on funding targets Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans to give a classified briefing to a group of House Republicans on military funding targets on Wednesday. © Greg…

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McDonald’s (MCD) Q4 2025 earnings

McDonald’s on Wednesday reported quarterly earnings and revenue that topped analysts’ expectations as its value push wins back customers. “By listening to customers and taking action, we have improved traffic and strengthened our value & affordability scores,” CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a statement. Here’s what the company reported compared with what Wall Street was…

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Carlos Alcaraz, Emma Raducanu and a world of shipping

EMMA RADUCANU AND Carlos Alcaraz sit side-by-side, in separate chairs, two armrests forming a barrier between them. It’s mid-June, and US Open organizers have asked the former singles champions — now doubles partners — to help promote the tournament’s new mixed doubles event by making a social media video. They face a producer sitting off-camera….

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Rick Scott tells Trump to deal 'final blow' to Iran

Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NetSec newsletter {Beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security The Big Story Rick Scott calls on Trump to deliver ‘final blow’ to Iran Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) called on President Trump on Wednesday to deliver a “final blow” against Iran, writing that the U.S. military is “on…

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