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WASHINGTON (AP) — Sen. Lindsey Graham, one of President Donald Trump’s closest allies in Congress who traveled the globe to advocate for a more aggressive U.S. foreign policy, has died after a “brief and sudden illness,” his office said. He was 71. The statement posted on social media late Saturday did not provide any additional details about the South Carolina Republican, a former Air Force lawyer, and said his family “appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during this incredibly difficult period.” “Senator Lindsey Graham, one of the greatest people and Senators I have ever known, is dead!”…

Bryce Mitchell will become the first active UFC fighter to face off with a UFC BJJ champion when he enters the bowl Sept. 24 to take on Mikey Musumeci, the promotion announced Saturday. The match will be contested at featherweight, so Musumeci’s bantamweight belt is not on the line.The non-title clash serves as the headliner for UFC BJJ 11, while Mason Fowler puts his light heavyweight belt on the line against Nicky Rod in the co-main event.Mitchell competed three times in grappling matches over the last nine months, most notably a draw against fellow UFC fighter Jean Silva in March.…

Robert Whittaker believes he proved the naysayers wrong following his successful light heavyweight debut. Whittaker is a former UFC Middleweight Champion, and he’s had a slew of career-defining moments at 185 pounds. At the age of 35 and with his fighting run winding down, Whittaker wanted to challenge himself at 205 pounds. He got his wish at UFC 329 this past Saturday, taking on Nikita Krylov. Krylov was ranked No. 12 in the light heavyweight division by the media panel prior to UFC 329. Whittaker shined in his 205-pound debut, stopping Krylov in the third round via TKO. Whittaker spoke…

The chief digital and information officer of the Department of Transportation is resigning from his position effective Sept. 4, according to an email obtained by Nextgov/FCW.Pavan Pidugu, who has been the CDIO at the agency since February 2025, sent the email Thursday announcing his departure to his staff and expressing gratitude for his colleagues and their work. He wrote that serving alongside “this incredible team for the past many years has been one of the most rewarding experiences of my career.”“When we set out on this journey together, we shared a bold vision to fundamentally transform how technology serves the Department…

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Sean O’Malley is in disbelief that Conor McGregor’s UFC return ended before it ever got going. McGregor made his long-anticipated comeback fight this past Saturday, but it didn’t feel like a true bout. Early in the UFC 329 main event against Max Holloway, McGregor went for a jumping kick that appeared to blow out his knee. Holloway and McGregor knew something was off right away, and the referee eventually ended the fight. O’Malley was hoping for a fun ending to International Fight Week, but it wasn’t meant to be. Assessing the situation on his YouTube channel, the “Suga” show said…

The Steam Summer Sale of 2026 might be in the rearview mirror, but the sales on strategy games sure keep on coming. Right as the sale came to an end, Hooded Horse and Firesquid announced the start of Tacticon, their annual celebration of everything that’s strategy-gaming related. Tacticon lasts until the 13th, so we’d best hurry up and have a look at the games I think are the best deals available! Vultures – Scavengers of Death Do not be put off by the looks of Vultures – Scavengers of Death. This is one of the best strategy games I have…

PEARL HARBOR, HI— CDR Gerard Mauer III was relieved by CDR Matthew Felton as Commanding Officer of the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS WAYNE E MEYER (DDG108) on Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii on Thursday, July 2, 2026. CDR Mauer is a native of Virginia and commissioned out of George Mason University in 2004. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Government and International Politics, and a Master’s degree in National Security Affairs with a concentration in Europe and Eurasia. He has served onboard the USS CHAFEE (DDG 90), USS HOPPER (DDG 70), USS CARNEY (DDG 64), Destroyer Squadron Seven, and…

Audio of this article is brought to you by the Air & Space Forces Association, honoring and supporting our Airmen, Guardians, and their families. Find out more at afa.org The Air Force and Space Force want approval from Congress to shift more than $900 million in fiscal 2026 funds to cover higher-than-expected personnel costs. That move, laid out in a larger $4.3 billion Pentagon-wide reprogramming request submitted to Congress in late June, would draw funds from various Department of the Air Force accounts, most notably pulling close to $774 million from aircraft procurement programs like the F-35 and KC-46.  Those…

Former UFC double champion Conor McGregor has issued a statement after his unfortunate TKO loss to Max Holloway at UFC 329.The UFC’s biggest draw returned to the octagon on July 11 after a five-year hiatus to run it back with Holloway. While fans and spectators had expected at least a couple of rounds of action, McGregor injured his knee right after the fight began and was struggling to remain standing. Hence, the ref had to call the stoppage after just 69 seconds. After the fight was stopped, a dejected McGregor did not wait for the octagon interview with Joe Rogan…