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-Democratic heavyweights Harris, Newsom turn heads, fuel 2028 speculation War Sec Hegseth issues statement after two US soldiers killed in Syria are identifiedTwo U.S. Army soldiers killed during a weekend attack by Islamic terrorists in Syria have been identified, prompting an outpouring of prayers and a vow from Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that the United States will respond with force. Hegseth urged Americans to pray for the fallen soldiers, Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres Tovar and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, after their names were released Monday by the Department of War. "Please join me in prayer today for the souls of our brave Army Soldiers Sgt. Edgar Brian Torres Tovar and Sgt. William Nathaniel Howard, who were killed by Islamic terrorists in Syria this past weekend," Hegseth said in a statement. "Our hearts go out to their families, and we lift them up in prayer for strength and comfort during this time of grief."...READ MORE.
White House'DROVE UP COSTS': Key Trump agency unleashes strike force to slash Biden-era regulations crushing working families OPTIONS OPEN: Deputy FBI Director Dan Bongino to decide about future at bureau in coming weeks, sources say YULETIDE WARS: Trump admin launches 'MerryChristmas.gov' to roll out 12 days of federal gifts as Christmas comeback ramps up 'PSA': EPA administrator Lee Zeldin reveals he underwent surgery to remove skin cancer from his face World StageSUDDEN STEP DOWN: SOUTHCOM commander abruptly retires amid escalating scrutiny of Caribbean strikes NEW MOMENTUM: US officials tout progress in talks to reach 'lasting and durable peace' between Ukraine, Russia Capitol HillPOLITICALLY CONVENIENT: Democrats press hard on Epstein files after years of sporadic interest under Biden TONE-DEAF POLS: Schumer draws fire for casual tone after Sydney attack as Fetterman, others push tougher stance on antisemitism NUMBERS GAME: House Republicans allege DC police downgraded crime classifications to manipulate statistics TAX TAKEDOWN: CAIR's tax-exempt status targeted as Cornyn moves to strip group after terror designations TONE-DEAF CHUCK: Schumer panned for saying 'Go Bills' after saying he would address Sydney shooting Across AmericaWORDS VS DEEDS: Mamdani silent on changing stance on 'globalize the intifada' phrase in wake of Hanukkah massacre DATA CLUES: One chart lays bare the sprawling fraud network Minnesota officials missed Get the latest updates on the Trump administration and Congress, exclusive interviews and more on FoxNews.com. | 
