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Chinese war games near Taiwan show new details of attack plans

In this photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense, Taiwan guided missile destroyer Ma Kong DDG1805, left, monitors Chinese guided missile destroyer Xi'an DDG15, right, near Taiwan on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Taiwan tracked dozens of Chinese warplanes and navy vessels off its coast Friday on the second day of a large exercise China's People's Liberation Army held in response to the inauguration of the island's new leadership. (Taiwan Ministry of National Defense via AP)

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The Chinese military’s simulated attacks on Taiwan in recent days included mock missile strikes and joint operations, revealing details of Beijing’s plan to reach a promised goal of taking over the island democracy, military affairs analysts said.

‘It’s overwhelming’: Soldiers honor fallen heroes at Arlington’s Memorial Day ‘Flags In’ tradition

Members of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard, place flags at the gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in preparation for Memorial Day and to honor the U.S. service members buried there. (Mike Glenn/The Washington Times)

By Mike Glenn - The Washington Times

On Memorial Day, each gravesite of the more than 260,000 U.S. service members buried at Arlington National Cemetery will have a small American flag carefully positioned exactly one boot’s length away from the headstone. The flags were placed by 1,500 soldiers from the Army’s 3rd Infantry Regiment, better known as The Old Guard. The regiment has carried out the tradition, known as “Flags In,” just before Memorial Day every year since 1948.

Members of the 3rd Infantry Regiment, known as The Old Guard, place flags at the gravesites at Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, in preparation for Memorial Day and to honor the U.S. service members buried there. (Mike Glenn/The Washington Times)

‘It’s overwhelming’: Soldiers honor fallen heroes at Arlington’s Memorial Day ‘Flags In’ tradition

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As a teleprompter screen reflects a chandelier light, President Joe Biden speaks during a news conference with Kenya's President William Ruto in the East Room of the White House, Thursday, May 23, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci) **FILE**

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Motor vehicle traffic moves along the Interstate 76 highway in Philadelphia, March 31, 2021. Dozens of Republican attorneys general on Monday, May 13, 2024, took legal action against the Biden Administration and California over new emissions limits for trucks. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke, File)

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Wind turbines are seen on April 16, 2019, south of Kennewick, Wash. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday, May 23, 2024, rejected a recommendation to cut a proposal for what would be the state's largest wind farm in half, giving new life to the $1.7 billion project. (Bob Brawdy/The Tri-City Herald via AP) **FILE**

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Wind turbines are seen on April 16, 2019, south of Kennewick, Wash. Washington Gov. Jay Inslee on Thursday, May 23, 2024, rejected a recommendation to cut a proposal for what would be the state's largest wind farm in half, giving new life to the $1.7 billion project. (Bob Brawdy/The Tri-City Herald via AP) **FILE**

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Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., waves as Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during a Fox News Channel town Hall Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2024, in Greenville, S.C. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

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In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, right, puts on a cowboy hat given by Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas during a meeting in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, May 27, 2024. A U.S. congressional delegation met Taiwan's new leader on Monday in a show of support shortly after China held drills around the self-governing island in response to his inauguration speech. (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP)

U.S. lawmakers pledge support for Taiwan and its new president after China’s military drills

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Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism ranking member Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., left, sitting next to Chair Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., right, speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to examine forced labor in prisons. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

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A shopper moves past a display of items in a Costco warehouse Saturday, May 18, 2024, in Sheridan, Colo. As many Americans celebrate Memorial Day on Monday, May 27, 2024, there are several stores, government offices and businesses that will be open or closed.(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Iranians attend a funeral ceremony for the late President Ebrahim Raisi and his companions who were killed during a helicopter crash on Sunday in a mountainous region of the country's northwest, in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, May 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)

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Mourners hold photos of the late Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi during a vigil in Jakarta, Indonesia, Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Raisi and several other officials were found dead on Monday after their helicopter crashed in a foggy, mountainous region of Iran's northwest. (AP Photo/Tatan Syuflana)

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The three Irish government leaders from left, Minister Eamon Ryan, Taoiseach Simon Harris and Tanaiste Micheal Martin speak to the media during a press conference outside the Government Buildings, in Dublin, Ireland, Wednesday, May 22, 2024. Ireland and Spain have recognized a Palestinian state. Irish Prime Minister Simon Harris said Wednesday it was a move coordinated with Spain and Norway, “an historic and important day for Ireland and for Palestine.” He said the move was intended to help move the Israeli-Palestinian conflict to resolution through a two-state solution. (Damien Storan/PA via AP)

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Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te, also known as William Lai, right, and former President Tsai Ing-wen wave during Lai's inauguration ceremonies in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, May 20, 2024. Lai in his inauguration speech has urged China to stop its military intimidation against the self-governed island Beijing claims as its own territory. (AP Photo/Chiang Ying-ying)

Taiwan’s new president confronted by major Chinese military drills, protests at home

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Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall, right, talks to Col. James Valpiani, Commandant, USAF TPS, after Kendall's test flight of the X-62A VISTA aircraft against a human-crewed F-16 aircraft in the skies above Edwards Air Force Base, Calif., on Thursday, May 2, 2024. The flight is serving as a public statement of confidence in the future role of AI in air combat. The military is planning to use the technology to operate an unmanned fleet of 1,000 aircraft. (AP Photo/Damian Dovarganes) ** FILE **

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Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and Counterterrorism ranking member Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., left, sitting next to Chair Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., right, speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 21, 2024, to examine forced labor in prisons. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Sen. Tom Cotton joins Trump’s short list of potential running mates

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Clinton criticizes Democrats for handling of abortion rights

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Rep. Jared Moskowitz, Florida Democrat, speaks among other United States Congresspeople at a press conference regarding recent anti-semitism directed toward Jewish students studying at Columbia University in New York on Monday, April 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

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Taya, McKenna, Colton and Chris Kyle (left to right) pose for a family photo before Chris Kyle was murdered in 2011. Chris' legacy was shared in the movie "American Sniper" and his wife, Taya, shares her reflections on his life for Memorial Day. Photo Courtesy of Taya Kyle.

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Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump listens as Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., speaks at a primary election night party at the South Carolina State Fairgrounds in Columbia, S.C., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

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In this photo released by the Taiwan Ministry of National Defense, Taiwan guided missile destroyer Ma Kong DDG1805, left, monitors Chinese guided missile destroyer Xi'an DDG15, right, near Taiwan on Thursday, May 23, 2024. Taiwan tracked dozens of Chinese warplanes and navy vessels off its coast Friday on the second day of a large exercise China's People's Liberation Army held in response to the inauguration of the island's new leadership. (Taiwan Ministry of National Defense via AP)

Chinese war games near Taiwan show new details of attack plans

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In this photo released by the Taiwan Presidential Office, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te, right, puts on a cowboy hat given by Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas during a meeting in Taipei, Taiwan, Monday, May 27, 2024. A U.S. congressional delegation met Taiwan's new leader on Monday in a show of support shortly after China held drills around the self-governing island in response to his inauguration speech. (Taiwan Presidential Office via AP)

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Bedouin children hold pictures of German Chancellor Angela Merkel ahead of her expected visit to Israel on Wednesday, in the West Bank Bedouin community of Khan al-Ahmar, Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. The children are pleading with Merkel to pressure Israel to halt demolition plans for the encampment of corrugated shacks outside an Israeli settlement east of Jerusalem. Arabic on the poster reads, &quot;save Khan al-Ahmar&quot; and &quot;save our school.&quot; (AP Photo/Nasser Shiyoukhi)

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Grayson Murray holds the trophy after winning the Sony Open golf event, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at Waialae Country Club in Honolulu. Two-time PGA Tour winner Grayson Murray died Saturday morning, May 25, 2024, at age 30, one day after he withdrew from the Charles Schwab Cup Challenge at Colonial. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)

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Insurrectionists loyal to President Donald Trump try to break through a police barrier, Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at the Capitol in Washington. A New York man has pleaded guilty to charges that he snatched away a police officer’s can of pepper spray during a chaotic clash with officers guarding the U.S. Capitol building during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot. Authorities on Friday, May 24, 2024 said Troy Weeks was among a group that tried to overwhelm officers who were blocking an entryway to the building as supporters of former President Donald Trump stormed the Capitol grounds in protest of Trump’s election loss.(AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

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U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., leaves the Manhattan federal court after the second day of jury selection in his trial, Tuesday, May, 14, 2024, in New York. The Democrat has pleaded not guilty to bribery, extortion, fraud and obstruction of justice, along with acting as a foreign agent of Egypt. (AP Photo/Stefan Jeremiah)

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