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Missile Attack on U.S. Carrier Causes F/A-18 Crash

4/29/2025

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A missile and drone attack by the Houthis targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier, resulting in a dramatic maneuver that led to an F/A-18E crashing overboard, injuring a sailor. As investigations unfold, President Trump stands firmly behind Pentagon chief Hegseth, even as whispers of a successor emerge amid the ongoing "Signalgate" scandal.

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Story summary

A missile and drone attack by the Houthis targeted a U.S. aircraft carrier, resulting in a dramatic maneuver that led to an F/A-18E crashing overboard, injuring a sailor. As investigations unfold, President Trump stands firmly behind Pentagon chief Hegseth, even as whispers of a successor emerge amid the ongoing "Signalgate" scandal.