Trump tells DOD to move more forces equipped for combat into Middle East as US ups pressure on Houthis

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Trump tells Congress the U.S. is conducting strikes against Houthis in Yemen, aiming to stop attacks on American forces and restore security in the Red Sea.
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Military maintains pressure campaign on Houthis

Fox News chief national security correspondent Jennifer Griffin has the latest on the nonstop airstrikes on 'Special Report.'

President Donald Trump officially informed Congress that he has directed the Department of Defense to move additional forces equipped for combat into the Middle East as U.S. forces carry out military strikes against Houthi militants in Yemen in an effort to stop attacks on American forces and commercial ships in the Red Sea.

In a letter dated March 28 and released Tuesday, Trump told House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate President Pro Tempore Chuck Grassley that he had directed the Department of Defense to increase U.S. military presence in the region and launch major ...
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