## Suspension lifted for helicopter pilots who hovered near Kid Rock’s home

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Army pilots who hovered two helicopters near Kid Rock’s Tennessee home during a training run while he clapped and saluted have had their suspension lifted, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Tuesday.

The suspension was a discretionary — but not unusual — step when an investigation is underway, Maj. Montrell Russell said in statement.

Asked about Hegseth’s announcement, Deputy Pentagon Press Secretary Joel Valdez said he had nothing to add to the secretary’s social media post.

Each shows a helicopter hovering alongside his swimming pool while the entertainer claps, salutes and raises his fist in the air.

One post included a caption by Kid Rock disparaging Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a frequent Trump critic.

Associated Press reporters Collin Binkley and Konstantin Toropin in Washington and Audrey McAvoy in Honolulu contributed to this story. »

### US deploys third aircraft carrier to Middle East amid preperations for Iran invasion

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The United States is deploying another aircraft carrier strike group to the Middle East, potentially bringing the total number of carriers in the region to three, according to officials cited by The Wall Street Journal.

The USS George H.W. Bush , a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, departed Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia on Tuesday alongside its accompanying warships, the U.S. Navy said in a statement.

The move comes as President Donald Trump weighs additional military options related to Iran and as U.S. forces continue to build up in the Middle East. »

### Hegseth lifts suspensions of Apache crews who flew by Kid Rock's house

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Kid Rock, born Robert Ritchie, stood next to a miniature Statue of Liberty while clapping for the hovering helicopters.

The Army did not specify what type of flight the Apache helicopters were conducting when they flew by Kid Rock’s house.

Hegseth reposted Kid Rock’s statement as he announced both the Army’s investigation and suspension had been lifted. »

### Carney announces $3.8B to protect nature, new conservation sites in James Bay and Manitoba

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Prime Minister Mark Carney announced $3.8 billion in funding to protect nature on Tuesday, as the federal government moves to meet its conservation targets.

In addition to public money, the government is seeking private sector investment to fund the conservation strategy, which will involve the creation of new national parks and marine reserves.

Two of the marine areas in the Arctic — Sarvarjuaq and Qikiqtait — would protect populations of polar bears, walruses and beluga whales. »

### President Trump will address the nation on the Iran war

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A drone attack by Iran and its allies hit a fuel tank at Kuwait International Airport, sparking a fire, authorities said.

Kuwait International Airport has been attacked before by Iran during the war. »

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