New Carrier To Replace USS Lincoln in Middle East | Balance of Power: Late Edition 08/13/2026

"Balance of Power: Late Edition" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper, says he agrees with President Trump's strategy for an economic blockade and expects US forces to remain in the region for an extended period. Cait Conley, Democratic Can

The U.S. is sending a new aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid reports of poor conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been long deployed to the theater in support of the war against Iran.  The USS George Washington, a Nimitz-class aircraft carrier, departed a port in Vietnam last week and was spotted…

The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington appeared to be heading for the Middle East to provide relief for the USS Abraham Lincoln.

US officials said that the carrier swap is part of a previously planned rotationThe United States is preparing to send the aircraft carrier USS George Washington to the Middle East to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, as mounting concerns over crew morale and conditions aboard the Lincoln have raised questions about the

Family members say sailors on the USS Abraham Lincoln have faced food shortages, long stretches at sea and deteriorating mental health

Families of marines are voicing concern over reports about the USS Abraham Lincoln, a naval aircraft carrier based in San Diego that has been in the Middle East supporting the Iran war for over 200 days. Families say their loved ones onboard are dealing with food shortages, plumbing problems and mental health issues. N

US to deploy new aircraft carrier to Middle East: report  Dawn

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