Most attention on Iran today is understandably focused on the war and the possibility of another round of major attacks. But one consequence has received far less attention: Iran is heading toward winter with a damaged energy system and the prospect of burning more fuel, much of it dirtier, in a country where polluted air […]
While the headlines are filled with President Donald Trump’s comments on Ukraine and Russian diesel, another issue went under the radar in Europe: Europe is taking a tougher stance on China. While Russia is the more obvious threat to European security, China should be taken seriously as well. If the West wants to retain its […]
The blame game has already started. Dire internal polling reportedly already has Republicans pointing fingers over who is responsible for the anticipated bloodbath in November. Many of President Donald Trump’s MAGA supporters are blaming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) for failing to pass the SAVE America Act (intended to tackle the issue of election […]
Each of the nation’s largest banks restricted financial services to lawful customers for political reasons, according to a new report from a top regulator. The Trump administration has moved to stop federal regulators from encouraging such discrimination, and Congress should make these protections permanent. At the direction of President Donald Trump’s Guaranteeing Fair Banking for […]
Tumult and doubt are hanging over the role of the United States in the war in Ukraine, 4 1/2 years after the Russian invasion. That’s the bottom line after a week of high drama that roiled Washington, Kyiv and concerned political leaders in Europe. The U.S. stance is, of course, determined by President Trump, often...
The disruptions this week in U.S. support for Ukraine have forced Kyiv to face a grim question: Can it stay in the fight against Russia without any of President Trump’s already diminished support? Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has escalated a diplomatic assault, earlier this week accusing the Trump administration of throttling its access to Elon...
Americans are bracing to pay significantly more for health insurance next month, whether they have Affordable Care Act plans or get insurance through work. Premiums for some people could be the highest in decades, while others may pay more in the form of out-of-pocket costs like copays or deductibles. People are getting squeezed by...
President Trump signed an executive order Friday evening to waive sanctions against Russia set to take effect soon under a recently signed legislative package. The president officially signed the sanctions package into law last month, which was posthumously dedicated to the late Sen. Lindsay Graham (R-S.C.). The legislation sought to put pressure on the Kremlin...
Katie Zacharia issued her first public statement Friday night after a White House official announced she'd be "transitioning out" of the press secretary post after just five days in the role. In a post on the social media platform X, Zacharia praised President Trump’s leadership, saying, “It was an honor to work for him.” “President...
Matt Quinn, the deputy director of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS), announced Friday he was stepping down after a year-and-a-half in the role. Quinn said in a statement posted to social platform X he has been working with Secret Service Director Sean Curran on a transition plan for his role “for months now.” The deputy...
Several lawmakers said Friday their offices across the country had received suspicious mailings following reports earlier this week of letters containing unknown substances at U.S. election offices. Sens. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.), Mike Rounds (R-S.D.), Pete Ricketts (R-Neb.), Tina Smith (D-Minn.), Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and over 15 House lawmakers said their district or state offices received...
WICHITA, Kansas — Roger Marshall was running behind.The bus Kansas Republicans booked for a five-day barnstorming tour sat idling Tuesday morning, with other statewide...
