President Trump said Monday he is keeping a close watch on which countries help the U.S. break Iran's logjam and reopen the Strait of Hormuz to oil traffic.
Congressional Democrats asked the Justice Department on Monday to investigate whether departing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem committed perjury by telling lawmakers President Trump knew about her $220 million contract for a self-deportation ad campaign.
The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence. March 16, 1776 The weather, specifically the severity of it, […]
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday discussed a recent strike on an Iranian girls’ school, saying he desires “a thorough investigation” into the matter. “We've only got preliminary assessments, and I want a thorough investigation. But what I don't want to do is jump to the conclusion, whether it was [U.S. Central Command (Centcom)] or...
Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.) on Sunday rebuked Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Brendan Carr's threats to revoke broadcasters' licenses over TV networks' news coverage. "I am a big supporter of the First Amendment," Johnson said on Fox News's "The Sunday Briefing." "I do not like the heavy-handed government, no matter who is wielding it. ... I would rather...
House and Senate Democrats have proposed bills to eliminate income taxes for a large portion of Americans, which while noble in its goal of progressivity and fairness, is ultimately fiscally irresponsible and should instead focus on raising revenue and reducing the national debt.
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) on Sunday slammed the Trump administration's "terrible decision" to lift some sanctions on Russian oil amid the war in Iran. “I think this is a terrible decision, but it is one of the things that comes about as a result of the unpredictability of war," Schiff told NBC News’s Kristen Welker...
Psychological interpretation of political disagreement is replacing reasoned debate, leading to a culture of avoidance and echo chambers, and ultimately hindering democracy.
The tech industry’s expansion of data centers is emerging as a wedge issue in the midterms, as candidates weigh economic opportunity against the associated strain on voters’ utility bills. In the Michigan governor’s race, Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D), whose husband is a top executive at a company pressing for a new data center, wants regulations addressing related water usage and energy costs. Other candidates including Republican Tom Leonard are going even further, pushing for a temporary moratorium on building...
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that Americans can expect to experience high prices at the gas pump “for a few more weeks,” amid the U.S. conflict in Iran. “Yes, it is a short term disruption in the flow of energy. Americans are feeling it right now. Americans will feel it for a few more...
The post-Reagan Republican Party was shaped by baby boomers who defined debates over taxes, defense and the size of government. The next chapter will be written by those who grew up amid globalization, social media and economic disruption.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that he thinks the U.S. conflict in Iran could end in the next weeks — or even sooner. "I think that this conflict will certainly come to an end in the next few weeks," Wright told ABC News's Martha Raddatz on "This Week." "Could be sooner than that, but...
United Nations Ambassador Mike Waltz on Sunday said that the U.S. is demanding that international allies help escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz amid the conflict in Iran. "President Trump is calling upon the world, saying the entire world is affected," Waltz told CNN's Jake Tapper on "State of the Union." "Iran can't hold...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky claimed that Russia provided Iran Shahed drones that were later used on U.S. bases. “First of all, Russia gave drones already, these Shaheds. They are using Iranian licenses. You know that they built and produced a lot of drones, they gave them. I have 100 percent facts that they — that...
