The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran was met with praise from some lawmakers and world leaders, and left others condemning the Trump administration and declaring its actions illegal. Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), the only Iranian American member of Congress, called Khamenei the "epitome of evil" and said,...
Iran now stands without its supreme leader for 36 years, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after joint strikes from the U.S. and Israel on Saturday killed him and attacked military command posts and missile sites across the country. President Trump announced the strikes at 2:30 a.m. EST in a video shared on Truth Social. The mission, dubbed...
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth late on Saturday broke his silence about the U.S. strikes on Iran, which he described as the "most lethal, most complex, and most-precision aerial operation in history." "The Iranian regime had their chance, yet refused to make a deal — and now they are suffering the consequences," Hegseth said in a...
Tuesday is one of the most consequential days of the year in Texas politics. Voters will decide who appears on the November ballot - or in many cases, who advances to a May runoff.
U.S. policymakers use a secret weapon to uncover widespread threats to public health. This tool enabled them to discover that Americans had high blood lead levels from leaded gasoline. It warned them when Americans were showing the first signs of the obesity epidemic. It helped them learn about the millions with high blood pressure who never...
Israeli strikes killed at least 11 Palestinians in Gaza on Sunday, Palestinian officials said, according to multiple outlets. Reuters, citing local medics, reported one airstrike that hit an encampment with displaced families left four dead. A different strike, according to health officials, left five others dead in Khan Younis. According to the Israel Defense Forces...
The U.S. intercepted another oil tanker in the Indian Ocean that had come from the Caribbean, according to the Defense Department (DOD). “We defend the Homeland forward. Distance does not protect you. Overnight, U.S. forces conducted a right-of-visit, maritime interdiction and boarding of the Veronica III without incident in the [U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM)] area...
If only the Board of Peace, dubbed “The Legion of Doom” by comedian Jimmy Kimmel and led by a chairman who seems bored with peace, remains standing, we may learn the truth of the old song, “You’re Gonna Miss Me When I’m Gone.”
Retired four-star U.S. Army Gen. Jack Keane said he believes President Trump is inching closer to a decision on using military force against Iran as the president escalates pressure on Tehran over its nuclear program. “Obviously, the president has yet to make the decision about that military option, but obviously, we can see what’s taking...
Democrats are linking President Trump's unraveling of climate change regulations to a larger story about corruption, a midterm argument they think could hurt Republicans in the battles for the House and Senate this fall. While climate change itself may not be an issue driving most voters to the polls, Democrats are seeking to make a...
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is making strides toward his campaign promise for universal child care in a phased implementation plan that has already seen some assistance by the state's governor. While the city already offers free, universal pre-K to children 4 years old and up, Mamdani has worked with Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) to secure funding...
Republican senators are worried that revelations around Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick’s ties to the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein could balloon into a bigger political liability for the GOP heading into this year’s midterm elections. Lutnick is viewed on Capitol Hill as one of President Trump’s most influential economic advisers, and Republican senators have generally...
The Justice Department (DOJ) sent a letter to Congress on Saturday outlining its justification for redactions made in the released Jeffrey Epstein files, according to Politico. The six-page letter to the leaders of the Senate and House Judiciary committees also included a list of “all government officials and politically exposed persons” named in the files...
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem suggested on Friday that her department has a broad role in election security, claiming she has the authority to identify “vulnerabilities” in the election system and implement “mitigation measures” to make sure local and state elections are “run correctly.” Noem argued during a press conference in Arizona, where she was...
CONNECTICUT (WTNH) — A baby food sold in Connecticut and 48 other states has been recalled due to a possible health risk, according to the FDA. Initiative Foods issued a recall for Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree due to elevated levels of patulin. This naturally occurring substance is produced by molds that...
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he had a phone call with Trump administration envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner on Saturday ahead of trilateral talks in Geneva next week, saying all three “count” on the meetings with Russia being "truly productive.” “Not everything can be shared over the phone, and our negotiating team will present...
