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TEVI TROY: Trump faces the burdens of a wartime presidency

How war reshapes the presidency: Trump's conflict with Tehran mirrors the experiences of Wilson, FDR, Johnson and Bush as wartime leaders, experts say.

Washington Times Weekly: Congress struggles to fund DHS as child safety bills get a boost

I'm George Gerbo, and welcome to Washington Times Weekly, where we get a chance to sit down with our reporters and talk about their coverage of the latest news and events. And joining us today is Capitol Hill reporter Lindsey McPherson.

Trump gives Iran 48-hour ultimatum to open Strait of Hormuz

President Trump threatened Iran with hellfire if the Mideast country does not open the Strait of Hormuz or make a ceasefire deal within 48 hours.

How your smart phone could help your motion sickness in moving vehicles

(NEXSTAR) -- Do you get dizzy while looking at your phone while riding as a passenger in a car? That could be a sign of motion sickness, a common, yet complex, condition that can have varying severities of symptoms to go along with it. Managing the symptoms can involve sitting in certain seats in moving...

The US can beat Iran at its own game, and without boots on the ground

The United States can win a war of attrition against Iran by empowering the Iranian people, imposing economic and geopolitical pressure, and aligning U.S. strategy with the aspirations of the Iranian people.

Ben Stiller asks White House to remove ‘Tropic Thunder’ clip from Iran video: ‘War is not a movie’

Ben Stiller criticized the White House on Friday for using a clip from his 2008 satirical action movie "Tropic Thunder." The Trump administration posted a montage video on the social platform X on Thursday from several films with the caption, “JUSTICE THE AMERICAN WAY.” The post follows the U.S. and Israel's joint launch of strikes...

Markwayne Mullin set to step into limelight with DHS nod

Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) is set to step into the spotlight as he readies to take on the unexpected challenge of replacing Kristi Noem atop the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), culminating a swift rise from the House to one of the key posts in the Trump administration. In a matter of years, Mullin has...

Unproven Trump autism claim affected care: Research

President Trump's urging of pregnant women to avoid taking Tylenol last year on the unfounded claim that it could be linked to autism in children resulted in a notable drop in orders for the common over-the-counter medication among pregnancy-related emergency department visits, according to an analysis published this week. The study, published in The Lancet...

House Democrat seeks to bar Trump from closing Kennedy Center for renovations

Rep. Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) on Friday filed a lawsuit asking a federal court to block President Trump from closing the Kennedy Center after he announced last month that it would shut down to allow for renovations. Beatty argues the judge should block Trump from closing the Kennedy Center because he could "demolish" the building while...

Daryl Hannah denounces her ‘appalling’ and ‘false’ depiction in JFK Jr. ‘Love Story’ series

Actor Daryl Hannah sharply condemned her depiction in the John F. Kennedy Jr. and Carolyn Bessette-centered “Love Story” TV series, calling it "false" and "textbook misogyny" in a New York Times opinion piece published Friday.  “It’s appalling to me that I even have to defend myself against a television show,” Hannah wrote in her op-ed....

El Mencho’s fall is good news for the US

The death of El Mencho has created an opportunity to disrupt the Jalisco New Generation Cartel and reduce the flow of fentanyl into the U.S., but only if sustained pressure is applied quickly.

BP foreign staff evacuate from Iraq oil field due to drones: Report

"We are taking all necessary steps to ⁠support our partners and ensure the safety ​of our people," a BP spokesperson told Reuters.

UK deputy prime minister says there could be ‘legal basis’ for British jets striking Iranian missile sites

David Lammy, the United Kingdom’s deputy prime minister, raised eyebrows among British politicians on Friday after suggesting there was a “legal basis” for the Royal Air Force to participate in strikes on Iranian missile sites. Lammy argued during an appearance on "BBC Breakfast" that the U.K. may have justification to take defensive action against military...

Restore the shah — and finally free Iran

The Iranian theocratic regime is cracking, and a transition to a constitutional monarchy could provide the Iranian people with freedom and dignity, while also reducing violence in the Middle East.

Wall Street Journal cheers Noem ouster, calls for changes to immigration enforcement

The Wall Street Journal editorial board praised President Trump’s decision to “finally” replace Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem and called for more changes to immigration enforcement.  “While Mr. Trump praised Ms. Noem’s “spectacular results,” there’s no mistaking this move as anything other than a fed-up President cutting loose an aide who made...

Alan Greenspan at 100: The ‘quiet God in the machine?’

Alan Greenspan served as the 13th chair of the Federal Reserve for 18 and a half years, during which time the US experienced the Great Moderation of stability, relatively low inflation, and rising prosperity, though his policies were also blamed for the dot-com bubble and the global financial crisis of 2007-08.

Donald Trump Jr. boosts Paxton’s SAVE America Act push

Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of President Trump, celebrated Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s (R) support for the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act on Friday.  Paxton, who is challenging incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) for the GOP nod in the 2026 Texas Senate race, said he would consider “dropping out” if the...

With media distrust at an all-time high, journalists must do some soul-searching

According to Gallup, only 28 percent of Americans trust the media to report the news accurately and fairly, and until the press is willing to apply the same scrutiny to itself that it applies to everyone else, that number is unlikely to increase.

Trump clarifies his goals for Iran

12:30 Report is The Hill's midday newsletter. Subscribe here. 🔎 Plus: DOJ releases more Epstein files related to Trump allegations {beacon} Happy Friday! It’s going to be a beautiful weekend! I hope you enjoy it more than the CEO of McDonald’s enjoyed eating the new Big Arch burger.   In today's issue: Trump calls for...

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