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Russia’s war chest will only accelerate in its rate of replenishment, not in spite of U.S. policy, but because of it.

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) on Tuesday took a shot at the British royal family for a list of “do’s and don’ts” that she said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) gave members ahead of King Charles III’s address to Congress. Before the British monarch’s speech, when reporter Pablo Manríquez asked Boebert whether the king should meet...

The Pentagon’s acting chief financial officer told members of the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday that the U.S. war against Iran has cost $25 billion so far. “So approximately, at this day, we're spending about $25 billion on Operation Epic Fury. Most of that is ammunitions,” Jules Hurst III said in response to a...

King Charles III and Queen Camilla are set to visit the 911 Memorial in New York City on Wednesday afternoon as part of their swing through the U.S. It also marks the first trip to the Empire State by a reigning British monarch since Queen Elizabeth II visited in 2010. The king met with President...

Late night comedian Jimmy Kimmel poked fun at President Trump once again on Tuesday, as their ongoing feud heats up. During an episode of "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" on ABC, the host had his audience watch a clip of Trump speaking earlier in the day at an event with King Charles III and Queen Camilla at...

The House Armed Services Committee has its chance to question Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chair Gen. Dan Caine on Wednesday morning amid the Iran war as it hits 60 days with no imminent conclusion. It's their first of two days of hearings. The Supreme Court will hand down opinions before...

A six-figure income used to be shorthand for "rich." Now, it's barely enough to get by in many parts of the country.

The upheaval of the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner by a would-be assassin has committed the Justice Department to two goals: Build a ballroom at the White House, and keep the suspect detained. Cole Tomas Allen, the alleged gunman, already faces three criminal charges that include attempting to assassinate President Trump. Top officials have...

Temporary protected status and broader refugee and humanitarian protections are not loopholes to be closed.

President Trump early Wednesday warned the Iranian regime that it “better get smart soon” as negotiations over a peace deal have largely stalled between the two sides.  “Iran can’t get their act together,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “They don’t know how to sign a nonnuclear deal. They better get smart soon!” The president also...

Anyone who has actually worked presidential-level security understands this is not a close call.

The conflict in Iran should be a reminder of, not a cause to divert attention from, U.S. interests in the West Pacific. America’s war in the Middle East demonstrates the necessity of allies to American strategy. This is equally critical in military, economic, and technological contexts. Washington must recognize the essential contribution to its grand...

In today’s issue: The war between the U.S. and Iran is set to run past the 60-day mark this week, a key milestone in the War Powers Act, which some Republicans have said could be a turning point in their in their support for ongoing operations in the Middle East. The Senate is set to...

The Supreme Court will weigh the Trump administration’s efforts to curtail temporary legal protections for hundreds of thousands of noncitizens on Wednesday.  The oral arguments put the justices at the center of another key plank of President Trump’s immigration crackdown: scaling back the Temporary Protected Status (TPS) program. Created in 1990, TPS temporarily protects foreign nationals who cannot safely return to their home countries because of armed conflict, natural disaster or other extraordinary conditions....