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You can’t condemn terrorism and then host a terrorism supporter for dinner

In the aftermath of an ISIS-inspired attack in New York City, it wasn’t just CNN that became the target of widespread scorn. As CNN’s report of the would-be terrorist bombing focused on the weather and the alleged perpetrators, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani was also lambasted for beginning his address by focusing on Islamophobia. […]

A simple step toward affordability: Repeal DC’s individual mandate

Our nation’s capital is one of the most expensive places in the country to live, especially for entry-level workers. A legislative staffer or policy analyst in their late 20s earns roughly $58,000 a year, yet median rents in the district routinely exceed $2,300 per month — nearly half their income. Add in the rising cost of groceries, tens […]

Iran conflict shows why Trump order limiting federal unions is vital for national security

The efficiency and destructiveness of the United States’s military so far in the Iran campaign have been historic, and the bravery and professionalism of the people at the tip of the spear are awe-inspiring. However, it’s also worth remembering that the shaft of that spear is long and comprised of thousands of essential workers, not all of them in […]

What’s behind the crypto bank showdown

Technology is disrupting the U.S. banking industry. Cryptocurrency firms are trying to compete directly with America’s largest banks in pursuit of the financial assets of the country’s households and businesses. But the crypto firms that want to collect customer deposits do not want to be subject to the capital requirements and banking regulations that govern America’s biggest banks. […]

Trump’s Iran conflict highlights new kind of American defensive vulnerability

Wars used to announce themselves with troop movements, air-raid sirens, and closed skies. Today, the opening move is often invisible. By the time physical conflict begins, the digital battlefield has already been shaped. Modern warfare often begins when adversaries quietly penetrate digital systems such as traffic cameras, mobile phones, logistics networks, and data platforms.  As […]

Iran’s drone swarms challenge US air defenses as troops in Middle East face rising threats

Cheap Iranian drone attacks are pushing the Pentagon to expand layered air defenses in the Middle East, including interceptor drones and emerging laser systems.

Trump endorses Texas congressional candidate after rival drops out over affair scandal

President Donald Trump endorsed Texas Republican Brandon Herrera after Rep. Tony Gonzales bowed out of the race amid a House Ethics investigation into an admitted affair with a former staffer.

Furious allies lobby Trump to keep deporting migrants

Top allies of President Donald Trump are furious at the White House's new rhetorical emphasis on deporting violent criminals over all unauthorized immigrants —...

Dr Oz helps older woman who collapsed during Trump’s speech at Kentucky event

Dr. Mehmet Oz sprang into action during President Donald Trump’s speech in Kentucky when an older woman collapsed, prompting the president to pause his remarks and call for assistance.

Lawmakers vent frustration over DHS shutdown as lines grow at nation’s airports

Republican and Democratic senators vented their frustrations Wednesday with the lack of progress in funding the Department of Homeland Security, which is resulting in more Americans enduring long lines at airports around the country. It's a problem that is expected to intensify as the impasse enters its fourth week.

Trump administration kicks off new process to try to replace tariffs struck down by Supreme Court

The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries - an effort that comes after the Supreme Court struck down President Donald Trump's previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic emergency.

Europe’s Decarbonized ‘Energy Independence’

There has been a green industrial revolution, but in China, and it is wrecking Europe’s economies and creating a dangerous dependency on the Beijing...

Trump takes campaign swing at his GOP archenemy: ‘Got to get rid of this loser’

President Trump dropped into Kentucky Rep. Thomas Massie's backyard Wednesday to rally support for his primary opponent, deriding the libertarian-leaning Republican as a "total disaster" and the "worst person."

FBI, CIA chiefs urge GOP lawmakers to reauthorize surveillance law without changes

FBI Director Kash Patel and CIA Director John Ratcliffe called on Senate GOP lawmakers on Wednesday not to allow a key provision of the federal surveillance law to lapse next month, as they consider whether to include reforms to protect Americans from past abuses.

Trump says ‘We’ve won’ Iran war, predicts oil prices will drop despite economic turmoil

President Trump said Wednesday the war against Iran is turning out to be "easier than we thought" and predicted that soaring oil prices will plummet again, as the conflict threatens to upend his focus on the economy in a midterm election.

Senators ask watchdog agency to audit DOJ protocols for unlawful Epstein file redactions

Four senators on Wednesday asked a government watchdog agency to audit the "protocols and processes" the Justice Department used to make what the lawmakers consider unlawful redactions in the Jeffrey Epstein case files.

South Africa summons new U.S. ambassador over criticism as rift deepens

The new U.S. ambassador to South Africa has been summoned to explain his criticism, the country's foreign minister said Wednesday, as a diplomatic rift continues over foreign policy that the Trump administration describes as anti-American and domestic policies it calls anti-white.

‘Unprecedented’ agreement releases emergency oil reserves as gas prices spark concerns

A cohort of developed nations agreed to release a record amount of emergency oil reserves Wednesday amid the impact that the U.S. attacks against Iran have had on the oil market.

House Oversight Committee demands depositions from Bondi and Lutnick in Epstein probe

The House Oversight Committee’s Epstein investigation wants U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to appear in 30 days for a deposition, Fox News has learned. 

The committee also wants Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick to appear for a deposition "within the next ten days," a source close to the committee said. 

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