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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.

Trump makes California the new Ground Zero in blue-state fraud sweep

President Trump has shifted his fraud cleanup blitz to California, pitting Vice President J.D. Vance, his new Fraud Czar, against Gov. Gavin Newsom.

As freed prisoners celebrate in Cuba, human rights groups demand clarity and release of protesters

Katia Arias buzzed with hope on Friday morning as she gathered at the gates of a prison on the outskirts of Havana, waiting with other families for their loved ones to be freed in one of the biggest prison releases by the Cuban government in years.

Mamdani faces backlash over remarks after baby killed in Brooklyn drive-by

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is drawing sharp criticism from politicians and commentators after framing the daylight killing of a 7-month-old Brooklyn girl in terms of gun violence rather than the criminals responsible.

Two illegal immigrants in Florida plead guilty to voting in U.S. elections

Two illegal immigrants living in Florida pleaded guilty in separate cases to lying about their citizenship to vote in U.S. elections.

Elected leaders and clergy seek release of Wisconsin mosque president detained by immigration agents

The president of Wisconsin's largest mosque was detained by federal immigration agents, drawing accusations Thursday from local officials and religious leaders that the arrest was motivated by his criticism of Israel.

Sen. Marsha Blackburn questions Planned Parenthood’s tax-exempt status after it offers Botox

Planned Parenthood affiliates are offering Botox and other aesthetic treatments while operating as a tax-exempt charitable organization, and Sen. Marsha Blackburn said this abuses its nonprofit status.

Treasury will issue new rules on politics from the pulpit

The Treasury Department has announced a new effort to free houses of worship to get more directly involved in politics without having to worry about the IRS coming after them.

Nebraska Senate candidate restructures campaign after complaint over payments to family: report

Dan Osborn is reportedly restructuring his Nebraska Senate campaign after a complaint alleged his operation improperly steered money to his wife and other relatives through PACs and consulting firms.

Final charge dropped in yearslong Harris-era case against pro-life activist

A California judge expunged the case against pro-life activist David Daleiden, ending a prosecution stretching years.

Vance tapped as ‘fraud czar’ as Trump targets blue states over taxpayer theft

President Donald Trump is signaling his continued confidence in Vice President JD Vance by having him address an “unprecedented" problem and officially declaring him the “fraud czar."

Pritzker calls on Trump officials to testify over ICE crackdown, White House blasts move as ‘political stunt’

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls on Trump administration officials to testify before his commission targeting ICE enforcement operations in the state.

The Demographics of Democratic Candidates

Might a non-white Democratic candidate be better able than a white one to get the party’s liberal primary voters to stomach moderate positions?

Trump dubs Vance as the new fraud czar to go after massive scams in places such as California

Vice President J.D. Vance is the new "Fraud Czar," President Trump announced Friday, and will focus on California and other blue states where Mr. Trump said criminals have engaged in unprecedented theft of taxpayer money.

Air Force base bomb suspects benefited from birthright citizenship, says DHS

Two people accused of being part of a plot to plant bombs at MacDill Air Force Base in Florida were born to illegal immigrants in the U.S., making them birthright citizenship babies, the Department of Homeland Security said.

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