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Iran has made our most urgent national-security priority painfully clear

The American way of warfare is often to mess it up before adjusting and getting it right.

Trump’s empty threats are prolonging the Iran war

America’s war with Iran is at an impasse. President Donald Trump’s unfulfilled threats to launch a “major strike” are partly to blame. By constantly promising to strike the Islamic Republic only to back off at the last moment, Trump has undercut America’s leverage and made Iran less, not more, likely to negotiate in good faith. […]

Senate embarks on recess after funding government and confirming Blanche, punting other priorities

The Senate adjourned for a five-week recess early Saturday morning after passing a bill to fund the federal government until Dec. 11 and confirming Todd Blanche as attorney general. Senate Republicans also agreed to set aside — for the moment — President Trump’s demand to approve another budget resolution to pave the way for tens...

Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after bruising fight

The Senate early Saturday morning confirmed Todd Blanche as the next attorney general, with the nominee narrowly securing sufficient GOP backing after making a number of promises about how he would handle his tenure as the country’s top law enforcement officer. The vote was 50-49. Though confirmed along a party-line vote when he was nominated...

Senate passes stopgap funding bill to prevent shutdown ahead of midterms

The Senate voted early Saturday morning to fund the federal government until Dec. 11 with the aim of averting another government shutdown before the midterm election, sending the bill to the House before leaving for a five-week recess. The continuing resolution (CR) passed 90-6 after Republicans spent days haggling over a provision inserted by the White House...

Schumer’s path back to power runs through insurgent Democrats who want him gone

Sen. Charles E. Schumer's hopes of reclaiming the majority leader's gavel now rest on helping far-left candidates running in marquee Senate races who cast him as part of the problem -- and, in many cases, demand he hand over the leadership reins.

Trump-backed firebrand Ogles goes down in flames in Tennessee primary

Tennessee Rep. Andy Ogles, a Trump-endorsed conservative, was swamped in Thursday's GOP primary.

Stacey Abrams says that GOP ‘intention’ is to dismantle democracy

STACEY ABRAMS says GOP "intended to dismantle black voting power because they intend to dismantle democracy."

Appeals court halts White House ballroom project, says Trump needs Congress’ approval

A federal appeals court ordered President Trump to stop construction on his White House ballroom project, ruling that he should have asked Congress for permission before razing the old East Wing and starting his new building.

Trump vs. trumpets: New tariff plan hits the orchestra’s brass section

The Trump administration this week declared tubas, trombones, trumpets and French horns a national security threat.

Sen. Bill Cassidy to back Todd Blanche, keeping nomination as attorney general alive

Todd Blanche, President Trump's pick to become attorney general, got key backing Friday from Sen. Bill Cassidy, boosting his confirmation chances.

Democrats try to present a united front in Michigan after bitter primary

Michigan Democrats will gather Friday in a show of unity behind their statewide candidates, three days after a bitter U.S. Senate contest highlighted divisions between the progressive and moderate wings of the party.

US Army offering defense firms ‘concierge access’ to test weapons at military ranges

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll says defense companies can now book military test ranges within 30 days through a new online portal with concierge access.

Socialist House nominee’s radical law-and-order vision: ‘What are illegals?’

Chris Rabb questioned the premise of "illegal immigrants" and claimed 99% of police work does not involve pursuing criminals in a heated exchange.

Trump says White House ballroom ruling jeopardizes lives of future presidents, vows Supreme Court appeal

Trump vows an immediate Supreme Court appeal after a federal appeals court ordered construction halted on his "massive" White House ballroom project.

GOP senator breaks with Trump over ‘woke’ Smithsonian history battle

Lisa Murkowski broke with Republicans to defend the Smithsonian, writing to Doug Burgum with concerns about Trump's executive order on museum signage.

Video shows US military tracking what appears to be mysterious object flying over Middle East in 2025

The U.S. Department of War on Friday released video of what appears to be an unidentified flying object moving through the air last year in the Middle East.

Rogers opens door to Democratic voters after El-Sayed’s primary victory: ‘There is still hope’

Mike Rogers appeals to Michigan Democrats after Abdul El-Sayed's primary win, saying those who feel unrepresented have a home with his campaign.

Lindsey Graham’s final mission to punish Putin clears Senate after yearlong fight

The sanctions bill targets Russia's oil and gas revenue with up to 500% tariffs on Russian imports and penalties on countries buying Russian energy.

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