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Foreign enemies have a shockingly simple way to track US troops overseas, lawmakers warn

Lawmakers warn the Pentagon has failed to protect military personnel from adversaries exploiting commercially available cell phone location data.

Trump names Bill Pulte acting director of national intelligence

President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he is appointing Federal Housing Finance Agency Director William "Bill" Pulte to serve as acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard.

In a post on Truth Social, Trump praised Pulte's leadership at the FHFA and his oversight of mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.

"William has deep experience managing the most sensitive matters in America, the safety and soundness of the Markets, and over 10 Trillion Dollars at Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac," Trump wrote.

Trump said Pulte will remain FHFA director and chairman of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac while serving in the intelligence post.

"Congratulations to Director Pulte!" Trump added.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

GOP urges SCOTUS to reject ‘war on American energy’ they say would hit families’ wallets

More than 70 House Republicans pushed the Supreme Court to reject Boulder County's lawsuit seeking to hold oil companies liable for climate damages.

Bernie Sanders refuses to back away from Graham Platner endorsement despite report of explicit texts to women

Bernie Sanders stands by Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner, saying he will "certainly not" be reconsidering his endorsement, reports said.

TikTok warped Americans’ view of the Iran war — one post at a time

While US forces were winning the military battle, TikTok was helping the Islamist regime...

What Is Ali Velshi Talking About?

The truth is that this country has never stopped reckoning with racism.

Justice Department to drop Anti-Weaponization Fund in compliance with court ruling

The Justice Department is dropping a $1.8 billion Anti-Weaponization Fund it created as part of a settlement with President Trump.

Steyer goes all-in on transgender athletes as California governor’s race goes down to wire

The transgender-athlete issue helped torpedo Democrats in the 2024 election, but California gubernatorial candidate Tom Steyer is doubling down as he seeks to separate himself from the primary pack.

D.C. GOP calls for end of federal income tax for city’s residents

The District of Columbia Republican Party urged the end of the federal income tax for the city's residents as the best counterargument to the Democrats' push for statehood.

Who watches the watch parties?

SUMMER OF HELL: The NYPD has quite a summer ahead, to hear Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch tell it. During a four-hour budget hearing this...

Trump admin backs off controversial $2B fund, clearing path for stalled GOP immigration bill

The DOJ paused the Trump administration's proposed anti-weaponization fund Monday, giving Senate Republicans space to push immigration enforcement funding.

Five More Questions with Stephen Kotkin: Can America Still Lead The World?

Stephen Kotkin on Iran, China, Ukraine, and America’s future.

Trump says Iran did not tell him it wanted to withdraw from talks, but it would be ‘fine’

President Trump said Iran has not informed him of their desire to quit peace negotiations over Israel's actions in Lebanon, but he said it is "fine if they're done talking."

Jerome Powell warns against meddling at Fed, says democratic institutions can be ‘torn down quickly’

Former Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell took a parting shot at President Trump, warning that the central bank's independence was a "priceless asset" that must be defended.

Feds sell second Southwest waterfront property as part of Trump downsizing of government

A private developer is buying the Liberty Loan Building overlooking the Tidal Basin in Southwest Washington -- the second federal property sold under the Trump administration's government downsizing campaign.

Colorado elections clerk released from prison after governor commutes sentence

Tina Peters, the former clerk convicted of participating in a scheme to chase election conspiracy theories promulgated by President Donald Trump, was released from prison Monday after the president successfully pressured Colorado's Democratic governor into commuting her sentence.

Oil prices rise on Iranian report that Tehran will suspend talks over Israeli attacks in Lebanon

Oil prices jumped and stocks wobbled on Monday after an Iranian state media report said Tehran would suspend peace negotiations because of Israel's assaults on Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Why the 2026 primary season has been rough for congressional incumbents

Congressional incumbents this primary cycle are getting pounded by a perfect storm of redistricting-based competition, Democrats pushing for generational change and President Trump wading into GOP contests.

Leftists bemoan protests going viral online but failing to achieve real-world political wins

Leftist activists at a panel discussion in Berkeley, California, recently delivered a stark verdict on the state of radical activism: They have failed to translate big turnout in radical leftist movements into lasting political change.

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