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US military refueling aircraft crashes in Iraq, Centcom says

The U.S. military announced Thursday that a refueling aircraft, a KC-135, crashed in western Iraq in an incident that was not caused by friendly or hostile fire. U.S. Central Command (Centcom) said two aircraft were involved in the incident, with one going down and the other “landed safely.” It is unclear if there were any...

Iran vows more attacks, continued Strait of Hormuz closure

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security   The Big Story  Iran vows more attacks, continued Strait of Hormuz closure Iran’s new supreme leader released his first statement asserting the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and Tehran will continue attacks on its Persian Gulf neighbors. © Photo Credit In...

Schiff steps into AI guardrail fight

{beacon} Technology Technology   The Big Story Schiff steps into AI guardrail fight Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) is stepping into the fight over the use of AI in domestic mass surveillance and fully autonomous weapons, drafting legislation to put “commonsense safeguards” to protect privacy and the values of the American people. © Greg Nash Schiff,...

Why naval escorts through Strait of Hormuz are so risky

The U.S. has yet to begin escorting oil tankers through the treacherous Strait of Hormuz, something that increasingly looks like a high-risk proposition during the war with Iran. President Trump, who floated using escorts to reopen the waterway and avoid an oil crisis amid soaring global prices, so far has held off, opting instead for...

Fuel price hike hits Americans’ pocketbooks

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment   The Big Story Fuel price hike hits Americans' pocketbooks High fuel prices caused by the conflict in Iran threaten to worsen affordability issues that ordinary Americans face — and some economists are warning that a prolonged conflict could pull the U.S. into a recession. © Yuki Iwamura,...

Why time is on Iran’s side as Trump faces pressure to end conflict

Time may be on Iran’s side in its conflict with the United States as President Trump faces domestic and international pressure to end the war. U.S. and Israeli military superiority has wreaked havoc on Iran, pounding its navy, missile launch sites and other assets. But the conflict is also inflicting pain on the president as...

Illegal alien’s violent tussle with federal officer leads to multiple charges after suspected Biden-era entry

The incident comes as Senate lawmakers remain sharply divided over how to proceed with fully funding DHS as the agency's shutdown neared the 30-day mark.

Trump admin’s push to end controversial policy extended by Biden sparks backlash ahead of crucial deadline

Somali immigrants challenge President Donald Trump's TPS termination in court, alleging racial discrimination behind policy ending protection for 1,080 recipients.

Dems flip 28 state legislature seats in Trump 2.0

A blue wave may already be cresting. Democrats have flipped 28 Republican-held seats in state legislatures across the country over the past 14 months,...

How ‘Islamophobia’ panic gives the media a license to lie

Journalism’s core mission is to tell people the truth in clear language — but legacy media smothers the truth to avoid “Islamophobia.”

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