Retired Gen. Frank McKenzie, the former commander of U.S. Central Command (Centcom), said Sunday that the U.S. military has been working on plans for a ground raid in Iran for years, as President Trump is reportedly considering sending troops into the war. “Margaret, for many years we've considered options along the southern coast of Iran,...
There's something melodic about watching the sun rise over a rural stillness broken only by the rhythms of steel wheels on tracks. Or so we tell ourselves.
Authorities in Los Angeles deployed tear gas near a federal detention center and made dozens of arrests following one of thousands of "No Kings" rallies held this weekend across the United States and in Europe to protest President Donald Trump's actions and the war in Iran.
The European Union is expanding its powers to track, raid and deport migrants to "return hubs'' in third countries in Africa and elsewhere, quietly adopting tactics of the Trump administration that have drawn criticism from immigration-rights advocates in the 27-nation bloc.
Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D-Mass.) on Sunday warned against putting American boots on the ground on Iran’s mainland and Kharg Island, noting it could lead to future requests that suggest the possibility of a longer war. President Trump hasn’t ruled out the possibility of an invasion, but has in recent weeks suggested Operation Epic Fury was...
Competitive races for governor and Senate in Ohio could give Democrats rare openings in the red state once seen as a critical bellwether. Two major election handicappers shifted the governor's race more toward Democrats this month, citing surveys that have shown a formidible campaign from Democrat Amy Acton and baggage around her rival, Republican former presidential candidate...
Rep. Yassamin Ansari (D-Ariz.), who is Iranian-American, said President Trump needs to find an off-ramp for the ongoing U.S. conflict with Iran soon. “'We're already in this war, so what can be done?' And I've been thinking a lot about that. Ultimately, I do think we need an off-ramp, quickly, to the war. We need...
Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) on Sunday his party needs new leadership in the Senate after the GOP-controlled upper chamber passed a partial funding package for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in the dead of night. Burchett called the package a “huge mistake” and said House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) should have been informed about...