Secretary of State Antony Blinken (D) arrived in Israel to press for a humanitarian "pause” Friday, according to The Associated Press. Blinken’s visit to Israel is his third since the start of the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas early last month. It comes after President Biden earlier this week called for...

For decades, China's unstoppable rise to global superpower has been a dominant narrative in international affairs. Its sustained economic growth, massive infrastructure investments, and remarkable technological advancements have all contributed to this perception. However, while China's ascent has been undeniable, it now faces four key structural challenges that threaten its global leadership aspirations. China's economic...

A group of 13 Democratic senators is calling for a short-term “cessation of hostilities” in Gaza. “The failure to adequately protect non-combatant civilians risks dramatic escalation of the conflict in the region and imposes severe damage on prospects for peaceful coexistence between Israelis and Palestinians,” a statement released late Thursday by senators including Sen. Ed...

Serious military theorists are now asserting that the U.S. military's longstanding all-volunteer character is outmoded.

On Sunday, we "fall back" one hour, giving most Americans the chance at an extra hour of sleep. Some members of Congress would prefer to ditch the clock changes and stay on daylight saving time year-round, something the U.S. has done in the past (spoiler: it didn't go well).

The Biden administration, intent on trying to stave off a civilian catastrophe in Gaza and worried about rising political criticism at home, is urging Israel to pause its war with Hamas long enough to help Palestinian civilians and to try to get more Americans out of danger. PRESIDENT BIDEN REJECTS calls for a formal cease-fire,...

Vice President Kamala Harris was slammed by critics who called her tone deaf in response to a video where she announced the White House's plan against "Islamophobia."

The recent scourge of antisemitism has convinced some in the Capitol to crack down on government funding for universities.

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