As President Trump threatens a major escalation in Iran, signs are mounting that the U.S. military is preparing for a potential return to major military operations. But experts are skeptical that an intensified air strike campaign — even if it takes out bridges, water facilities and electricity plants — will break Tehran or force tough...

The Supreme Court justices recused a combined 64 times this term when deciding what new cases to hear. The leader might not be who you think. Twenty-three recusals came from Justice Samuel Alito, a leading voice in the court’s conservative majority who is stepping aside at a rate threefold compared to any of his colleagues. ...

Rep. Mike Carey grilled Smithsonian leadership on why the National Museum of American History dropped "American history" from its mission statement.

Rep. Andy Harris says DSA-backed candidates are pushing Democrats toward communism, arguing it will help House Republicans in midterm elections.