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A U.S. Air Force B-1B Lancer strategic bomber has landed at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire, England, as Washington warned that a larger wave of strikes against Iranian targets could be coming amid the escalating conflict in the Middle East. The…
Armed robotic systems are now appearing more frequently on the battlefield in Ukraine as both Ukrainian and Russian forces experiment with unmanned ground vehicles designed to fight without exposing soldiers directly to danger, according to military analysts and recent battlefield…
Iran’s president Masoud Pezeshkian apologized to neighboring countries after Iranian strikes and escalating regional conflict triggered major tensions across the Middle East, according to remarks broadcast on Iranian state television. Pezeshkian said he was sorry to countries that were targeted…
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville called on U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar of Minnesota to leave the Democratic Party, criticizing comments he said alienate white male voters, according to remarks he made during a recent podcast interview. Carville said attacking white…
President Donald Trump said sending U.S. ground troops into Iran is not currently being considered, arguing that such a move would be unnecessary during the ongoing military campaign. In a telephone interview with NBC News, Trump dismissed the idea of…
President Donald Trump has outlined and clarified the objectives behind the U.S. and Israeli military campaign against Iran as the conflict continues to escalate. Trump said the United States is seeking Iran’s “unconditional surrender,” signaling that Washington will not accept…
President Donald Trump called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender” as Israel launched a new wave of airstrikes inside the country, saying it targeted a major underground leadership bunker in Tehran. Trump made the remarks as fighting between Iran and the U.S.–Israel…
President Donald Trump said he was unhappy with a $220 million advertising campaign launched by Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, confirming his dissatisfaction shortly after announcing she would be replaced as the department’s leader. The advertisement showed Noem…
President Donald Trump said he wants new leadership in Iran as fighting in the Middle East intensified overnight, with fresh strikes reported in both Iran and Lebanon. Speaking to NBC News, Trump said the goal of the campaign is broader…
President Donald Trump and several Republican lawmakers say the communist government in Cuba could face major political change as Washington intensifies pressure on the island. A major power blackout across western Cuba this week highlighted the country’s deepening energy crisis,…
President Donald Trump is taking an increasingly influential role in Republican primaries, using endorsements and public pressure to shape key congressional races ahead of the midterm elections. Trump’s influence is particularly visible in the Texas Republican Senate primary between Sen.…
Hungarian authorities confirmed they are holding seven Ukrainian bank workers along with approximately $80 million in cash, according to officials familiar with the case. The individuals were detained during a financial investigation after authorities discovered a large sum of money…
Senate Democrats said they will return to negotiations over a major energy and infrastructure bill, reopening talks on permitting reform after months of stalled discussions. Sens. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.), who lead Democrats on key Senate energy…
The United States and Venezuela have agreed to re-establish diplomatic and consular relations, marking a major shift in relations between the two countries after years of political conflict. The U.S. State Department said the move is aimed at helping Venezuela…
Israel said Iran’s leadership is weakening and losing control as Israeli forces continue strikes against Iranian military and security infrastructure during the ongoing conflict. In a statement posted by Israeli military officials, Israel said “Iran is weakening and losing control,”…
The United States has carried out strikes on nearly 200 targets inside Iran over the past 72 hours, according to U.S. defense officials, as the military campaign against Iran continues to intensify. Officials said the targets included missile launch sites,…
Residents of Tehran say they experienced the “worst night” of Israeli airstrikes so far as explosions shook parts of the Iranian capital while Iran launched retaliatory attacks toward Israel. People in several neighborhoods reported continuous blasts, with smoke rising over…
Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) announced Thursday that he will not seek reelection after facing mounting pressure from Republican leaders following revelations that he had an affair with a staff member who later died by suicide. Gonzales said he will remain…
Habekah Cannon, a self-described prison abolitionist and former public defender, has won the Democratic primary for District Court judge in North Carolina’s 26th Judicial District, defeating incumbent Judge Cecilia Oseguera. Cannon secured 52 percent of the vote, while Oseguera received…
A U.S. trade court has ordered the federal government to begin issuing refunds for tariffs that were previously ruled unlawful, marking a significant setback for the Trump administration’s trade policy. The U.S. Court of International Trade directed officials to establish…