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Trump declassifies evidence he says exposes ‘shocking vulnerabilities’ in election system
China has scooped up America’s voter lists, U.S. states’ voter rolls are filled with noncitizens who have managed to register, and Venezuela has tried to develop methods to alter electronic voting machines, President Trump said Thursday in a primetime speech to alert the country to what he called “shocking” vulnerabilities.
November in mind: Trump works in a midterm campaign pitch into a primetime address
President Trump promised a speech Thursday night on pitfalls in election security. He did that, but only after offering a full-throated commendation of his second-term agenda that served as a primetime ad for Republicans heading into a tough midterm election season.
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Trump vows to defeat Iran as attacks resume and blockade diverts ships
The U.S. military on Wednesday launched another wave of attacks against Iran and turned away ships evading its blockade as President Trump vowed to batter the Middle East country for days, promising that Tehran's defeat would come "soon."
Surge of House Democrats back failed bid to cut off U.S. military aid to Israel
The growing anti-Israel faction in the Democratic Party came into view Wednesday when nearly half of the House Democratic Caucus voted to cut off military aid to the Jewish state.
Left, right and nowhere to go: Both Republicans and Democrats abandoning the center
America's political center is tired, angry and increasingly ignored -- and both parties are about to make that problem much, much worse.
DNI nominee Jay Clayton sheds Democrats’ support by not saying Biden won 2020 election
Director of National Intelligence nominee Jay Clayton appears headed for a partisan confirmation vote after refusing to say during his confirmation hearing Wednesday that Joseph R. Biden won the 2020 presidential election.
Meet the wealthy new investor taking equity stakes in defense companies: The Pentagon
As business partners go, few are more powerful and well-funded than the Pentagon. But the Trump administration's accelerating push to take direct financial stakes in private defense and critical minerals companies -- a divisive strategy among Republicans on Capitol Hill -- raises a host of political, ethical, legal, financial and even long-term strategic questions for the U.S. military.
Democratic Socialists of America’s new platform calls for abolishing ICE and the U.S. Senate
The Democratic Socialists of America has released an updated platform that calls for a sweeping remake of the political system, including eliminating the U.S. Senate and abolishing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
AG nominee Todd Blanche takes blame for Epstein files flubs, vows anti-weaponization fund is dead
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche took responsibility Wednesday for botches that saw victims' names released in the Epstein files, but defended the Justice Department's response as a good effort on a thorny issue in a short time-frame.
Republicans release budget instructions for filibuster-proof defense, SAVE America Act package
House Republicans on Wednesday announced their blueprint for a filibuster-proof budget bill that will spend up to $95 billion on defense, restocking weapons used in the Iran war, aid to farmers and implementation of voter ID requirements.
Jack Smith’s ‘Arctic Frost’ team spied on lawmakers’ texts without shielding privileged info
Newly released records show that investigators working for former special counsel Jack Smith directly accessed text messages belonging to 44 current and former members of Congress.
Space-based aspect of Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ shield gets boost with $1.75 billion in new contracts
The Trump administration's Golden Dome missile defense project is expanding its secretive network of space-based, missile-detecting satellites with a $1.75 billion dual contract for two defense technology companies, despite concerns on Capitol Hill about ballooning costs.
Trump walks back planned tolls in Strait of Hormuz, moves to reinstate blockade of Iran’s ports
President Trump reversed plans to slap hefty fees on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz, but the Iran conflict only intensified Tuesday as the U.S. reimposed a naval blockade and Tehran launched new attacks on Gulf countries.
Foreign ships, American fury: Trump’s gamble on foreign oil tankers nears a deadline
President Trump must soon decide whether to continue to allow foreign ships to transport fuel to U.S. ports, a policy opposed by both Democrats and Republicans who say it lowers gas prices at the expense of American jobs.