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Pentagon insiders say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has lost trust of senior military commanders

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is facing significant criticism from senior military officers and Pentagon officials who describe his leadership as unprofessional and damaging to the armed forces.

October 20, 2025

Trump administration looks to Australia for rare earths to avoid Chinese extortion

Australia could be a major source of the rare earths being withheld by China, a top White House official said Monday ahead of a visit from Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese.

October 20, 2025

Rodrigo Paz wins Bolivia presidential election, ending 20 years of socialist rule

Centrist Sen. Rodrigo Paz has won Bolivia's presidential election with 54.5% of the vote, ending nearly two decades of Movement Toward Socialism party rule as the country grapples with its worst economic crisis in decades.

October 20, 2025

Israel launches airstrikes across Gaza following deaths of two soldiers in Hamas attack

The U.S.-backed ceasefire in Gaza appeared on the verge of complete collapse Sunday after two Israeli soldiers were killed by Hamas fighters, prompting Israel to launch extensive airstrikes across the Palestinian territory and halt humanitarian aid deliveries.

October 19, 2025

Courts hit the wall: Federal judiciary prepares mass furloughs next week

The government shutdown is about to slam into the federal courts, which had been able to keep running but are about to exhaust their extra cash and will have to furlough employees starting early next week.

October 17, 2025

Experts offer tips on how to ask for a raise at your company

Career experts say workers shouldn't be afraid to ask for raises, even at companies that have conducted layoffs, as long as they've taken on additional responsibilities and can demonstrate their value during this challenging job market and hiring slowdown.

October 17, 2025

John Bolton indicted on 18 counts of unlawfully retaining classified information

Former national security adviser John R. Bolton was indicted Thursday by a federal grand jury in Maryland on charges of unlawfully retaining classified information.

October 16, 2025

British intelligence chief frustrated after high-profile China spy prosecution fails

Britain's MI5 intelligence chief declared China poses a daily national security threat, escalating pressure on authorities to explain the collapse of a high-profile espionage prosecution against two men accused of spying for Beijing.

October 16, 2025

AI enters the nuclear age: Pentagon modernizes warheads with machine learning

The Energy Department's National Nuclear Security Administration is using artificial intelligence as part of an extensive modernization program for nuclear warheads.

October 16, 2025

Federal judge blocks Trump administration from firing thousands of federal employees during shutdown

A federal judge in San Francisco has ordered the Trump administration to halt its firing of federal employees during the ongoing government shutdown, ruling the action illegal.

October 15, 2025

New York judge rules Petros Krommidas, missing Democratic candidate, cannot be replaced on ballot

A missing political candidate's name will remain on the November ballot in Nassau County, New York, after a judge ruled that Petros Krommidas, who disappeared during a night swim in the Atlantic Ocean last spring, is still legally considered a missing person rather than deceased.

October 15, 2025

Weight loss drugs fuel insurance premium surge not seen since Obamacare

Health insurance premiums are poised to rise quickly due to more Americans using pricey new drugs for weight loss and cognitive disorders, industry insiders say.

October 15, 2025

Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces immediate challenges as violence continues in Gaza Strip

The fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire faces mounting challenges as tensions persist in Gaza despite the U.S.-brokered peace agreement signed Monday.

October 14, 2025

Fall leaf peeping season 2025: Why autumn colors are less vibrant than usual

Weeks of drought across the United States have dulled this year's fall foliage colors and caused leaves to drop earlier than usual, though tourism businesses and nature enthusiasts say the autumn season remains resilient and beautiful.

October 14, 2025

Bat lab controversy: Trump’s NIH funds virus research despite previous opposition

The Trump administration is moving to wind down many taxpayer-funded animal experiments, but a controversial bat virus lab in Colorado is still powering forward with a new infusion of millions of dollars.

October 14, 2025

Pentagon races to develop affordable counter-drone technology amid growing global threats

The Pentagon and defense industry are racing to develop affordable counter-drone technologies to combat the growing threat of cheap, lethal tactical drones used by adversaries and potential terrorists.

October 13, 2025

How California’s climate policies are forcing oil workers into career changes

California's transition away from fossil fuels is forcing thousands of oil refinery workers to find new careers, as major facilities including Phillips 66 in Los Angeles and Valero in the Bay Area prepare to shut down, echoing a pattern of displacement that has affected industry workers for decades.

October 13, 2025

Kennedy breaks silence: Catholic justice defends abortion, gay marriage rulings

Retired Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy has defended his decisions on abortion and gay marriage, despite being a devout Catholic, in a new interview this week.

October 13, 2025

Government shutdown layoffs hit 4,000 federal workers as Trump pressures Democrats on spending bill

The ongoing government shutdown has escalated into a crisis affecting thousands of federal employees, with 4,000 workers receiving termination notices as President Trump increases pressure on Democrats to approve the Republican spending plan.

October 12, 2025

Smart Wall unveiled: Trump’s 1,422-mile border barrier plan

The Department of Homeland Security on Friday revealed its ambitious Smart Wall plans for the U.S.-Mexico border, with fences stretching 1,422 miles along the boundary, more than double the current length, with sensor technology to protect the remaining area too rugged for a wall.

October 10, 2025