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Pentagon strips former Joint Chiefs Chair Mark Milley of security clearance, launches investigation

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has revoked former Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Mark A. Milley's security clearance and protective detail while launching an inspector general investigation that could lead to his demotion from four-star general rank.

January 29, 2025

Trump’s ‘Iron Dome for America’: Inside the $20 billion missile defense vision

National security experts clarify that President Trump's proposal for an "Iron Dome for America" isn't meant to replicate Israel's Iron Dome system literally, but rather serves as a rhetorical device to communicate Mr. Trump's commitment to advancing America's missile defense capabilities.

January 27, 2025

Immigration shift: How Democrats are rethinking border politics in 2025

Democrats are showing a marked shift in their approach to immigration policy during President Trump's second term, contrasting sharply with their unified opposition during his first presidency.

January 27, 2025

Tech giants seek direct power plant deals, bypassing traditional grid

Tech giants are seeking direct power supply deals with power plants to meet their growing electricity needs, bypassing the traditional grid system.

January 25, 2025

CIA report reignites debate over natural vs. laboratory COVID origins

The CIA has released a new assessment concluding that COVID-19 most likely originated from a laboratory in China, though the agency acknowledges it has "low confidence" in this finding. The assessment, declassified under recently appointed CIA Director John Ratcliffe, wasn't based on new intelligence but rather a fresh analysis of existing data.

January 25, 2025

Pet iguanas gone wild: Taiwan battles 200,000-strong reptile invasion

Taiwan's agricultural sector is facing an unprecedented challenge as authorities announce plans to cull up to 120,000 green iguanas that are threatening the island's farming communities. The invasive species, which has flourished in Taiwan's southern and central regions, has grown to an estimated population of 200,000, according to Forestry and Nature Conservation Agency official Chiu Kuo-hao.

January 23, 2025

Trump’s executive order bans federal interference in social media platforms

President Trump took immediate action to protect free speech on his first day in office, signing an executive order prohibiting federal interference in social media content after years of alleged government pressure on tech platforms during the Biden administration.

January 23, 2025

House Republicans release alarming report on national security threats

A major report from the House Homeland Security Committee warns that U.S. national security defenses are deteriorating while extremist threats continue to rise. The "Terror Threat Snapshot," exclusively shared with The Washington Times before its Wednesday release, highlights mounting jihadi dangers and domestic security challenges facing the Trump administration.

January 23, 2025

Top Israeli general steps down as Gaza ceasefire takes hold

Israel's military leadership experienced a significant shake-up as Lt. Gen. Herzi Halevi, the country's top general, announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing the security and intelligence failures surrounding Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack.

January 21, 2025

Elise Stefanik vows to review U.N. funding in ambassador confirmation hearing

Rep. Elise Stefanik appeared before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday for her confirmation hearing as U.S. ambassador to the United Nations. During the hearing, she emphasized her commitment to implementing President Trump's "America First" agenda and announced plans to review U.S. funding for U.N. agencies.

January 21, 2025

Popular weight-loss drugs added to Medicare’s price-negotiation list

The Biden administration announced Friday an expansion of its Medicare drug price negotiation program, targeting 15 widely-used medications including the popular diabetes and weight-loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy.

January 17, 2025

Polish PM warns of Russian ‘air terror’ plot targeting global airlines

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has issued a stark warning about alleged Russian plans for global acts of sabotage, specifically highlighting potential "acts of air terror" against airlines worldwide.

January 15, 2025

U.S. government drops legal battle over Titanic salvage rights as company halts expedition plans

The U.S. government has withdrawn its legal challenge against RMS Titanic Inc., the company holding salvage rights to the Titanic wreck, after the firm indicated it has no immediate plans for expeditions that might violate federal law.

January 14, 2025

Houses of worship in Los Angeles unite in response to devastating fires

Multiple synagogues, churches and a mosque were destroyed by devastating wildfires in Los Angeles this week, leaving religious communities grappling with loss while demonstrating remarkable resilience.

January 13, 2025

Midlife health choices critical in preventing dementia, experts say

Dementia cases in America are projected to double by 2060, reaching approximately 1 million new cases annually, according to research published Monday in Nature Medicine.

January 13, 2025

Debate intensifies as Trump’s HHS nominee calls for end to water fluoridation

A decades-old public health measure is facing renewed scrutiny as Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for health and human services secretary, calls for an end to water fluoridation across the United States.

January 13, 2025

North Dakota’s tribal districts clear Supreme Court hurdle

The Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to North Dakota's 2021 legislative redistricting plan, effectively upholding measures designed to enhance Native American representation in the state legislature.

January 13, 2025

U.S. general praises Lebanese army’s security operations in border region

A top U.S. general gave high marks to Lebanese forces this week for their efforts to stabilize the volatile border region with Israel, marking a potential turning point in the area's yearlong conflict.

January 8, 2025

Beijing condemns U.S. cybersecurity sanctions against technology group

Diplomatic tension has escalated between China and the United States over cybersecurity issues, following the U.S. Treasury's decision to impose sanctions on Beijing-based Integrity Technology Group.

January 6, 2025

Ukraine restores diplomatic ties with Syria, launches humanitarian grain program

Ukraine announced plans Thursday to restore diplomatic relations with Syria following last month's collapse of Syrian President Bashar Assad's Russian-backed government in December 2024.

January 2, 2025