World
Trump: ‘Numerous’ nations to help with Strait of Hormuz closure despite lack of support from UK, NATOPresident Trump has said multiple nations have committed to helping the U.S. reopen the Strait of Hormuz, even as allies in Europe and Asia publicly declined. Trump made the statement at a White House meeting Tuesday with… Read More
Government
Trump pushes allies to assist with Strait of Hormuz, says Iranian regime is ‘obliterated’President Donald Trump said Monday that Operation Epic Fury, now in its third week, has “obliterated” Iran, as U.S. and Israeli forces have struck more than 7,000 targets across… Read More
World
Cuba goes dark after power grid collapseCuba’s power grid suffered a complete collapse Monday, leaving around 10 million people without electricity. The nation’s grid operator, Unión Eléctrica, announced the news on social media and said it would continue providing… Read More
World
Trade dominates as US upends China’s strategic network in IranOutside of the effects the U.S. war with Iran will have in the Middle East, several analysts say the conflict may carry significant geopolitical consequences for China – eventually. For now, however, China has adopted a… Read More
Government
Trump says Iran conflict is ‘going to be ended soon,’ threatens further military action if oil supply is squeezedPresident Donald Trump said he expects the conflict in Iran will be “ended soon” at a press conference Monday but warned of further military action if oil supplies are… Read More
Government
DC’s National Children’s Museum to relocate as FBI moves inThe National Children’s Museum in D.C. is looking for a new home to accommodate FBI staffers in its current location, the Washington Business Journal reported Wednesday. General Services… Read More
World
Ayatollah’s death isn’t enough for Iran’s persecuted Christians, ministry leader saysAn Iranian-born Christian leader is urging believers around the world to pray for her native country, saying the death of Ayatollah Khamenei alone will not bring freedom to the… Read More
Government
‘Colossal expansion of US energy’: Trump touts major tech company agreementSeveral major tech companies and President Donald Trump signed a pledge Wednesday to protect ratepayers from energy guzzling data centers as his administration embraces artificial intelligence (AI) innovation. The Trump administration has… Read More
Government
American sub sinks Iranian warship; Hegseth vows US is ‘just getting started’ as conflict intensifies“America is winning” was Secretary of War Pete Hegseth’s message on Wednesday about military operations in Iran, in a conflict he said is “accelerating, not decelerating.” “We are just… Read More
Culture
Boy Scouts to end ‘woke’ diversity, equity and inclusion policies, says HegsethDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the Pentagon will continue support for Scouting America (Scouts) after the group committed to removing all diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. “These, and other changes that Scouting America’s… Read More
Government
Trump is reinstating the ‘basics’ of the American Dream, Rep. Rich McCormick tells The LionAhead of the State of the Union speech, Rep. Rich McCormick called President Donald Trump’s policies the “basics” of the American Dream: stable taxes and interest rates, support for families and seniors, pro-business policy and wage… Read More
Government
Watch: Wrong-way trucker with Minnesota CDL stopped in MissouriA truck driver with a Minnesota commercial driver’s license drove the wrong way on a Missouri highway for several miles before being stopped by police. No one was injured after… Read More
Politics
Watch: Support for Trump jumps among State of the Union viewersSupport for President Donald Trump rose 10 percentage points among people who watched Tuesday’s State of the Union address, with 64% saying his policies would… Read More
Public Education
Iowa district rolls out expensive, limited electric buses despite funding freezeIowa’s Sioux City district has launched several new electric buses even as the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) program funding this initiative has been placed under review. “The… Read More
Government
Trump honors Laken Riley, victims of illegal immigration, at White House ‘Angel Family Day’ ceremonyPresident Donald Trump honored the late Laken Riley and families who have lost loved ones to the “scourge of illegal immigration” at the White House on Monday by declaring “Angel Family Day.”… Read More
Government
Trump finds stronger legal path for tariffs after SCOTUS ruling(The Daily Signal) – President Donald Trump said the Supreme Court ruling against his tariffs actually affirms his authority to levy additional national security tariffs, and announced a 10%… Read More
World
US forces converge on Iran as Trump weighs ‘decapitation’ of regimeAs President Donald Trump weighs his military options against Iran, the U.S. is assembling an unprecedented fleet in and around the Middle East, including in… Read More
Courts
Supreme Court strikes down Trump tariffs under IEEPA(The Daily Signal) – In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court ruled that President Donald Trump’s executive actions on tariffs exceeded his constitutional authority under the International Emergency Economic… Read More
World
Trump launches ‘Board of Peace’ with world leaders, indicates military action in Iran will be decided within daysPresident Donald Trump pledged $10 billion in U.S. funding to the Board of Peace and indicated a decision on military action in Iran would be made within 10 days at the board’s inaugural meeting Thursday. Read More
Courts
Supreme Court could issue decision any day in tariff case Trump calls ‘life or death’The Supreme Court is expected to release opinions Friday, as well as twice next week, as its decision looms in a case challenging President Donald Trump’s authority to invoke sweeping… Read More