Policy

Adm. Brad Cooper speaks to members of the media during a press briefing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, at the Pentagon, Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

CENTCOM announces task force to blockade Iranian ground transit routes

David Zimmermann · November 7, 2026 2:16 pm

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference after attending a round table with local community leaders in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Rojas)

Judge overrides Mamdani’s objections to ICE subpoena for homeless shelter information

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A gun-control group has plans for safe chatting with AI

National Guards patrol a highway near Aguililla, Mexico, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, after the Mexican army killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho." (AP Photo/Armando Solis)

Border Patrol agents anticipate cartels will use blue wave to lure migrants to US

In this graphic, Trump purses his lips in the foreground, right, by a diamond-shaped caution sign reading "tariffs" with stock lines charging upward in the background alongside the Capitol Building.

Democrats could target Trump tariffs after midterm sweep with some GOP aid

Colombian President Gustavo Petro speaks at the U.N. General Assembly.

Colombia’s president says US hit Colombian boat in latest strike on alleged drug vessel

David Zimmermann October 8, 2025 7:04 pm

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Colorado boosts EV rebates as federal incentives end

Center Square October 8, 2025 5:03 pm

United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks following an emergency cabinet meeting on Gaza in London, July 29, 2025. Starmer announced that the U.K. would recognize Palestine as a state on Sept. 21, 2025. (Toby Melville/AFP/Getty)

UK saves China spies by refusing to admit China’s threat

Tom Rogan October 8, 2025 4:13 pm

Sacks containing illegal drugs and plastic barrels containing fuel are displayed at a beachside campsite.

Trump is justified in striking Venezuelan drug cartels

Tom Rogan October 8, 2025 2:00 pm

Sheldon Whitehouse at a congressional hearing.

Democrats grill nuclear regulator nominee over safety and legality of Trump agenda

Maydeen Merino October 8, 2025 1:02 pm

Supporters of popular Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti carry posters with his pictures while protesting a video that was posted by an Israeli minister.

Hamas demands release of high-profile Palestinian prisoners and body of Sinwar as negotiators meet in Cairo

Mike Brest October 8, 2025 12:35 pm

Kristi Noem and Zach Bryan speak into microphones

Kristi Noem blasts ‘completely disrespectful’ Zach Bryan song

Jenny Goldsberry October 8, 2025 11:38 am

Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks during a news conference, Friday, Sept. 5, 2025, in Baltimore.

Wes Moore denounces Trump’s threats to revoke federal workers’ back pay: ‘Those comments are illegal’

Emily Hallas October 8, 2025 9:58 am

Daily on Defense

Noem fumes she’s dealing with a ‘bunch of pansies’ in Portland, while Texas Guard troops arrive outside Chicago

Jamie McIntyre October 8, 2025 7:28 am

An employee holds U.S. dollar banknotes at a money changer.

First round of October Social Security payments issue today

Asher Notheis October 8, 2025 7:00 am

A worker at the sports book in the Ocean Casino Resort counts money on a counter.

November Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 23 days

Asher Notheis October 8, 2025 7:00 am

Kristi Noem peeks over a rooftop in Portland.

Noem warns Portland mayor she’ll flood city with feds if security demands go unmet

Ross O'Keefe October 7, 2025 10:33 pm