The death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei on Saturday following joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran was met with praise from some lawmakers and world leaders, and left others condemning the Trump …
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US-Israeli strikes on Iran result in Khamenei’s death: Five things to know
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesIran now stands without its supreme leader for 36 years, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, after joint strikes from the U.S. and Israel on Saturday killed him and attacked military command posts …
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Young voters are turning away from President Trump more sharply than any other major voting bloc. In 2024, Trump narrowed Democrats’ longstanding advantage with voters under 30, outperforming recent Republican …
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Democrats say Trump hasn’t learned lessons of history, has no strategic endgame with Iran strikes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesDemocrats reacting to U.S. strikes early Saturday morning on Iran criticized President Trump, saying he has failed to learn from multiple failed U.S. interventions in the Middle East and accusing …
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US begins ‘major combat operations’ in Iran; Trump urges regime change
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe United States and Israel on Saturday launched strikes on Iran after weeks of threats from President Trump, who called for regime change in Tehran and warned of American casualties …
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Biden knocks Trump’s State of the Union speech: ‘Is he still talking?’
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer President Biden on Friday knocked President Trump for his record-length State of the Union address, asking if his successor is “still talking.” Biden gave a critique about Trump and …
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FEMA releasing billions in disaster assistance, while further funds await approval
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe Trump administration is releasing billions of dollars in disaster aid that was previously awaiting approval from Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. A source familiar with the situation told The Hill …
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Scouting America changing policies to maintain military support, Hegseth says
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesScouting America has agreed to change several of its policies to maintain financial backing from the Pentagon, including that membership in the organization will be based solely on “biological sex …
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Wesley Hunt points to Vance, Scott in defending missed votes
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesRep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) on Thursday defended his missed votes in the House by pointing to Senate votes missed by Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and Vice President Vance when he …
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US military shot down border patrol drone with laser in Texas, lawmakers say
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe U.S. military shot down a Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone with a laser in Texas on Thursday, according to Democratic lawmakers, prompting the closure of airspace near the …