Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Sunday said he’s concerned that bombing Iran could backfire and undermine President Trump’s aim to support peaceful protesters in the country. In an interview on …
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The Department of War has announced a new AI platform it is developing in partnership with Google.
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Bessent: Covering tariff refunds wouldn’t be a ‘problem’ for Treasury
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday said it’s no “problem” for the U.S. to pay off tariff refunds if the Supreme Court rules against President Trump’s tariffs. “It won’t be …
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Loeffler says SBA will relocate Minneapolis district office amid ‘local hostility’ toward ICE
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesSmall Business Administration (SBA) head Kelly Loeffler said Saturday that the agency’s Minneapolis office is being relocated, citing “overwhelming local hostility” toward Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers in recent …
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The U.S. is considering buying Greenland to secure its strategic interests in the Arctic, as Russia and China invest heavily in the region, and a negotiated transfer with compensation for …
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Traffic fell, revenue rose one year into NYC congestion pricing, Hochul says
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesNew York City’s congestion pricing program has reduced traffic by 11%, raised $550 million, and made the city safer for cyclists and pedestrians, despite opposition from suburban drivers, Republicans, New …
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Judge halts Trump’s $10 billion social safety net funding freeze
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesA federal judge on Friday paused the Trump administration’s $10 billion social safety net funding freeze, temporarily restoring grants to five Democratic-led states. The Department of Health and Human Services …
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Jeh Johnson worried about ‘type of people’ being recruited for ICE
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesFormer Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson on Friday questioned the “type of people” being recruited by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) after two shootings involving immigration authorities. “I also worry …
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Forget the airstrikes: Tanker seizures are the real pressure point on Iran’s regime
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesThe U.S. capture of a Russian-flagged tanker carrying Iranian oil is a precedent that could reshape Iran’s economic stability by targeting its economic lifeline, the sea, and applying cumulative economic …
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JD Vance’s battles for 2026 and 2028: Managing Trump and fighting history
by Curtis Jonesby Curtis JonesVice President JD Vance is widely considered the most powerful occupant of the office, and is tasked with managing his relationship with President Trump, overcoming political history, and helping Republicans …