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Israeli strikes kill 5 in Gaza, Iran touts Russian energy deal, and other news in the Middle East

Israeli airstrikes in the Gaza Strip killed five people on Friday, intensifying tensions despite an existing ceasefire framework. Local hospital officials reported casualties in Khan Younis and Gaza City, bringing total …

Trump used to say he saw a quick end to his Iran war, but 6 months later he claims he’s in no hurry

President Donald Trump is entering the sixth month of the U.S.-Israel war against Iran while abandoning his expectation of a quick conclusion and shifting toward economic pressure. Trump said this week he has “no time sc…

Trump Administration Rejects Return to June Iran Agreement — U.S. Navy Deploys Carrier to Middle East

The Trump administration formally rejected returning to a June memorandum of understanding with Iran on August 27, 2026, confirming that all diplomatic negotiations are suspended. White House officials stated that all op…

Natalie Harp Slammed Over Donald Trump-Dolly Parton Truth Social Post

Natalie Harp, a White House communications aide managing Donald Trump's Truth Social account, faces intense public scrutiny following a controversial post featuring singer Dolly Parton shared by the president. Criticism …

Americans doubted the Iran war from the start — and Trump’s numbers haven’t gotten better since

As the military conflict with Iran reaches its six-month milestone, national polling indicates that American public opposition remains wide and deep. President Donald Trump continues to face stagnant approval ratings reg…

Trump Official Faces Inquiry Over Alleged Wildfire Resources Diversion

A high-ranking Trump administration official is facing a formal congressional inquiry following allegations that federal emergency wildfire resources were improperly diverted to protect private property. Lawmakers launch…

US, South Korea and Japan to hold trilateral drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on US

South Korea, the United States, and Japan will conduct the Freedom Edge trilateral military exercise starting September 7 off Jeju Island. The five-day drill aims to counter North Korean nuclear and missile threats and e…

Senior Democrat Calls for Criminal Investigation Into HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Over Samoa Testimony

U.S. Senator Ron Wyden called for a criminal investigation into Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday following the release of newly obtained records. The documents, secured through a publ…

Fired Stars and Stripes Journalists Sue Pentagon and Defense Secretary Over First Amendment Violations

Three former staff members of the military news outlet Stars and Stripes have filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, D.C., against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other top Pentagon officials. The plaintiffs—publisher…

Trump Blames Republican Congress for Potential Midterm Losses

President Donald Trump has warned that congressional Republicans risk major defeats in the upcoming midterm elections due to legislative inaction. In recent statements, Trump emphasized that voters feel disappointed with…

Trump Weighs Biofuel Waivers in White House Meeting

President Donald Trump met with federal energy and environmental officials on Wednesday to review pending small refinery exemption applications under the Renewable Fuel Standard. The administration discussed a potential …

Judge questions why Kennedy Center is moving so quickly to return Trump’s name to building

A federal judge on Thursday sharply questioned why the Kennedy Center is rushing to re-inscribe President Donald Trump's name on its facade by Sept. 8, just months after he ruled the initial addition illegal. U.S. Distri…

US Patriot missile stocks in Europe are ‘beyond critical’ due to Iran war, officials say

The U.S. military faces a severe shortage of Patriot missile interceptors in Europe after large numbers were shifted to the Middle East during the Iran war, according to two officials who spoke anonymously to The Associa…

Tanker Struck by Projectile in Strait of Hormuz Amid US-Iran Tensions

A commercial tanker was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, triggering an onboard fire that has since been extinguished, according to the United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations agency. …

White House Mocks Canada with Meme, Backfires Spectacularly

The White House official X account posted a meme featuring a bald eagle pinning a Canada goose to the ground amid ongoing trade tensions and retaliatory tariffs between the two nations. Social media users quickly discove…

Ted Cruz’s Dolly Parton Tribute Backfires in Brutal Username Prank

Senator Ted Cruz deleted a social media post praising a vintage Dolly Parton television clip after the account he amplified altered its display name to a crude phrase. Cruz shared a post from an X user featuring Parton o…

Republicans face a midterm verdict as Iran war drags on months longer than Trump promised

As the prolonged military conflict with Iran surpasses six months, political fallout is heavily impacting vulnerable Republican incumbents ahead of the upcoming United States midterm elections. President Donald Trump ini…

Trump's oil and gas stock trades continued during Iran war, filings show

President Trump's investment accounts actively traded oil and natural gas stocks through the second quarter of 2026 while he oversaw military operations involving Iran, according to Office of Government Ethics filings. T…

Bessent, Warsh diverge on who should set the price of money

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh are publicly divided over U.S. financial policy regarding long-term borrowing costs and interest rate management. Bessent announced plans to doubl…

Trump questions state of MLB while renewing push for Roger Clemens' Hall of Fame induction

Major League Baseball faces potential labor uncertainty as its collective bargaining agreement approaches a December expiration amidst unresolved salary cap disputes. President Donald Trump addressed the state of the spo…

Three Secret Service Officials Placed on Leave Over Potential Misconduct Inquiry

WASHINGTON — Three United States Secret Service officials, including communications chief Anthony Guglielmi, were placed on administrative leave Tuesday pending an internal inquiry into potential misconduct. The Office o…

Judge Suspends Charges Against Ex-Marine Arrested With Ammo on Trump’s L.A.-Area Golf Course

Los Angeles County Judge John Lonergan Jr. suspended criminal proceedings on Wednesday against Jeanine John Taele, a former United States Marine arrested at President Donald Trump golf course. Taele was referred to Holly…

Trump Threatens to Demolish Kennedy Center

The United States Department of Justice filed a federal court brief threatening the demolition of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts if a disputed $250 million renovation plan is blocked. Lawyers represen…

Gallows Found Near US Capitol, Man Arrested

U.S. Capitol Police arrested a thirty-five-year-old man on August twenty-fifth after discovering a wooden gallows inside a pickup truck parked illegally near the U.S. Capitol and Supreme Court buildings. Officers took th…

Army plans to build nuclear microreactors at five bases as US seeks to ramp up nuclear power

The Army on Wednesday selected five companies to develop and operate nuclear microreactors at five installations, advancing its Janus Program for resilient electricity. Selected companies are Antares Nuclear at Fort Brag…

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