Washington, Pentagon officials told lawmakers on Tuesday that the United States' war with Iran has cost nearly $29 billion so far, up from the department's April 29 estimate of $25 billion. Jules Hurst, acting comptroller, cited updated repair and replacement expenses and increased operational costs while testifying alongside Defense Secretary...
WASHINGTON on May 12 — President Donald Trump announced that the United States will hold talks with Cuba after posting on Truth Social that 'Cuba is asking for help, and we are going to talk.' He described Cuba as 'a failed country' and provided no further details while preparing to...
In a recent CBS 60 Minutes interview aired this week, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed that Pakistan is serving as a key hub for large-scale, AI-driven bot farms seeking to influence U.S. public opinion about Israel. Netanyahu said Israeli intelligence, in cooperation with private cybersecurity firms, traced coordinated social...
Omaha — Democratic voters held a divisive primary Tuesday to select a nominee for Nebraska's 2nd Congressional District after Republican Rep. Don Bacon announced his retirement, with state Sen. John Cavanaugh, activist Denise Powell and district court clerk Crystal Rhoades emerging as the leading contenders in a contest focused on...
Washington: President Donald Trump on Monday rejected Iran’s written reply to a U.S. peace proposal, calling the document "garbage" and saying the ceasefire was "on life support" after Tehran insisted on lifting a U.S. naval blockade and other conditions. The written exchange followed a ceasefire that began on Apr. 7...
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will be questioned Tuesday by House and Senate defense subcommittees as lawmakers review the Trump administration's proposed $1.5 trillion military budget for 2027 and press officials about the conduct and duration of the war with Iran. The hearings are scheduled back-to-back and are expected...
Beijing — President Donald Trump traveled to China and met President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People on May 14 during a three-day state visit from May 13–15, following a White House itinerary released May 12. The leaders held bilateral talks focused on trade and regional security...
Washington — President Donald Trump will visit doctors at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center for a medical and dental checkup on May 26, the White House said Monday. The administration characterized the appointment as an annual physical and routine preventive care; it will be his fourth publicized visit to...
Washington — President Donald Trump on Monday rejected Tehran's latest counteroffer and warned the ceasefire between the United States and Iran was on 'massive life support,' describing Iran's response as 'garbage' and accusing Tehran of undermining diplomatic progress after a truce that began on April 7. Tehran this week reiterated demands...
Washington — According to a CBS News report citing US officials, Pakistan quietly allowed Iranian military aircraft to park at its airbases during the recent conflict between Iran and the United States. The report says multiple aircraft, including an Iranian Air Force RC-130 reconnaissance plane, were moved to Pakistan shortly...
