Washington — The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office on May 12 estimated that President Donald Trump’s proposed 'Golden Dome' missile defense program could cost roughly $1.2 trillion over 20 years. The CBO report, using the January 2025 executive order as a blueprint, places acquisition costs at just over $1 trillion and...
Washington — President Donald Trump said Tuesday he does not consider Americans' financial situations when negotiating on Iran and emphasized the primary goal is preventing Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon, speaking to reporters before a scheduled trip to Beijing with Chinese President Xi Jinping. He stated, "Not even a...
MONTGOMERY, Ala. Local outlets this week published profiles listing candidates for Alabama's open governor and U.S. Senate races, identifying Democratic and Republican contenders and summarizing their backgrounds and priorities. Voters will select party ballots in the lead-up to primaries tied to the 2026 midterm cycle; Gov. Kay Ivey's final term...
Washington: Dr. Marty Makary resigned Tuesday as commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, just over a year after taking the post. The resignation came after backlash from health industry executives, anti-abortion activists and other allies of President Donald Trump. Officials have not given an official reason for his...
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...
