Greece, despite its sunny image, is a top NATO defense spender, allocating 3.1% of its GDP to the military in 2024, surpassed only by the US, Poland, Latvia, and Estonia. This significant expenditure stems from long-standing tensions with Turkey, encompassing historical conflicts and territorial disputes, particularly concerning Greek islands...
A federal appeals court ordered the Trump administration to return Jordin Alexander Melgar-Salmeron to the U.S. after he was mistakenly deported to El Salvador just 30 minutes after a court suspended his removal. This is at least the fourth instance this year where the administration has been compelled to facilitate...
Donald Trump's Middle East policy is testing the limits of his party's foreign policy doctrine. While the White House cites "peace through strength," Republicans are divided. Non-interventionists praise his post-bombing diplomatic pivot, while hawks question its sufficiency. Trump's approach, described as realist rather than neo-conservative, prioritizes...
Congress is rushing to pass a massive bill before the July 4th deadline, aiming to make tax cuts permanent and add new ones. Republicans are facing challenges, with internal disagreements and procedural hurdles. The bill includes tax breaks for the wealthy, while offsetting costs through cuts to Medicaid,...
Former President Trump condemned CNN and the New York Times for their reporting on a leaked intelligence assessment regarding the US strike on Iran. He called the reports "fake news" and claimed the strike was highly successful, completely destroying Iranian nuclear sites. Trump's statement contradicts reports suggesting the...
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to release documents and allow depositions regarding the deployment of military troops in Southern California. This follows a 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling that upheld the president's authority to federalize the National Guard but didn't address potential Posse Comitatus Act violations. California...
The FBI plans to reassign thousands of agents from immigration enforcement to counterterrorism and cybersecurity, spurred partly by recent U.S. strikes in Iran. Sources say this shift addresses agents' concerns about resource allocation following a previous directive to focus on immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. The FBI...
The US House overwhelmingly tabled a Democratic-led impeachment effort against President Trump for unauthorized military strikes on Iran. Rep. Al Green's initiative, though failing, highlighted Democratic unease over Trump's actions. While many Democrats joined Republicans to table the measure, dozens supported Green, emphasizing concerns about executive power....
A Pentagon intelligence assessment reveals that US airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities did not significantly damage the country's nuclear program. The assessment, which contradicts President Trump's claims of total obliteration, suggests the strikes only set back Iran's program by a few months at most. The strikes, targeting Fordo,...
President Trump urged Congress to pass his "big, beautiful bill" before their July 4th recess. He demanded lawmakers remain in session until the bill's passage, highlighting its importance. However, the bill faces significant hurdles, with Senate Republicans divided over key provisions affecting federal deficits and the SALT cap....
