Washington: US President Donald Trump said on May 3 he is reviewing a reported 14-point Iranian proposal to end the conflict and spoke on the Palm Beach tarmac about possible strategic changes, including seeking removal of roughly 15 percent of Iran's missile capability and signaling willingness to reduce American troop...
Indiana: Voters went to the polls Tuesday to determine party nominees in multiple competitive congressional primaries across the state, including contests in the 4th and 9th districts. Incumbent Republican Rep. Jim Baird sought a fifth term while state Rep. Craig Haggard mounted a primary challenge; District 9 Democrats also contested...
Washington — President Donald Trump said Monday that U.S. forces will begin escorting ships through the blocked Strait of Hormuz while reporting "very positive" talks with Iran. He announced a maritime operation intended to move commercial vessels and crews out of the blockade and referenced prior U.S. seizures of Iranian-linked...
Washington — On Friday the Pentagon announced that the United States will withdraw 5,000 troops from its forces stationed in Germany, with Chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell saying the move will be completed within six to 12 months following a review of U.S. military posture in Europe and exchanges earlier...
Washington — The United States Air Force awarded a $488 million contract to Northrop Grumman on April 27, 2026, to provide engineering and technical support for APG-66 and APG-68 radar systems installed on F-16 Fighting Falcon aircraft; Pakistan is listed among beneficiary nations under the Foreign Military Sales program. The work...
United States — During a Friday night broadcast on HBO's Real Time, host Bill Maher directly questioned California Governor Gavin Newsom about the state's long-troubled high-speed rail project, rising gas prices and housing costs while Newsom promoted his memoir; the exchange shifted from promotion to policy scrutiny with on-air remarks...
Washington — President Donald Trump on Friday rejected a fresh negotiating proposal from Iran that Pakistan delivered to U.S. interlocutors on Thursday night, saying Tehran's demands were unacceptable and that he was "not satisfied" with the draft. Trump also told lawmakers the war against Iran has "terminated" as a 60-day...
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said on May 1 that the US Navy was 'like pirates' after US forces seized a ship and cargo in connection with a US naval blockade of Iranian ports during the ongoing US–Israel conflict with Iran. He described taking control of the vessel, its cargo...
Washington, President Donald Trump on May 2 defended recent US military strikes against Iran, saying the operations prevented Tehran from acquiring a nuclear weapon and degraded Iranian air and naval capabilities. Speaking at a Forum Club event in Palm Beach and at a Florida seniors event this week, he cited...
Washington. The United States on Friday announced sanctions targeting a China-based petroleum terminal operator, its president and two vessel management firms for importing sanctioned Iranian crude and engaging in deceptive maritime trade practices. The State Department said it designated Qingdao Haiye Oil Terminal Co., Ltd., its president Xingchun Li, UK-based...
