Congress approves a $9 billion spending cut targeting public broadcasting and foreign aid, overcoming GOP divisions despite the cuts making up a small share of the budget.
Tag: Pete Hegseth
Trump Considering ‘Mega Deal’ To Exchange Drones, Weapons With Zelensky
President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are on the cusp of striking a “mega deal” that would send battle-tested Ukrainian drones to the Read More
CENTCOM Praises Yemeni Allies Who Interdicted Iran’s Weapons Bound For Houthis
According to US Central Command (CEMTCOM), Yemeni forces opposed to the anti-American Houthis, who are a proxy for Iran, successfully interdicted a massive Iranian weapons Read More
Dems press Waltz on Hegseth sharing ‘demonstrably sensitive information’ in Signal chat
Former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz faced scrutiny over a Signal chat incident during his U.N. ambassador hearing before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.
Navy’s next-generation submarine program faces alarming delay to 2040
Navy’s next-generation SSN(X) attack submarine faces delays until 2040, with costs projected between $6.7-8 billion per vessel compared to $4 billion Virginia-class submarines.
Trump’s whirlwind week ahead to include meeting with NATO chief, ‘major’ announcement on Russia
President Donald Trump is anticipated to meet with NATO chief Mark Rutte, make a “major” announcement on Russia, and join an AI and energy summit during his 26th week in office.
Protesters clash with conservatives at Turning Point’s Student Action Summit in Tampa Bay
Protesters organized by Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society marched against Turning Point USA’s conference, advocating for LGBTQ+ rights and an end to deportations.
White House again defends success of B-2 raid on Iran amid new report some uranium survived
President Donald Trump claims Iran’s nuclear sites were “totally obliterated,” while Israeli officials report a portion of enriched uranium may have survived the operation.
Hegseth Unleashes U.S. Military ‘Drone Dominance’
The Pentagon is cutting bureaucratic hurdles to unleash “American drone dominance” and outcompete hostile powers such as China and Russia. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Read More
Hawley moves to block China’s buy-up of US farmland as Trump admin sounds alarm
Sen. Hawley’s bill aims to counter Chinese ownership of U.S. farmland, especially near military bases, which officials call a security concern.