Mystery drones fly near DC-area military base as Iran tensions escalate

U.S. officials detected unidentified drones near a military installation in Washington, D.C., where top administration officials reportedly have been housed, and security concerns are mounting amid escalating tensions in the Middle East and with Iran.  Multiple drones were spotted in recent days near Fort Lesley J. McNair, where Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary … Read more

Trump quips about Pearl Harbor when asked if Japan given advanced notice on Iran attacks: ‘Wanted surprise’

President Donald Trump made a quip about Pearl Harbor Thursday when asked if Japan and other American allies were given advance notice about attacking Iran, saying the U.S. “wanted surprise.”  Trump made the comment while sitting across from Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takaichi during a bilateral meeting at the White House.  “Japan and the … Read more

Pritzker’s $5M push for ally sparks fury from Congressional Black Caucus: reports

Gov. JB Pritzker, D-Ill., emerged as a decisive kingmaker in Illinois’ primary elections Tuesday, but his efforts to boost his deputy, Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton, D-Ill., could create headaches for a future presidential run. Members of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) are sharply criticizing Pritzker for spending millions of his personal wealth to shore up … Read more

70 House GOP members urge Trump admin on Chinese-vape crackdown

Congressional Republicans are urging the Trump administration to make illegal Chinese-made e-cigarettes a bigger trade and law-enforcement priority, framing the issue as both a public health concern and a politically advantageous one for the 2026 midterms. “As trade discussions with the People’s Republic of China (PRC) advance, it is critical that the United States Trade … Read more