Trump calls the Iran conflict a military operation

During remarks at the National Republican Congressional Committee, President Trump said that referring to Iran as a “war” is “maybe not a good thing to do,” explaining that “they don’t like the word war because you’re supposed to get approval.” Trump added that he prefers to use the term “military operation,” which he says is … Read more

House Budget chairman reveals how Republicans will pay for the Iran campaign

House Republicans are lurching forward with a second budget reconciliation package, ending months of speculation about whether the chamber would attempt to marshal a second GOP-only megabill through Congress before November’s midterm elections. House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, said Wednesday he wants the measure to pay for President Donald Trump’s Iran campaign and … Read more

US moves airborne troops, Marines as Iran rejects ceasefire, raising ground war potential

The U.S. is positioning ground-capable forces in the Middle East as Iran rejected a ceasefire proposal Wednesday, a shift that gives Washington new — though limited and high-risk — options for potential operations inside Iran.  Military experts say the deployments are not a precursor to a large-scale invasion, but instead position the U.S. for targeted, … Read more

DOJ settles with Michael Flynn over Russia probe after wrongful prosecution claim: ‘Historic injustice’

The Department of Justice (DOJ) reached a settlement Wednesday with Michael Flynn, the former national security advisor to President Donald Trump, over a legal battle tied to his contacts with a Russian diplomat during the Mueller probe.  Official court papers seen by Fox News Digital do not disclose the financial terms of the settlement, but … Read more

Trump housing chief requests new criminal investigation into Letitia James

Bill Pulte reportedly urges examination of alleged fraud as New York attorney general’s lawyer attacks ‘vendetta’ The Trump administration’s federal housing director Bill Pulte is asking prosecutors to investigate New York attorney general Letitia James for insurance fraud, according to criminal referrals reported by MS Now and CBS News. The referrals to prosecutors in Florida … Read more