Trump ordered airstrikes on Yemen in warning to Houthis over shipping route

Houthis reported series of explosions and images show plumes of smoke rising over the Sana’a airport complex Donald Trump said he ordered a series of airstrikes on Yemen’s capital, Sana’a, on Saturday, promising to use “overwhelming lethal force” until Iranian-backed Houthi rebels cease their attacks on shipping along a vital maritime corridor. The Houthis reported … Read more

Pentagon waste is costing taxpayers billions. But Doge’s cuts are way off base | Katerina Canyon

Musk’s team is targeting diversity initiatives and research, which amount to pennies compared with the real spending concerns The so-called “department of government efficiency” (Doge) recently made headlines by touting $80m in Pentagon budget cuts, claiming it is eliminating “wasteful spending”. But while these cuts focus on politically charged programs like diversity initiatives and academic … Read more

Trump calls out perceived opponents in Justice Department speech

President Donald Trump made a rare appearance at the Justice Department on Friday where he accused DOJ officials of weaponizing their power and illegally targeting him and his allies for political reasons without presenting any evidence of his claims. NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor reports for Saturday TODAY.

Dr. Oz dodges questions on Medicaid cuts at confirmation hearing

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead Medicare and Medicaid, was grilled by Democratic senators at his confirmation hearing about the possible plans by Trump and Republicans to severely cut health insurance coverage for low-income Americans and children. He dodged those questions without committing to oppose cuts. NBC’s Yamiche Alcindor reports for Saturday … Read more