Iran’s drone swarms challenge US air defenses as troops in Middle East face rising threats

Cheap Iranian drone attacks are forcing the Pentagon to rapidly expand layered air defenses in the Middle East, as thousands of U.S. troops stationed across the region face an escalating aerial threat that is testing the limits of traditional missile defenses. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said Tuesday its air defenses detected nine ballistic missiles … Read more

Trump officials kick off process to try to replace tariffs struck down by supreme court

Administration opens new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries The Trump administration on Wednesday opened a new trade investigation into manufacturing in foreign countries – an effort that comes after the supreme court struck down Donald Trump’s previous use of tariffs by declaring an economic emergency. The US president and his team have made … Read more

Trump administration wants House GOP to focus on removing criminals, not ‘mass deportations’ 

The Trump administration wants Republicans to hit reset on their signature immigration issue. A new NBC poll reveals 56% of Americans have a negative view of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, which comes after protests over ICE raids nationwide. NBC News’ Garrett Haake details the potential shift as some are accusing the White House of softening … Read more

Trump news at a glance: Trump says war is won but ‘we don’t want to leave early’ as oil prices rise again

Trump continues contradictory messaging on Iran; US will release 172m barrels of oil from strategic supplies. Key US politics stories from 11 March Donald Trump has continued his contradictory messaging over the Iran war, telling a rally in Kentucky that the war is “won” but “we don’t want to leave early, do we?”. With Trump … Read more

Trump-endorsed Republican in Louisiana accused of rape in 2007

Blake Miguez, 44, not criminally charged over allegation reported to local police but never disclosed to public A Louisiana Republican congressional candidate endorsed by Donald Trump was the subject of a 2007 rape accusation that was reported to local law enforcement the same day of the alleged assault – but never disclosed to the public … Read more