Top counterterrorism official resigns in protest of US war against Iran

The nation’s top counterterrorism official resigned Tuesday in protest of the U.S. war against Iran, saying Tehran posed no imminent threat. “After much reflection, I have decided to resign from my position as Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, effective today,” Joe Kent said in a post on X. “I cannot in good conscience support … Read more

Ex-Biden official faces backlash over thinly veiled warning to companies when Dems are back in charge

A former top official in the Biden and Obama administrations recently caused a stir after she appeared to vow political retribution against companies once Democrats regain control in Congress and the White House. Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., last week condemned plans for political retribution he believes Democrats, such as Susan Rice, hope to enact when … Read more

Saving the pint: behind the race to climate-proof beer in the US

Water shortages and rising heat is putting pressure on beer ingredients, but US brewers and farmers are adapting With St Patrick’s Day this week, millions of Americans are raising a glass. Beer remains the country’s most popular alcoholic drink with more than 6bn gallons consumed each year. But from water shortages to rising temperatures, the … Read more

Dem mayoral forum goes off the rails as race heats up to replace longtime incumbent

A forum featuring Democratic candidates for Washington, D.C. mayor descended into chaos on Saturday as frontrunners Kenyan McDuffie and Janeese Lewis George traded barbs over recent increases to utility pricing made by the Public Service Commission (PSC). “Every single time she had the opportunity to vote against the public service commissioners, she voted yes — … Read more