US and Iran Engage in 'Game of Chicken' Over Strait of Hormuz
Former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark described the situation between the US and Iran as a 'game of chicken', with both sides vying for control of the strategic waterway....
Families in Lebanon Search for Loved Ones Killed in Israeli Strikes
Four weeks have passed since a devastating aerial campaign by Israel that killed over 350 people in Lebanon. Families are still searching for their loved ones amidst the rubble....
Thousands of Immigrant Truckers Lose Commercial Licenses
Around 200,000 immigrants have lost their commercial driver's licenses as part of a Trump administration crackdown. The move aims to limit foreign-born drivers but has raised concerns about the impact on immigrant commun...
Douglas Stuart's Journey Inspires New Novel 'John of John'
Author Douglas Stuart has released a new novel, 'John of John', which explores themes of identity and community. The book is inspired by the author's own journey to a remote Scottish island....
Wynton Marsalis on Jazz as a Metaphor for Democracy
Renowned trumpeter and composer Wynton Marsalis has launched a new project, exploring the intersection of art and democracy. He believes jazz is the perfect metaphor for democratic values....
Eric Trump Unveils Logo for Proposed Donald J. Trump International Airport
Eric Trump unveiled the new logo for Palm Beach International Airport, which will soon be renamed after his father....
Proposal for 18-Year Term Limits on Supreme Court Justices
A new proposal in Congress would amend the Constitution to impose 18-year term limits on Supreme Court justices. Democratic Rep. Johnny Olszewski of Maryland is supporting the bill....
Rubio Argues War Powers Act is '100 Percent Unconstitutional'
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that the War Powers Act is unconstitutional, and that the Trump administration is only complying with certain elements of it to maintain good relations with Congress....
The Rolling Stones Release New Album 'Foreign Tongues'
The Rolling Stones have announced a new album, 'Foreign Tongues', which will feature collaborations with various artists. The album is set to release on July 10....
Trump Team Sends Signals to MAGA Base on Calming Rhetoric on Iran
The Trump administration is sending signals to the MAGA base that they want to calm the waters regarding rhetoric on Iran, amid growing unpopularity among Republicans and the general public ahead of the midterms....
Navy Directs Ships to Avoid Strait of Hormuz Due to Mines
The U.S. warns that transiting the normal route through the Strait of Hormuz could be 'extremely hazardous' because of mines laid in the area by Iran....
State Department Terminates Employment of Foreign Service Members
The State Department officially terminated the employment of approximately 200 foreign service members as part of a reduction in force, amid an 'historic' reorganization at the agency....
Iran War to Worsen Food Insecurity: Humanitarian Group Warns
The Iran war is expected to exacerbate food insecurity in already fragile nations, according to a humanitarian group. Mercy Corps warns that the conflict will have devastating consequences for those on the brink of a hum...
GOP Rep: Iran Like a 'Petulant Child', Trying to Wait Out Trump
Rep. Russell Fry compared Iran's behavior to that of a 'petulant child' amid the ongoing conflict, stating that the country is trying to wait out President Trump....
Minnesota Gov Demotes DHS Commissioner Amid Funding Dispute
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz demoted the state Department of Human Services commissioner after a funding battle with the Trump administration over allegations of Medicaid fraud....
Operation Epic Fury concludes, Project Freedom begins
The initial U.S. operation in Iran has concluded, and the newer effort by the U.S. Navy to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz has begun, according to Secretary of State Marco Rubio....
Rubio: Operation Epic Fury ‘over;’ Project Freedom won’t solve ‘whole Straits problem’
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said that the initial U.S. operation in Iran has concluded, distinguishing between that and the newer effort by the U.S. Navy to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz....
U.S. Gasoline Prices Rise 50% Since Iran War
Gas prices in the U.S. have increased by 50% since the start of the Iran war due to the global energy crisis caused by the Strait of Hormuz....
House Democrats urge Trump to address Israel’s nuclear program
House Democrats on Monday urged the Trump administration to answer questions about Israel's undeclared nuclear program. Rep. Joaquin Castro (D-Texas) and more than two dozen lawmakers signed a letter to Secretary of Stat...
Pennsylvania Sues Character.AI Over Chatbot's Doctor Claim
The state of Pennsylvania is suing Character.AI over allegations that one of its chatbots posed as a doctor....