Senate Democrats Probe Attack that Killed 6 US Service Members in Kuwait Amid Iran War
In early March, a missile attack on U.S. forces in Kuwait killed six service members and wounded about 20 others. The strike occurred as the United States intensifies its military campaign against Iran. Four Senate Democrats—Elizabeth Warren, Richard Blumenthal, Kirsten Gillibrand and Mark Kelly—have launched a formal investigation into the incident. Their probe seeks to determine the cause, assess security gaps, and evaluate the broader conduct of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
GOP Senators Losing Confidence in Hegseth Amid Pentagon Turmoil
A growing bloc of Senate Republicans is losing confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, citing his handling of senior‑military departures and an unconventional leadership style. Lawmakers criticize the forced resignations of Army Chief of Staff Randy George and Navy Secretary...
Soldier's Arrest in Maduro Raid Polymarket Bet Spotlights Military's Risks in Prediction Markets
A U.S. Army soldier stationed at Fort Bragg was arrested for using classified intelligence to place $33,000 in prediction‑market bets on the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, netting roughly $400,000 in profit. The case highlights how platforms like Polymarket...
Republicans Divided on Whether to Check Trump's Iran War Power as 60-Day Mark Looms
Senate Republicans are split over how to address the 60‑day war‑powers deadline for the U.S. military campaign against Iran. A bloc led by Senators Murkowski, Tillis, Collins and Curtis is urging a congressional vote to authorize continued action, while Majority...
Trump Extends Iran Ceasefire Indefinitely, in an About-Face
President Donald Trump announced an indefinite extension of the United States’ cease‑fire with Iran, stating the pause will remain until Tehran submits a concrete negotiation proposal. The decision follows a request from Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Field Marshal...
US-Iran Talks Take Sudden, Uncertain Shift with Sweeping Claims on Both Sides
President Trump proclaimed that Iran had agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and a cease‑fire between Israel and Lebanon, but Iranian officials dismissed the claims as false and the waterway remains effectively closed, with vessel movements limited to approved...
US Proposed 20-Year Pause on Iran’s Nuclear Program in Pakistan Talks
In recent talks held in Pakistan, the United States floated a proposal to suspend Iran’s nuclear program for up to 20 years. The suggestion, reported by the New York Times, came as part of weekend negotiations aimed at de‑escalating regional...
The Memo: Trump Rolls the Dice with Blockade of Iran
President Trump issued an order for the U.S. Navy to block vessels traveling to and from Iranian ports, escalating the ongoing conflict. The move follows stalled negotiations in Islamabad and aims to pressure Tehran into concessions on its nuclear program....
GOP Uneasiness over Trump Iran Threats Grows as Deadline Ticks Closer
President Trump escalated rhetoric against Iran, threatening to annihilate an entire civilization if Tehran does not meet his deadline, prompting a two‑week cease‑fire announcement. The harsh language sparked unease among Republican lawmakers, with several senators and representatives publicly denouncing the...
Schiff on Lifting of some Russian Sanctions: 'We're Enriching Our Adversary'
Senator Adam Schiff condemned the Trump administration’s decision to temporarily lift sanctions on stranded Russian oil, arguing it hands Moscow roughly $140 million a day. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the narrowly‑tailored exemption, covering about 130 million barrels, is intended to ease...
Bolton Says US Strikes on Iran 'Justifiable and Necessary'
Former national security adviser John Bolton defended President Trump’s pre‑emptive strikes on Iran, calling the operation "justifiable and necessary" and a pivotal moment of his presidency. Trump announced the attacks on X, asserting they were needed to eliminate an imminent...
Here's How a Shutdown Would Affect DHS Agencies
Congress faces a looming partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security as the two‑week stopgap expires Friday. Without a deal, agencies such as the Coast Guard, CISA, TSA, Secret Service and FEMA would see non‑essential staff furloughed and essential...
Europe Debates Future Ties with US: Decouple or Double Down?
Europe is split on its future relationship with the United States under President Trump. Eastern European NATO members such as Romania and Lithuania argue for tighter security cooperation and participation in the critical‑minerals ministerial, citing Russian aggression. In contrast, France,...
Trump Administration Warns US Vessels to Stay Away From Iran Territorial Waters
The Trump administration warned U.S. commercial vessels to avoid Iranian territorial waters, including the Strait of Hormuz and Gulf of Oman, amid heightened US‑Iran tensions. The Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration issued the advisory to prevent accidental encounters with Iran’s...