Cuban Foreign Minister Says Military Preparing For Possible US Aggression
HAVANA — Cuba’s government said its armed forces are preparing for the “possibility” of a U.S. attack as tensions escalate following recent statements from President Donald Trump. Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernández de Cossío said the country is taking precautionary steps to ensure it is ready for any scenario, while emphasizing that a military […]
Trump Delays Iran Power Plant Strikes, Extends Hormuz Deadline
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, announcing that the United States will hold off on planned strikes against Iranian power plants for five days amid what he described as promising diplomatic progress. The decision marks a significant shift from Trump’s earlier ultimatum, which gave […]
Trump Links DHS Funding Deal To SAVE Act
Donald Trump said he is unwilling to support any agreement to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) unless lawmakers first approve the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, escalating tensions in a prolonged standoff that has disrupted airport operations across the United States. The president’s position was relayed following a phone conversation with Hannah […]
Elon Musk Offers To Pay TSA Workers During DHS Shutdown Disruptions
Elon Musk has offered to personally cover the salaries of federal airport security workers who have gone without pay during the ongoing partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), drawing attention to the mounting strain on the nation’s air travel system. The shutdown, which began in February, stems from a political standoff in […]
Morning Brief: Airport Security, Election Security & National Security
Good morning. Tension is building on multiple fronts, from crowded airport terminals at home to contested airspace halfway across the world. In Washington, a political standoff is disrupting travel, straining workers, and drawing in unexpected players. And abroad, a failed missile launch is raising new questions about military capabilities and the risks of escalation. Here’s […]
Election Prognosticator Shifts 6 Gubernatorial Races Towards Democrats
A prominent election forecaster is shifting the political map slightly toward Democrats in several key gubernatorial contests — though Republicans still enter the cycle with a structural advantage. In an update released Thursday, Sabato’s Crystal Ball revised its ratings in six gubernatorial races in Democrats’ favor. The most notable shift came in Georgia, where the […]
Report: Pentagon To Keep National Guard In DC Into 2029
The Pentagon is planning to maintain the National Guard’s federal mission in Washington, D.C., through Jan. 20, 2029 — the end of President Donald Trump’s second term — according to two U.S. officials. The plan is in its final stages and requires only Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s approval. Both officials said they expect Hegseth to […]
Trump Turns Up Pressure To Pardon Tina Peters
President Donald Trump on Wednesday renewed his calls to release Tina Peters, a former Colorado election clerk convicted for her role in a voting system breach tied to efforts to prove widespread fraud in the 2020 presidential election. Peters, who served as Mesa County’s clerk and recorder, is currently serving a nine-year prison sentence following […]
Mike Pence Weighs In On Iran War
Former Vice President Mike Pence is offering strong praise for President Donald Trump’s military strikes on Iran—an endorsement that comes despite the long-standing and highly public rift between the two former running mates. In an interview with Fox News Digital, Pence applauded Trump for what he described as decisive leadership in confronting Iran, while also criticizing […]
