Hegseth blasts Brits, says Iran’s chaotic retaliation has driven its own allies ‘into the American orbit’

War Secretary Pete Hegseth said Wednesday that Iran’s decision to strike neighboring countries has backfired strategically, driving Gulf states that had hoped to stay out of the conflict “into the American orbit” as the U.S. prepares to dramatically increase firepower over Tehran. “What Iran is doing by targeting allied countries that would otherwise want to […]
Clinton-appointed judge orders government to begin refunding $130B in Trump tariffs after SCOTUS ruling

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Wednesday to begin the drawn-out task of refunding billions of dollars to companies that paid tariffs the Supreme Court recently invalidated. Judge Richard Eaton, an appointee of former President Bill Clinton, laid out the estimated $130 billion refund process in a three-page order, saying it would begin […]
401(k) Hardship Withdrawals Surge
The share of Americans dipping into workplace retirement plans for emergency cash rose again last year, with Vanguard reporting that 6% of workers in its 401(k) plans took a hardship withdrawal in 2025, up from 5% in 2024.[#item_full_content]
Iran Foreign Minister: Ground Troops in Iran ‘Disaster’ for US
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned Thursday it would be “a disaster” if the U.S. sent ground troops into Iran.[#item_full_content]
Michigan GOP Seeks Permitless Concealed Carry Change
Michigan House Republicans are pushing legislation that would let residents carry concealed handguns without first obtaining a state permit.[#item_full_content]
US, Venezuela to Reestablish Diplomatic, Consular Relations
The U.S. and interim authorities in Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic and consular relations, the U.S. State Department said Thursday, adding that it was focused on creating conditions for a peaceful transition to a democratically elected government.[#item_full_content]
Canada’s Mark Carney under fire as ‘all over the place’ on Iran, risking wider US rift

In less than a week, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has gone from supporting U.S. actions against Iran to raising the issue that the U.S. and Israel “acted without engaging the United Nations or consulting with allies, including Canada” to on Wednesday not ruling out Canadian military participation in the conflict. “He’s been all over […]
Italia-Usa, la vignetta di Ellekappa
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Guerra in Iran, news di oggi. Gli Usa: “Abbiamo appena iniziato il lavoro”. Teheran minaccia l’Europa
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Middle East conflict reaches SA’s doorstep
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