House Democrats vote to continue DHS shutdown despite Iran threat, Noem’s ouster

House Democrats largely voted to allow the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown to keep going on Thursday, shrugging off Republicans’ concerns about the increased domestic terror threat amid the U.S.-Israeli operation in Iran. It comes hours after President Donald Trump shocked Capitol Hill by ousting DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and appointing Sen. Markwayne Mullin, […]

Sri Lanka Detains Iranian Ship After US Sinks Frigate

Sri Lankan sailors on Thursday began offloading 208 crew members from an Iranian naval vessel and moved to detain the ship at Trincomalee, a step President Anura Kumara Dissanayake described as humanitarian and neutral.

House votes to let Trump’s Operation Epic Fury continue in Iran

The House of Representatives narrowly voted to allow President Donald Trump to continue Operation Epic Fury in Iran on Thursday. A bipartisan resolution led by Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., failed to pass after four Democrats joined most Republicans in sinking it, 212 to 219. The legislation was aimed at blocking Trump […]

Noem: Looking Forward to Security Role After Reassignment

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said Thursday she is looking forward to a new role overseeing a Western Hemisphere security initiative and touted her accomplishments after more than a year leading one of the toughest jobs in the Trump administration.[#item_full_content]

Dow Falls Nearly 800 Points as Oil Surges to $85

U.S. stocks closed down Thursday as the Middle East conflict entered its sixth day, pushing oil prices higher and spurring worries about inflation and whether the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates.[#item_full_content]

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