GOP gubernatorial hopeful hails legendary golfer for hefty campaign donation: ‘Incredibly honored’
Phil Mickelson, the three-time Masters champion, made a hefty campaign donation to Steve Hilton, a Republican candidate for governor in California, as he wages a bid to become the state’s first Republican to win the state’s top political job in over 20 years. The political contribution is rare for the professional golfer. At the federal […]
Gabbard sidesteps Iran ‘imminent threat’ claim under Senate grilling
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard declined to say whether intelligence showed that Iran posed an “imminent threat” to the U.S. prior to the launch of recent offensive operations, as President Donald Trump repeatedly has asserted. “Was it the assessment of the intelligence community that there was an ‘imminent nuclear threat’ posed by the Iranian […]
CIA’s Ratcliffe: Iran Posed ‘Immediate Threat’ to US, Intelligence Showed
CIA Director John Ratcliffe said U.S. intelligence showed Iran posed an “immediate threat” to the United States and had not abandoned its nuclear ambitions, reinforcing the Trump administration’s justification for confronting Tehran, according to reporting from The Wall…
Golden Dome Defense Cost Projected at $185 Billion
The projected cost of the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense system has risen to $185 billion, an increase of $10 billion aimed at accelerating development of key space-based capabilities, according to the program’s director.[#item_full_content]
NYC Bond Warning Puts Mamdani’s Budget on the Line
Wall Street has delivered a clear message to Mayor Zohran Mamdani: rein in spending or risk higher borrowing costs that could ripple across the city’s finances.[#item_full_content]
House Dems Escalate Probe Into Lewandowski DHS Role
House Democrats on Wednesday escalated their scrutiny of Corey Lewandowski, accusing the longtime political operative of wielding unusual authority inside the Department of Homeland Security.[#item_full_content]
Gabbard, Patel: Unaware of Reported Trump Election Order
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and FBI Director Kash Patel told senators Wednesday they were unaware of a reported draft executive order to invoke emergency powers over U.S. elections, as Democrats pressed them during a hearing.[#item_full_content]
Russia ships fuel to Cuba using ‘spoofing’ tactic challenging Trump embargo: reports
Russia is covertly shipping oil to Cuba using deceptive shipping tactics to bypass U.S. sanctions, according to maritime intelligence reports, and as the island grapples with fuel shortages and power outages. One alleged delivery came amid one of Cuba’s worst energy crises and ahead of a grid collapse on March 16 which left roughly 10 […]
Pulse Nightclub Razed for Memorial to 2016 Terror Attack
Crews began demolishing the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday to make way for a memorial that will pay tribute to those killed in the terror attack at the LGBTQ-friendly club nearly a decade ago.
Almost 200 House Dems vote against deporting people who commit welfare fraud
The House of Representatives narrowly passed legislation Wednesday to crack down on illegal immigrants participating in welfare fraud, despite fierce objections from most Democrats. Lawmakers voted 231-186 to approve the Deporting Fraudsters Act, with 186 Democrats opposing the measure. The bill, sponsored by Rep. David Taylor, R-Ohio, would amend the Immigration and Nationality Act to […]
