Sen. Cotton: Permitting Delays Imperil US Security
Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Ark., said the U.S. risks falling behind global competitors such as China unless it overhauls what he described as a “broken” federal permitting system that delays critical infrastructure and energy projects.[#item_full_content]
Hegseth to Face Congress Over $1.5 Trillion Pentagon Budget Push
War Secretary Pete Hegseth is scheduled to testify before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, making the case for a sweeping $1.5 trillion Pentagon budget request, The Hill reported on Monday.[#item_full_content]
Major blow to Putin in Africa as Russian forces driven from Mali stronghold by separatists, jihadists

JOHANNESBURG: A major defeat for Russia’s mercenary Africa Corps, in a battle with jihadist and tribal militia, is being reported in Mali. Deadly attacks by al Qaeda-linked rebels and mostly-Muslim Tuareg tribesmen across cities in the West African country are continuing Monday, also with reports of senior figures in Mali’s military junta being killed or […]
Giuseppe Cipriani Jr, l’erede della dinastia dell’Harry’s Bar che compare negli Epstein files
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115-Year Sentence Given in 2024 NYPD Officer Killing
A man convicted in the 2024 shooting death of a New York City police officer during a traffic stop will spend the rest of his life behind bars after a judge sentenced him Monday to 115 years to life in prison.
FAA Eyes Palantir AI to Modernize Air Traffic Control
The Trump administration is considering using Palantir’s artificial intelligence tool for air traffic control as some of the nation’s aging aviation systems begin to fail, Bloomberg reports.
Epstein Files Reveal Ties to Magicians Blaine, Copperfield
Files released by the Justice Department provide further information on the relationships between late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and celebrity magicians David Blaine and David Copperfield.
Goldman Sachs: Oil Could Hit $120 If War Drags On
Goldman Sachs warned that Brent oil prices could hit nearly $120 a barrel if the war in the Middle East drags on.[#item_full_content]
Bishops Condemn Violence After WH Dinner Shooting
Following the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, the president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops issued a statement saying, “There is no room for violence of any kind in our society.”[#item_full_content]
Trump-Bruised NATO Considers End to Annual Summits
NATO is considering ending its recent practice of holding annual summits, six sources told Reuters, a move that could avoid a potentially tense encounter with President Donald Trump in his final year in office.[#item_full_content]