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Tensions are running high within the GOP as party infighting complicates essential legislative efforts, from funding homeland security to immigration enforcement. Meanwhile, Trump's provocative foreign policy moves, including threats to withdraw troops from Germany and ongoing legal battles, reflect a broader struggle over national security and the party's direction. As Republicans grapple with internal divisions and external pressures, the implications for both domestic policy and international relations are worth watching closely.
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Strait of Hormuz May Not Return to Normal, Whether It’s Open or ClosedThe energy sector is adapting to the possibility that the Strait of Hormuz may lose its significance, regardless of its operational status, indicating a shift in geopolitical and economic strategies.
Gunman at historic pyramids in Mexico kills 1, injures 13A gunman opened fire at the Pyramid of the Moon in Mexico, resulting in one death and 13 injuries among tourists present at the site.
US forces board sanctioned vessel without incident, Pentagon saysU.S. forces successfully boarded a sanctioned oil tanker in the Indian Ocean as part of a maritime interdiction operation, according to the Pentagon, emphasizing the U.S. commitment to enforcing global sanctions.
Europe Wanted a Say on the Iran War, but It’s Still on the SidelinesDespite a British-French initiative aimed at securing the Strait of Hormuz and involving Europe in the Iran conflict, the continent remains sidelined as Tehran and Washington continue to dominate the decision-making process.
A Year After U.S.A.I.D.’s Death, Fired Workers Find Few Jobs and Much LossFormer U.S.A.I.D. employees face significant financial hardship a year after the agency's closure, with less than half securing full-time jobs and many depleting their savings and retirement funds.
Our father called it a war — and his words hold up todaySargent Shriver's newly uncovered memoir provides a compelling firsthand perspective on the War on Poverty, highlighting its relevance in today's socio-economic discussions.
The wealth tax illusion: We cannot confiscate our way to prosperityWealth is actively utilized as capital, and government confiscation of this capital can lead to detrimental economic consequences.
Next domino set to fall in House ethics sagaRep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick faces a disciplinary hearing today in the House Ethics Committee over allegations of misappropriating federal disaster funds for her campaign, marking another significant development in ongoing ethics investigations involving members of Congress.
What to know about Tuesday's redistricting referendum in VirginiaVirginia Democrats are pushing for a referendum that would allow lawmakers to implement a Democratic-favored congressional map ahead of the 2026 midterms, marking a critical moment in the ongoing national redistricting battle.