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White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt took direct aim at members of the press corps Thursday during a heated briefing, using the occasion to highlight what she described as the overwhelming success of Operation Midnight Hammer—the recent U.S. military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Leavitt’s remarks followed an earlier news conference held by Defense Secretary …

The United States is halting all trade negotiations with Canada following Ottawa’s decision to impose a digital services tax on American technology companies, President Donald Trump announced Friday. The move, disclosed in a statement on Truth Social shortly after a White House press briefing, signals a sharp escalation in trade tensions between two of North …

A solemn moment at the NATO Summit in The Hague broke through the usual din of international diplomacy when President Donald Trump paused to express personal concern for a BBC Ukrainian reporter during a press conference. The emotional exchange occurred after the journalist asked Trump whether the United States intended to provide anti-aircraft missile systems …

NATO leaders on Wednesday agreed to a landmark increase in defense spending, committing to allocate 5% of their national gross domestic product (GDP) to defense by 2035. The decision marks a significant diplomatic victory for U.S. President Donald Trump, who for years has criticized NATO allies for underfunding their militaries and depending too heavily on …

The Charlotte City Council voted Monday to remove Tesla from its list of approved vehicle manufacturers for municipal purchases, citing safety concerns and public accountability. The 6-3 vote came as the city prepares to acquire 45 electric vehicles for government use. Councilwoman LaWana Mayfield, who led the initiative, argued that Tesla’s removal was a matter …

Zohran Mamdani, a progressive state assemblyman and first-time citywide candidate, declared victory Tuesday night in New York City’s Democratic mayoral primary, dealing a stunning upset to former Governor Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo conceded shortly after early results showed Mamdani holding a commanding lead, virtually eliminating any path to victory through the city’s ranked choice voting system. …

Former MSNBC host Joy Reid sparked controversy Tuesday with remarks suggesting that a nuclear-armed Iran might bring stability to the Middle East. Speaking on The Breakfast Club radio program, Reid framed the U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran as less about imminent threats and more about maintaining geopolitical dominance in the region. Her comments …

At the NATO Summit on Wednesday, U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth confirmed a criminal investigation is underway following a leak of top secret intelligence related to recent U.S. airstrikes on Iranian nuclear facilities. The probe, being conducted jointly with the FBI, aims to identify the source of a leak that has fueled media reports …

President Donald Trump’s recent strike on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure has accomplished what multiple administrations failed to do: it stopped Iran’s nuclear ambitions in their tracks. For now, the country’s decades-long effort to acquire a nuclear weapon lies in ruins, the program reduced to rubble. Whether or not it resurfaces down the line, the present reality …

Radio host Charlamagne tha God sharply criticized Democrats on Monday for their selective outrage over President Donald Trump’s recent strike on Iran, calling out what he described as glaring hypocrisy in how presidents from both parties have historically bypassed Congress in military actions. The controversy stems from the U.S. military’s surprise operation on Saturday, in …