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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 …

On Monday’s episode of The View, co-host Joy Behar openly criticized President Donald Trump’s recent strike on Iranian nuclear sites, questioning both the timing and the secrecy of the operation. Her comments sparked pushback from ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl, who joined the panel to provide additional context. Behar opened the discussion by …

Newly released satellite images confirm that Iran’s Fordow nuclear enrichment facility suffered catastrophic damage in Saturday night’s U.S. airstrike. The images, captured by Maxar Technologies, provide visual confirmation of the destruction following a surprise operation involving multiple U.S. B-2 stealth bombers and an estimated 12 to 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrator (MOP) bombs. Located roughly 100 …

CNN commentator and former Obama administration official Van Jones delivered a sharp warning to progressive audiences, urging them to align with a firm bipartisan consensus: Iran must never be allowed to obtain a nuclear weapon. Speaking during a panel discussion that included GOP strategist Scott Jennings—freshly returned from Israel after spending days sheltering from Iranian …