Trump World’s Pay-to-Play ScandalsPlus: Virginia state Sen. L. Louise Lucas is indicted, the Pentagon builds a secret office to sabotage foreign tech, and genetically enhanced war dogs.The Dispatch2d agoWhole story →Security
War on Iran and tariffs are squeezing Georgia farmersThe War on Iran and tariffs are among the factors that are devastating Georgia farmers, but Republican members of Congress are not defending rural residents.The Atlanta Journal-Constitution2d agoWhole story →EconomyFood
Jared Kushner's scandal denial spectacularly backfires as Dems demand answers 'under oath'Jared Kushner broke his usual silence to fight back against a bombshell Vanity Fair report. Critics say his response only raised more questions. Kushner, President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and former senior adviser, went after the magazine on X Wednesday over a book excerpt alleging secret financial dealings. Those include a $1 billion account with…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
The Trump-Putin love story’s next chapter: selling out Ukraine | Sidney BlumenthalThe US president is portraying Zelenskyy as the villain as he strives for Russia’s approval If Donald Trump could, he would fly to Munich to sign away Ukraine to Vladimir Putin, and return to wave the document as “peace in our time”, hoping to claim at least the second Fifa peace prize. Whatever the complicated motives of Neville Chamberlain, his…The Guardian2d agoWhole story →Security
Trump sidelines sweeping Russia sanctions as GOP allies warn pressure on Putin is slippingTrump waived most new Russia sanctions from the Graham Act, drawing sharp Republican criticism over whether Vladimir Putin believes the threats.Fox News2d agoWhole story →Security
Obama Tears Into Trump, Hegseth Over Iran War: ‘Not Serious People’Obama blasted Trump over the Iran war and mocked Hegseth’s focus on testosterone levels in the military.Newsweek6h agoWhole story →Security
After SpaceX restores high-speed service, Musk claims Ukraine violated Starlink agreementUkraine says restrictions on Starlink and Starshield have been lifted, restoring connectivity to fast-moving military systems after disruptions.CNBC5h agoWhole story →Security
American embassies tighten security as Iran threat warnings intensify ahead of U.S. midterm electionsA memo from DNI director Jay Clayton said Iran is in the "advanced stages" of planning attacks against Americans.CNBC5h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Elon Musk admits closing Starlink ‘loophole’ in rant against ‘warmongers’: 'Burn in hell'Elon Musk acknowledged that SpaceX changed how Ukraine's military can use Starlink and followed it with a stark warning about the war. In a lengthy post on X Saturday, the billionaire accused Ukrainian forces of violating Starlink's terms of service by using the satellite internet system "for offensive drone strikes to kill people" before announcing,…Raw Story5h agoWhole story →TechnologySecurity
Ukraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictionsBut Elon Musk, whose company SpaceX owns Starlink, accuses Ukrainian military of violating the company’s terms Ukraine’s military has a “stable connection to Starlink”, the Ukrainian government said, 10 days after its ability to use the satellite communications system was suddenly restricted . But hours after the announcement, SpaceX CEO Elon Musk,…The Guardian5h agoWhole story →TechnologySecurity
Trump says Iran is making up strikes on ships to drive up oil pricesPresident Trump said Iran was trying to drive up oil prices before the midterms by lying about ships hitting mines or being struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.CBS News2d agoWhole story →Securitymiddle east troop reduction
CENTCOM Commander: U.S. Blockade Imposed ‘Devastating Costs’ on Iran — IRGC Unable to Pay TroopsU.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) commander Adm. Brad Cooper revealed Friday that America's naval blockade and economic pressure campaign have inflicted “devastating costs” on Iran, denying the regime at least $25 billion in oil exports and leaving its Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) unable to pay its own troops. The post CENTCOM Commander: U.S.…Breitbart News Network8d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityus iran sanctions impact
Iran Oil Blockade 'Would Put Additional Pressure on Iran', But There's an Election Coming UpOn Monday's broadcast of "CNN News Central," Rep. Michael Baumgartner (R-WA) said that keeping the blockade of Iranian oil would have kept "choking out | ClipsBreitbart News Network4mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityMichael Baumgartneriran oil blockade debate
Ending Our Iran Blockade Unilaterally Puts 'Global Pressure' on Iran to End Its BlockadeOn Tuesday's broadcast of "CNN News Central," Rep. Greg Landsman (D-OH) argued that if the U.S. unilaterally ends its Iran blockade, "it puts pressure on | ClipsBreitbart News Network3mo agoWhole story →GovernmentSecurityGreg Landsmanus iran policy debate
Trump spins out over Iran war quagmire: 'They are even making up fake hits'President Donald Trump accused Iran of trying to push up oil prices ahead of the midterm elections by making up attacks on shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, which he dubiously claimed was busier than before the war. “Iran is doing everything they can to drive up the price of Oil prior to the U.S. Midterm Election,” Trump posted late Thursday morning on…Raw Story2d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityiran conflict escalation
Iran Tells US to Prove It Wants Peace by Lifting BlockadeIran said the US must lift its naval blockade and show it’s serious about ending the war diplomatically, as a deadlock over talks and growing threats from both sides fuel fears of a return to outright conflict.Bloomberg4d agoWhole story →Security
91 percent in Texas poll say Iran war raising oil and gas pricesMore than 90 percent of Texas voters believe the Iran conflict is raising oil and gas prices, according to a new survey. In the CBS News/YouGov poll, 91 percent of respondents said the war against Iran is making oil and gas prices in the U.S. “a lot higher” or “a little higher.” Only 7 percent...The Hill5d agoWhole story →EconomyPlanetiran conflict escalation
Baumgartner welcomes renewed U.S. blockade of Iranian oil, calls for longer-term strategy in warWASHINGTON – Rep. Michael Baumgartner has been consistent about his preferred approach to the U.S. war with Iran.Spokane Spokesman-Review3mo agoWhole story →EconomySecurityMichael Baumgartnerus iran conflict escalation
