Fake ultra-luxury watches from China seized — and they would have been worth millions if real, CBP claimsA targeted enforcement operation intercepted and seized what appeared to be ultra-luxury watches, U.S. Customs and Border Protection says. CBP officers intercepted 11 watches between September 15 and 22 at the Dallas Fort Worth International Airport in Texas as they were being transported from China, CBP claimed. 'Our CBP officers are on the front lines…The Blaze1d agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
Trump Asked Musk to Reverse Starshield Restrictions on UkraineThe call from the president about the Starshield network came after officials in Ukraine reported that they found new limits on the use of military drones in their war against Russia.The New York Times1d agoWhole story →SecurityTechnologyukraine russia conflict
Trump's new Ukraine claim immediately goes up in smoke as foreign official calls him outFollowing a wave of fierce backlash, President Donald Trump claimed Thursday that Ukraine’s access to SpaceX’s Starlink services had been fully restored — only to have that claim immediately undercut by a Ukrainian official, Axios’ Barak Ravid reported Friday. Last week, Ukraine’s ability to use Starlink services for combat drone missions was compromised…Raw Story1d agoWhole story →SecurityTechnology
Israel Orders Army To Prepare Full Closure of West Bank Days Before ElectionIsrael's order comes after two Israeli soldiers were killed in a shooting in the city of Hebron on Friday.Newsweek1d agoWhole story →EconomySecurity
'Act of Collective Punishment': Netanyahu Condemned Over 'Full Lockdown' of Occupied West BankPrime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Friday that he has ordered the Israel Defense Force to "immediately impose a lockdown on Hebron and prepare for a full lockdown of the entire" illegally occupied West Bank following a gun battle that reportedly left two Palestinians dead and at least five Israeli soldiers wounded. Following an emergency meeting with…Common Dreams1d agoWhole story →EconomyCulture
U.S. is reducing staffing at 4 Middle East embassies over increased threats from IranIn a memo sent Friday to Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Director of National Intelligence Jay Clayton said his teams "have received intelligence that Iran has substantially increased efforts to target U.S. personnel."PBS NewsHour5h agoWhole story →Security
Iran in ‘Advanced Stages’ of Planning Attacks Against Americans, Officials SayThe U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.The New York Times4h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Drones on Starshield Network Are Back to Normal Speeds, Ukraine SaysThe announcement followed more than a week of unexplained problems with Starshield, the Pentagon-funded satellite network Ukraine relies on to thwart Russian attacks.The New York Times4h agoWhole story →Security
Rubio offers Cubans CIA partnership opportunity: 'Now is the time'The U.S. government has offered CIA partnerships to residents of adversarial countries in the past, namely in Russia.NewsNation3h agoWhole story →Security
Trump advisers still see opportunity for US agenda even if Netanyahu loses: reportPresident Trump's Middle East agenda can remain on track – or perhaps even enjoy new opportunities – even if the president's close ally Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu goes down in elections in Israel.New York Post3h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
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
Trump says US will not strike Iran before midtermsOil markets largely shrugged off US President Donald Trump’s pledge on Thursday not to strike Iran before November’s midterm election.Semafor16d agoSources (2)Whole story →SecurityEconomyus iran tensions
The Iran war is unpopular, but will it cost Trump the midterms? Our reporters answer your questionsThe war with Iran is reshaping America ahead of the midterms – how will it affect US voters at the polls? Join us for a live conversation on 6 October at 12pm ET with political and global correspondents Sign in or sign up to join the conversation Welcome to our latest US midterms live Q&A – just over a month away from election day on 3 November. The war…The Guardian19d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentus midterms
Our Unpopular President Leads an Unpopular War. Remember What Dems Got the Last Time That Happened?It's beginning to look a lot like 2006.Slate22d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmidterm elections comparison
Sick of rising prices? It’s Trump’s inflation now (Editorial Board Opinion)President’s tariffs and war in Iran are responsible for higher prices for just about everything. Congress needs to take back control, as the Constitution requires.syracuse.com6d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityinflation rate report
El Sayed, Michigan Democrats run against tariffs, Canada trade warSenate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and other Michigan Democrats talk to USA TODAY about the trade war with Canada as a campaign issue.USA TODAY1mo agoWhole story →Economycanada trade war
Stocks fall as higher oil prices, Treasury yields weighUS stocks fell on Monday as oil prices and Treasury yields increased, with investors weighing uncertainty over the prospects for an Iran war peace deal and the impact on the Federal Reserve's rate path.Reuters26d agoWhole story →EconomySecurityoil price surge
Iran war could last another year, Trump ambassador saysMeanwhile, fighting in the Middle East continues as oil prices climbSalon23h agoWhole story →SecurityPlanet
