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 Blaze2d agoWhole story →SecurityJustice
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 Times2d 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 Story2d agoWhole story →SecurityBuild
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.Newsweek2d agoWhole story →SecurityJustice
'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 Dreams2d agoWhole story →CultureSecurity
A New Level of Threat and Fear Risks Pushing the U.S. and Iran Back to Full WarWith new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.The New York Times4h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Rep. Crenshaw Presses Musk on Starlink for UkraineOn Bloomberg This Weekend, Republican Rep. Dan Crenshaw of Texas calls for expanding Ukraine’s access to Starlink over Russia and increasing pressure on Vladimir Putin to create leverage for peace negotiations. Speaking with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini, Crenshaw also discusses President Donald Trump’s Russia policy, the US midterms and his…Bloomberg3h agoWhole story →CultureSecurity
Sen. Adam Schiff says Pete Hegseth should testify on Starlink slowdown in UkraineSen. Adam Schiff said that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth should testify before the Senate on the Starlink satellite limitations that disrupted Ukrainian military operations.NBC News3h agoWhole story →Security
Scoop: Netanyahu presses Trump for more support ahead of tight Tuesday electionTEL AVIV, Israel — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu — fighting for political survival in Tuesday's elections — has pleaded with President Trump in recent days to show more public support for his campaign, according to a U.S. source with knowledge and an Israeli source briefed on the matter. Why it matters: The U.S. source said the White House…Axios2h agoWhole story →SecurityGovernment
Italy’s Salvini Wins New League Mandate With Anti-Ukraine PledgeGiorgia Meloni ally Matteo Salvini was reelected leader of his far-right party League, part of Italy’s ruling coalition, after he promised to push the government to stop supporting Ukraine.Bloomberg2h 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 Hill6d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyiran 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.Semafor17d agoSources (2)Whole story →SecurityEconomyus iran tensions
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.Slate23d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentmidterm elections comparison
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 Guardian20d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentus midterms
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.com7d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyinflation 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.Reuters27d agoWhole story →SecurityPlanetoil price surge
Iran war could last another year, Trump ambassador saysMeanwhile, fighting in the Middle East continues as oil prices climbSalon2d agoWhole story →PlanetSecurity
