New legislation introduced by a bipartisan group of senators strives to add new aircraft to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Hurricane Hunter fleet and codify the agency’s role in meteorological research. The bill was introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX), the chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, and Sen. Maria Cantwell […]
Finland’s parliament passed a law lifting its decadeslong ban on nuclear weapons after a push from President Alexander Stubb’s government. Finland’s foreign policy since its loss in the Continuation War of 1941-1944 was distinguished by its strict neutrality, allowing it good relations with the Soviet Union, then Russia, and the West. As part of this […]
Vice President JD Vance defended President Donald Trump’s approach to Iran, saying, “people confuse the ends with the means,” and arguing that the peace deal delivers on the administration’s primary objective: preventing Iran from having a nuclear weapon. Vance argued that critics are losing sight of the ultimate goal, asserting that the deal “ensures that […]
Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) took aim at Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) in his first campaign ad since the Republican won the Senate GOP primary runoff election late Tuesday. The two will be facing off in the general election, with the Democratic incumbent looking to hold onto his seat for a second term. In the new […]
Bob Odenkirk, the name behind the infamous Saul Goodman of Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad, delivered a public service announcement, asking, “Did you know you have rights?” The video, posted on YouTube, celebrates America’s 250th anniversary this summer. “Hi, I’m Saul Goodman. Did you know you have rights? Well, you do. Sure, they’re old-timey. […]
Vice President JD Vance said “progressive atheistic culture” is fundamentally opposed to core Christian teachings. “If you believe that Jesus is the son of God, rose from the dead on the third day, there are a lot of progressives who will say, ‘You’re a crazy person, you believe in superstitions,’” Vance said during an hour-long […]
The federal judge who ordered President Donald Trump’s name removed from the Kennedy Center is now seeking details on how the institution plans to remain open to the public during its planned renovation project. In a brief order issued Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper directed the Kennedy Center to submit a status report by […]
The United Arab Emirates said it was aiming to reduce its reliance on the Strait of Hormuz to “zero” after the war with Iran laid bare the vulnerabilities of the key waterway. After the launch of Operation Epic Fury, Iran immediately moved to close the Strait of Hormuz, attacking shipping with drones and missiles, which […]
President Donald Trump gave a cryptic answer Wednesday that cast doubt on Friday’s planned signing ceremony for the U.S.-Iranian 60-day ceasefire deal. Trump spoke to reporters Wednesday during his bilateral meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, where he defended the memorandum of understanding ending the Iran war. Still, when asked about his confidence that […]
Congressional staffers for the House Judiciary Committee and the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee traveled to Texas on Tuesday to tour the minimum-security prison camp where convicted sex offender Ghislaine Maxwell is incarcerated. In a joint statement released late Tuesday, Reps. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and Robert Garcia (D-CA), the ranking members of the Judiciary […]
