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Declassified files expose Obama-era plot to frame Trump with Russia lies
Tulsi Gabbard's stunning words that Barack Obama led a "treasonous conspiracy" to sabotage incoming successor Donald Trump stand as the starkest event so far in the Democratic Party-inspired Russia hoax and its dark history. But an analysis by The Washington Times shows that her show-stopping press release contained one misleading conclusion in her argument.
Could L.A. troop deployments be a pivotal moment for Pentagon chief Hegseth?
The deployment of active-duty Marines to Los Angeles to quell widespread and sometimes violent immigration raid protests could turn into a pivotal moment for the two men President Trump has put atop the U.S. military: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Dan Caine.
Man who won millions in Powerball lottery arrested, accused of striking sheriff’s deputy in Florida
A man who won a $167.3 million jackpot in the Powerball lottery last week on a ticket bought in Kentucky is now facing criminal charges for purportedly hitting a Florida sheriff's deputy.
Trump strategy toward China: Head off drive for hegemony in the Asia-Pacific
The Trump administration is seeking to rebuild American military power while engaging China to avoid a conflict in the near term, according to a review of strategy and policy statements by key policy leaders.
Wind-driven brushfire at Baltimore wood recycling yard closes expressway, light rail, schools
Firefighters were battling a massive, wind-driven brushfire at a Baltimore wood recycling yard that closed a section of the expressway into the city's downtown, the neighboring light rail line and nearby roads and schools on Friday morning.
Too little, too late? Shift on missiles exposes the limits of Biden’s slow-walk approach
One major question remains after the Russia-Ukraine war has been raging for nearly three years: What, exactly, does President Biden want Ukraine to achieve?
Winners and losers around the world brace for Trump’s return to power
The shock waves from President-elect Donald Trump's decisive election win Tuesday reverberated worldwide, with allies offering congratulations and potential adversaries looking to smooth over relations with an incoming American president known for rewarding loyalty and holding grudges.
Lower court to decide if Trump’s communications with Pence, tweets have immunity
Special counsel Jack Smith's new indictment against Donald Trump relies on conversations between him and former Vice President Mike Pence, as well as the former president's own tweets about his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election results.
Analysis: Donald Trump questioning Kamala Harris’ race shows he doesn’t understand code-switching
Kamala Harris has range. She can grill nominees for the Supreme Court or meet with foreign dignitaries, then pivot to hosting a Diwali celebration or dancing enthusiastically alongside an HBCU-styled marching band.
That’s the ticket: Pros and cons of top contenders to be Trump’s VP
Former President Donald Trump has a list of political heavyweights and conservative stars to choose from for a running mate, but he says he has zeroed in on the V.P. pick he'll announce at the Republican National Convention in July.
Vladimir Putin, Xi Jinping take radically different approaches to warfare
Despite the amity they display, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin are far from aligned when it comes to war-making.
Can Larry Hogan revive his GOP magic versus Democrat Angela Alsobrooks in deep-blue Maryland?
Larry Hogan showed political magic in his two victories for governorship but will likely struggle to pull off a repeat as he tries to become the first Maryland Republican since 1980 to win a U.S. Senate seat.
Two teens caught dumping garbage into Florida water, turn themselves in
A pair of teens were purportedly caught on video throwing trash cans full of debris while riding a boat exiting Boca Raton Inlet in Florida. They have since turned themselves in.
Failed deterrence: Iran attack on Israel a second failure of Biden administration to stop conflict
President Biden and his administration knew for days that Iran was preparing a major military strike on Israel, but they were unable to stop it.
No way out? Iran bogs down another U.S. president in Middle East morass
First was the Obama administration's vaunted "pivot" to Asia. Then, President Trump pledged to get out of "endless wars" in the Middle East. President Biden has tried to follow suit and radically reduce America's military footprint in the tumultuous region after more than two decades of continuous war.
U.S. debate on Ukraine contentious at best; lack of clear vision on victory over Russia breeds doubt
President Biden has framed it as an existential fight, one that requires sustained U.S. funding for Ukraine in order to keep Russian President Vladimir Putin from overrunning Eastern Europe with a 21st century blitzkrieg.
Trump’s GOP rivals keep searching for the right lane to catch up to cruising front-runner
The Republican presidential candidates have spent most of this year searching for that elusive sweet spot with primary voters but, with less than two months until the Iowa caucuses, nobody has laid a glove on front-runner Donald Trump.
Xi Jinping’s goals for APEC summit, Biden meeting revealed by China state-controlled outlets
Chinese President Xi Jinping meets President Biden this week on the sidelines of an international economic summit in San Francisco seeking concessions from the United States on ideology, trade and exports, according to a review of Chinese state media ahead of the meeting.
What happens next? Questions mount about Gaza’s future as Israel-Hamas war rages
Rooting out Hamas and its network of militant fighters from the densely packed Gaza Strip is one of the most complex challenges the Israeli military has ever faced.
In killing Israelis, Hamas may have also targeted Saudi diplomatic deal
President Biden has said a goal of Hamas' terrorist assault against Israel was to derail a historic normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia that was in the works, an assessment that fits with analysis promoted by many regional experts in the wake of the Palestinian militant group's Oct. 7 rampage that killed over 1,400 Israelis and foreign nationals.
