Trump calls for Congress to pass $350 billion defense funding legislation 'Reconciliation 3.0'
"The United States Military has never been stronger, or more powerful," Trump announced in a Truth Social post.
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Graham Platner faces rape accusation, prompting Democrat demands he drop from Maine Senate race
A narrowed Michigan Democratic Senate race leaves Jewish voters with a stark choice
GOP primary voters back candidates who support Israel, denounce antisemitism, poll finds
US House backs Russia sanctions, Ukraine aid, in latest blow to Trump
The Ukraine Support Act includes measures to help Ukraine rebuild after the war, authorizes more than $1 billion in assistance for Kyiv, and up to $8 billion in support via direct loans.
Convicted January 6 rioter appointed to sensitive Pentagon counterterrorism job - report
Elias Irizarry, 24, was appointed to a post in the Defense Department’s Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict, the Washington Post reported.
House blocks Rashida Tlaib's resolution calling for removal of all US troops from Lebanon - report
According to Axios, the House voted 92 to 324 against the resolution, with 117 Democrats voting against it and 91 in favor of it. Only one Republican reportedly voted in favor.
Netanyahu backs GOP plan to phase out US military aid to Israel, Rep. Marlin Stutzman tells 'Post'
The congressman stressed that ending direct military assistance would not weaken the alliance but instead redefine it around shared strategic interests.
US House backs resolution curbing Trump Iran war powers
The House action comes as the Trump administration continues to pursue negotiations with Iran.
NC Democrats reject Gaza genocide resolution after Jewish caucus campaign
DeLoach said the scheduling of the vote last week on Shabbat had bothered members of the Jewish Caucus. But she said they had “let that one go” to focus on fighting the resolution.
Karen Bass, Spencer Pratt head to November run-off in Los Angeles mayoral race
Karen Bass leads 37% in the LA mayoral race, facing Republican Spencer Pratt in the November run-off after a crowded first round marked by wildfires, homelessness, and political clashes.
Hegseth blocked female, minority Navy officers from promotion to admiral - report
According to the report, Pentagon rules outline that the defense secretary is only supposed to remove officers from the promotion list for professional failings that would impact their new role.
Trump's 'weaponization' fund is on hold, sources say
The fund emerged from a legal settlement between Trump and the Justice Department to resolve a lawsuit in which the president sued the Internal Revenue Service for $10 billion.
Trump consolidates Middle East policy by appointing Special Envoy Barrack to Iraq, Syria - analysis
US Envoy Tom Barrack has played a key role in US policy in the Middle East over the past year. He was appointed Special Envoy to Syria last year. He is also the US Ambassador to Turkey.
