US, Israel attack Iran as Trump vows regime change
The United States and Israel on Saturday launched an air attack on Iran, aimed at destroying its nuclear program, wiping out its military and overthrowing its government. President Donald Trump announced the assault by posting a video on Truth Social shortly after 3 a.m. Eastern time. “A short time ago, the United States military began […]
Physician tells Senate: ‘Something has gone seriously wrong in the FDA’
A panel of physicians, patient advocates and biotech executives testified Thursday during a Senate special committee hearing that the Food and Drug Administration’s process for approving rare-disease therapies has become increasingly “unpredictable,” “erratic,” and may be stalling lifesaving therapies. “Something has gone seriously wrong in the FDA,” Jeremy Schmahmann, a neurologist and founding director of […]
International community responds to US, Israel attacks on Iran
World leaders quickly reacted to the U.S. and Israel’s attacks on Iran, with some condemning the military operation and others supporting it. Saturday’s early morning air strikes were aimed at destroying Iran’s nuclear program, wiping out its military and overthrowing its government. President Donald Trump announced the assault in a video on Truth Social shortly after […]
Lawmakers demand war powers resolution vote after Iran strikes
Following the United States’ and Israel’s attacks on Iran, several members of Congress called for a return to Washington. Those opposed to the strikes want an immediate vote on a war powers resolution. “Donald Trump promised to keep America out of costly and endless foreign wars. He is now doing the exact opposite in the […]
Vance downplays long war risk as Trump reviews Iran strike options
Vice President JD Vance is publicly dismissing the risk of another prolonged Middle East war — even as the United States amasses significant naval and air power around Iran. In a Thursday interview with The Washington Post, Vance said President Donald Trump is actively weighing military options against Iran. He pushed back on warnings that […]
How ‘lawfare’ may define a contentious — and litigious — era
Accusations of “lawfare” are flying fast through Washington — and beyond. “Trump is running the government like a mafioso,” David Corn, the Washington bureau chief for Mother Jones, wrote last month, “utilizing its power to intimidate and, if possible, take out his perceived enemies.” He added that Attorney General Pam Bondi “has been delighted to […]
25,000-acre wildfire burns uncontained near ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
A 25,000-acre wildfire continues to burn in south Florida, just 20 miles from the immigrant detention facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” Florida officials say there’s no danger to the facility due to favorable winds, but others remain concerned. Wildfire burning The fire is burning in Big Cypress National Preserve as crews continue to try to […]
Kansas requires IDs to vote, but 1,700 trans residents just had their IDs revoked
Two transgender Kansans filed a lawsuit in state court to block a new law that invalidated their driver’s licenses, making some ineligible to vote. The state’s governor previously vetoed the legislation for being “poorly drafted” and potentially costing taxpayers millions of dollars. The law allegedly violates residents’ personal autonomy, privacy and equal rights, the American […]
Pam Bondi announces 25 arrests in MN church protest as Lemon faces lawsuit
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi announced the Justice Department has arrested 25 people who allegedly participated in a protest at a Minnesota church on Jan. 18. It comes as a member of that church has filed a lawsuit against former CNN journalist Don Lemon, who was arrested while covering the protest. Bondi announcement In her […]
