Trump’s Air Force One swap raises questions about Qatar-donated jet
President Donald Trump switched jets as he left Turkey on Wednesday, after the Secret Service urged him not to fly in the Mideast on his new Air Force One during renewed hostilities with Iran. Trump had flown to Ankara aboard the Boeing 747-8 donated by Qatar, but returned partway on an older presidential aircraft. People […]
Smithsonian pushes back on White House report labeling it ‘extreme’
The Smithsonian Institution has responded to the White House’s 162-page document released over the July Fourth holiday weekend criticizing the group and the National Museum of American History for “extreme political activism.” In a letter obtained by The Washington Post, Smithsonian Secretary Lonnie G. Bunch wrote to staff members that he and other officials were […]
How shedding the terrorism designation could reshape Syria’s future
Syria will soon no longer carry the scarlet letter of being a state sponsor of terrorism in the world. Losing that title, now carried by just a handful of countries, will open up a literal world of economic opportunities for Syria’s new government that it hasn’t seen since the 1970s. The Trump administration has officially […]
Why an ICE shooting in Houston isn’t leading to mass protests
HOUSTON — In the days after federal agents shot and killed Renée Good in Minneapolis, tens of thousands of people flooded that city’s streets in protest. When agents shot Alex Pretti to death three weeks later, the crowds exceeded 50,000 people. But the immediate fallout in Houston looked entirely different after an Immigration and Customs […]
How Trump Accounts compare to IRAs and other investment methods
Americans already have a handful of ways to invest in their children’s financial futures. With Trump Accounts now available, how do they stack up to what’s already out there? Trump accounts officially opened following the Fourth of July holiday. While most investment vehicles carry certain advantages, each is unique. Trump Accounts are no different. “They’re […]
Weeks of silence lead Kentucky governor to seek McConnell health update
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is asking Sen. Mitch McConnell to publicly update Kentuckians on his health after nearly four weeks of silence following the longtime senator’s hospitalization in Washington. He says the public deserves to hear directly from one of the state’s elected leaders. Beshear released a letter Wednesday urging McConnell to disclose more about […]
Iran targets US allies in Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar as strikes between countries continue
Iran retaliated against the U.S. overnight as any hope of reviving the ceasefire continues to fade. The country targeted several U.S. allies in the Gulf, including Kuwait, Bahrain and Qatar. In Kuwait, at least one person was injured after the military shot down ten Iranian drones and four missiles. Sirens sounded multiple times in Bahrain, […]
Platner quits Senate bid after allegations, lashes out at Democratic establishment
Democrats are back to square one in one of the country’s most important Senate races. Embattled Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner is suspending his campaign amid sexual assault allegations. Platner announced his exit from the race Wednesday, while still denying allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman he was dating five years ago. “This is incredibly difficult because I […]
US, Iran trade new strikes; Platner exit upends key Maine Senate race
The U.S. strikes Iran for a second straight night. More than 90 targets have now been struck as President Donald Trump warns Tehran it could get much worse. Plus, Democrats are back to square one in Maine. Graham Platner drops out amid mounting pressure, forcing the party to replace its nominee in a race that […]
