The twists and turns of Trump’s 2025 war on unions
People gather for a “Save the Civil Service” rally hosted by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) outside the U.S. Capitol on Feb. 11, 2025. Unionized federal workers and…
5 key questions for the U.S. economy in 2026
The U.S. economy navigated 2025 with a resilience that surprised many experts, as growth accelerated and inflation remained relatively muted despite the Trump administration’s steep tariffs on imports. Although Americans…
US military carries out 30th strike on alleged drug boat
WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Monday that it had conducted another strike against a boat accused of smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people. The strike,…
The D Brief: US hits 70 ISIS targets; Another tanker seized; Army seeks common C-UAS controller; More firms cleared for Golden Dome work; And a bit more.
Developing: U.S. Coast Guard chases third oil tanker with alleged ties to Venezuela. The vessel was reportedly fleeing the Caribbean Sea on Sunday carrying oil from Venezuela as the U.S.…
Actor accusing Tyler Perry exchanged texts with him years after alleged assault
Text messages show that Tyler Perry and “Boo! A Madea Halloween” actor Mario Rodriguez, who recently filed a lawsuit accusing the filmmaker of sexual assault, remained in contact years after…
Another 1,000 defense companies chosen for $151B Golden Dome competition
More firms have been added to the Golden Dome contract vehicle, doubling the number that will be allowed to complete for up to $151 billion in awards. The Missile Defense Agency made an…
Records reveal Minnesota's long history with day care fraud warnings
A viral video has put a national spotlight on Minnesota’s child care network as allegations of widespread fraud swirl. Records show Minnesota has been trying to improve oversight of the Child…
Pentagon preps to enforce ban on companies with ‘indirect’ ties to China
The Pentagon wants to eliminate Chinese military companies from the defense industry’s supply chains, so it’s preparing to alert contractors next year of any possible ties before a Congress-mandated ban…
U.S. recognizes opposition candidate as winner of Venezuelan election
The U.S. government on Thursday recognized Venezuelan opposition candidate Edmundo González as the winner of the South American country’s presidential election, discrediting the results announced by electoral authorities who declared…
Fed up: inside Trump’s unprecedented bid to exert control over the US central bank
In the bowels of the US Federal Reserve this summer, two of the world’s most powerful men, sporting glistening white hard hats, stood before reporters looking like students forced to…
















