Trump’s new ‘battleship’ should not carry nukes
Among the eye-opening details of President Trump’s plans for an eponymous class of giant warships is one that appears to contravene an earlier policy position: these “battleships” are to be…
5 years after Jan. 6, Democrats seek to ban taxpayer-funded payouts to rioters
Five years after the U.S. Capitol attack, some Senate Democrats are introducing new legislation to prevent taxpayer money from being awarded to convicted and now-pardoned rioters. One of the new…
Sen. Mark Kelly says Hegseth's move to demote him "is about stifling people's speech"
Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona said on Tuesday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s move to begin a process to demote and cut his retirement pay “is about stifling people’s…
Eye Opener: Maduro pleads not guilty at first court appearance
Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleads not guilty as he appears in a New York courtroom and insists he’s still his country’s president. Plus, the U.S. Department of Health and…
CDC announces new childhood vaccine recommendations for fewer shots
Washington — The Centers For Disease Control and Prevention on Monday announced updated recommendations for childhood vaccines with some significant changes. The new guidelines recommend fewer shots and are likely…
USAF adds third contender for initial robot-wingman buy; picks 9 for next phase
Left in the cold after the Air Force picked Anduril and General Atomics to develop prototype robot wingmen, Northrop Grumman responded with a secret, self-financed effort to get back in…
New details on the covert operation to capture Maduro
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth revealed new details Monday about the U.S. operation to capture and arrest Nicolás Maduro, describing a meticulously planned raid that caught the Venezuelan leader completely off…
Gov. Tim Walz's turn from vice-presidential candidate to dropping out of 2026 governor's race
Washington — Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz announced Monday that he won’t seek reelection, a surprise exit from politics less than 18 months after the Democrat was chosen to be the…
Judge in Maduro's case has previously been a thorn in Trump's side
Alvin Hellerstein was 64 years old when former President Bill Clinton appointed him to the federal bench. That was more than a quarter century ago. Now, the 92-year-old senior judge…
Their homes survived the historic LA area wildfires, but a year later they fear living in them
ALTADENA, Calif. — ALTADENA, Calif. (AP) — “DANGER: Lead Work Area” reads a sign on a front door of an Altadena home. “May damage fertility or the unborn child. Causes…















