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Patel says FBI ‘is assisting local authorities’ after Graham’s death
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FBI Director Kash Patel said Sunday his bureau is “assisting local authorities” in the wake of the death of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.). “Senator Lindsey Graham was a devoted public servant, a fierce defender of our nation, and a true patriot who dedicated his life to the people of South Carolina and the United States,”…
Lindsey Graham, RIP
The South Carolina senator, who died suddenly last night at age 71, was a fierce advocate for what he believed.
Lindsey Graham Infuriated and Charmed His Critics
The South Carolina senator was witty and fiercely ambitious.
Ro Khanna says he regrets endorsing Graham Platner in Maine Senate race
Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) on Sunday said he regretted endorsing former Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner (D), who formally dropped out of the race against Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) after an ex-girlfriend came forward and alleged that the former candidate sexually assaulted her in 2021. “I got that call wrong,” Khanna told “Meet the Press”…
Shaheen pushes Congress to pass Graham’s Russia sanctions bill after senator’s death
Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) on Sunday urged members of Congress to pass a Russia sanctions bill in honor of Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) and his legacy as an advocate for Ukraine amid its war against the Kremlin. Graham died on Saturday evening due to a “brief and sudden illness” per his office. “On Friday, Senators…
House Democrat calls new Air Force One ‘a security risk’ for Trump
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) called President Trump’s new Air Force One “a security risk,” as the plane faces controversy for its level of security. “The actual Air Force One, not the Qatari version, is really — it looks like a plane, but it’s got some capabilities that you wouldn’t believe,” Himes told CNN’s Jake Tapper…
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These Are the World’s Five Strongest Navies
Unsurprisingly, the United States and China have the world’s two strongest navies—but several far smaller nations punch well above their weight. The post These Are the World’s Five Strongest Navies appeared first on The National Interest.
Can China’s Chengdu Beat Lockheed Martin at Fighter Jet Production?
China is on track to build as many as 400 J-20 fighter jets per year by 2027—double Lockheed Martin’s current output of the F-35. The post Can China’s Chengdu Beat Lockheed Martin at Fighter Jet Production? appeared first on The National Interest.
Why Isn’t America Adding New States Any Longer?
The United States has more or less run out of new areas to add as states—although President Donald Trump has expressed an interest in changing this. The post Why Isn’t America Adding New States Any Longer? appeared first on The National Interest.
Why the US Needs a New Economic Development Playbook for the Middle East
Egypt presents a compelling case study of the efficacy of private-sector-led investment in a difficult region. The post Why the US Needs a New Economic Development Playbook for the Middle East appeared first on The National Interest.
15 dead in Vietnam tourist boat accident
A speedboat capsized off the coast of Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam Saturday, killing 15 Indian tourists aboard.
Suspect in Widdecombe killing released, search continues
A man arrested in the attack and killing of British former Member of Parliament Ann Widdecombe has been released and is no longer a suspect.