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Wall Street Journal: Trump family ‘cashing in on the presidency in big and sketchy ways’
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Politics · Economy · Military · Security · TechWall Street Journal: Trump family ‘cashing in on the presidency in big and sketchy ways’
The Wall Street Journal’s editorial board published a Wednesday op-ed slamming President Trump and his family for “cashing in on the presidency” after his financial disclosures showed the president brought in $2 billion last year alone. Trump’s crypto venture, effectively managed by the Trump Organization, reaped in more than $526.8 million in proceeds from tokens…
The man deciding between food and gas will decide the midterms
The only thing still protecting the con is the language Democrats keep choosing.
Chuck Todd: Trump’s midterm GOP convention will help Democrats
Former “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd said Wednesday that President Trump’s upcoming midterm convention will help Democrats in the run-up to November. “Oh, I think the Democrats will help pay for this convention. I think they would love to see this race as nationalized as possible — midterm elections, the more nationalized they are,…
Live updates: Extreme heat blankets East Coast as Fourth of July, America 250 events ramp up
As celebrations begin for America’s 250th anniversary Saturday, concerns over safety at the many planned celebrations across the U.S. are growing as an extreme heat wave is set to last into the weekend. The Trump administration on Wednesday issued emergency orders aiming to maximize electrical output ahead of potential power shortages. A heat dome is…
Appeals court sides with intelligence officers fired for working on DEI
A federal appeals court in a 2-1 decision Thursday upheld a lower court ruling blocking the Trump administration from firing 19 career intelligence officers who had been assigned to roles dealing with diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility (DEIA). The ruling from the 4th Circuit Court of Appeals found the Trump administration erred in firing the…
How a heat dome works
Millions of Americans gathering to celebrate the country’s 250th birthday are expected to be under what meteorologists call a heat dome, ensuring that this Fourth of July weekend will be a dangerously hot one. This heat dome is expected to stretch across most of the East Coast and across the South and part of the…
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U.S.-Iran talks halt for Iranian leader’s funeral
Negotiations between the United States and Iran have paused as Iran prepares for a funeral for its former supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
The B-2 Spirit Just ‘Killed’ Another Ship in the Pacific
During recent military exercises near the Philippines, a B-2 Spirit bomber sank a decommissioned US Navy ship using an LRASM missile—suggesting it could do the same in a hot war. The post The B-2 Spirit Just ‘Killed’ Another Ship in the Pacific appeared first on The National Interest.
The MOU Is Paying Off Early for Iran
Washington and Tehran are grappling over a “memorandum of misunderstanding.”
How the Iran War Boosted Central Asia’s Middle Corridor
The Middle Corridor’s chokepoints are far more secure than the Strait of Hormuz. The post How the Iran War Boosted Central Asia’s Middle Corridor appeared first on The National Interest.
Why the UK’s Royal Navy Is Swapping Out Destroyers for Drone Carriers
The Royal Navy is envisioning a future in which naval drones dominate sea conflict, allowing the service to make the best use of its limited manpower. The post Why the UK’s Royal Navy Is Swapping Out Destroyers for Drone Carriers appeared first on The National Interest.
The U.S. at 250: Terminally Ill or Just Very Sick?
Experts question whether one of the world’s oldest democracies can survive.