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Crunch time is rapidly approaching for both the Democratic and Republican leadership. The 2026 midterms are now less than four months away. The results of those races will not only have a massive impact upon how our nation is governed — or not — over the next two years, but on the 2028 presidential contest as well. As the election clocks accelerate, both…
Vulnerable Republicans embrace risky strategy of embracing an unpopular Trump
Republicans in swing-seat House districts are welcoming President Trump to their districts and embracing him as the leader of the party despite his underwater approval ratings. It is a somewhat surprising move for vulnerable lawmakers who might be expected to distance themselves from the president for fear of alienating critical swing voters. Trump is not…
Houston mayor says city launching its own probe into deadly ICE shooting
Houston Mayor John Whitmire (D) said Friday that his office “will not rest” until there is a “thorough and independent” investigation into the deadly shooting of a 52-year-old Mexican national by a federal officer, vowing to move forward with a city-level probe on the latest fatal encounter during the Trump administration’s crackdown on immigration. The…
Judge awards Hunter Biden $1.7M in defamation suit against ex-Overstock CEO
Hunter Biden, the son of former President Biden, was awarded $1.7 million in damages on Friday as part of a defamation lawsuit against former Overstock.com CEO Patrick Byrne. Byrne, a known denier of Biden’s victory over President Trump in the 2020 presidential election, accused the younger Biden of taking part in an $800 million bribery…
Ex-White House lawyer: Trump ‘stacking every card in the deck’ ahead of midterms
Former White House attorney Ty Cobb warned Friday that President Trump’s decision to fire the remaining Democratic members of an independent election administration commission this week is part of a “deliberate plan” to put his thumb on the scale of the upcoming midterm elections. “You can’t look at the termination of the Election Assistance Commission…
As lawmakers procrastinate on PFAS, mothers and newborns pay the price
The message to communities is unmistakable: Your water, your pregnancy, your child's health, are acceptable losses.
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Here’s Why Armenia Can’t Win an Air War Against Azerbaijan
Azerbaijan has devoted far greater resources to a modern drone fleet, while Armenia has largely remained dependent on Soviet-era fighter jets and doctrine—with predictable results. The post Here’s Why Armenia Can’t Win an Air War Against Azerbaijan appeared first on The National Interest.
Why Did the UK Decide to Buy the ‘PrSM’ Missile?
The PrSM, in American service since 2023, is intended to replace the ATACMS—but the ATACMS is still one of the best ground-to-ground missiles on the planet. The post Why Did the UK Decide to Buy the ‘PrSM’ Missile? appeared first on The National Interest.
America’s F-22s vs. Finland’s F-35s: Are the Two Fighter Jets Compatible?
The F-22 and F-35 are two different aircraft, and achieve their best results when working in concert, not competition. The post America’s F-22s vs. Finland’s F-35s: Are the Two Fighter Jets Compatible? appeared first on The National Interest.
The Surprising Unity of Soccer
The World Cup reminds us that loyalty doesn’t have to be bound by borders.
Special counsel seeks 13 years for Unification Church leader
A special counsel sought 13 years in prison for Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja over political fund and bribery-related allegations.
South Korean police apologize over Gwangju murder probe
South Korean police apologized over the Jang Yoon-gi case and pledged reforms after evidence destruction allegations fueled public anger.