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Questions surrounding Speaker Mike Johnson’s (R-La.) political future are in the spotlight after he floated the possibility of returning to Louisiana if Republicans lose the House in November. The GOP is facing harsh political headwinds ahead of Election Day, as Democrats seek to capitalize on voter frustration over the economy and President Trump’s low approval…
Sunday shows preview: Trump admin’s Russia deal, public execution plan spark pre-midterm backlash
President Trump struck a deal to lift sanctions on Russian diesel Friday, allowing the Kremlin to supply 300,000 tons of diesel to the U.S. and the global marketplace, sparking a feud between him and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. The deal served to remedy rising energy prices fueled by the U.S.’s ongoing military operations in Iran…
Hurricane Simon threatens southwestern Mexico, to land Sunday
Hurricane Simon, which is now a Category 4 storm, is moving toward the southwestern coast of Mexico, expecting to make landfall on Sunday.
Philadelphia police receive false homicide tip from Anthropic AI model
Anthropic’s artificial intelligence model submitted a false homicide tip to the Philadelphia Police Department in July, the company disclosed on Friday. The AI firm said its Claude Haiku 4.5 model filled out a form on a website page soliciting the public’s help to gather more information about unsolved homicide on July 18. The model submitted…
Congress should seal eligible records that keep Americans out of work
The author urges Congress to pass the bipartisan Clean Slate Act and the Fresh Start Act to remove federal record barriers that hinder employment and economic stability for many Americans.
Trump rips Zelensky amid Russia diesel deal feud: ‘I suggest they get a new leader’
President Trump on Saturday pushed back on criticism from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to the White House’s decision to lift sanctions on Russian diesel amid the Russia-Ukraine war. The president told reporters outside the White House that Zelensky “could have settled this war many times,” but “chose not to.” “He wants to make problems for…
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Are America’s Retired KC-10 Extender Tanker Planes Going to Africa?
An Air Force contracting notice suggested the retired aircraft could soon be upgraded for service in an unspecified “partner nation in North Africa”—presumably either Morocco or Egypt. The post Are America’s Retired KC-10 Extender Tanker Planes Going to Africa? appeared first on The National Interest.
15 people killed by Russian glide bombs in Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine
Five Russian glide bombs hit Zaporizhzhia, Ukraine, Saturday morning, killing at least 15 people, three of which were children.
Why the US Marines Are Putting Anti-Ship Missiles Near Taiwan
From the strategically vital Japanese island of Yonaguni, two Marine Corps missile systems could do much to deter a Chinese fleet intent on invading Taiwan. The post Why the US Marines Are Putting Anti-Ship Missiles Near Taiwan appeared first on The National Interest.
Can the US Military Keep Using Guam as a Test Range?
Prutehi Guåhan, an environmental group, argued before the Supreme Court that the US Air Force illegally refused to conduct an environmental impact study on a weapons testing range in Guam. The post Can the US Military Keep Using Guam as a Test Range? appeared first on The National Interest.
Thai Queen Is First Queen in the World to Fly a Fighter Jet
Queen Suthida of Thailand, the wife of reigning King Vajiralongkorn since 2019, is a former flight attendant and military officer with a passion for flying. The post Thai Queen Is First Queen in the World to Fly a Fighter Jet appeared first on The National Interest.
Even Good Friends Can Be Bad Texters
The time someone takes to reply may say little about your relationship.