Rep. Marlin Stutzman on Tuesday blasted European allies for what he described as a weak response to the war with Iran, saying that the United States must be prepared to move forward regardless of international support. Speaking on Newsmax's "Bianca Across the Nation," the Indiana Republican said, "It is so disappointing to watch Europe and their … Continue reading Stutzman: Europe’s Iran Inaction ‘So Disappointing’

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, reaffirmed her opposition Tuesday to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, also known as the SAVE America Act, ahead of an upcoming Senate vote. "I'm not prepared to go down this uncertain and ill-defined path that we're looking at," Murkowski said of the bill. She also dismissed a call by Sen. … Continue reading Murkowski: SAVE Act Won’t Pass

A senior Pentagon official told lawmakers Tuesday that U.S. military operations targeting Latin American drug cartels are likely to expand, potentially including ground deployments, as the Trump administration intensifies its campaign against narcotics trafficking in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific, Politico reported. Speaking before the House Armed Services Committee, acting Assistant Secretary of Defense Joseph Humire … Continue reading Pentagon: Boat Strikes ‘Just the Beginning’ in Cartel Fight

The UN nuclear watchdog said Wednesday that Iranian authorities had reported projectile impact at the country's only operational nuclear power plant that caused no damage. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) "has been informed by Iran that a projectile hit the premises of the Bushehr NPP on Tuesday evening", the Vienna-based agency posted on social … Continue reading UN Watchdog: Iran’s Nuclear Power Plant Hit

A suspected Iranian drone penetrated air defenses and struck the U.S. Embassy compound in Baghdad's Green Zone early Wednesday, a security source told Shafaq News. Iraqi News also reported that at 2:30 a.m. local time, "rocket drones hit the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad." The extent of damage or any injuries is unclear. The embassy compound had been the … Continue reading Suspected Iran Drone Hits US Embassy in Baghdad – Reports

The Iran war has rattled the global flow of oil, with steeper fuel costs already straining households worldwide. And in the U.S., drivers are now facing the highest prices they've seen at the pump in nearly two and a half years. According to motor club AAA, the national average for a gallon of regular gasoline jumped … Continue reading US Gas Prices Hit Highest Since 2023

President Donald Trump reacted Tuesday to Israel's report that two senior Iranian officials were killed in airstrikes, describing Iran's leadership as an "evil group" and praising the apparent removal of key figures tied to violence. "Their leaders are gone. I guess one of their top person was — they say a lot of people say … Continue reading Trump: ‘Evil’ Iran Leaders Eliminated in Israeli Strikes

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday that Ukraine is prepared to help the United States confront Iran, citing Kyiv's hard-won experience fighting Tehran-designed Shahed drones during Russia's invasion. In a series of international media interviews, Zelenskyy said Ukraine has developed expertise that could help defend American personnel and allied interests as tensions rise in the … Continue reading Zelenskyy: Ukraine Ready to Help America Win Iran

President Donald Trump said Tuesday NATO and most other allies have rejected his calls to help secure the Strait of Hormuz, complaining that he has been unable to rally support behind his war of choice in Iran that he insists he's conducting for the good of the world, even if it doesn't appreciate his effort. Trump, … Continue reading Trump Angry After NATO’s Refusal to Help Secure Hormuz