Trump aims for NATO to boost defense spending
President Trump on Thursday said he wants NATO members to spend much more on defense. “I’m also going to ask all NATO nations to increase defense spending to 5% of [gross dome ...
The Ragin’ Cajun James Carville urges Biden to disappear from Democratic politics
Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville says it is time for former President Joseph R. Biden to disappear into retirement, warning that if he tries to steer the party forward, it will have a ...
CIA Director nominee John Ratcliffe clears Senate hurdle, set for confirmation later Thursday
The Senate advanced John Ratcliffe’s nomination for Central Intelligence Agency director in a key test vote, effectively guaranteeing he will be confirmed in a final vote later Thursday.
Saudi foreign minister makes first official trip to Lebanon in a decade after years of strained ties
Saudi Arabia’s top diplomat visited Lebanon on Thursday for the first time in a decade following years of strained relations between the oil-rich kingdom and the small Mediterranean country.
Trump’s D.C. interim top prosecutor is Ed Martin, who represented Capitol rioters in court
A former defense attorney for Capitol riot defendants and a major voice in President Trump’s “Stop the Steal” movement after the 2020 election was tapped this week to serve as the interim U.S.
Trump wants to talk with Putin to end war in Ukraine
President Trump said Thursday that he wants to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
Two musicals nominated for best picture and leading actress Oscars for first time in decades
The 97th Academy Awards’ nominations were released Thursday, with two musicals in the running for best picture and best actress for the first time since the 1960s.