Politics
Trump posts AI image of himself seizing Iranian-flagged tanker — as tension escalates in Strait of Hormuz
Donald Trump posted an AI image of himself seizing an Iranian oil tanker after claiming he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory.
DeSantis’ replacement, DSA push, ethics scandals and redistricting shakeout: What to watch in Florida’s primary election
Several major races are on the ballot next week in Florida’s primary election, where voters will choose nominees to replace term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis; decide the fate of a scandal-plagued congressman and consider yet another insurgent socialist looking to unseat a centrist Democratic incumbent.
US will hit Iran economically in ways ‘that have never been seen’ next week: ‘One-two punch’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the US will hit Iran next week with unprecedented economic sanctions and a continued naval blockade.
Trump says he’ll declare Strait of Hormuz a US territory after defeating Iran, during Long Island rally
President Trump said Friday that he plans to declare the Strait of Hormuz “a territory of the United States” after the Iran war.
Hegseth angry as Army scraps new SAT minimum to screen out ‘stupid’ officers
The Army withdrew new academic standards for college students in the ROTC program — including a requirement for a score of at least 1000 on the SAT.
AOC’s student debt unpaid as she embarks on costly egg-freezing journey
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has made at least $174,000 annually for nearly eight years as a member of Congress but has yet to put a substantial dent in her student loan debt, according to House financial disclosures.
Furious Hasan Piker melts down over Francesca Hong’s loss: ‘Outlaw Thanksgiving and outlaw boomers’
Mao-adoring Twitch streamer Hasan Piker erupted in fury after Wisconsin state rep. Francesca Hong’s shocking defeat in the Democratic gubernatorial primary, venting that boomers should be outlawed.
Karoline Leavitt leaving White House press secretary job, shortly after returning from maternity leave
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, 28, is leaving her post at the end of August to spend time with her family, President Trump announced.
Shoulder-fired missile threat prompted Trump’s Turkey plane switch: report
An unidentified person was seen with a shoulder-fired missile near last month’s conference of NATO heads of state in Ankara, according to a new report.
Nancy Pelosi calls out Biden allies who knew about his decline — despite admitting she was ‘startled’ by then-president’s condition
Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi bashed allies of former President Joe Biden who knew of his decline but did nothing, grumbling over the honesty that emerged after his disastrous debate.