The war in Iran raises pressure on Ukraine while Russia prepares new offensives

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Ossoff: Trump and Team ‘View Those Who Wear the Uniform as Pawns’

[ad_1] Thursday on MS NOW’s “The Briefing,” Sen. Jon Ossoff (D-GA) said President Donald Trump and his team viewed those who serve in the U.S. military as “pawns.” Host Jen Psaki said, “You sit on the Senate Intelligence Committee. I think a lot of people out there, and I’m wondering if you get asked about […]

UK families to get cash boost as DWP scraps benefit rule on April 6

[ad_1] Thousands of families could benefit from the change Samantha Leathers Senior Money & Lifestyle writer 03:00, 20 Mar 2026 The two-child limit affected families on benefits with more than two children(Image: GETTY) Some benefit rule changes outlined in the Universal Credit Bill will officially come into effect from 6 April 2026, as part of […]

Iran-US war live: Israel launches fresh attack despite Trump’s warning

[ad_1] Netanyahu says Israel ‘acted alone’ in Iran gas field attack Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel had acted alone in the bombing of the South Pars gas field and confirmed that US president Trump had asked Israel to hold off on such attacks. Israel targeted South Pars, prompting Tehran to retaliate with strikes on an energy […]

Pentagon plans to keep National Guard in DC into 2029, 2 US officials say

[ad_1] The Pentagon is planning to maintain the National Guard’s federal mission in Washington, D.C., until Jan. 20, 2029, through the rest of President Donald Trump’s second term, according to two U.S. officials. The plan is in its final stages and just requires Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s final approval.  Both officials said they expect Hegseth to […]