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 […]
Pentagon seeking $200B more for Iran war, official says
[ad_1] Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the Pentagon will be asking Congress for more money to cover the Iran war, saying he wants to ensure current and future costs are covered “above and beyond.” A senior administration official confirmed that a $200 billion request was sent from the Pentagon to the White House […]
Oil and gas prices surge as Iran escalates strikes on Gulf refineries
[ad_1] Iranian attacks on significant energy infrastructure and refineries in several Gulf countries pushed oil and gas prices higher in volatile trading on Thursday. Brent crude oil prices, a benchmark for global trading, climbed by about 6%, hitting $116 per barrel for contracts to purchase oil in May. The benchmark for European gas also surged […]
UK police charge 2 men with spying on the Jewish community for Iran
[ad_1] LONDON — British police have charged two men with spying on the U.K.’s Jewish community on behalf of Iran. Iranian-British national Nematollah Shahsavani, 40, and 22-year-old Iranian citizen Alireza Farasati have been charged with engaging in conduct likely to assist a foreign intelligence service. Prosecutors said the country the charges relate to is Iran. […]
Iran targets Gulf countries’ energy infrastructure after Israeli strike on gas field
[ad_1] Iran launched a series of retaliatory strikes against the vital energy infrastructure in nearby Gulf states after Israel hit its largest gas field Wednesday — a “dangerous escalation” that deepened the crisis and sent oil prices surging. In response to Israel’s initial strike, Iran issued evacuation orders for several energy assets in Qatar, Saudi Arabia […]
Former counterterrorism official Joe Kent under investigation over alleged leaks: Sources
[ad_1] Joe Kent, the former Director of the National Counterterrorism Center, who resigned Tuesday, is under criminal investigation for potentially leaking classified information, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation. It is unclear what information might be involved in the investigation. The sources said the investigation started prior to his resignation. Joseph Kent, director of […]
Fed holds interest rates steady in 1st move since war with Iran spiked oil prices
[ad_1] The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday at its first meeting since the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran drove up gasoline prices and risked a wider bout of inflation. The central bank’s move marked the second consecutive time it has opted to maintain interest rates at current levels since the outset of 2026. […]
DNI Tulsi Gabbard testifies at threats hearing amid questions about Iran war, counterterrorism official’s resignation
[ad_1] Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard returns to Capitol Hill this week for an annual set of hearings on worldwide threats — her most significant public appearance in months and her clearest opportunity yet to address the intelligence picture surrounding the war in Iran. Lawmakers are expected to press Gabbard on the administration’s handling […]
Venezuela wins its first World Baseball Classic title, beating the United States 3-2
[ad_1] Venezuela wins its first World Baseball Classic title, beating the United States 3-2 [ad_2]
Cesar Chavez accused of abusing ‘young women or minors,’ UFW says
[ad_1] Cesar Chavez, the late farmworker organizer who became a national civil rights icon and co-founded the United Farm Workers, is accused of abusing “young women or minors,” the union said in a statement Tuesday. “The UFW has learned of deeply troubling allegations that one of the union’s co-founders, Cesar Chavez, behaved in ways that […]