Politics Jun 23

While the president has authority as the commander in chief of the U.S. armed forces to order specific military actions, any prolonged war-time footing would traditionally need authorization from Congress.

Economy Jun 22

The price of oil rose and U.S. stock futures fell as global markets react to the U.S. strike against nuclear targets in Iran.

World Jun 22

Several close U.S. allies urged a return to the negotiating table in the wake of American strikes on Iran that fueled fears of a wider conflict, while noting the threat posed by Tehran’s nuclear program. Some countries and groups in the region,…

Politics Jun 22

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Sunday that despite a surprise attack overnight on Iranian nuclear sites, America "does not seek war."…

Politics Jun 20

Tulsi Gabbard, the director of national intelligence, told lawmakers in March that U.S. spy agencies believed that Iran hadn’t made a decision to build a nuclear weapon. Speaking to reporters after touching down in New Jersey, Trump was asked about…

Science Jun 20

Peak sunshine has arrived.

Politics Jun 20

Thursday's decision halts a ruling from a lower court judge who found Trump acted illegally by activating the soldiers over opposition from California Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Economy Jun 19

The economy, hit with a slew of sanctions after the Kremlin sent troops into Ukraine in February 2022, has so far outperformed predictions.

Politics Jun 19

President Donald Trump will decide within the next two weeks whether to strike Iran, the White House said Thursday, saying Trump still sees a “substantial” chance that negotiations can achieve U.S. and Israeli demands on Iran’s nuclear program.

Science Jun 19

The company said the Starship “experienced a major anomaly” at about 11 p.m. while on the test stand preparing for the tenth flight test at Starbase, SpaceX’s launch site at the southern tip of Texas.