Lessons from Gaza disengagement remain relevant 20 years later

Administration submits $88 billion funding request for Iran war to Congress

The Trump administration on Wednesday formally sent an $87.6 billion supplemental funding request to replenish stockpiles and otherwise cover the costs of the war with Iran to Congress. The official notification came in a letter from Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought on behalf of President Donald Trump to House Speaker Mike Johnson... <a href="">Read More</a>

How Ritchie Torres dodged the DSA wave in New York City

Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-NY) has long been a target of the far left in New York City, largely because of his outspoken support for Israel and his Jewish constituents. But Torres emerged with a commanding victory over a far-left challenger in Tuesday’s Democratic primaries, even as pro-Israel Reps. Dan Goldman (D-NY) and Adriano Espaillat (D-NY)... <a href="">Read More</a>

Some moderate Dems raise alarms over NYC results, while others dismiss them as localized phenomenon

Some moderate and establishment Democrats are raising alarms over the surge of democratic socialists in New York City congressional primaries on Tuesday — which took down two Democratic incumbents. But others are dismissing the phenomenon as one localized to New York City and not applicable to the party at large. Rep. Greg Meeks (D-NY), a... <a href="">Read More</a>

Senate blocks effort to advance war powers resolution in reversal after heated GOP meeting with Trump

The Senate voted on Wednesday night to block a Democratic-led war powers resolution seeking to end military operations against Iran, after a heated meeting between President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans where he berated a handful of lawmakers over their votes in favor of a successful war powers resolution the previous day. Sens. Bill Cassidy... <a href="">Read More</a>

Vance: Admin is reviewing Turkey's eligibility to receive F-35 fighter jets

The Trump administration considers selling F-35 fighter jets and engines to Turkey, despite legal hurdles regarding Russian S-400 systems and bypassing Congressional review for high-value military deals.