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House GOP drowning as crisis reaches breaking point

Republicans’ inability to elect a new leader is so acute that by Thursday, they squabbled over whether to empower a colleague who they...

Biden admin readies two funding requests — domestic and national security — for Congress

The national security package will include about $60 billion for Ukraine and around $10 billion for Israel, the sources said, a Ukraine number...

Navy destroyer intercepts missiles fired from Yemen

The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Ralph Johnson conducts routine underway operations in the Taiwan Strait on Sept. 9, 2023. | Mass Communication...

U.S. forces thwart drone strikes headed for bases in Syria

U.S. forces intercepted a number of UAVs headed toward their positions at two separate bases: Al Tanf in the south (pictured) and Conoco...

‘The greatest name in politics’: A quick guide to Patrick McHenry

Part of the reason the North Carolina Republican has any lingering cred with the far right — though it’s fading in the Matt...

Rob Menendez’s balancing act: Defending his indicted father while not being dragged down by him

His powerful father’s political career appears all but over after prosecutors laid out unseemly allegations in a federal indictment this fall. They allege...

State Department official resigns, citing ‘destructive’ decisions in Israel-Hamas war

Paul worked for State’s Bureau of Political-Military Affairs, according to his statement and his LinkedIn profile. The office manages defense relationships with U.S....

‘The wrong person’: Senate Republicans slam Biden’s pick for Israel ambassador

At the outset, GOP senators signaled their objections to Lew over his past support for the Iran deal. “We need this thing filled. The...

U.S. military shoots down drones headed toward troops in Iraq

The failed attack comes as President Joe Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday to show support after Hamas militants launched a surprise attack...

Revenge of the squishes

So when Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), godfather of the conservative hard-liners, won the Republican nomination to be elected speaker last week, you’d be...

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