Politics
Trump hits back at critics as Iran peace deal fuels debate over U.S. concessions
The deal sees both sides commit to further talks to reach a final agreement over the next 60 days and includes a $300 billion plan for Iran’s reconstruction.
Roy Cooper’s North Carolina Senate race could help decide control of the next Congress
North Carolina’s 2026 Senate race pits Democrat Roy Cooper against Republican Michael Whatley in a swing state Democrats haven’t won since with Obama in 2008.
Obama Center launch brings Democratic political glitterati to Chicago ahead of crucial elections
Political elites, White House alums, donors and business leaders will converge on Chicago on Thursday to commemorate the launch of the Obama Presidential Center.
Hegseth warns NATO allies that some nations will ‘fail’ U.S. defense review
The U.S. defense secretary also said it was “shameful” that European allies refused to give U.S. forces access to bases to strike Iran.
Defense contractors would be barred from buying back their stock in bill approved by Senate panel
A bill the Senate Armed Services Committee approved would prevent defense contractors from buying back their stock without Pentagon approval.
Analysis: Chairman Kevin Warsh’s task forces are the key to understanding the new Fed
The new leader of the Fed left interest rates alone but made clear how he plans to rewire the central bank.
Iran to define Strait of Hormuz administration with Oman and Gulf states, senior U.S. officials say
Senior U.S. officials disclosed the contents of the memorandum of understanding with Iran. The MOU pledges 60 days of toll-free shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump says he likes idea of blaming Vance if Iran deal doesn’t work out
President Trump at the G7 summit said the memorandum of understanding reached with Iran “might not be the kind of document that I should be signing.”
Jay Clayton DNI hearing in jeopardy as Trump says he will cancel meeting
Any delay, and continuation of acting DNI Bill Pulte in the role, is likely to endanger the reauthorization of a key U.S. intelligence authority.
Trump says U.S. will ‘go right back to dropping bombs’ if he doesn’t like Iran deal
U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday at the G7 conference that the U.S. will “go right back to dropping bombs” if he doesn’t like the Iran deal.