President Trump's feud with The New York Times has ecalated as the White House criticizes what it calls a "false" report about his age and the newspaper files a lawsuit against the Pentagon.
Defense secretary defiant but allegations of war crimes and blistering watchdog report increase calls for him to go
Pete Hegseth is facing the most serious crisis of his tenure as defense secretary, engulfed by allegations of war crimes in the Caribbean and a blistering inspector general report accusing him of mishandling classified military intelligence. Yet despite the long list of trouble and as lawmakers from both parties call for his resignation, Hegseth shows no signs of stepping down and still holds Donald Trump’s support.
The twin crises have engulfed the former Fox News personality in separate but overlapping allegations that lawmakers, policy experts and former officials say reveal a pattern of dangerous recklessness at the helm of the Pentagon. Democratic legislators have reignited calls for his ouster after revelations that survivors clinging to wreckage from a September boat strike were deliberately killed in a “double-tap” attack, while a defense department investigation released on Thursday concluded he violated Pentagon policies by sharing sensitive details via the Signal messaging app hours before airstrikes in Yemen.
Then-Sen. Joe Biden advocated for military action against drug cartels in 1989, calling the drug problem America's number one threat to national security.
The persecution of brown people and mass deportations will not create the white country of far-right fantasy
As Donald Trump deteriorates and his grasp on power fades, he has been lashing out furiously at female journalists and ethnic groups, most recently Somali Americans. His insults land because of their animosity and his power, not their accuracy. Likewise, his administration’s attacks on immigrants are sloppy and driven by lies. It’s strikingly clear that the target is not individuals with criminal records. It’s anyone and everyone guilty of being brown. Native Americans with tribal identification cards, US citizens, people doing crucial work from construction to nursing, military veterans, college students, people sleeping in their own beds, small children: all kinds of residents of this country are under attack.
“ICE raids are cruel, inhumane, and do nothing to serve public safety,” declares Zohran Mamdani, the New York City mayor-elect. Masked thugs smashing car windows and dragging parents away from their babies, terrorizing whole swathes of the population, and interfering with the ability of schools and businesses to function does the opposite. The rounds of targeted hatred by Trump and his minions – for people from Haiti during the 2024 campaign, for people from Venezuela this spring and summer, and most recently for people from Somalia – rely on defamatory lies and insults, because the facts about these groups don’t support the hate.
Rebecca Solnit is a Guardian US columnist. She is the author of Orwell’s Roses and co-editor with Thelma Young Lutunatabua of the climate anthology
Senate passes resolution overturning Biden administration rule that blocked Arctic drilling in Alaska, despite Democratic claims it would damage ecosystem.
Readers will recall that I was censorious of Prime Minister Mark Carney's histrionic emulation of Winston Churchill during the election campaign, lacking only the siren-suit, the cigar and the eloquence, as he promised to lead Canada with raised elbows “in the fields and in the streets,” as he engaged U.S. President Donald Trump, whom he claimed was “trying to break us.” I have since been happy to commend the prime minister for enunciating a policy of promoting the intelligent exploitation and export of the treasure trove of Canada's natural resources, while protecting the environment. Read More
Former federal judges tell Fox News Digital the D.C. court uses a randomized assignment system — countering GOP claims that Boasberg is repeatedly and deliberately given Trump-linked cases.
The white descendants of Europeans who colonized the country are getting greater access to American officials this year, both in Washington and in Pretoria.
Michael and Susan Dell’s $6.25 billion donation to child savings accounts fits a trend: giving with no strings attached. In some ways, it’s a bipartisan philosophy.
The zombie issue of a federal AI moratorium, for now, was put to bed in the National Defense Authorization Act, a key win for a handful of Senate Republicans.
Republican and Democratic lawmakers on Capitol Hill were asked whether they believe U.S. citizen victims or drug traffickers were more important to them..
Former President Joe Biden made a gaffe in saying "United States of Amerigotit" during an LGBTQ+ conference speech in which he urged leaders to continue fighting for equality.
The Trump administration announced a $5,000 apprehension fee for illegal immigrants age 14 and older as part of comprehensive new border enforcement measures.
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz slams President Donald Trump for calling the state's Somali community "garbage," saying such remarks are unprecedented for a president.
President Donald Trump announced via Truth Social Friday he signed a memorandum to review the 72-vaccine schedule required for all American children from infancy onward.
President Donald Trump praised cooperation between the U.S., Canada and Mexico at Friday’s World Cup draw, even as divisions over North American trade and immigration policy threaten to overshadow next year’s global soccer tournament hosted by the three neighbouring countries. Read More
The Washington Post touted its "rigorous, accurate" report alleging Secretary of War Pete Hegseth made a "kill them all" order as disputes about the report emerge.
Top Republicans have said they want to produce a proposal in short order to counter Democrats pressing for an extension of health care subsidies. They have not gotten far.
"60 Minutes" announced it will air an interview Lesley Stahl conducted with Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., ahead of her exit from Congress next month.
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