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Politics11m agoRep. Massie files resolution to impeach Pete HegsethHegseth has said he’s eager to litigate the military actions that he and President Donald Trump have taken against IranThe Independent World
Politics11m agoHegseth calls Iran war necessary and waves off ‘the noise’ of expected impeachment pushFacing an expected impeachment resolution in Congress, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said he is eager to litigate the military actions that he and US President Donald Trump have taken against Iran, Yemen’s Iranian-backed Houthi rebels and Venezuela’s previous leaders. “If you want to take issue with what we did in Epic Fury or Rough Rider or nabbing Nicolas Maduro, you’re taking issue with the troops and what they accomplished, which is historic,” Hegseth told reporters on Monday, using the...South China Morning Post
Politics11m agoProgressives Defied Their Party and Won Big. They Still Feel Ignored.As Democrats prepare to take power in Congress, some centrists are brushing off the victories of left-wing candidates. The left is pushing back.NYT US
World14m agoTwo Arrested After Car Crashes Into Sign Near White HouseThe driver of a silver sedan was arrested after crashing his car into a placard just north of the White House. The authorities also arrested a second man who jumped a barricade at a nearby park.NYT US
Politics19m agoRepublican launches impeachment against US defense chiefA Republican lawmaker moved Monday to impeach US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the war in Iran, setting up a potentially explosive vote in Congress just days after President Donald Trump's party suffered a crushing midterm defeat. The post Republican launches impeachment against US defense chief appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
Health21m agoCheck out new costs for military families as Tricare open season startsGenerally, beneficiaries paying out-of-pocket for healthcare under Tricare in 2026 will pay extra in 2027, according to new fee schedules.Military Times
Sci & Tech27m agoWaymo taxis won’t stop passing stopped school buses, feds sayWaymo announced a voluntary recall last year to address the issue — which is now being investigated by federal regulators over continued safety concernsThe Independent World
Military29m agoNetting To Shield F-35s At Tyndall AFB From Drone Attacks Eyed By USAFTentative plans for anti-drone nets at Tyndall highlight a still heated debate within the USAF about investing in physical hardening. The post Netting To Shield F-35s At Tyndall AFB From Drone Attacks Eyed By USAF appeared first on TWZ.The War Zone
Military30m agoFinal 8 sailors identified from 1945 USS Indianapolis sinkingEighty-one years after the sinking of the USS Indianapolis, the last eight men whose fates remained unclear on that catastrophic evening have been identified.Military Times
Politics36m agoSupreme Court considers whether to bar victims from suing federal agentsThe issue has taken on new significance because of the aggressive and sometimes violent actions of federal immigration agents.LA Times
Politics38m agoTrump reverses stance, alleges fraud in recent US midterm electionsDemocratic Senate leader Schumer criticises Trump's poll denialism, calling it an avoidable return to baseless claims.Al Jazeera [en]
Politics40m agoImmigration groups urge Democrats to make pathways to citizenship a priorityA coalition of more than 150 immigration rights organizations and allies are calling on Democrats to cut funding for federal immigration enforcement agencies and create a pathway for citizenship when the party takes control of the next Congress. In a letter sent Monday and first shared with Politico, the groups urged Democrats to use their…The Hill
Politics42m agoFull list: Canada lists foreigners eligible for rural permanent residenceCanada has outlined six eligibility requirements for foreign nationals seeking permanent residence through its Rural Community Immigration Program, a pathway designed to attract skilled immigrants to participating rural communities across the country. The post Full list: Canada lists foreigners eligible for rural permanent residence appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
Politics42m agoWhat’s next for US Republicans and Trumpism?Republican politician Tom Garrett argues his party lost US midterm elections because it made promises it couldn’t keep.Al Jazeera [en]
Politics44m agoAt 87, Senfronia Thompson is Poised to Become the First Woman to Lead the Texas HouseSenfronia Thompson, of Houston, would also become the first Black lawmaker to serve as speaker.NYT US
Politics45m agoControversial vote recount begins in the US for Republican Salazar's seat in MiamiMiami-Dade County is conducting a vote recount to define a Republican congresswoman's seat after a tight election. The election supervisor faces criticism for a possible conflict of interest, while the process advances under judicial scrutiny.Clarín
Politics46m agoArizona approves a 2% limit on food taxes: what changes for those who shop at Walmart and KrogerVoters supported a measure that restricts municipal taxes on supermarket products.Clarín
Politics48m agoTwo security breaches near White House prompt brief lockdownActive investigations are under way after a vehicle crashed at Lafayette Park and a second individual jumped a barrier.Al Jazeera [en]
Sci & Tech49m agoNASA is recruiting new astronauts. Here are the qualifications.The space agency is recruiting its next class of astronauts as the U.S. plans a new mission to the moon. Here's the kind of person NASA is looking for.CBS News
Politics52m agoTrump fails to learn midterm lesson with Stephen Miller chief of staff pickAfter that blue tsunami hit the Republicans in the midterms, you might expect a president to reassess, but President Trump’s lesson from all of this seems to be that it’s time to double down.The Hill
Politics53m agoDOJ sees fourth official step down within a week after massive GOP midterm lossesThe Civil Division plays a central role in litigating on behalf of the administration and protecting its measures against civil challengesThe Independent World
Politics55m agoFirst migrant caravan to the US arrives in Mexico since Trump's electoral defeatMore than a thousand Central Americans arrive in Mexico seeking to reach the US after Trump's electoral defeat. They hope the political change will favor them. Previous caravans did not get past Chiapas, being dispersed by authorities. Migrants appeal for more benevolent policies to cross.Clarín
Politics55m agoA campaign is launched to boost Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez for the White House in 2028Progressives launch campaign to boost a New York congresswoman as a presidential candidate in 2028. They seek massive support. The strategy includes recruiting thousands of leaders and obtaining a million signatures, showing strong backing for her potential candidacy.Clarín
Politics55m agoDispatch from Berlin: What Germans most want to know about the post-midterms United StatesGermany faces even more pressure to lead European security amid uncertainty over the Trump administration's post-midterm Russia policy. The post Dispatch from Berlin: What Germans most want to know about the post-midterms United States appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council