Tanker hits mine in the Strait of Hormuz as Iran intercepts six vessels

An oil tanker blew up in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting a naval mine on Sunday, Iran's military-linked state media reported, adding that the Islamic republic has intercepted at least six ships in the past 24 hours.

JD Vance’s Coalitions Are Coming to Blows

Will the vice president be able to hold disparate interests together as he eyes 2028?

First round of August Social Security payments goes out in 17 days

The first round of August Social Security payments for retirees, now capped at $5,181, will be issued in 17 days. When will payments arrive? Retirees born on or before the 10th of a month will receive this payment on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The second round will go out on Aug. 19 to those born between […]

Iran marks first night without US strikes in two weeks as tensions persist

The U.S. and Iran militaries did not exchange fire overnight Saturday, breaking a streak of 13 consecutive days of tit-for-tat strikes over alleged violations of a ceasefire agreement signed last month.  A spokesperson for the country’s health ministry confirmed there were no new attacks in a Saturday social media post.  “It seems our dear Iran…

‘Unwelcome Guest’: 9/11 Families Demand Muslim Mayor Mamdani Banned From 25th Anniversary

GOP lawmaker demands answers after Smithsonian chief urged moving beyond 'America First mentality'

Rep. Mike Carey grilled Smithsonian leadership on why the National Museum of American History dropped "American history" from its mission statement.

Families of 9/11 victims want to ban Mamdani from sacred 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero: ‘unwelcome guest’

A group of 9/11 families has started a petition drive demanding NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani be barred from attending the 25th anniversary ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks – because they believe he’s a longtime terror apologist.

Trump revels in his first WHCA dinner speech despite serious tone and tight security

Washington, D.C., reporters and Trump administration officials gathered for the redo the White House Correspondents’ Association Dinner on Friday evening, sending a defiant message as they came together to celebrate the free press and First Amendment in the wake of the attempted attack on the dinner three months ago. Beltway reporters, pundits, and government officials […]