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Rutte Walks a Tightrope Between Trump’s Demands and NATO’s Budget Limits
NATO chief Mark Rutte navigates a delicate balance between U.S. demands and the alliance’s fiscal constraints.
Senate Threatens to Freeze Hegseth’s Travel Budget Over Videos of Boat Strikes and Iran School Bombing
Senators moved to withhold 75 percent of the defense secretary’s travel funds until the Pentagon provides requested strike videos and investigation details.
Trump administration considers “VIP pass” system to lure oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration is exploring ways to reassure ship owners wary of sending tankers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Algae Overtakes Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool Days After Trump Renovation
Algae blooms in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool within days of a multimillion-dollar renovation ordered by President Trump.
Oil Companies Eye Venezuela Again as Middle East Turmoil Disrupts Global Supply
Oil companies are reconsidering drilling in Venezuela due to Middle East instability and recent U.S. policy shifts.
Tankers Hesitate to Return to Strait of Hormuz Despite Trump Push for Normal Traffic
Shipping groups urge caution as Vance claims traffic has increased after a new peace deal in the region.
Hegseth’s Strait of Hormuz timeline shifts from “immediate” to unclear in same briefing
Defense Secretary Hegseth first said the Strait of Hormuz would reopen “immediately” after a deal, then quickly clarified his remark.
Diesel Mechanics Seek Trump Pardons After Colleague’s Pollution Case Clemency
A mechanic who disabled pollution monitors on hundreds of trucks was pardoned. Others are now lobbying for similar relief.
Trump’s 250-Foot Arch Plan Draws Fire From Lawmakers and Veterans
A proposed 250-foot-tall monument by President Trump faces opposition over traffic disruption and historical sensitivity.
U.S. Military Escorts Rising Number of Oil Tankers Through Strait of Hormuz, Energy Chief Says
The Energy secretary confirmed a surge in military escorts for oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz amid U.S. Iran nuclear talks.
Algae reappears in Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool after $16 million renovation
Green algae has resurfaced in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool days after the completion of a multimillion-dollar renovation.
U.S. backs first new coal plant in over a decade, led by far-right activist with no energy experience
The Energy Department awards millions to a company partly run by a far-right activist to build the nation’s first coal plant since 2013.
Trump’s On Again, Off Again Iran Strikes Expose Limits of Missile Diplomacy
President Trump launched and then canceled strikes on Iran within hours, revealing the weakness of his strategy to bomb while negotiating peace.
Pentagon Partially Locked Down After Air Quality Issue Triggers Hazardous Materials Response
A section of the Pentagon was placed under shelter-in-place orders Thursday morning due to an air quality issue.
Pentagon Lockdown Lifted After Hazardous Materials Scare, Normal Operations Resume
Arlington Fire Department’s hazardous materials team responded to an incident at the Pentagon before operations returned to normal.
EPA Declines to Set National Standards for Surging Data Center Energy Use
The EPA will not establish nationwide efficiency rules for data centers, leaving regulation to local authorities.
Trump’s hostility to renewables threatens bipartisan permitting deal, top Democrat warns
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse said the administration’s stance on clean energy makes it hard to trust it will implement permitting reform.
Trump Threatens Renewed Military Action Against Iran as Nuclear Talks Stall
Trump said the U.S. will resume attacking Iran after accusing Tehran of delaying nuclear negotiations.
More Women and Democratic Veterans Enter 2026 Congressional Races, Data Shows
The number of veterans running for federal office this cycle is up 47 percent from 2024.
Pentagon Reverses Decision to Classify Mormon Church as Separate From Christianity
The Pentagon withdrew a policy change that classified the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints as non-Christian after Utah lawmakers objected.
NASA Lobbies Congress for Additional Moon Funding Amid Trump Timeline
NASA has begun quietly consulting lawmakers to secure more funding for its accelerated moon landing program.
Trump administration in talks to place strategic oil reserve in California
The Trump administration is discussing plans to locate a strategic petroleum reserve in California, a move likely to face opposition from Governor Gavin Newsom.
House Panel Votes to Rename Pentagon the Department of War
A House committee voted along party lines to codify the Pentagon's renaming, injecting a partisan issue into the defense bill.
House Passes Ukraine Aid in Rare Rebuke of GOP Leadership and Trump
The House approved a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan over the objections of Republican leaders.
House Republicans Seek Inquiry Into Chinese Influence on AI Data Center Opposition
House Republicans ask the administration to investigate whether China-linked groups are driving resistance to AI infrastructure projects.
House Panel Seeks Records on Trump’s Dismissals of Top Military Officers
A House committee requests documents on the firing of several senior military leaders since President Donald Trump took office.