National Security - Page 29

Trump's DNI pick Jay Clayton locks horns with Democratic senator in fiery confirmation hearing clash

July 15, 2026

Trump's DNI pick Jay Clayton locks horns with Democratic senator in fiery confirmation hearing clash

Jay Clayton faces the Senate Intelligence Committee for his DNI confirmation hearing weeks after Trump derailed the initial process on Truth Social.

Trump's 'third world' travel ban could become permanent if firebrand Republican lawmaker gets her way

July 15, 2026

Trump's 'third world' travel ban could become permanent if firebrand Republican lawmaker gets her way

Nancy Mace's bill would bar travelers from 39 countries across the Caribbean, Middle East and Africa, codifying Trump's sweeping travel ban.

The US-Israel strategic alliance – partnership, not charity

July 15, 2026

The US-Israel strategic alliance – partnership, not charity

From Iron Dome to cybersecurity, the U.S.-Israel partnership delivers shared technology and intelligence as the House debates cutting aid to Israel.

Trump threatens to expand strikes on Iran, says power plants are next to go: 'Hit them hard'

July 14, 2026

Trump threatens to expand strikes on Iran, says power plants are next to go: 'Hit them hard'

Trump warns Iran that power plants and bridges are next unless Tehran negotiates as U.S. strikes near the Strait of Hormuz continue nightly.

FBI snares an American heir indicted for allegedly bankrolling anti-cop, pro-Hamas communist revolution

July 14, 2026

FBI snares an American heir indicted for allegedly bankrolling anti-cop, pro-Hamas communist revolution

James Cox Chambers Jr., estranged heir to the $27 billion Cox empire, was detained in Spain for alleged money laundering and Hamas support.

Mike Huckabee rejects Ro Khanna's Israel visit claims: 'Not held at gunpoint'

July 14, 2026

Mike Huckabee rejects Ro Khanna's Israel visit claims: 'Not held at gunpoint'

Ro Khanna claims violent Israeli settlers detained his delegation for 75 minutes in the West Bank, and U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee angrily fired back.

Trump revives his decades-old Iran warning as US ramps up military pressure: 'remarkably consistent'

July 14, 2026

Trump revives his decades-old Iran warning as US ramps up military pressure: 'remarkably consistent'

A 1980 video clip shows Trump urging the U.S. to send troops into Iran during the hostage crisis, resurfacing as CENTCOM resumes a naval blockade.

Amy Coney Barrett recalls heartbreaking question from 12-year-old son over bulletproof vest

July 14, 2026

Amy Coney Barrett recalls heartbreaking question from 12-year-old son over bulletproof vest

Amy Coney Barrett told Congress her children have seen things no child should, revealing how threats intensified after the leaked Dobbs decision.

Trump reveals when US military will leave Iraq after 23-year mission

July 14, 2026

Trump reveals when US military will leave Iraq after 23-year mission

President Donald Trump says Iran has been "very much destabilized," arguing Iraq no longer needs U.S. military presence as the coalition mission nears its end.

Supreme Court justices head to Capitol Hill for first congressional appearance since 2019

July 14, 2026

Supreme Court justices head to Capitol Hill for first congressional appearance since 2019

Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan will testify on a $20.5 million budget increase request, with most of the funding aimed at boosting security.