Morgan Phillips

2 days ago

Trump's $88B Iran war bill collides with Senate opposition

Pentagon's $88 billion funding request faces Democratic opposition and a Republican rift over E15 ethanol provision buried in the spending package.

2 days ago

Most Trump supporters still back NATO despite years of Trump's criticism, new poll finds

A new Reagan Institute poll finds 73% of Americans, including 61% of MAGA Republicans, say keeping the U.S. in NATO is important to national security.

2 days ago

FBI warns battlefield-style drone attacks could reach US: 'Only a matter of time'

FBI Deputy Director Chris Raia warns drone attacks seen overseas will reach the U.S., saying someone in China could control a drone over New Orleans.

3 days ago

Trump seeks $672M to stop Iranian nukes as negotiators weigh fate of uranium stockpile

The White House's $80 billion supplemental funding request includes $672 million to prevent Iran from acquiring a nuclear weapon amid ongoing negotiations.

4 days ago

Trump keeps warships on Iran's doorstep as talks continue, Hormuz risks linger

Trump administration maintains roughly 50,000 troops in the Middle East during 60-day Iran negotiation period despite signing new agreement with Tehran.

4 days ago

Iran war's price tag hits $80B — more than double what Congress was told

Trump administration prepares roughly $80 billion supplemental funding request to resupply munitions depleted during the Iran war.

4 days ago

FBI reveals why Trump White House UFC event went ahead despite alleged terror plot

FBI says investigators disrupted the alleged UFC Freedom 250 plot targeting Trump's event after a concerned parent tipped off agents about her son.

5 days ago

Vance takes lead selling Trump’s Iran gamble as Rubio, Hegseth and Ratcliffe cede spotlight on fragile deal

VP JD Vance defends fragile Iran MOU in Switzerland as reports suggest internal administration split over whether Tehran can be trusted on nuclear deal.

5 days ago

Two new defendants charged in alleged White House UFC mass-casualty attack plot

The FBI identified new suspects in the alleged plot targeting UFC Freedom 250 in D.C. involving explosive drones and a planned White House assault.

June 20, 2026

Trump says Iran's missiles 'aren't the problem' after White House made them central to war rationale

Trump says Iran having missiles may be OK if neighbors have them, a different tone than officials who cited missiles as a reason for Epic Fury.

June 19, 2026

New poll reveals Americans see two paths on Iran — and support both almost equally

Americans split on Iran policy as 39% favor a negotiated settlement and 36% back regime change, according to the Reagan Institute Summer Survey.

June 19, 2026

Israel–Hezbollah ceasefire becomes first test of Trump Iran framework after talks delay

A U.S.-backed ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was set to take effect Friday as talks with Iran scheduled for Switzerland were abruptly postponed.

June 18, 2026

Trump Iran framework gambles on diplomacy despite warning Tehran will 'lie and cheat'

The Trump administration's Iran framework offers immediate oil sanctions waivers while postponing key nuclear questions, a gamble officials say carries risks.

June 17, 2026

Trump's Iran deal 'giving a lot more to get a lot less' than Obama's, senator says

Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding draws bipartisan criticism and support as lawmakers debate whether it gives more than Obama's JCPOA.

June 17, 2026

How alleged White House UFC attack plotters organized across four states

Five men allegedly plotted a mass-casualty attack at UFC Freedom 250 on White House grounds, allegedly meeting through TikTok before using encrypted apps.

June 17, 2026

Trump administration unveils sweeping terms of proposed Iran agreement

Trump White House reveals Iran agreement details including immediate oil export waivers, a $300 billion development framework and 60-day nuclear talks.

June 17, 2026

Deadly B-52 crash puts focus on engines, controllability as investigators hunt for answers

A B-52 Stratofortress crashed after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base during a radar modernization test mission, killing all eight people aboard.

June 16, 2026

Trump's Iran agreement raises a basic question: Is it actually a deal?

Trump hails Iran memorandum as normalizing relations, but officials say core issues like sanctions relief and nuclear concessions remain for future talks.

June 16, 2026

Pentagon files reveal agents' reports of 'orbs launching orbs' near sensitive US security site

Pentagon records reveal federal agents reported glowing orange orbs releasing smaller red objects near a sensitive national security site in October 2023.

June 15, 2026

Eight believed dead after B-52 crashes shortly after takeoff from Edwards Air Force Base

Eight crew members were aboard the U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress when it went down during a routine test mission at Edwards Air Force Base in California, officials said.

June 12, 2026

Top US ally's defense chief quits, warns military lacks resources for rising threats

John Healey resigned, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer's government of failing to adequately fund the military amid rising Russian threats.

June 11, 2026

Trump pivots on strikes while dangling Iran deal, testing whether Tehran blinks

After months of predicting a nuclear deal with Iran was just around the corner, President Donald Trump appears to be testing whether military pressure can accomplish what diplomacy alone has not.

June 11, 2026

No hazard found after 'severe' Pentagon alert sparks emergency response

Pentagon safety systems detected an air quality issue Thursday, prompting a shelter-in-place order but no hazard was found.

June 10, 2026

UFO whistleblower claims billions in secret spending hidden from Congress

UAP whistleblower David Grusch accuses intelligence agencies of hiding billions in secret spending from Congress through alleged slush funds.

June 10, 2026

Europe's $116B fighter jet 'failure' raises fresh doubts about ability to defend itself without US

France and Germany abandon the Future Combat Air System sixth-generation fighter jet program, dealing a major blow to Europe's defense autonomy amid NATO spending.

June 9, 2026

Trump keeps forecasting an Iran deal — why the White House still thinks it can happen

Trump projects confidence in Iran nuclear deal despite unresolved uranium enrichment disputes and a fragile ceasefire that nearly unraveled.

June 8, 2026

Democrats extend Platner 'grace' despite abuse allegations after Kavanaugh reckoning

Democrats who demanded scrutiny of Kavanaugh allegations face criticism for silence on abuse claims against Senate candidate Graham Platner.

June 8, 2026

Why Trump picked Bill Pulte to lead US intelligence as critics question his qualifications

Trump picks FHFA Director Bill Pulte as acting intelligence chief, drawing criticism from lawmakers who say he lacks national security experience.

June 6, 2026

Trump moves to slash intelligence office ahead of permanent chief's arrival

Trump says he instructed acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte to begin shrinking the office, calling it unnecessary and too big with holdovers from past terms.

June 5, 2026

Republicans face ticking midterm clock as Iran fallout keeps pressure on gas prices

GOP strategists say Trump must resolve the Iran conflict soon as gas prices surge 35% and households face $750 in added costs before midterms.