Japan seeks candid dialog, defense minister says, rejecting `neo-militarism’ claims
Koizumi said that Japan engaging in “neo-militarism” was “nothing further from the truth.” Read More
Trump plans to appeal order allowing all importers that paid struck-down tariffs to seek refunds
The Trump administration said it intended to appeal a judge’s order allowing all companies that paid the invalidated duties to seek refunds. Read More
Trump considers dropping Freedom 250 concerts in D.C. after artists pull out
In a post on Truth Social on Saturday, the president suggested the concert series may no longer be necessary if performers continue to back out. Read More
DOJ seeks Judge Eleanor Ross recusal in Georgia election case, citing reports she was disciplined
The DOJ is suing Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensberger over his refusal to give the department election records. Read More
Socialism’s next test: swing states
In the crowded Democratic field running to replace Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, there’s a surprising frontrunner for a battleground state: a democratic-socialist line cook who has called to abolish the police. Francesca Hong, a 37-year-old restaurant owner and single mother who became the state’s first Asian-American assembly member in 2021, has surged to the lead…
Trump jumps into Republican primaries for governor in South Carolina, Iowa and Oklahoma
COLUMBIA, S.C. — President Donald Trump endorsed three Republican gubernatorial candidates Friday, wading into contests in South Carolina, Iowa and Oklahoma that have pitted allies against each other in a fierce competition for their party leader’s blessing. In a trio of social media posts, Trump gave his backing to South Carolina Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette,…
Analysis: An end to the Iran war may be just the beginning of a new era of U.S. inequality
Stocks have boomed while consumers have paid the costs of high energy prices. Read More
China is ‘losing a chance’ by not being at the Shangri-La Dialogue: German defense chief
Dialogue is still occurring with the members of the Chinese delegation at the forum, “but of course, it would be better to have it on a higher level,” Read More
Trump’s physician says the president is in ‘excellent health’ and is ‘fully fit’ to serve
Trump underwent a CT scan and other heart imaging, along with cancer screenings and other preventative assessments carried out by 22 specialists. Read More
U.S. support for Taiwan reaffirmed by members of Congress even after Trump called arms sales a ‘negotiating chip’ with China
President Donald Trump has referred to $14 billion in arms sales to the island, which has been approved by Congress, as a “negotiating chip” with China. Read More