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Conditions aboard USS Lincoln 'exacerbated by decision to start Iran war,' senators tell Hegseth
Criticizing Hegseth and US President Donald Trump for dismissing the reports, the senators argued that the situation on Lincoln was "preventable" and similar to issues USS Gerald R. Ford faced.
Progressive Democrat Peggy Flanagan defeats AIPAC-backed Angie Craig in Minnesota Senate primary
Darline Graham advances to runoff, vows to carry on brother Lindsey’s fight in US Senate
Lindsey Graham's sister advances to runoff in South Carolina Republican Senate primary
Lindsey Graham was a rare statesman in an age of politics
He showed us that public service is not about personal advancement. It is about leaving your country, your allies, and the world stronger than you found them.
Cori Bush vows to deliver 'knockout' punch to AIPAC in upcoming congressional primary rematch
Now, as AIPAC has rapidly transformed into a radioactive bogeyman among Democrats and Bush’s fellow progressives have mounted an ascent across the party, Bush is out for revenge.
Democratic senators demand Pentagon release findings on Iran school strike probe
Iranian officials have pointed to the strike on the school as a US war crime. The US has said it never intentionally targets civilians.
Lindsey Graham’s death leaves a void in US support for Israel and Ukraine
Graham died Saturday, aged 71, following what his office described as a “brief and sudden illness.” His office did not immediately disclose an official cause of death.
Lindsey Graham: A voice of moral clarity falls silent - opinion
Without question, he was one of the greatest friends the Jewish people have ever had in the United States Senate. He also understood that the Islamic Republic is the enemy, not the Persian people.
Senator Lindsey Graham leaves a lasting legacy of true US-Israel friendship - editorial
Graham sought to reassure Israelis that support for their country remained deeply embedded in Congress. “Quite frankly, Congress has Israel’s back," he said.
Mitch McConnell breaks weeks of silence on hospitalization, missing Senate floor votes
"As much as it frustrates me, this process takes time... And on the advice of my doctors, I won’t be able to return to the Senate floor to vote quite yet," said US Senator Mitch McConnell.
Platner suspends Senate campaign, forcing Democrats to pivot in crucial Maine race
Many Democrats had already questioned Platner's fitness for office before Politico reported on Monday that a woman accused him of forcing her to have sex with him nearly five years ago.
Trump calls for Congress to pass $350 billion defense funding legislation 'Reconciliation 3.0'
"The United States Military has never been stronger, or more powerful," Trump announced in a Truth Social post.
Graham Platner faces rape accusation, prompting Democrat demands he drop from Maine Senate race
CNN reported that a woman accused him of entering her home without permission and raping her while he was intoxicated. He didn't indicate whether he was considering suspending or ending his campaign.