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Seven Republicans back Iran war powers resolution, widening GOP split with Trump
The growing Republican defections come as Washington faces rising costs, depleted munitions stocks, and questions over how long the ongoing conflict can continue.
In loss for Trump, US Supreme Court won't let Postal Service restrict mail ballots
The end of the SDF: What the dissolution means for the Kurds and Sharaa's state - opinion
Kennedy Center on brink of bankruptcy, could close as early as Tuesday, Washington Post reports
Upcoming Israel-Lebanon talks to take place in Washington instead of Rome, US State Department says
The first round of talks began in Rome on August 4, and a source described the negotiations to The Jerusalem Post as "positive."
Washington eyes foreign warships from Japan, South Korea, Turkey amid China naval threat
The Pentagon is preparing a tender for foreign-built frigates as US officials look to boost naval capacity, with Japan, South Korea and Turkey expected to compete for the deal.
Trump gives ethically dubious $45,000 cash gifts to Natalie Harp, White House aides - report
Former chief White House ethics lawyer for president George W. Bush, Richard Painter, told WaPo that the payments may violate a federal statute.
Trump told Putin he wants swift end to Ukraine war and US-Russia ties restored, Kremlin claims
The weekend diplomacy did not appear to produce an immediate public breakthrough, though it raised the possibility that talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the United States could resume.
Kremlin-Washington talks conclude after reportedly productive meeting between US, Russian diplomats
Russian President Vladimir Putin and US President Donald Trump's envoys on Ukraine held "useful" talks on Saturday.
White House reviews candidates to replace Hegseth deputy Feinberg, sources say
According to the Washington Post, Hegseth blamed Feinberg for letting stockpiles of long-range guided missiles and air-defense interceptors shrink.
Trump administration to break ground on 250-foot Washington arch despite legal challenges
Although opponents say the arch requires congressional approval, Congress approved building a memorial at the site more than 100 years ago.
Venezuela's heavy crude could be swapped for American oil to fill emergency reserve, Wright says
"We'll swap you a barrel of heavy crude for a barrel of light or medium United States crude," Wright said during an interview on CNBC, calling oil markets fluid.
DHS chief's plane forced to make emergency landing after engine failure
The pilot declared an emergency after the aircraft's right engine failed during a flight from Atlanta to the Washington, DC, area, according to Mullin and air traffic control audio.
They tried to punish Jews for calling out antisemitism. Federal court said no - opinion
After 13 months as defendants, a Jewish couple won dismissal of a lawsuit over comments they made on an Instagram post.
