Ro Khanna wants universal child care, payments for family caregivers, and $1,000 monthly stipends for some parents, but critics say his definition of free simply hides higher taxpayer costs, government control, and fresh opportunities for fraud.
Anonymous former inmates claim Sean “Diddy” Combs has used his wealth to secure alcohol, phones, special meals, massages and personal service while serving his sentence at Fort Dix, allegations his spokesperson dismissed as ordinary prison life.
A Flydubai flight carrying dozens of Israeli citizens landed safely in Saudi Arabia after a reported pilot confrontation triggered an emergency alert, hijacking fears and an Israeli fighter jet scramble. The exact cause of the cockpit dispute remained unclear.
James Woods is urging voters to reject Democrats in the 2026 midterms as a caravan of about 600 migrants travels through southern Mexico, although Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin insists the group cannot reach the United States border.
A five year Raytheon contract worth up to $20.7 billion could nearly double AMRAAM production, supporting the Air Force, Navy and allies as the Pentagon rebuilds munitions stockpiles and prepares for the missile’s eventual successor.
Hegseth is expected to expand his senior officer reductions to 20% of general and flag billets, changing the ranks assigned to some future jobs while eliminating other positions across the military.
The USS Frank E. Petersen Jr. is home after 300 days at sea, more than 85,000 nautical miles and missile defense operations supporting American forces during the Iran war.
The Army Reserve is assessing support units that could be needed by Southern Command within months as Cuba planning continues, even as President Trump says he expects a deal and does not believe military action will be necessary.
Hanson says American economic and strategic pressure is weakening hostile powers, reshaping alliances and bringing Iran closer to a potentially historic breaking point.
Hegseth has ended future civilian tenure appointments at military service academies, directing military departments to build more flexible hiring systems focused on faculty contributions to warfighting and the preparation of future officers.
Boeing secured the Navy’s $20 billion F/A-XX development contract, giving the company control of another major sixth generation fighter program as the service prepares to replace aging carrier aircraft beginning in the 2030s.