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Rep. Robert Garcia (D-Calif.) called the nationwide ground stop issued by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) on Friday “quite disturbing.” “This is quite disturbing and pretty extraordinary of a action taken,” Garcia said during an appearance on MS NOW. “Whatever it is, I think deserves as much transparency as possible.” “The impact is going to…
Trump administration delays Medicaid work requirement enforcement
The Trump administration is delaying the implementation of controversial Medicaid work requirements, giving states an extra six months to prepare. The work requirements, which Republicans established in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act last year, will still technically go into effect Jan. 1. But states will have an optional “hold harmless” transition period that will…
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Do the Dems need new leadership?
Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in June 2026. | Graeme Sloan/Bloomberg via Getty Images This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Hi readers, happy Friday! Today, we’re saying farewell — for now — to “Democrats in array.” Not quite two weeks after winning the 2026 midterms by a historic margin, the party has a leadership fight on its hands. On Thursday evening, Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat from Maryland, made it official: He’s challenging current Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer for the title of majority leader next year, promising a bolder and more aggressive agenda for the party. “It is about answering the call of the American people,” Van Hollen told MS NOW host Jen Psaki when he announced his candidacy on her show. “The call was really to reject the status quo and to reject business as usual. And to do that, I think
Fed unveils 2027 calendar, confirming October meeting will not include rates vote
The Federal Reserve on Thursday released next year’s schedule for its Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC), confirming that one meeting will feature discussions on strategy and not a vote on interest rates. The Fed said in a release the FOMC will meet eight times in 2027, with the first meeting in late January and subsequent…
Jeffries outlines Democratic plans for Medicare expansion
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (N.Y.) on Friday endorsed efforts to lower the Medicare eligibility age and expand the program, as Democrats try to navigate internal tensions around a progressive push for “Medicare for All.” During a conference in Denver about the future of the Democratic Party, Jeffries outlined the healthcare legislative priorities Democrats plan…
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How the UAE Became the Ukraine War’s Top Mediator
By balancing its ties with Russia and Ukraine, the UAE has maintained diplomatic credibility, unlike other would-be arbiters. The post How the UAE Became the Ukraine War’s Top Mediator appeared first on The National Interest.
Will the New Congress Take Up ‘Right to Repair’ for the Military?
The lack of a “right to repair” rule for military equipment has cost the Pentagon billions of dollars per year. Now Congress may be on the verge of establishing one. The post Will the New Congress Take Up ‘Right to Repair’ for the Military? appeared first on The National Interest.
The US Navy Will Pay $137 Million for Propulsion Systems for Its Next Virginia-Class Submarines
The Virginia-class submarines utilize pump-jets rather than conventional screw propellers, which are quieter but must be built carefully. BAE Systems says it is up to the task. The post The US Navy Will Pay $137 Million for Propulsion Systems for Its Next Virginia-Class Submarines appeared first on The National Interest.
Why Iran Hasn’t Given Up on the Caucasus
Tehran is too weak to fight for the region today. It still intends to stop the Trump Route and to hold the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline at risk. The post Why Iran Hasn’t Given Up on the Caucasus appeared first on The National Interest.
The B-21 Raider Is Now a Functional Combat Aircraft
The Air Force announced this morning that it had successfully tested weapons deployment from the B-21 Raider—the final hurdle for the sixth-generation aircraft before its entry into service. The post The B-21 Raider Is Now a Functional Combat Aircraft appeared first on The National Interest.
Target of Opportunity: Ukraine Just Bombed a Russian Warship in the Baltic Sea
This week’s attack marked the first time Ukraine has attacked a Russian warship in the Baltic Sea—and could make NATO nations nervous. The post Target of Opportunity: Ukraine Just Bombed a Russian Warship in the Baltic Sea appeared first on The National Interest.