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The U.S. launched new defensive strikes against Iran targeting the country’s air defense systems, President Trump said on Friday, describing the strikes as “minor.” The U.S. military previously struck Iran on Monday, just a day before the midterms, targeting Iran’s Qeshm Island, home to an Iranian naval base and in the critical Strait of Hormuz.…
Live updates: Melania Trump hits Baton Rouge for LSU-Alabama game; Peltola’s campaign sues Alaska
First Lady Melania Trump is set to attend to the college football face-off between Louisiana State University and the University of Alabama Saturday afternoon, a visit tied to her Fostering the Future education initiative. The White House announced earlier this week the first lady had awarded LSU $5 million to establish a permanent endowment fund…
The Amish versus New York: When vaccine mandates clash with faith
The U.S. Supreme Court is now the only remedy for the Amish. But history, basic decency and precedent are on their side.
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Peltola campaign sues Alaska over rejected absentee ballot records
Democrat Mary Peltola’s campaign is suing the state of Alaska to obtain access to records for absentee ballots that were rejected by the Alaska Division of Elections, a new court filing shows. Peltola’s campaign said they previously requested records of the rejected ballots on multiple occasions but were denied access. “Plaintiff cannot ensure that its…
How Democrats can make good on their new mandate
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore is often mentioned as a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2028, speculation that he has not exactly batted down. | Monica Morgan/Getty Images The midterm elections were great for Democrats everywhere, but some triumphed even more decisively than others: Maryland Gov. Wes Moore, for example, cruised to reelection with roughly 63 percent of the vote. Voters pushed Republicans out — and kept Democrats like Moore in power — in part because of their concerns over a handful of critical issues, including the rising cost of living, the Iran war, and the growing dominance of AI and data centers. The question now is how Democrats can best wield their new power to act on the currents that carried them into office. For Moore, the stakes may be particularly high: He’s often mentioned as a potential Democratic presidential candidate in 2028, speculation that he has not exactly batted down. America, Actually host Astead Herndon spoke with Moore about his visio
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Why the Last Year in US-Kazakhstan Relations Was the Best Yet
After 35 years of independence, Kazakhstan’s ties with the United States are gathering momentum. What factors shaped this development? The post Why the Last Year in US-Kazakhstan Relations Was the Best Yet appeared first on The National Interest.
Americans Are Spending Less Time With Friends
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Paraguay president impeached, under house arrest amid banking crisis
Paraguayan President Santiago Peña was removed from office and placed under house arrest Friday amid a banking crisis that has left nearly 3 million people unable to access their money.
Why Israel’s Arab Parties Are Taking a Chance on Gadi Eisenkot
Arab parties see a chance to normalize their participation in Israeli governments and thereby protect the country’s Arab minority. The post Why Israel’s Arab Parties Are Taking a Chance on Gadi Eisenkot appeared first on The National Interest.
This Czech Arms Firm Is Helping the US Army Top Up Its Ordnance Stockpiles—for $4.2 Billion
The US Army has approved up to $4.2 billion in spending on ammunition replenishment, but CSG is only one of several companies competing for contracts under the initiative. The post This Czech Arms Firm Is Helping the US Army Top Up Its Ordnance Stockpiles—for $4.2 Billion appeared first on The National Interest.
Global AI Stocks React to U.S. Midterm Results
Incoming Democrats have pledged to rein in AI and data centers.