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U.S. ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said the U.S. requested Israel security forces to remove “Israeli terrorists” from besieging a Palestinian village and the home of a Palestinian-American, condemning the actions as criminal and an act of terror. Huckabee’s statement marks an unusually strong response from the Trump administration related to Israeli settlers. The ambassador…
Ecuador seizes half-ton of cocaine marked with Haaland, Messi names
Ecuadorian authorities seized a half-ton of cocaine hidden in a truck near Colombia whose packages were marked with the names of soccer stars.
Democrats ‘afraid’ of Jennings as White House press secretary, Sellers says
Former South Carolina state Rep. Bakari Sellers (D) on Wednesday quipped that Democrats are “afraid” of fellow CNN political commentator Scott Jennings becoming the next White House press secretary. “Let me help, Scott,” Sellers told other “CNN NewsNight” panelists, including Jennings. “Democrats are afraid of Scott Jennings becoming press secretary. There you go. Now you’ve…
Karoline Leavitt and the trap of MAGA womanhood
President Donald Trump and press secretary Karoline Leavitt, among others, attend an event on July 22, 2026, for US service members killed during operations in the Middle East. | Saul Loeb/AFP 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. Karoline Leavitt, the 28-year-old firebrand who became the nation’s youngest-ever press secretary in 2024, is stepping down to “spend more time with her beautiful young children.” President Donald Trump announced the news on Wednesday night in a Truth Social post, adding that Leavitt would remain an adviser and “an influential voice within the Republican Party.” It feels fitting that Leavitt — whose public persona required her to perform both her job and her role as a wife and mom — is stepping down to parent. In MAGA’s conception of womanhood, there can be no higher calling. Not even serving the president. For more than two yea
Colombia declares economic emergency after deadly earthquake
Colombia' declared a state of economic, social and ecological emergency to aid reconstruction and address a humanitarian crisis after the earthquake.
Board votes to close Kennedy Center during renovations
The board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts voted for the second time Thursday to close the building for renovations, according to The New York Times. The decision would close the Kennedy Center’s main building, while the Reach, a new building on campus, would remain open for some events and keep…
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Was That a B-21 Raider Flying over Kansas This Week?
The mysterious flying wing aircraft could have been a B-21—but was more likely an ultra-secret Air Force drone with the same overall shape. The post Was That a B-21 Raider Flying over Kansas This Week? appeared first on The National Interest.
Ukrainian Drone Operators Just Smoked the US Army in a War Game
During the “Combined Resolve” exercises in Germany, Ukrainian drones racked up so many “kills” against American vehicles that they were allowed to “respawn” to keep the exercise running. The post Ukrainian Drone Operators Just Smoked the US Army in a War Game appeared first on The National Interest.
U.S. recalls 13.4 tons of Argentine beef over inspection lapse
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the recall of nearly 13.4 metric tons of Argentine beef distributed in Texas and Florida.
Two US Army Soldiers Killed in Apache Helicopter Crash—Was Human Error to Blame?
The AH-64 Apache is the US Army’s most dangerous helicopter, accounting for more than half of all “Class A” flight mishaps in FY2024. The post Two US Army Soldiers Killed in Apache Helicopter Crash—Was Human Error to Blame? appeared first on The National Interest.
Palestinians in the West Bank told to leave as forces try to end siege
The Israeli military ordered Palestinians to evacuate 15 homes in the West Bank village of Qusra in a move to clear Israeli illegal outposts.
Study puts extreme poverty in Cuba at 94% on Fidel Castro centennial
Extreme poverty affects 94% of Cubans, and eight in 10 have been forced to skip a meal because of a lack of money or food, according to a study.