Trump Orders ‘Iron Dome for America,’ Eyes Space-Based Missile Defense

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Monday night, President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at bolstering America’s missile defense. Dubbed “The Iron Dome for America,” the order outlines an ambitious plan to protect the homeland from threats like ballistic, hypersonic, and cruise missiles. It also emphasizes developing cutting-edge technology, including space-based interceptors. Executive Order: The

Caroline Kennedy calls RFK Jr. a “predator” in letter to senators

Washington — Caroline Kennedy, the cousin of Robert F. Kennedy Jr., sent a blistering letter to senators on Tuesday — a day before his confirmation hearings — that described him as a “predator” whose actions “have cost lives.”  In the letter to committee leaders, the former ambassador to Australia urged senators to reject his nomination

What Canada Can Learn About Tariffs From Trump’s Key Economic Adviser

News Analysis U.S. President Donald Trump has kept Canada on edge with his tariff threat and the unpredictability surrounding it, but there appears to be a detailed plan for its execution if one delves into the economic thinking of a key presidential adviser. The desire to impose tariffs on Canada, and much of the world

Appeals court wrestles with Pentagon’s bid to rescind 9/11 plea deals

Washington — Justice Department lawyers and defense attorneys for the three men accused of planning the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks squared off before a federal appeals court Tuesday in a court fight over whether plea agreements reached with the defendants last summer can go forward.  A three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals