WH Calls House Intel Chair’s Comments About Russian Space Nuke Program ‘Irresponsible’

Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio) has accused the administration of withholding information on Russia’s plans to develop a space-based nuclear weapon. WASHINGTON—The White House is rebuking a congressman from Ohio for allegedly politicizing the nation’s response to a Russian nuclear weapons program. On June 20, National Security Council spokesperson John Kirby said that Rep. Mike Turner

US Says Ukraine Can Strike ‘Anywhere’ Inside Russia Where Cross-Border Attacks Emanate

‘Ukraine can and does have the right to fire back to defend themselves,’ says Pentagon spokesman. Ukrainian forces have the Biden administration’s consent to use U.S.-donated weapons to strike anywhere inside Russia’s borders that Russian troops are using as a launch point for attacks on Ukrainian territory. Pentagon press secretary and U.S. Air Force Maj.

Mike Pence’s Foundation Launches $10 Million Campaign to Preserve Trump-Era Tax Cuts

Advancing American Freedom released its blueprint to preserve the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. Mike Pence’s foundation is launching a $10 million campaign to defend Trump-era tax cuts that are set to expire after next year. The former vice president is encouraging conservatives not to stray from the fight ahead of the presidential

Manhattan DA Drops Charges Against 30 Columbia Protesters Arrested Over Campus Building Occupation

Prosecutor cites lack of evidence, lack of criminal history, and internal discipline at Columbia in decision to dismiss trespassing cases A demonstrator breaks the windows of the front door of a building at Colombia (Alex Kent/Getty Images) MANHATTAN—The Manhattan district attorney’s office, led by anti-Trump prosecutor Alvin Bragg, dismissed trespassing charges against 30 Columbia University

California Supreme Court Shoots Down Ballot Measure To Constrain Taxes

California’s supreme court on Thursday kicked a qualified anti-tax voter initiative off November’s ballot, siding with Gov. Gavin Newsom (D.) and Democratic legislative leaders who filed an emergency petition to block it. Initiative backers are decrying the state supreme court ruling as an “absolute travesty” and blow to California’s tradition of voters deciding policy through