‘This Could Redraw the Map of the Middle East’: How Assad’s Struggles in Syria Reflect a Weakened Iran

With Hezbollah decimated, Iran significantly weakened, and Russia preoccupied with its war on Ukraine, Syrian opposition forces enjoyed ripe conditions for the surprise offensive they launched last week. Those forces are closer than ever to deposing dictator Bashar al-Assad, experts told the Washington Free Beacon, emphasizing the Iranian regime’s ever-loosening grip on the Middle East.

House Republicans Will Have 3-Seat Majority After Final Race Called in 2024 Election

Seven House Republicans lost their seats, though the conference picked up new seats in Pennsylvania, Alaska, Colorado and Michigan to earn a 3-seat majority. WASHINGTON—Republicans will have 220 seats in the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress, completing their majority caucus, after the last election to the House with outstanding results was called on

Connolly Launches Bid to Succeed Raskin as Top Democrat on House Oversight Committee

The Virginia Democrat, who represents a district with many federal workers, vows to protect their jobs from those aiming to trim government. Rep. Gerry Connolly (D-Va.) announced on Dec. 3 that he is running to be the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee. If elected, he would succeed Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-Md.), who is

Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth Meets With Senators Amid Ongoing Accusations

Pete Hegseth has been meeting with GOP senators this week on Capitol Hill to build support for his nomination by President-elect Donald Trump as defense secretary. Hegseth spent time with lawmakers behind closed doors on Monday and Tuesday as part of the confirmation process. The decorated Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host

Defense Secretary Nominee Hegseth Meets One-on-One With Senators

Pete Hegseth has been meeting with GOP senators this week on Capitol Hill to build support for his nomination by President-elect Donald Trump as defense secretary. Hegseth spent time with lawmakers behind closed doors on Monday and Tuesday as part of the confirmation process. The decorated Army National Guard veteran and former Fox News host