Trump announces $25 billion for “Golden Dome” missile defense system

Washington — President Trump on Tuesday announced his administration has selected the architectural design for a “Golden Dome” missile defense system to protect the United States from foreign threats. The president also said the budget package Republicans are currently ironing out on Capitol Hill will include an initial $25 billion to begin construction on the

Vocal Against Hochul: Most New Yorkers Don’t Support Governor’s Reelection, Poll Shows

Just over a third of New Yorkers say Democratic governor Kathy Hochul should serve another term, with a majority saying they want someone else, according to a poll published Tuesday. Only 36 percent of New York voters said they support Hochul’s bid for a second four-year term, while 55 percent prefer a different candidate, the

LIVE NOW: Senate Panel Reviews Nuclear Weapons Programs for 2026

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to receive testimony on the Department of Energy’s atomic energy defense activities and the Department of Defense nuclear weapons programs in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program at 4:45 p.m. ET on May 20. Read More Original

Senate Panel Reviews Nuclear Weapons Programs for 2026

The Senate Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to receive testimony on the Department of Energy’s atomic energy defense activities and the Department of Defense nuclear weapons programs in review of the Defense Authorization Request for fiscal year 2026 and the Future Years Defense Program at 4:45 p.m. ET on May 20. Read More Original