Missile defense race shifts to space; experts say real battle is in first minutes after launch
America's missile defense strategy shifts from relying on retaliation to building layered space defenses. Former officials say deterrence isn't enough.
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House Republicans threaten to force Russia sanctions vote after giving leadership ‘one last chance’
House Republican Reps. Don Bacon and Brian Fitzpatrick plan a possible discharge petition to force a vote on Russia sanctions for the Ukraine war, citing an urgent need for action.
Heavily-redacted audit finds Minnesota Medicaid had widespread vulnerabilities
A Minnesota Medicaid review found vulnerabilities that could save taxpayers more than $1 billion, but key fraud risk details remained redacted from public.
ICE nabs Iranian national with rape, sodomy convictions after Virginia Democrats move to curb cooperation
ICE arrests Iranian national with alleged sodomy charges in Virginia weeks after Gov. Spanberger reversed immigration cooperation pact with federal agents.
FCC Chair Pushes Back on Allegations of Censorship Over Stephen Colbert Interview
Late night talk show host Stephen Colbert arrives at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles on Sept. 12, 2022. Jae C. Hong/AP Photo The chairman of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Wednesday pushed back against allegations of censorship from CBS late-night host Stephen Colbert and a Democratic Texas Senate candidate. FCC Chairman
Louisiana GOP lawmaker urges FEMA aid for ‘hurricane’-like ice storm as DHS shutdown drags on
Rep. Julia Letlow is seeking federal emergency aid for northern Louisiana in the ice storm recovery efforts addressing widespread power outages.
World’s largest aircraft carrier heads to Middle East as Iran nuclear tensions spike dramatically
USS Gerald R. Ford carrier strike group heads to Middle East as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate, joining USS Abraham Lincoln already deployed in region.