134 House Republicans demand ‘assurances’ before US eases Syria sanctions
More than 100 House Republicans demand oversight of Syria as U.S. prepares to repeal sanctions, warning of potential reversal if progress falters.
DHS rips Dem-run county after illegal immigrant murderer released: ‘Blood on their hands’
An illegal immigrant from El Salvador with a lengthy criminal record was freed after Fairfax prosecutors dropped charges, then he allegedly killed a man in his Northern Virginia home the very next day.
New Coast Guard chief confirmed following flap over swastikas, nooses
Washington — The Senate confirmed Admiral Kevin Lunday as Coast Guard commandant Thursday night after agency guidance on the display of hate symbols such as swastikas and nooses was clarified. Democrats objecting to the guidance had been holding up the confirmation. Senate Majority Leader John Thune, of South Dakota, called for and got senators to
Deadly strike on US troops tests Trump’s counter-ISIS plan — and his trust in Syria’s new leader
Deadly Syria attack kills two U.S. service members, intensifying pressure on Trump to reassess counter-ISIS strategy and partnership with Ahmed al-Sharaa.
Noem announces pause on immigrant visa lottery that allowed alleged Brown shooter to enter US
DHS Sec. Kristi Noem announced a pause on the Diversity Immigrant Visa lottery, saying that the Brown University shooting perpetrator entered the country via the program in 2017 and was provided a green card.
Rubio unloads on ‘alarmists,’ touts State Dept disaster response after USAID closure
Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended USAID closure, citing Hurricane Melissa response in Jamaica as proof critics were wrong about disaster aid.
Trump Taps Army Lt. Gen. Joshua Rudd to Lead NSA, Cyber Command
A sign for the National Security Agency, U.S. Cyber Command and Central Security Service near the visitor’s entrance to the NSA headquarters in Fort Meade, Md., on Feb. 14, 2018. Saul Loeb/AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump has nominated Army Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd for promotion to general and to assume the role