What happens when a fighter pilot ejects? Inside the split-second escape after F-15E hit over Iran
U.S. forces raced to recover two airmen who ejected from an F-15E Strike Eagle after it was hit by enemy fire during operations over Iran Friday.
Mamdani, Dimon Offer Clashing Visions of New York City—And America at 250
For contrast, the timing couldn’t have been better. Two of the most prominent New Yorkers this week released documents outlining starkly different visions of America’s future and perceptions of its past. After reading New York City’s 375-page “Preliminary Racial Equity Plan” issued by the city’s 34-year-old socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, and then reading the 48-page
Pence launches GOP messaging blitz on One Big Beautiful Bill ahead of midterms
Pence's Advancing American Freedom rolls out a $10 million campaign and a policy booklet to help Republicans message on taxes ahead of midterms.
Federal Judge Authorizes Evictions at Condominium Besieged by Sprawling Homeless Encampment
Residents of the Marylander Condominiums could be evicted any day after a federal judge rebuffed a last-ditch effort to halt the proceedings, putting the future of the condo in jeopardy as a nearby homeless encampment is allowed to stand. The decision comes after Prince George’s County, Md., a Democratic stronghold in the suburbs of Washington,
VA Dem rejects ‘power grab’ claims on Spanberger redistricting as GOP warns 10–1 map would split rural vote
A Virginia Democrat rejects power grab claims over Gov. Spanberger's redistricting push as Republicans warn the proposed 10-1 map splits rural voters.
Medicaid work rules will stress states’ staffing capacity
Katie Crouch says calling her state’s Medicaid agency to get information about her benefits can feel like a series of dead ends. “The first time, it’ll ring interminably. Next time, it’ll go to a voice mail that just hangs up on you,” said the 48-year-old, who lives in Delaware. “Sometimes you’ll get a person who
White House Disputes Reports of Hormuz Strait Closure
A police speedboat patrols the port as oil tankers and high-speed craft sit anchored near the Strait of Hormuz in Muscat, Oman, on March 30, 2026. Elke Scholiers/Getty Images The White House on Wednesday pushed back sharply against reports that Iran had closed the Strait of Hormuz, with press secretary Karoline Leavitt telling reporters the