Senate panel approves Department of War name change
House Republicans have also endorsed the change, which means the Defense Department rebrand pushed by the Trump administration could become law this year.
Rick Scott lifts holds on Coast Guard promotions
The Florida Republican had blocked promotions amid a dispute involving a Florida shipbuilder.
Trump Admin Located 146,000 Missing Unaccompanied Migrant Children so Far, Mullin Says
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin testifies in Washington on June 3, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times Tens of thousands of unaccompanied migrant children have been located by the Trump administration so far, White House officials announced in a news conference on June 11. Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said that the administration has found “146,000
U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Washington — U.S. intelligence agencies are closely monitoring activity at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea amid growing concerns that China may be laying the groundwork for a more permanent presence at one of the region’s most volatile maritime flash points, a move that could further inflame tensions with the Philippines and test
Biden confidant under fire for Nazi tattoo defense in latest Graham Platner fallout: ‘Disgusting’
Ron Klain defends Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner's Nazi tattoo, sparking backlash from Jewish groups and Republican critics on social media.
Trump Says US Close to Deal With Iran, Could Be Signed This Weekend
President Donald Trump speaks before signing a proclamation in the Oval Office on June 11, 2026. Kent Nishimura / AFP via Getty Images President Donald Trump said on June 11 that a U.S.–Iran deal is close and will be signed in the coming days. “We just made a great settlement of the war with Iran,”
‘Flip flop’: Democrat firefighter in tight House race blasts popular Trump policy his national union supports
Democrat Bob Brooks criticized Trump's overtime tax break on a podcast despite his national firefighters union's support, prompting GOP flip flop accusations.