Pentagon Chief Tells Israeli Counterpart Hamas Must Be Held Accountable for Hostage Deaths

Austin expressed concerns over rising tensions in Gaza and reaffirmed U.S. commitment to reaching a cease-fire deal that would see the remaining hostages freed. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Sunday said that Hamas leaders be held accountable for the killing of six hostages in Gaza, whom he said had been murdered in a

Pentagon Chief Says Hamas Must Be Held Accountable for Hostage Deaths

Austin expressed concerns over rising tensions in Gaza and reaffirmed U.S. commitment to reaching a cease-fire deal that would see the remaining hostages freed. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Sept. 1 that Hamas leaders must be held accountable for the killing of six hostages in Gaza, who he said had been murdered in

Families of Fallen Soldiers Defend Trump After Arlington Cemetery Visit Fallout

Family members of soldiers killed in Afghanistan withdrawal say the presidential candidate was invited to attend the ceremony and to ‘hear our stories.’ Former President Donald Trump posted videos of family members of fallen soldiers responding to Vice President Kamala Harris’s criticism of his recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery. On Aug. 26, President Trump

China’s Expanding Illicit Drug Networks Raises Challenges for US Policy

As the White House pushes for more cooperation with China on counternarcotics, Chinese drug trafficking networks are growing. President Joe Biden signed a proclamation in August commemorating Overdose Awareness Week, a solemn moment for a nation that has witnessed more than half a million deaths from drug overdose in the last decade. The president hailed

China’s Expanding Illicit Drug Networks Raise Challenges for US Policy

As the White House pushes for more cooperation with China on counternarcotics, Chinese drug trafficking networks are growing. President Joe Biden signed a proclamation in August commemorating Overdose Awareness Week, a solemn moment for a nation that has witnessed more than half a million deaths from drug overdose in the last decade. The president hailed

California Legislature Passes Bill Prohibiting Medical Debt from Appearing on Credit Reports 

If signed into law, such debt reported to agencies would be void and unenforceable. California Gov. Gavin Newsom is now considering a bill that would block credit agencies from reporting on medical debt. The proposal passed the Legislature on Aug. 28. Senate Bill 1061, introduced by Sen. Monique Limón, would prevent medical debt from appearing