Trump Wraps Up Middle East Trip, Returns to Washington

Trump promoted U.S. business interests and visited key religious landmarks during his Abu Dhabi visit. ABU DHABI, UAE—President Donald Trump concluded his Middle East tour on Friday with a final stop in the United Arab Emirates, where he participated in a business forum promoting U.S. companies before his departure. On his trip’s fourth and final

House Panel Probes Pentagon’s Cyber Readiness for 2026

The House Armed Services Committee holds a hearing to review the Department of Defense’s cyber posture for fiscal year 2026 at 9 a.m. ET on May 16. Witnesses include Laurie Buckhout, performing the duties of assistant secretary of defense for cyber policy, and Lt. Gen. William Hartman, acting commander of U.S. Cyber Command and… Original

Trump budget package in danger as it hits GOP opposition

Washington — House Republicans have yet to resolve several major disputes that threaten to derail President Trump’s domestic policy bill as more conservative members and blue-state Republicans dig in on their demands.  House Speaker Mike Johnson remains committed to putting the legislation, which would extend tax cuts from Mr. Trump’s first term while temporarily enacting