Melania Trump presides over U.N. Security Council meeting

Washington — First lady Melania Trump is presiding over Monday’s meeting of the United Nations Security Council in New York City about education’s role in “advancing tolerance and world peace,” as the U.S. military continues strikes in Iran.   In her opening remarks, the first lady offered “heartfelt condolences” for the families of lost service

‘Sick and Sinister Regime’: Trump Outlines War Aims and Says US Seized ‘Last, Best Chance’ to Hit Iranian Theocracy

In his first live address since launching the strikes, Trump said he aims to destroy four threats: Iran’s missiles, ships, terrorist proxies, and nuclear program In his first live address since striking the Iranian regime, President Donald Trump said the campaign dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” could last four to five weeks but is “substantially ahead” of schedule.

Iran strikes highlight fractures in GOP ahead of war powers votes in Congress

Washington — Fractures within the Republican Party have become apparent as the GOP grapples with the massive U.S. and Israeli military operation launched on Iran over the weekend. And the breaks come as lawmakers face votes this week on whether to rein in President Trump’s ability to pursue further military action against Iran without congressional

Trump Forecasts 4 to 5 Weeks to Complete Objectives in Iran; FBI Probes Terror Connection After Fatal Shooting in Texas

President Donald Trump projected that it would take four to five weeks to complete a set of objectives in Iran. These include wiping out Iranian missile capabilities, its navy, and preventing the country from developing nuclear weapons. The FBI is probing a terror connection after a gunman opened fire in Austin, Texas, killing … Original

Federal appeals court rejects DOJ’s push to delay start of tariff refund process

Washington — A federal appeals court on Monday declined to delay implementation of the Supreme Court ruling that invalidated most of President Trump’s tariffs, allowing next steps in processing of tariff refunds to begin swiftly, following the high court’s decision last month. The decision from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit clears