Administration lawyers asked a federal appeals court to end a lower court's contempt proceedings against the government, saying District Judge James Boasberg's relentless meddling in last month's deportations to El Salvador has caused a "needless constitutional confrontation." … [Read more...] about DOJ asks court to allow El Salvador deportations despite Boasberg’s ruling
U.S. missile destroyer transits Taiwan Strait in first passage since U.S.-China trade war
A Navy guided-missile destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait this week for the first time since the U.S.-China trade war erupted, and the warship was shadowed by Chinese military forces. … [Read more...] about U.S. missile destroyer transits Taiwan Strait in first passage since U.S.-China trade war
Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had an internet connection that bypassed the Pentagon's security protocols set up in his office to use the Signal messaging app on a personal computer, two people familiar with the line told The Associated Press. … [Read more...] about Hegseth had an unsecured internet line set up in his office to connect to Signal, AP sources say
Russian general killed as he walked by car bomb that exploded with shrapnel
A car bombing killed a Russian military official on Thursday, just hours before President Trump's special envoy Steve Witkoff's meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. … [Read more...] about Russian general killed as he walked by car bomb that exploded with shrapnel
Steel dossier: How government subsidies in other countries wrecked the U.S. steel industry
The United States relied on domestically produced steel for most of the 20th century. But for the last few decades, it has imported roughly 25% of the steel it uses, decimating an industry once synonymous with America. … [Read more...] about Steel dossier: How government subsidies in other countries wrecked the U.S. steel industry