President Donald Trump has arrived at a delicate moment as he weighs whether to order a U.S. military response against the Iranian government as it continues a violent crackdown on protests that have left nearly 600 dead and led to the arrests of thousands across the country. … [Read more...] about Trump holds off on military action against Iran’s protest crackdown as he ‘explores’ Tehran messages
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Tillis says Justice Department credibility in doubt after Fed subpoena
Sen. Thom Tillis says he will block any nomination President Trump makes to the Federal Reserve until a legal case against Chair Jerome Powell is resolved. … [Read more...] about Tillis says Justice Department credibility in doubt after Fed subpoena
Nicaragua’s government says it’s freeing detainees after pressure from the US
Nicaragua's Interior Ministry said Saturday the country would release dozens of prisoners, as the United States ramped up pressure on leftist President Daniel Ortegaa week after it ousted former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro. … [Read more...] about Nicaragua’s government says it’s freeing detainees after pressure from the US
Judge says Trump administration can’t block child care, other program money for 5 states for now
A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's administration cannot block federal money for child care subsidies and other programs aimed at supporting needy children and their families from flowing to five Democratic-led states for now. … [Read more...] about Judge says Trump administration can’t block child care, other program money for 5 states for now
Drone Dominance Initiative to close submissions Friday
The Drone Dominance Initiative, a $1 billion plan to have small, expendable drones built domestically, will close its first request for solutions Friday afternoon, as companies compete for a shot at long-term defense contracts and a chance to be part of an order for 30,000 of the devices the Pentagon is expected to place next month. … [Read more...] about Drone Dominance Initiative to close submissions Friday
