TSA officers struggle as government shutdown stretches into another week - Click2Houston
The federal government shutdown is now entering its second week, and airport security is already feeling the strain.
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MAGA's Baby Boom and Me - Mother Jones
I've been wracked with indecision over having a second child. Then came a series of public pregnancy announcements.
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill | Semafor
The White House has signaled it supports the bill, which includes the president’s proposed ban on institutional investors in housing.
Stephen Colbert Roasts Pete Hegseth for Pentagon Photographer Ban - TheWrap
Stephen Colbert poked fun at Pete Hegseth after the secretary of war barred photographers from the Pentagon for posting supposedly unflattering pictures of him.
Down to Earth newsletter | Environment | The Guardian
Down to Earth is a newsletter featuring an exclusive weekly piece from our top climate crisis correspondents, as well as a digest of the biggest environment stories – plus the good news, the not-so-good news, and everything else you need to know
Analysis: Seven reasons why Trump hasn't won the Iran war | CNN Politics
Iran’s closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major oil exportation choke point, epitomizes the issue.
Democratic senator: 'Senile' Trump running 'most incompetent' war in 100 years - CNN
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-CT) accused President Donald Trump of being “senile” and not having a plan for what comes after the war with Iran. But Lead Global Security Analyst at Washington Post Intelligence Josh Rogin says the administration thinks Iran will stop retaliating when the US ends its campaign, but questions what happens if Iran doesn’t stop.
Iran war live: Trump says war going 'well' as Gulf under wave of attacks - Al Jazeera
Israeli strikes kill dozens more in Lebanon, including 5 children among nine people killed in attack on village of Arki.
U.S. military refueling plane crashes in Iraq | PBS News
Rescue efforts were underway, U.S. Central Command said Thursday.
Vance's first global test: A failing grade in the Caucasus
Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in the South Caucasus with a reputation as a fearless defender of persecuted Christians. He left with that reputation in shreds, diminished by his own hand — By caution, and worse, cowardice where conviction and courage were needed. On this first real test on the global stage, he fell short …
Vances Tip Waitstaff With Tacky Trinket After Fancy Night Out - The Daily Beast
Usha Vance left a curious keepsake for a D.C. restaurant crew.
To Keep Americans Safe, the Press Must Only Publish Hot Photos of Me
“The Defense Department has barred press photographers from briefings on the ongoing U.S.-Israeli military conflict with Iran after they published ...