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Transcript: Rep. Jason Crow on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," May 3, 2026
The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Jason Crow, Democrat of Colorado, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on May 3, 2026.…
Bulk carrier reports 1st attack in weeks near Strait of Hormuz
President Trump told reporters Saturday he is reviewing a new 14-point peace proposal that was…
Rep. Jason Crow says U.S. is "not good at having off ramps" in Middle East
Democratic Rep. Jason Crow of Colorado said on Sunday that the U.S should be considering a broader question of strategy in the war with Iran.…
Germany’s Merz downplays rift with Washington despite US troop drawdown
German chancellor says criticism of Donald Trump's strategy in Iran unrelated to troop withdrawal announcement.…
Donald Trump Is Acting Within the Law Over Iran War, Todd Blanche Says
Todd Blanche has backed Donald Trump’s handling of the Iran conflict, arguing the administration is acting lawfully.…
SNL opens with another Pete Hegseth press conference
Recap of SNL Cold Open starring parodies of Pete Hegseth and Kash Patel…
Hegseth and Patel Iran Press Briefing Cold Open - SNL
What the Trump-Anthropic fight reveals about US policy during AI race against China
If one happens to be looking for a neat example of public absurdity exposing deeper issues, one need look no further than the saga between the AI firm Anthropic and the Trump admin…
‘No Quarter, No Mercy’: Pete Hegseth’s Militarized Faith
The pope doesn’t run American foreign policy. Why should Doug Wilson? The post ‘No Quarter, No Mercy’: Pete Hegseth’s Militarized Faith appeared first on The American Conservative …
Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Trump warns of more 'cuts'
In the US, two senior Republicans voice concern over President Trump's decision to pull out 5,000 troops.…
Trump tells Congress ceasefire means he does not need their approval for Iran war
The president writes that hostilities "have terminated" because of the ceasefire, arguing he does not need congressional authorisation.…
Germany says U.S. troop withdrawal 'anticipated', Spain and Italy could be next
Germany's defense minister is playing down the impact of the Pentagon's decision to pull 5,000 troops from the country, but the move has rattled NATO allies and added to growing fe…
Sen. Chuck Grassley, 92, skipped White House Correspondents’ Dinner to protect line of succession — was briefly 3rd to assume US presidency
Sen. Grassley gave the White House Correspondents' Dinner a hard pass, staying home to protect the line of succession from catastrophe.…
The Last Time We Reduced Troops in Europe, a War Broke Out
I still carry the burden of that strategic failure.…
Hegseth’s and Moulton’s Parallel Lives Collide Over Iran
The defense secretary and Representative Seth Moulton, a Democrat, debated the Iran war through the prism of their shared experiences fighting Iraq.…
US to cut troop levels in Germany by 5,000 amid Trump spat with Merz
The decision to reduce the US deployment to Germany comes amid a row between the two allies over Iran.…
Air Force says former Qatari 747 will be ready to fly as Air Force One this summer
The U.S. Air Force has finished modifying and testing a Boeing 747 jet donated by Qatar for temporary use as Air Force One and expects to have it ready for President Trump to use t…
Trump announces US troop withdrawal from Germany amid Iran tensions
Trump announces US troop withdrawal from Germany amid Iran tensions. US invasion of Iran at 0% YES.…
Iranian attacks on US bases in Kuwait escalate military tensions
Iranian attacks on US bases in Kuwait escalate tensions. US invasion of Iran at 15% YES.…
Trump Orders Pentagon to Reduce US Forces Based in Germany
The United States has been reassessing the force strength our military maintains around the world, under Secretary of War Pete Hegseth in President Trump's second term, and it is n…
Hegseth orders 5,000 US troops to withdraw from Germany
Friday's Final Word
I thought I knew what links were, what did I know? Those tabs are gone forever, I should just let them go, but ...…
Trump claims other presidents flouted war powers law. It's a mixed record
Both Bushes and Reagan won authorisation for wars, but Obama and Clinton ducked the requirement.…
‘Looksmaxxing’ White House
Plus: rhetoric and David Sedaris. The post ‘Looksmaxxing’ White House appeared first on The American Conservative .…
Hegseth pulls 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany amid Trump tiff with chancellor
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth on Friday ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany, days after the German chancellor criticized U.S. strategy in the war in …
US to cut 5,000 troops from Germany amid Trump feud with Merz
War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the United States would withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany amid President Donald Trump’s feud with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Trump had …
Trump claims hostilities have ended in Iran in letter to congressional leaders
President seemed to suggest that legislative deadline to approve war no longer applies as Democrats push back US politics live – latest updates Sign up for the Breaking News US new…
60 Days Forever
Endless ‘hostilities,’ here and abroad.…
Trump tells Congress "hostilities" with Iran have "terminated"
President Trump on Friday told Congress that hostilities with Iran have "terminated," addressing a critical 60-day deadline.…
Hegseth has ordered withdrawal of about 5,000 troops from Germany: Pentagon
WASHINGTON — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the withdrawal of about 5,000 American troops from Germany, the Pentagon said Friday, two days after President Donald T…
Thousands of Pentagon Civilian Workers Will Be Fired Next Week as Purge Begins
The massive round of firings is part of an "initial effort" to cut the Defense Department's civilian workforce by 5% to 8% and was to be followed up with a hiring freeze.…
Trump’s Ploy To Blow Off Congress Over Iran War Not Playing Well With Legal Scholars
'not credible'…
The Dysfunctional Media Nominations: Sexist Rescue Missions, Pets Make You MAGA, and a Virile Trump Photo
It is time for a new round of nominations of nefarious news nonsense! In recognizing the unprofessional press, journalistic sloth, and the deserved media mockery, we nominate these…
Democrat Calls for Pete Hegseth’s Execution
During an appearance on CNN with anchor Erin Burnett, Rep. Seth Moulton (D-Mass.) accused War Secretary Pete Hegseth of committing war crimes — and even invoked the execution of Na…
The Department of Holy War
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has a longstanding fascination with the Crusades. That’s right, the Crusades: the series of late 11th to 13th century medieval wars in which Europ…
Trump to Congress: War Is Over (If You Want It); UPDATE: Iran Proposal More Of the Same
Pete Hegseth floated this claim yesterday. Today, Donald Trump made it official ... or at least as official as he can make it.…
Trump Had 60 Days To End the Iran War. Instead, He's Just Pretending It's Over.
Legally, Trump must either cease operations or ask Congress for approval. He did neither, and Congress just went on recess.…
Trump's Iran War Continues to Violate the Constitution - and Now Also the War Powers Act of 1973
The administration is wrong to claim that the 60-day time limit in the Act is "stops" due to the ongoing ceasefire.…
Trump Argues Iran War Has ‘Terminated’ As He Faces Congressional Approval Deadline
'The ceasefire has since been extended'…
Trump: 60-Day War Powers Deadline ‘Totally Unconstitutional’
The White House argues that the U.S.-Iran cease-fire paused the clock.…
Pentagon says US military to be an 'AI-first' fighting force
The US military has agreed eight new contracts with big tech firms as it expands its artificial intelligence capabilities.…
The White House tries to sidestep Congress on Iran as political pressures mount: From the Politics Desk
Plus, a trio of redistricting developments post-Supreme Court ruling.…
Retired top US general says Trump has only one option with Iran: Resume bombing
Retired Gen. Jack Keane said Iran's merciless and violent crackdown on its own citizens show the leadership's true colors and proves any negotiation is fruitless.…
Trump repeats that he is 'not happy' with Iran as deadline to seek approval for war looms
President Trump said on Friday that said a deal has been hard to reach in part because Iranian leadership was "very confused".…
SecWar Pete Hegseth Gives Sara Jacobs a Lesson on What Hypocrisy Looks Like
Democrat Rep. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) is a dim bulb at best, a disingenuous hack at her worst. Like Democrat Rep. Melanie Stansbury (NM-01), she is used because she's youthful, plays t…
Hegseth faces withering questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began - AP News
Hegseth faces withering questions about Iran in first congressional appearance since war began AP News…
Pentagon inks deals with seven AI companies for classified military work
OpenAI, Google, Nvidia and others agreed to ‘any lawful use’ of their tech. Anthropic, feuding with Pentagon over potential AI misuse, was not included Sign up for the Breaking New…
Hegseth hearing ignites battle over who holds the power to wage war
‘The View’s Ana Navarro Responds To Pete Hegseth Calling Democrats The Country’s “Biggest Adversary”: “The Hypocrisy Is Glaring”
Hegseth claimed "congressional Democrats and some Republicans" are "the biggest adversary we face at this point."…
‘Get Your Hand Out Of My F*cking Face!’: CNN Panel Goes Off The Rails
'Eight weeks is endless to you?'…
Hegseth questioned as Iran war hits 60-day mark
Hegseth questioned as Iran war hits 60-day mark…
Hegseth says clock paused on deadline to seek approval for Iran war
Hegseth Resets War Powers Clock As Deadline Hits
Technically speaking, time just ran out for Donald Trump's war with Iran. The War Powers Resolution of 1973 gives presidents 48 hours to notify Congress after military action begin…
Hegseth recasts Bitcoin as national security asset amid Russia, China expansion
First Thing: Trump doubles down on rift with Germany, Italy and Spain amid war on Iran
The US president has criticised the German chancellor and raised the prospect of pulling US troops from Italy and Spain. Plus, 10 lessons on ending the fossil fuel era Good morning…
Pentagon strikes deals to use AI capabilities of top firms for military, classified work
Agreements reached with OpenAI, Microsoft, Nvidia and others, while Anthropic remains on the sidelines…
Congress Is a Deserter From Trump's Iran War
Perspective: Not for the first time, Congress is shying away from its constitutional obligations to enforce limits on a president.…
Trump's attacks on Europe's leaders worsen transatlantic frost
WASHINGTON, May 1 - The past weeks have not been reassuring for those who thought Europe could navigate its tricky relationship with U.S. President Donald Trump. Read more at strai…
King Charles III visits US as Starmer weakens the special relationship — and his country
Two hundred fifty years after the Americans shook off George III, Trump was considering whether to reallocate Charles’ possessions to punish his ministers.…
Republicans say they will defer to Trump on Iran war despite arrival of deadline
Republican lawmakers say they will continue to defer to President Donald Trump, for now, during the fragile ceasefire with Iran.…