Politics

Who is Randy George, the Army chief of staff Hegseth ousted?

War Secretary Pete Hegseth made a major wartime change to the Joint Chiefs of Staff on Thursday in removing Army chief of staff Gen. Randy George.

US fighter jet shot down, search underway for pilot, reports say

Iranian forces shot down a U.S. fighter aircraft over the country, state media said on Friday.

Kuwait says Iran damaged desalination plant in attack on water infrastructure

Kuwait has claimed that an Iranian airstrike damaged one of its desalination plants, marking the latest major piece of infrastructure targeted in the war, and exposing the scarcity of drinkable water in the region.

UK police arrest anti-immigration activist for putting Union Jack flags up

The leader of a British association was detained this week on allegations of harassment for hanging national flags in public against the local council’s orders.

Who is Todd Blanche, Pam Bondi's interim replacement?

The Department of Justice is undergoing a high-level leadership change, after President Donald Trump announced Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche would replace Attorney General Pam Bondi on an interim basis.

On This Day: Privateers Played a Critical Role in the Quest for Independence

The following is an installment of “On This Day,” a series celebrating America’s 250th anniversary by following the actions of Gen. George Washington, the Continental Congress, and the men and women whose bravery and sacrifice led up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence.