Politics

Bessent handling Iran war’s economic pressure well: Tiana Lowe Doescher

Washington Examiner economics columnist Tiana Lowe Doescher on Monday praised Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who appears to be the new face of economic pressure placed on Iran.

Columnist who cheered Kirk assassination gets her job back

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ICE releases father of U.S. Navy sailor serving on USS Abraham Lincoln

August 25, 2026 / 1:54 PM EDT / CBS News

Cruz suggests GOP realignment coming after Trump leaves office

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Monday suggested the Republican Party could embrace a directional shift after President Donald Trump leaves office, a transition that promises to leave a gaping hole in the GOP.

At least 47 killed and dozens kidnapped in gang attack near Haiti capital

Gang leader threatens to kill hostages after attack in Kenscoff in which homes were also set alight

The Guardian view on the French left: division makes Marine Le Pen’s path to the Élysée more straightforward

Two years ago, progressive parties allied to see off the far right in a parliamentary election. Ahead of a seismic presidential election, that unity is missing

Iran and Oman discuss joint shipping route in Strait of Hormuz and mine clearing mission

Iran and Oman on Tuesday discussed a proposal to establish a jointly managed shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz.

Gun-running ship sunk by Israeli military in 1948 located intact 1,650 feet underwater

August 25, 2026 / 1:15 PM EDT / CBS/AFP

China denounces US threat of sanctions over trade with Iran

Beijing says it will take ‘all necessary measures’ to protect its interests as US steps up efforts to isolate Tehran

University Besieged by Violent Protests Weighs Crackdown Tools

The University of Washington is considering tougher student conduct measures after more than two years of chaotic Gaza war-inspired protests.

UK to warn citizens to stock up on food amid threat from climate crisis and hostile states

Government resilience campaign aims to ensure people can cope in a national disaster, in order to free resources for most vulnerable

Burnham to bring Zelensky’s appeal for Patriot missiles to US

U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham will lobby for Ukraine to obtain some of the United States’s limited Patriot interceptor missiles when he visits the United Nations General Assembly in New York.