A Military Confrontations’ Diplomatic Triumph with Uncertain Longevity”

Military confrontation between Israel, the United States, and Iran, where Israeli and U.S. forces, aided by Arab allies, successfully defended against an Iranian aerial barrage. Despite this, tensions remain high, with Israel poised to respond and concerns about potential escalation. The cooperation highlights the evolving dynamics in the Middle East, including the impact of the Abraham Accords and shared opposition to Iran. While the defense was seen as a victory, questions linger about the broader implications and potential for further conflict. [ad_1] It was so close. Had just one missile…

Prosecutor asks judge to sanction Donald Trump for gag order violation in hush money case: Live updates

[ad_1] Former President Donald Trump arrives at Manhattan criminal court with his legal team ahead of the start of jury selection in New York, NY on Monday, April 15, 2024.  Jabin Botsford | Via Reuters Editor’s note: This is developing news. Check back for updates. Prosecutors on Monday asked a New York judge to sanction Donald Trump for violating a gag order in multiple social media posts commenting on likely witnesses at the former president’s criminal hush money trial. “He is a criminal defendant, and like all criminal defendants he…

Biden and His Allies Are Likely to Stay Quiet on Trump’s Manhattan Trial

[ad_1] When former President Donald J. Trump goes on trial on Monday in Manhattan, President Biden and his allies are not likely to say much. For Democrats, a former president facing criminal charges over covering up a sex scandal surrounding the 2016 campaign speaks for itself. The media coverage will be constant, especially if Mr. Trump takes the stand, which he has floated as a possibility. And while Mr. Trump faces up to eight weeks in court, Mr. Biden will be on the campaign trail and employing a “Rose Garden…

Chris Sununu Condemns Trump’s Role in Insurrection Yet Remains Loyal

Chris Sununu’s statements on his support for former President Donald Trump despite acknowledging Trump’s contribution to the January 6 insurrection and criticizing his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Sununu emphasizes the importance of issues like the economy, border security, and “culture change” over concerns about Trump’s actions. He suggests that many Americans share his views and prioritize these issues over potential felony convictions or challenges to democracy. The article highlights Sununu’s shift from Trump critic to loyal supporter and his assertion that Americans desire a change in culture regardless…

Four Years On: Some Voters Now View Trump’s Presidency in a More Favorable Light

Trump’s Presidency has undergone a reassessment in recent times, with views becoming more favorable since his departure from office, as revealed by a recent poll conducted by The New York Times and Siena College. This shift potentially strengthens his electoral standing and challenges President Biden’s narrative of portraying him as unfit for the presidency. Despite lingering memories of Trump’s tumultuous tenure, many voters now perceive his handling of the economy, immigration, and law enforcement more positively. This change in perspective comes amid ongoing legal challenges faced by Trump and in…

‘Save Democracy’ Democrats Look to Win Primaries on Anti-Trump Sentiment

[ad_1] Harry Dunn, a former Capitol Police officer whose pitched battles with former President Donald J. Trump’s supporters on and after Jan. 6, 2021, vaulted him to political stardom, was greeted Tuesday evening in Annapolis, Md., like a celebrity. But there was also an undercurrent of skepticism among attendees at the Beacon Waterfront Restaurant, where he appeared at a campaign event to bolster his candidacy for the U.S. House. “We have a person here with a proven legislative record,” Jessica Sunshine, an Annapolis Democrat, told Mr. Dunn, referring to State…

Leading Anti-Abortion Group Says It Is ‘Deeply Disappointed’ in Trump’s Comments

[ad_1] After former President Donald Trump announced his position that abortion rights should be decided by individual states, the leading anti-abortion group supporting Republican candidates said his stance fell short. In a statement Monday morning, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America’s president, Marjorie Dannenfelser, said she was “deeply disappointed” in Mr. Trump’s refusal to endorse a federal ban on abortion, adding that allowing states to decide “cedes the national debate to the Democrats who are working relentlessly to enact legislation mandating abortion throughout all nine months of pregnancy.” “If successful, they…

Gazing Skyward, and Awaiting a Moment of Awe

[ad_1] Follow our live updates on the total solar eclipse. The moment she saw the sun, something inside Julie McKelvey changed. She was hanging from a rope on the side of Mt. Everest, four hours from the summit. The night was frozen, the slope some 60 degrees steep, the oxygen thin as she ascended to the highest point on earth. In the dark, she felt the fear and power of the mountain. She focused on exactly where to put her foot, her hand, alongside her fellow climbers. Then, peripherally to…

In Threatening Israel, Biden Hopes to Avoid a Rupture

[ad_1] By the time President Biden hung up the phone, he had finally delivered the threat he had refused to make for months: Israel had to change course, he told Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, or the United States would. But as the conversation ended on Thursday, aides to Mr. Biden said, the president had reason to hope that the message had gotten through and that he would not have to carry out his threat after all. During the call, Mr. Biden outlined several specific commitments he wanted Israel to make…

Trump Venues Bank on Golf, With Help From Saudi Arabia

[ad_1] Amateur golfers will line up on Thursday at the Trump National Doral near Miami, having agreed to pay more than $9,000 apiece to play a friendly round alongside some of the world’s top professionals. Rooms at the resort hotel will fill up with fans as a pro tournament featuring some of the biggest names in the sport gets underway on Friday. The resort’s restaurants and bars will pull in more business, and the Trump name will be beamed around the world on television and the internet. Behind this surge…