In a forceful Pentagon briefing, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth delivered a hard-line message as the Trump administration’s military campaign against Iran continues to intensify under the banner of Operation Epic Fury. Hegseth’s tone was unmistakable: the U.S. will respond to threats against Americans with speed and force, without what he described as hesitation or apology. … Read more

In a betrayal of trust that has siphoned billions from American taxpayers, New York state officials were accused of gaming the Medicaid system for decades — forcing hospitals to fund their own federal matches in a scheme that authorities under President Donald Trump are none too pleased with. Dr. Mehmet Oz, head of the U.S. … Read more

The Trump administration said it will escalate its push to crack down on fraud in state Medicaid programs. Axios reported that Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz said Tuesday that the agency is “getting strict” on fraud in both Medicaid and Medicare and suggested additional states could face scrutiny. Minnesota has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a … Read more

The American soldiers killed in an Iranian drone strike while working in Kuwait had no warning that anything was imminent, the Wall Street Journal reported. The drone was flying slowly and low to the ground and evaded U.S. air defenses before striking the Shuaiba port on the Persian Gulf, killing six service members, two U.S. … Read more

In 2006, a story from Scotland stunned the world and dominated headlines across the United Kingdom. A 12-year-old girl had become the country’s youngest known mother — a moment that would thrust a child into the harsh glare of global media attention. That girl was Tressa Middleton. At just twelve years old, Tressa gave birth … Read more

After nearly three decades of service protecting U.S. and allied interests around the world, the former USS Rodney M. Davis (FFG-60) completed its final mission in dramatic fashion — not in combat, but as part of a major naval training exercise designed to prepare the next generation of sailors. The once-active guided-missile frigate was deliberately … Read more

A small Kansas town has suddenly found itself at the center of a national debate after its mayor was charged with election-related crimes just one day after voters returned him to office. According to prosecutors, Jose Ceballos, the mayor of Coldwater, now faces multiple felony charges connected to voting in U.S. elections while allegedly not … Read more

As tensions surrounding U.S. policy toward Iran continue to dominate political discussions, several well-known Hollywood figures have publicly shared their views, bringing renewed attention to the debate. Among the most prominent voices is George Clooney, who has previously spoken about the importance of diplomacy in international conflicts. In recent remarks shared through interviews and public … Read more

A man previously reported to have driven past Nancy Guthrie’s Tucson home dozens of times was arrested Thursday night on DUI charges, authorities said. Antonio De Jesus Pena-Campos, 34, was taken into custody by the Pima County Sheriff’s Department after reporters observed him driving a blue Chevrolet SUV “very slowly” near the property, The Daily … Read more

For more than seven decades, Dolly Parton has remained one of the most recognizable and enduring figures in American popular culture. Few artists have managed to evolve so visibly, so deliberately, and so unapologetically over such a long career. In recent years, renewed attention has been drawn to her changing appearance, prompting waves of commentary … Read more