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Britannia No Longer Rules the Waves, but It Can Still Be a Credible Power
Starmer's government commits to 3.5 percent defense spending increase as Strategic Defense Review reveals stretched military capabilities.
House Ethics Panel Conducted 20 Sexual Misconduct Investigations Since 2017
Committee releases list of 28 publicly-disclosed matters involving alleged misconduct by House members since 1976, including recent cases against Swalwell and Gonzales.
Father Kills 8 Children in Shreveport Mass Shooting, Police Say
Suspect Shamar Elkins fatally wounded by officers after allegedly shooting his seven children and an eighth child, plus two women believed to be his wife and girlfriend.
Jackson Solo Dissent Opposes Supreme Court Reversal in Fourth Amendment Case
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson was the lone justice to defend the D.C. Appeals Court after the Supreme Court's 8-2 ruling approving a police traffic stop.
Liberal Justices Slow-Walked Dobbs Release, Report Says
A new report reveals liberal Supreme Court justices delayed releasing the Dobbs ruling for weeks, a decision critics say increased security risks for the justices.
Mortgage Rates Linger Below 7 Percent After Reaching Four-Week Low
30-year fixed mortgages averaged 6.36 percent, down from March highs but still above February's sub-6 percent dip
Who'll Be Left to Pay the Bills After Mamdani 'Eats the Rich'?
New York City taxpayers question fiscal impact of new tax policies as budget analysts warn of potential shortfalls.
5 People Shot During Fight in Nightlife District Near University of Iowa
Three students were among the five wounded in the shooting near downtown Iowa City; one victim remains in critical condition.
Gallego, Seen as Democratic Model, Faces New Scrutiny Over Swalwell Connection and Ethics Questions
Arizona senator's growing national profile faces tests as Republicans push ethics inquiries and Democrats question his judgment after Swalwell scandal.
FBI Director Patel Threatens Lawsuit Against The Atlantic Over 'Categorically False' Report
The Atlantic's article claims Patel was frequently unreachable, drank to intoxication at work, and that officials once considered breaching a locked room to reach him.