world

Analysis: Two Weeks Into War With Iran, Trump Has Been Knocked Back on His Political Heels

Mar. 16, 2026

Analysis: Two Weeks Into War With Iran, Trump Has Been Knocked Back on His Political Heels

Two weeks into the escalating U.S.–Iran conflict, political dynamics in Washington are shifting as former President Donald Trump faces mounting scrutiny over the unfolding war, its strategic direction, and the domestic political consequences surrounding the crisis.

Mar. 16, 2026

By James K. Thornton

Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky

Mar. 12, 2026

By James K. Thornton

Trump touts cutting drug prices, slams fellow Republican Rep. Massie during stops in Ohio, Kentucky

Former President Donald Trump highlighted his efforts to reduce prescription drug prices while campaigning in Ohio and Kentucky, presenting the issue as a key economic victory for American consumers. During the same stops, Trump sharply criticized fellow Republican Thomas Massie, signaling ongoing ideological tensions within the GOP ahead of the 2024 election cycle.

Mar. 12, 2026

By James K. Thornton

Three US Troops Killed as Iran Conflict Escalates, Pentagon Confirms

Mar. 2, 2026

By James K. Thornton

Three US Troops Killed as Iran Conflict Escalates, Pentagon Confirms

Three US soldiers were killed and five more were hurt in attacks related to Iran. This was the first time Americans had died in the conflict, and it showed that things were getting worse.

Mar. 2, 2026

By James K. Thornton

Netanyahu to urge expanded Iran talks during White House meeting as Trump says Tehran wants a deal

Feb. 11, 2026

By Patrick Rowe

Netanyahu to urge expanded Iran talks during White House meeting as Trump says Tehran wants a deal

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu meets former U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House to discuss expanding negotiations with Iran amid renewed signals that Tehran is open to a deal.

Feb. 11, 2026

By Patrick Rowe

Gabbard’s office warns attorney against sharing classified complaint with Congress

Feb. 10, 2026

By Patrick Rowe

Gabbard’s office warns attorney against sharing classified complaint with Congress

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s office has warned a whistleblower’s attorney that briefing members of Congress on a highly classified complaint could violate federal law, intensifying a political and legal dispute over the handling and timing of the complaint’s delivery to lawmakers.

Feb. 10, 2026

By Patrick Rowe