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Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., has filed a federal lawsuit against Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and the Pentagon, seeking to stop what he calls an unprecedented and unconstitutional effort to punish him by lowering his military retirement rank and pension. Kelly, a retired Navy captain, argues the administration’s actions amount to retaliation for protected political speech. […]

Authorities have taken a suspect into custody following a predawn fire that tore through Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, Mississippi, causing extensive damage to the state’s largest and only synagogue in the city. Investigators say the blaze was intentionally set, and the FBI is assisting local officials as they examine whether the attack qualifies as […]

President Donald Trump is reviewing a broad set of options for responding to Iran’s violent suppression of nationwide protests, as human rights groups report that more than 500 people have been killed and thousands detained during weeks of unrest. U.S. officials say the president has been briefed on preliminary plans that include potential military strikes […]

On Thursday, the U.S. Senate moved to restrict President Donald Trump’s ability to carry out additional military operations in or against Venezuela without explicit congressional approval, advancing a bipartisan war powers resolution amid growing concern over the administration’s unilateral actions. In a 52–47 vote, the Senate agreed to bring the measure to the floor, with […]