US national debt surges past $39 trillion just weeks into war in Iran

WASHINGTON — The national debt surpassed a record $39 trillion on Wednesday, a milestone that comes just weeks into the U.S.-Israeli war in Iran. The unprecedented figure highlights competing administration priorities, from passing a massive tax law and boosting defense spending and immigration enforcement to chipping away at the debt itself — the latter of … Read more

What country poses the largest national security threat to the U.S. right now?

What country poses the largest national security threat to the U.S. right now? – CBS News Watch CBS News Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testified about threats against the U.S. before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday. CBS News’ Anna Schecter has more. Source link

National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over Iran war

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over Iran war 01:20 UP NEXT Chief Justice Roberts warns against ‘dangerous’ personal attacks on judges: ‘It’s got to stop’ 01:31 Trump accuses BBC of using ‘AI-generated’ clips of him 02:18 Trump delays … Read more

National Counterterrorism Center director resigns over Iran war

The director of the National Counterterrorism Center, a retired Green Beret and longtime supporter of President Donald Trump, says he has resigned over the war in Iran. “I cannot in good conscience support the ongoing war in Iran. Iran posed no imminent threat to our nation,” Joe Kent said in a statement posted on X … Read more

Cuba’s national energy grid collapses sparking nationwide blackout

Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen. Cuba has blamed its woes on a U.S. energy blockade after President Trump in January warned of tariffs on any country that sells or provides oil to it. The Ministry of Energy … Read more

String of attacks connected to naturalized citizens raises national security questions

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The United States is left vulnerable even by its own naturalized U.S. citizens from hostile foreign lands, proving a free country can be exposed to security risks by the very freedoms the Constitution endows, an expert warned on Fox News. “That’s partially because of legal reasons: They … Read more

U.S. service members killed in refueling aircraft crash in Iraq identified as Ohio National Guard members and Florida-based crew

Six U.S. service members who were killed in a military refueling aircraft crash over Iraq last week have been identified as members of the Ohio Air National Guard and Florida-based crew members.  The Department of Defense on Saturday identified them as: Capt. Seth R. Koval, 38, of Mooresville, Indiana Capt. Curtis J. Angst, 30, of Wilmington, … Read more

Oregon Army National Guard hoists injured logger to safety

MOUNT HOOD NATIONAL FOREST, Oregon — An Oregon Army National Guard helicopter safely hoisted an injured logger from a remote national forest after steep, rugged terrain prevented other means of rescue, fire department officials said. A falling tree struck and pinned the logger Thursday in Mount Hood National Forest, about 60 miles southeast of Portland. … Read more