Rebuffed by allies, Trump now says U.S. doesn’t need help defending the Strait of Hormuz

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump dropped his push Tuesday for U.S. allies to join in protecting the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian threats — an about-face that came just one day after he called upon nations to “get involved” so oil tankers can safely navigate the crucial shipping lane. First on social media and later … Read more

As Trump floats “taking Cuba,” island’s president warns any aggression will be met with “impregnable resistance”

The leader of Cuba is vowing to put up “resistance” against the U.S. as President Trump suggests he may “take” the island nation, whose communist government has faced months of intense U.S. pressure and has languished under severe energy shortages. “In the face of the worst scenario, Cuba is accompanied by a certainty: any external … Read more

Lawmakers, Trump react to top counterterrorism official Joe Kent’s resignation

Joe Kent, the National Counterterrorism Center director, announced his resignation on Tuesday, saying, “It is clear that we started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.” In 2025, Mr. Trump nominated Kent and the Senate confirmed the pick. The president and lawmakers reacted to his resignation. Source link

Trump calls mail in voting corrupt as Senate begins debate on SAVE Act requiring voter ID

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! President Donald Trump on Tuesday blasted mail-in voting as “corrupt as hell” as the SAVE America Act heads to the Senate floor for debate. Trump made the remarks during the Shamrock Bowl presentation with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin, telling the crowd “the biggest thing coming up … Read more

Judge orders Trump administration to restore Voice of America and bring back hundreds of staff

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the Trump administration to restore the Voice of America’s operations after large parts of the government-run broadcaster had effectively been shut down a year ago, putting hundreds of employees who have been on administrative leave back to work.  U.S. District Court Judge Royce C. Lamberth gave the U.S. Agency … Read more

Trump again refers to Iran war as “a little excursion,” says “won’t be much longer”

Trump again refers to Iran war as “a little excursion,” says “won’t be much longer” – CBS News Watch CBS News President Trump on Tuesday said the war in Iran is “moving along fast.” CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O’Keefe has the latest. Source link

Trump administration widens Medicaid fraud crackdown to Florida, calling it ‘hotspot’

The Trump administration on Tuesday widened its efforts to stamp out Medicaid fraud, at least in its fifth state this year, calling on Florida officials to share information on how they identify, prevent, and address bad actors in their state program. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz had previously sent similar … Read more