Biden explains justification for Syria strike in letter to congressional leadership
President Biden told congressional leadership in a letter Saturday that this week’s airstrike against facilities in Syria linked to Iranian-backed…
U.S. notified Israel in advance about strike on Iran-backed militia facilities in Syria
The Biden administration notified Israel in advance about the airstrike against an Iranian-backed Shiite militia base on the Syrian-Iraqi border…
What to make of the Biden administration’s first overseas calls
wait a few weeks for a call, Blinken, Austin and Sullivan all held early calls with their Israeli counterparts. If…
Deadly rocket attack on U.S.-led military base in Iraq
Secretary of State Antony Blinken said he’s “outraged” by a rocket attack on a U.S.-led military base in northern Iraq…
Senate confirms retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as first Black defense secretary
The Senate voted 93-2 on Friday to confirm retired Gen. Lloyd Austin as secretary of defense. Sens. Mike Lee (R-Utah)…
America’s global image is in tatters
President-elect Biden declared during the siege of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday that “the world is watching.” Indeed, the world…
After A Smooth Start, Joe Biden Faces Frustration Over Cabinet Picks
President-elect Joe Biden started his Cabinet rollout strong. He received high marks from all corners of the party for his…
Iranian-American Artist Siah Armajani, Who Reimagined Public Spaces in Cities Around the World, Has Died at 81
The Iranian-American artist Siah Armajani, best known for his community-focused, large-scale public installations that exist at the intersections of art, architecture,…
Key Witness in Navy SEAL Case Stuns Court by Taking Blame
SAN DIEGO — When prosecutors called a special forces medic to testify, they expected him to bolster their case against…