Iranian clerics have elected the son of late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei as the country’s next leader, Iranian state media reported on Sunday, as the US and Israel continue to attack the country with military strikes. Mojtaba Khamenei was elected by a body of 88 Iranian clerics after his death… Source link
Parts of Kansas City International Airport were evacuated Sunday, the airport said in a social media post. “The Kansas City Aviation Department is aware of the situation at Kansas City International Airport (MCI). As a precaution, the department has evacuated portions of the airport terminal,” the airport said in an afternoon post on social media……
Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) said on Sunday that Democrats want to defund several agencies that fall under the Department of Homeland Security except for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). “Let’s just pass those funding bills. Let’s limit the ICE and CBP reform discussion to just those two agencies and……
US Ambassador to the United Nations Mike Waltz said on Sunday that President Trump has not ruled out striking Iran into the ground, as joint US-Israeli strikes against the Middle Eastern country continued for a second week. “I’m not going to move on from those conversations. I can tell you, unlike their predecessors, both… Source…
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said Sunday that the Trump administration’s policy toward Russian oil has not changed, despite Treasury Secretary Scott Besant lifting some restrictions on the commodity earlier this week. “The policy of the United States toward Russia has not changed at all,” Wright told host Jake Tapper on CNN’s “State of the Union.”…
Senator Mark Warner (D-Va.) said Sunday that President Trump “has not made the case” that Iran poses an imminent threat that warrants a U.S. attack on Tehran. “I really feel like when we’ve got America’s interest, when we’ve got deceased service members, that we haven’t made the case, that the President hasn’t made… Source link
The Justice Department is turning its attention to state bar associations to stop the weaponization of the justice system. As DOJ lawyers face a barrage of complaints, the government is seeking greater control over ethics investigations that could result in disciplinary action, including dismissal. It has sparked a flurry of questions about the agency’s bid…
Rural childcare is essential for the 2.5 million farmworkers in America who face unique challenges accessing childcare, and should be included in the Farm Bill to ensure their children can receive adequate care and farmworkers can continue to provide food for the nation. Source link
The return to the Moon, long dreamed of, is a reality, not just an aspiration. Source link
Sunday’s explosion that caused minor damage to the US Embassy in Oslo is being investigated by Norwegian police. Officials said they received information about the explosion at around 1 a.m. local time. “Emergency services had extensive resources at the scene, but no injuries were reported and there was only minor material damage… Source link
