Iran's Revolutionary Guard removed its self-imposed 2,000-kilometer missile range limit, signaling potential for intercontinental capabilities as U.S.-Iran military exchanges intensify across the Middle East.
Beijing's naval deployment, involving two aircraft carriers and dozens of warships, represents one of the largest peacetime operations in the Western Pacific, testing regional resolve as cross-strait tensions escalate.
With control of Congress, Democratic leaders are prioritizing healthcare expansion and tariff rollbacks while sidestepping impeachment talk, betting that economic issues will sustain momentum toward 2028.
Voters under 30 swung decisively toward Democrats in Tuesday's midterms, reversing Republican momentum and delivering decisive margins in battleground House and Senate races.
Diplomatic efforts show progress toward reopening Strait of Hormuz as Iran sets multiple preconditions including Lebanon cease-fire and sanctions relief.
Taiwan reports highest daily total of Chinese military sorties this year as PLA maintains pressure with unannounced exercise that may simulate island isolation.
DSA quadruples congressional representation in 2026 midterms, raising questions about newly elected members' controversial past comments on 9/11, policing, and political opponents.
President Trump promotes controversial adviser Stephen Miller to White House chief of staff days after historic Republican defeats in 2026 midterms.