US Sends Third Aircraft Carrier to Middle East as Iran Tensions Mount
USS Theodore Roosevelt joins two other carrier strike groups in massive military buildup near Iran.
Oil Tanker Catches Fire After Mine Strike in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Revolutionary Guards report vessel hit mine in strategic waterway as regional tensions escalate.
Trump Campaigns Across Red and Battleground States in Final Midterm Push
The president's October travel blitz includes Georgia, Florida, and Iowa as Republicans fight to retain congressional control.
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Iowa Senate Race Opens After Ernst Retirement
Ashley Hinson and Josh Turek face off for Joni Ernst's seat as Republicans defend their Senate majority.
Oil Exports Through Strait of Hormuz Return to Pre-War Levels Despite Iranian Threats
World
Oil Exports Through Strait of Hormuz Return to Pre-War Levels Despite Iranian Threats
Crude oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz have returned to pre-conflict levels seven months after the U.S.-Israel war on Iran began, as producers and the shipping industry developed workarounds to Tehran's blockade attempts.
Chinese Military Flights Near Taiwan Drop Sharply, Raising Questions About Beijing's Strategy
World
Chinese Military Flights Near Taiwan Drop Sharply, Raising Questions About Beijing's Strategy
After years of near-daily military flights that kept Taiwan on high alert, Chinese aircraft incursions into the island's air defense identification zone have dropped sharply since early March, leaving defense analysts puzzled about Beijing's intentions.
Virginia Republican Wittman Faces Toughest Challenge as Democrat Tests Anti-Corruption Message
Election
Virginia Republican Wittman Faces Toughest Challenge as Democrat Tests Anti-Corruption Message
In Virginia's 1st Congressional District, longtime Republican Representative Rob Wittman faces his toughest challenge as Democrat Shannon Taylor deploys an aggressive anti-corruption message that has resonated with voters across ideological lines.
Trump Halts Russia Sanctions Despite Bipartisan Congressional Support
Politics
Trump Halts Russia Sanctions Despite Bipartisan Congressional Support
President Donald Trump invoked a rarely-used waiver authority to halt implementation of sweeping Russia sanctions passed by Congress, sparking immediate bipartisan criticism and raising questions about the administration's relationship with Moscow.