One-third of the world's oil shipments could soon be in jeopardy as Iran's Yemeni allies escalate their stranglehold on critical shipping lanes, with leaders warning that closing the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait to Israel is only the beginning.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth visited the U.S. Naval Station at Guantanamo Bay on Wednesday and delivered a pointed message to troops: the Pentagon is ready for armed conflict with Cuba.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen regarding efforts to mitigate and contain the Ebola outbreak.
Sen. Tom Cotton (R-AR) sent a letter Wednesday to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche urging the Justice Department to investigate a covert influence operation tied to the Chinese Communist Party that has targeted America's artificial intelligence infrastructure.
Iran launched missiles and drones at U.S. military installations in Bahrain, Kuwait, and Jordan overnight Wednesday, according to defense officials in all three countries.
The Department of Homeland Security issued a directive Monday ordering U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to pursue deportation against illegal immigrants who vote in American elections, citing existing law that has rarely been enforced.