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US Supreme Court lifts a judicial hurdle to Trump's mail-in ballot curbs

US Supreme Court lifts a judicial hurdle to Trump's mail-in ballot curbs

Aug 24 (Reuters) - The U.S.
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Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order in advance of midterms

Supreme Court clears the way for Trump mail voting order in advance of midterms

The Supreme Court has cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead on his executive order restricting mail-in voting, though it remains unclear how much his administration can implement before the fast-approaching midterm elections
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Jared Kushner meets with Democratic leader Jeffries with House control at stake in November

Jared Kushner meets with Democratic leader Jeffries with House control at stake in November

House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and President Donald Trump’s son-in-law and outside Jared Kushner met privately recently
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US strikes a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months

US strikes a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months

U.S. forces have struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people accused of trafficking drugs
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Democratic Senators Question Pete Hegseth Over Alleged Interference in Stars and Stripes Leadership

Democratic Senators Question Pete Hegseth Over Alleged Interference in Stars and Stripes Leadership

Democratic Senators Jeanne Shaheen, Richard Blumenthal, and Elizabeth Warren have sent a letter to Pete Hegseth, demanding answers regarding his alleged involvement in a leadership shake-up at the Stars and Stripes military newspaper. This inquiry follows the retirement announcement of Max Lederer, the newspaper's longtime publisher. Lederer reportedly stated in a memo to staff that his decision to step down after nearly three decades was due to fundamental differences in leadership philosophy and understanding of the newspaper's mission with the Department of Defense's direction. The senators' concerns are further fueled by the appointment of an active-duty Navy captain to Lederer's deputy role without prior consultation, and the earlier firing of independent Ombudsman Jacqueline Smith after she publicly defended the newspaper's editorial independence. The senators have given Hegseth until August 28 to explain Lederer's departure and clarify the active-duty captain's role.
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Congressmen Urge Secretary Hegseth to Reconsider NATO Force Reductions

Congressmen Urge Secretary Hegseth to Reconsider NATO Force Reductions

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) and U.S. Representatives Joe Neguse (D-CO) and Don Bacon (R-NE) have sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, expressing concern over reported plans to reduce U.S. contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Europe. The congressmen stated that such reductions would undermine allied security and embolden Russia. They highlighted that since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in 2022, the United States has maintained an increased military presence in Central and Eastern Europe to deter potential Russian aggression against NATO allies. However, the U.S. European Command reportedly announced plans to scale back forces, including a 30 percent cut to fighter jets, a decrease in reconnaissance planes, and the withdrawal of aerial refueling tankers. The bipartisan group urged Secretary Hegseth to reconsider these proposed cuts and requested a detailed outline of the Department of Defense's plans to uphold U.S. commitments to its allies.
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FOIA Documents Reveal FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr's Extensive Collaboration with White House and Right-Wing Organizations

FOIA Documents Reveal FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr's Extensive Collaboration with White House and Right-Wing Organizations

Newly released Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) documents, obtained through a lawsuit by Democracy Forward and reported by The Guardian, indicate that FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr has engaged in significant collaboration with the White House and right-wing media organizations. The documents show that between March 12, 2025, and February 11, 2026, Carr attended at least eight meetings at the White House and had at least three scheduled calls with administration officials, including two conversations with Chief of Staff Susie Wiles and a phone call with Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr. Furthermore, the records detail Carr's media strategy, revealing communications with producers at Fox News and previously undisclosed meetings with media executives such as Fox Corp CEO Lachlan Murdoch and Sinclair Broadcast Group Chair David Smith. This level of interaction raises questions about the FCC's independence, an agency that is statutorily designed to operate free from White House influence and under congress...
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Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Expected to Resign Amidst Tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Expected to Resign Amidst Tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is anticipated to step down by the end of the year, leaving the Army without a Senate-confirmed leader. This expected departure follows months of escalating tension between Driscoll and U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The friction became publicly apparent after Hegseth's unexplained firing of General Randy George as the Army's chief of staff in April, a move that drew criticism from Republicans in Congress and from Driscoll himself, who praised George as an 'amazing, transformative leader.' Reports indicate that tensions between Driscoll and Hegseth emerged early in the Trump administration, including Hegseth's rejection of Driscoll's offer to arrange a visit for Vice President JD Vance and President Trump to meet soldiers and discuss military reform. Driscoll and George had been close partners, focusing on integrating new technology into the military and traveling to Ukraine to meet with President Volodymyr Zelensky for peace negotiations.
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MAGA Allies Oppose Scott Jennings for White House Press Secretary Due to McConnell Ties and Past Trump Criticism

MAGA Allies Oppose Scott Jennings for White House Press Secretary Due to McConnell Ties and Past Trump Criticism

Scott Jennings, a CNN pundit, is reportedly a leading contender to replace Karoline Leavitt as White House press secretary, but strong opposition is emerging from President Trump's allies. These allies are attempting to derail Jennings' potential appointment due to his long-standing association with Senator Mitch McConnell and his past criticisms of President Trump. Jennings has publicly referred to McConnell as his mentor and managed McConnell's 2002 re-election campaign. Following the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, Jennings penned an op-ed for CNN stating that President Trump was 'practically and morally responsible' for the violence and described the participants as 'domestic terrorists.' This stance aligns with McConnell's assessment at the time, which is in direct contrast to President Trump's subsequent pardoning of many individuals involved. Despite President Trump's history of forgiving past critics, the opposition from his loyalists highlights a significant hurdle for Jennings' potential appointme...
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Lawmakers Question Defense Secretary Over Cuts and Classification of Weapons Reports

Lawmakers Question Defense Secretary Over Cuts and Classification of Weapons Reports

Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Representative Donald Norcross (D-N.J.), both members of their respective defense authorization committees, have formally requested a justification from Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Their inquiry concerns significant reductions to the Directorate of Operational Test and Evaluation (DOT&E) and the reclassification of previously unclassified DOT&E weapons reports. In an August 12 letter, Warren and Norcross highlighted the critical role of the DOT&E office, established by Congress in 1983, to ensure the safety and effectiveness of weapon systems. This establishment followed scandals revealing deficiencies in operational testing, such as M-16 malfunctions during the Vietnam War and failures of the Sergeant York Divisional Air Defense (DIVAD) gun. They emphasized that Congress created the DOT&E office as a statutorily independent authority, reporting directly to both the Secretary of Defense and Congress, to prevent such issues from recurring.
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Trump calls Iran 'little detour,' and touts economy in South Carolina

Trump calls Iran 'little detour,' and touts economy in South Carolina

The president appeared at a MAGA rally in South Carolina alongside his endorsed Senate pick, Sen. Darline Graham.
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Stars and Stripes editor says he has been fired for insubordination after doing interview

Stars and Stripes editor says he has been fired for insubordination after doing interview

The editor-in-chief of Stars and Stripes says the Pentagon has fired him as well as its publisher and a reporter