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McCain Institute Sedona Forum 2026: Leaders Address Challenges to American Dominance

McCain Institute Sedona Forum 2026: Leaders Address Challenges to American Dominance

The 2026 Sedona Forum, hosted by the McCain Institute, brought together bipartisan leaders to discuss the challenges facing American dominance in a rapidly changing global landscape. Held in Sedona, Arizona, the forum featured discussions on national security, democracy, and global competition. Notable speakers included U.S. Senators Ruben Gallego, Mark Kelly, and Sheldon Whitehouse, as well as AFRICOM Commander Gen. Dagvin R.M. Anderson. The event emphasized the importance of bipartisan dialogue in addressing issues such as food diplomacy, U.S.-Iran relations, and the future of democratic alliances.
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Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House vote

Supporters of bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia hit number to force House vote

Supporters of a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction Russia have reached a critical threshold to force a vote in the House
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The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms

The Latest: Trump departs for high-stakes China summit as Iran war looms

President Donald Trump has departed for Beijing to meet with China's President Xi Jinping
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Rights groups urge Poland to halt support for US deportation flights to Ukraine

Rights groups urge Poland to halt support for US deportation flights to Ukraine

By Alexander Chituc May 13 (Reuters) - Amnesty International and Human Rights First on Wednesday urged Poland to stop cooperating with U.S. deportation flights transferring Ukrainian nationals via its territory, saying the practice may breach international law.
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US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid

US House members defy leadership, to force vote on Ukraine aid

By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON, May 13 (Reuters) - A U.S.
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US senators urge Trump to 'stand strong' on shipbuilding in talks with Xi

US senators urge Trump to 'stand strong' on shipbuilding in talks with Xi

By Andrea Shalal WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - A bipartisan group of U.S. senators on Monday urged President Donald Trump to hold fast to trade remedies proposed by his administration to rebuild U.S. shipbuilding and not offer concessions when he meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced 'till it's appropriate'

Trump says federal gasoline tax to be reduced 'till it's appropriate'

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said on Monday he will reduce the 18-cent federal gas tax for a yet to be determined period as U.S. fuel prices shoot higher due to the Iran war.
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Senator Mark Kelly Criticizes Trump Administration's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request

Senator Mark Kelly Criticizes Trump Administration's $1.5 Trillion Defense Budget Request

Senator Mark Kelly has criticized the Trump administration's $1.5 trillion defense budget request, calling it 'outrageous.' The proposed budget represents a 42% increase from the previous year and includes funding for a space-based missile defense system, troop pay raises, and munitions resupply. Kelly, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, expressed concerns about the feasibility and effectiveness of the proposed 'Golden Dome' missile defense system. He also highlighted the depletion of U.S. munitions stockpiles due to ongoing conflicts, including the war with Iran, which has cost approximately $25 billion.
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BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc's unity

BRICS foreign ministers meet in India as Iran war, oil prices and divisions test the bloc's unity

BRICS foreign ministers have started a two-day meeting in New Delhi
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Pentagon to Review Senator Mark Kelly's Remarks on U.S. Weapons Stockpile

Pentagon to Review Senator Mark Kelly's Remarks on U.S. Weapons Stockpile

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has referred Senator Mark Kelly to Pentagon lawyers for allegedly disclosing classified information regarding the depletion of U.S. weapons stockpiles. The controversy arose after Kelly's appearance on CBS News' Face the Nation, where he discussed the significant drawdown of American missile inventories during the conflict with Iran. Hegseth accused Kelly of revealing details from a classified Pentagon briefing, a claim Kelly refutes by stating the information was publicly disclosed by Hegseth himself during a Senate briefing. This incident is part of a broader dispute between Hegseth and Kelly, which began when Kelly participated in a video with other Democratic lawmakers urging military personnel to refuse unlawful orders. This led to a Pentagon investigation and attempts to demote Kelly, which were temporarily blocked by a federal court.
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President Trump Deems Iran's Response to U.S. Proposal 'Totally Unacceptable'

President Trump Deems Iran's Response to U.S. Proposal 'Totally Unacceptable'

President Donald Trump has labeled Iran's latest response to a U.S.-proposed text as 'totally unacceptable.' This development follows reports from Iranian state media indicating that Tehran had sent its response concerning a potential resolution to the ongoing conflict. The U.S. proposal aimed to outline terms that could lead to an end to hostilities, but Iran's reply has not met the expectations of the U.S. administration, prompting a strong reaction from President Trump.