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Democrats scorn White House request of $200 billion for Iran conflict

(The Center Square) – Democrats in Congress are already pledging to reject the Trump administration's forthcoming request for $200 billion to help finance U.S. military operations in Iran. While the Pentagon has not formally sent its request to lawmakers yet, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed to reporters Thursday

Montana Supreme Court rules against Bozeman group on housing reform

Montana Supreme Court rules against Bozeman group on housing reform

The Montana Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a slate of pro-construction housing laws that were proposed by a housing task force established by Gov. Greg Gianforte and enacted by the Legislature in 2023. Justice Beth Baker authored the 34-page opinion, which was unanimous among the court’s seven

Letter to the editor: Who is responsible for 110 dead Iranian children?

According to the New York Times, preliminary analysis shows that on Feb. 28 the U.S. struck the Shajarah Tayyebeh Elementary School in Minab, Iran with a Tomahawk missile. They report that “at least 175 people, most of them children” died. The BBC reports the strike killed 110 children. CBS

Fetterman casts deciding vote advancing Mullin nomination to lead DHS

(The Center Square) – U.S. Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania was the lone Democrat on the U.S. Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs who voted to advance the nomination of Republican Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin to lead the Department of Homeland Security, DHS, on Thursday morning. “I

Iran: US intel chief sidesteps Trump 'imminent threat' claim

Iran: US intel chief sidesteps Trump 'imminent threat' claim

The head of US intelligence declined again Thursday to endorse President Donald Trump's claim that Iran posed an "imminent" threat before the United States and Israel launched military strikes. Testifying on the war in the Middle East before the House Intelligence Committee, Tulsi Gabbard doubled down

Trump pick for US homeland security chief clears Senate panel vote

Trump pick for US homeland security chief clears Senate panel vote

US senators advanced President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Homeland Security in a knife-edge committee vote Thursday, after a combative hearing exposed concerns about his temperament and policy agenda. The Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee voted 8-7 to approve Senator Markwayne Mullin&

China does not plan to invade Taiwan in 2027: US intel report

China does not plan to invade Taiwan in 2027: US intel report

China does not currently plan to invade Taiwan next year but is seeking to take control of the self-ruled island without the use of force, said an annual US intelligence report released Wednesday. China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and has threatened to use force to bring