For decades, perceptions of U.S. power did not rely on the use of America’s unrivaled military might. In the Iran war, a ...

Matthew Chapman attended Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and lives in San Marcos, Texas. Before joining Raw Story, he wrote for Shareblue and AlterNet, specializing in election and policy coverage.

With Vice President JD Vance, a one-time Iran war skeptic, now tasked with brokering a deal to end it, President Donald Trump has been monitoring his progress closely and inquiring with various ...

President Trump allowed a Russian oil tanker to arrive in Cuba, but WSJ explains how the island nation will likely face persistent blackouts because of deep problems with its energy grid. Photo: Yamil ...

Manuel Rubio's booking photo (Bexar County jail). (Copyright 2026 by KSAT - All rights reserved.) SAN ANTONIO – A San Antonio Police Department records employee is ...

The Trump administration has urged countries around the world to sign up to the president’s new initiative to cut critical humanitarian aid in favor of trade and investments. Secretary of State Marco ...

President Trump had said that Israeli and Lebanese leaders would speak directly, but a Lebanese official said the country’s president had rejected the idea. By Euan Ward and Francesca Regalado Euan ...

A ten-day ceasefire deal agreed between Lebanon and Israel took effect on Friday, as US President Donald Trump said he was trying to set up the first-ever face-to-face meeting between the leaders of ...

The gathering ended with encouraging words, even as Israel continued to refuse to halt its military campaign against Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon. By Michael Crowley and Euan Ward Michael Crowley ...

Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Secretary of State Marco Rubio smiles during a ...

Fake Florida carwash exposed as drug hub with cocaine, fentanyl and guns Deputies say a fake Florida carwash used as a drug hub was raided, uncovering cocaine, fentanyl, guns, and leading to two ...

Secretary of State Marco Rubio is holding critical talks with Israel and Lebanon today. Meanwhile, The U.S. blockade on Iranian ports and coastline in the Strait of Hormuz is ramping up pressure on ...