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On Mother’s Day, I Will Mourn Alongside the Grieving Parents of Minab
The first Mother’s Day proclamation was a call to disarm. It's more crucial than ever to honor the day's antiwar roots.
US, Iran Exchange Fire Overnight — Trump Maintains Ceasefire Remains in Place
Officials in Washington say they expect Iranian counterparts to respond to a proposed peace deal later on Friday.
Democrats Demand Answers From Rubio on Number of Nuclear Bombs Owned by Israel
It's widely known that Israel has covert nuclear warheads, but the US has never officially acknowledged their existence.
Iran Damaged or Destroyed Hundreds of Targets in US Bases, Reporting Reveals
At least 228 facilities or pieces of equipment have been struck, a new analysis finds.
Trump’s War May Cost $72 Billion — Nearly 3 Times Higher Than the Admin Said
An analyst said that the original $25 billion figure omitted “indirect costs” and “several foreseeable consequences.”
Graham Says US “Victory” Would Be to Open Strait That Was Open Prior to the War
The strait was open for transit prior to the war — a war that Graham has spent decades pushing for.
Hegseth Says Ceasefire “Not Over” as Trump Threatens to Obliterate Iranian Boats
The Trump administration has tried to paint the current naval warfare near the Strait of Hormuz as defensive.
In New Escalation, US Attempts to Force Open Strait as Iran Fires on Boats
Tehran indicated it viewed US efforts to escort boats out of the Strait of Hormuz as a “violation of the ceasefire.”
Trump Bypasses Congress on $8.6 Billion Arms Deal
The deal sends weapons across the Middle East as outrage grows over unchecked war powers.
Trump Expands Cuba Sanctions; Díaz-Canel Says Nation Won’t “Surrender”
“We must rein in this lawless president," Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen said.