Category: Politics
March 19, 2026
Politics
Ex-Trump counterterror honcho Joe Kent peddles bizarre conspiracy theory that Israel had a hand in Charlie Kirk’s murder
Former counterterrorism boss Joe Kent hinted at a wild conspiracy theory that Israel may have been involved in the assassination of late conservative icon Charlie Kirk. Former counterterrorism boss...
March 19, 2026
Politics
Trump evokes Pearl Harbor attack while hosting Japanese PM: ‘Who knows better about surprise than Japan?’
President Trump defended his decision not to give advance information about the timing of his attack on Iran to Japan — citing Tokyo's 1941 surprise raid that killed 2,403...
March 19, 2026
Politics
US allies issue strongly-worded condemnation of Iran’s attacks on Gulf energy, demand reopening of Strait of Hormuz
The leaders of France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the Netherlands and United Kingdom have issued a joint statement condemning Iran's overnight attacks on its Arab neighbors' energy infrastructure. The leaders...
March 19, 2026
Politics
US may release more oil from reserve to push prices down, ‘unsanction’ Iran fuel: Bessent
Bessent also said the US "may unsanction the Iranian oil that's on the water. It's about 140 million barrels." Bessent also said the US "may unsanction the Iranian oil...
March 19, 2026
Politics
John Fetterman saves Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead DHS
Senators on the Homeland Security Committee advanced Sen. Markwayne Mullin’s nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security in a nail-biting vote Thursday. Senators on the Homeland Security Committee...
March 19, 2026
Politics
Hegseth confirms he’s seeking $200B to restock America’s bombs, missiles after Iran war
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth boasted Thursday that Iranian leadership positions are now "temp jobs" thanks to the US and Israel rapidly taking out the Islamic Republic's top brass....
March 19, 2026
Politics
Iranian leaders are all holding ‘temp jobs’ following assassinations, Pete Hegseth says
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth chided that Iranian leadership positions in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and Basij paramilitary are "temp jobs" now. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth chided...
March 19, 2026
Politics
FBI investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent over alleged leaks
The FBI is investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent over alleged leaks. The FBI is investigating former National Counterterrorism Center Director Joe Kent over alleged leaks.
March 19, 2026
Politics
Republicans overwhelmingly back Trump over Tucker Carlson, Megyn Kelly on Iran war, poll finds
Reports of Republican fractures over President Trump's decision to go to war with Iran have been greatly exaggerated, according to a new poll shared exclusively with The Post Thursday....
March 19, 2026
Politics
Dem Illinois Senate candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi slammed for selling $13 water while preaching ‘affordability’ in campaign
Rep Raja Krishnamoorthi, who campaigned on affordability, lost Tuesday's Senate primary after raising $30M. Rep Raja Krishnamoorthi, who campaigned on affordability, lost Tuesday's Senate primary after raising $30M.