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Army Secretary Driscoll Resigns Mid-War: What the Pentagon Shake-Up Means for the Fight With Iran

Dan Driscoll quit after months of clashes with Pete Hegseth over fired generals and blocked drone modernization, leaving the Army with no confirmed civilian or uniformed leader seven months into the Iran war. Here's what changes — and what doesn't.

TND Washington BureauSep 2, 2026

Politics

BREAKING: Trump Administration Seizes Russian Oil Tanker in Historic Maritime Action

In an unprecedented move signaling a major escalation in U.S.-Russia tensions, the Trump administration ordered the seizure of a Russian oil tanker in international waters, marking the most aggressive maritime action against Moscow in decades.

TND Washington Bureau•Jan 7, 2026•3•0•0

Politics

Dollar for Dollar: Canada Vows to Match Trump's 50% Tariff as Trade War Erupts

Trump's 50% tariff on up to $28 billion in Canadian goods is now in effect. PM Mark Carney has suspended trade talks and promised matching retaliatory tariffs starting September 8.

TND Washington Bureau•Aug 25, 2026•2•0•0

World

Washington's Peace Gambit: US Envoys Head to Kyiv With New Plan to End the Ukraine War

Envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner travel to Kyiv as Rubio intensifies diplomacy and Zelensky says he's working with Trump on a new ceasefire-and-withdrawal framework.

TND Washington Bureau•Aug 25, 2026•1•0•0

Politics

Courts Push Back: Federal Judges Rule Against Trump on Press Access and D.C. Golf Course Takeover

In a busy 24 hours for the federal courts, judges issued injunctions that keep three news outlets in the White House press pool and again block a federal takeover of a public golf course in Washington.

TND Washington Bureau•Oct 15, 2026•0•0•0

Politics

US Economy Stumbles Amid Iran War Costs, Tariff Pressures and Rising Inflation in 2026

America's economy is facing mounting headwinds in 2026 — a combination of the financial toll of the Iran war, Trump's broad tariff regime causing harm to US manufacturers, surging energy prices from the Strait of Hormuz crisis, and a rocky start to the year with unexpected job losses.

TND Washington Bureau•May 12, 2026•0•0•0

Sports

White House Press Secretary Welcomes Baby Boy, Delivers Briefing Three Days Later

In a moment that has captivated Washington and the nation, White House Press Secretary Caroline Maddox gave birth to a healthy baby boy early Tuesday morning — and was back at the podium by Friday, becoming the first sitting press secretary to brief the nation while on maternity leave.

TND Washington Bureau•May 8, 2026•0•0•0

Politics

Acting Attorney General Speaks Out After Pam Bondi's Dismissal: 'The Rule of Law Will Not Be Compromised'

The newly installed Acting Attorney General broke his silence Monday following the abrupt dismissal of Pam Bondi, vowing to uphold the independence of the Justice Department and warning that no political pressure will alter the course of ongoing federal investigations.

TND Washington Bureau•Apr 7, 2026•0•0•0

Politics

Trump Administration's 100-Day Agenda: Tariffs, Deportations, and the Battle Over American Identity

As the administration consolidates power and pushes an aggressive legislative agenda, allies celebrate boldness while critics warn of constitutional overreach.

TND Washington Bureau•Mar 9, 2026•2,150•0•0

Politics

Trump Sharpens Election Message as Midterms Loom

Donald Trump used the election-security debate to intensify pressure on Congress, betting that voter rules and institutional distrust will remain powerful themes heading into November.

TND Washington Bureau•Jul 24, 2026•0•0•0