- US Expands Strikes into Northern Iran and Disables Ship Trying to Run Blockade
by MLT Staff on Jul. 16, 2026 at 10:01 amDays of back-and-forth strikes by the U.S. and Iran across the Middle East have shredded the interim deal to end the Iran war.
- Massie Only One of 215 House Republicans to Vote to End $3.3B in Israeli Military Aid
by Nick Mordowanec on Jul. 16, 2026 at 1:09 am103 Democrats voted for the amendment on Wednesday, showing an inner-party sea change on a contentious issue that could have political ramifications.
- Trump Addresses a Defense Technology Gathering as the Iran War Has Reduced US Weapon Stocks
by MLT Staff on Jul. 15, 2026 at 7:56 pmTrump has sought to correct the shortfall by seeking a historic $1.5 trillion defense budget proposal for 2027.
- ICE Should Keep Making Traffic Stops Despite Recent Shootings, Trump Says
by MLT Staff on Jul. 15, 2026 at 6:04 pmICE's enforcement tactics are coming under renewed criticism after three people died during encounters with federal officers within a week.
- Lebanon and Israel Move Toward Implementing Withdrawal Agreement, US Officials Say
by MLT Staff on Jul. 15, 2026 at 5:59 pmLebanon and Israel announced a “framework agreement” on June 26, laying out a plan for Israeli forces to withdraw from southern Lebanon.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth Launches Task Force to Hunt Media Leaks
by Haley Fuller on Jul. 15, 2026 at 3:17 pmThe defense secretary's leak task force targets media disclosures amid subpoenas, intelligence-sharing concerns, and questions about his Signal use.
- Army Veteran Cait Conley, GOP Incumbent Mike Lawler Face Off in Key New York House Race
by Nick Mordowanec on Jul. 15, 2026 at 1:48 pmThe race in NY-17 has major political implications as the GOP attempts to hold onto a very narrow House majority this November.
- Baltics and Poland Warn Russia Could Launch Limited Military or Hybrid Provocation Against NATO
by MLT Staff on Jul. 15, 2026 at 1:39 pmRussia dismissed the claim as an excuse to justify NATO’s military buildup in the Baltics.
- Rubio Vows to Take Apart the International Criminal Court 'Brick by Brick'
by Haley Fuller on Jul. 15, 2026 at 1:17 pmRubio’s campaign against the ICC exposes U.S. double standards on international law, Russia, Ukraine and accountability.
- How the Renewed Conflict in the Middle East Is Affecting Global Travel
by MLT Staff on Jul. 15, 2026 at 1:09 pmHow the renewed conflict in the Middle East is affecting global travel.
