Reform, don’t trash, NATO
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/4524685/reform-dont-trash-nato/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/4524685/reform-dont-trash-nato/
Washington Examiner
Reform, don't trash, NATO - Washington Examiner
In an era of intensifying competition with both Russia and China, NATO protects Washington from a simultaneous confrontation on two fronts.
Republicans pivot back to taxes after Iran ceasefire, eye midterm election reset
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/4524561/trump-economy-pivot-iran-war-gas-prices-midterms/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/4524561/trump-economy-pivot-iran-war-gas-prices-midterms/
Washington Examiner
GOP pivots to economy and tax refunds after Iran ceasefire
Republicans shift focus to the economy as the Iran war cools and gas prices rise, tax refunds increase, and midterm election pressure builds.
Hemp farmers prepare for planting season ahead of impending ban: ‘We are 100% taking a gamble’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/4523663/hemp-farmer-planting-season-ban-gamble/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/business/4523663/hemp-farmer-planting-season-ban-gamble/
Washington Examiner
Hemp farmers prepare to plant despite ban: 'We are 100% taking a gamble'
Thousands of U.S. hemp farmers prepare for planting season amid federal policy uncertainty that could leave them with no where to sell their harvest.
PHOTOS: Oil and gas drilling in the age of record production
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/4524365/photos-oil-gas-drilling-record-production/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/4524365/photos-oil-gas-drilling-record-production/
Washington Examiner
PHOTOS: Oil and gas drilling in the age of record production
It is a multi-month process to open oil wells, which begins with drilling a hole in the ground. It’s not as simple as it sounds.
Cut the fax: The IRS is stuck in the past
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4523191/irs-stuck-past-tax-system-fax-machines/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4523191/irs-stuck-past-tax-system-fax-machines/
Washington Examiner
Cut the fax: The IRS is stuck in the past
Retiring the fax machine at the IRS this tax season isn’t just a slogan. It’s about modernizing a cornerstone of our civic life.
California law drives up costs. Farm Bill serves food price fix
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4523140/california-law-drives-up-costs-farm-bill-serves-food-price-fix/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/op-eds/4523140/california-law-drives-up-costs-farm-bill-serves-food-price-fix/
Washington Examiner
California law drives up costs. Farm Bill serves food price fix
At issue is Proposition 12, which mandates a one-size-fits-all standard for farmers who raise pigs or egg-laying hens and sell food in California.
Scott Presler’s pressure campaign fuels GOP SAVE America Act standoff
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/4523078/scott-presler-fuels-gop-save-america-act-standoff/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/campaigns/congressional/4523078/scott-presler-fuels-gop-save-america-act-standoff/
Washington Examiner
Scott Presler’s pressure campaign fuels SAVE America Act standoff
Grassroots pressure from Scott Presler has intensified a growing standoff between the House and Senate over the SAVE America Act.
Baggage fees and shipping surcharges add to fallout from Iran oil shock
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/4524954/baggage-fees-shipping-surcharges-fallout-iran-oil-shock/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy-and-environment/4524954/baggage-fees-shipping-surcharges-fallout-iran-oil-shock/
Washington Examiner
Baggage fees and shipping surcharges add to fallout from Iran oil shock
Rising fuel costs caused by the war in Iran are increasing prices for consumers from online delivery costs to airline baggage fees.
May Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 19 days
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/4518644/may-social-security-direct-payment-worth-994-out-in-19-days/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/4518644/may-social-security-direct-payment-worth-994-out-in-19-days/
Washington Examiner
May Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in 19 days
SSI beneficiaries are people with limited income who are either blind, aged 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability.
Hungary decides in key election that could unseat populist Prime Minister Orbán
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4525660/hungary-election-viktor-orban-trump/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4525660/hungary-election-viktor-orban-trump/
Washington Examiner
Hungary decides in key election that could unseat populist Orbán
The election was being closely watched around the world, a testament to Orbán's outsize role in right-wing populist politics worldwide.
Trump to impose naval blockade in Strait of Hormuz to stop Iranian ‘world extortion’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/4525687/trump-naval-blockade-strait-of-hormuz-iran/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense/4525687/trump-naval-blockade-strait-of-hormuz-iran/
Washington Examiner
Trump to blockade Strait of Hormuz to stop Iran 'world extortion'
Trump said the blockade would begin soon and promised that if Iran fires at the U.S. or peaceful vessels, it "will be BLOWN TO HELL!"
China to deliver new air defense systems to Iran in coming weeks: Report
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4525664/china-air-defense-systems-iran-war/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4525664/china-air-defense-systems-iran-war/
Washington Examiner
China sending air defense systems to Iran in coming weeks: Report
The systems Beijing is sending are shoulder-fired anti-air missile systems called MANPADs, which pose an asymmetric threat to the U.S.
Cuba’s president says ‘if we need to die, we’ll die’ to stop US invasion
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4525718/cuba-president-die-us-invasion/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4525718/cuba-president-die-us-invasion/
Washington Examiner
Cuba's president says 'we'll die' if necessary to stop US invasion
When Trump took over Venezuela, he cut off the country’s oil supply to Cuba, marking a blow to the island.
Trump says gas prices could be higher by November after Iran blockade
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy/4525745/trump-gas-prices-higher-iran-blockade/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/energy/4525745/trump-gas-prices-higher-iran-blockade/
Washington Examiner
Trump says gas prices could be higher by fall after Iran blockade
Trump said the pain is essential to prevent Iran from getting nuclear weapons, which he argued would cause far greater economic devastation.
Nikki Haley says Trump should skip Xi meeting if China continues aiding Iran
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/entertainment/4525736/nikki-haley-trump-skip-xi-china-continues-aiding-iran/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/entertainment/4525736/nikki-haley-trump-skip-xi-china-continues-aiding-iran/
Washington Examiner
Haley says Trump should skip meeting if China continues aiding Iran
Haley, a former presidential candidate, also said she will not seek the White House in the 2028 election cycle.
Trump says Iran hasn’t stopped negotiating, will give US ‘everything we want’
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/4525790/trump-iran-peace-talks-give-us-everything/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/foreign-policy/4525790/trump-iran-peace-talks-give-us-everything/
Washington Examiner
Trump says Iran hasn't ended peace talks, will give US 'everything'
Trump cited long-standing concerns that Iran is developing nuclear weapons as the top concern in peace negotiations.
Congress is about to undo DOGE’s biggest win
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/4525551/congress-is-about-to-undo-doges-biggest-win/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/in_focus/4525551/congress-is-about-to-undo-doges-biggest-win/
Washington Examiner
Congress is about to undo DOGE's biggest win
Chances are you’ve never heard of the FMCS. But the people who worked there seemingly made it their mission to rip taxpayers off.
Trump’s ‘Low IQ’ rant triggers MAGA meltdown
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/entertainment/4525780/trumps-low-iq-rant-triggers-maga-meltdown/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/entertainment/4525780/trumps-low-iq-rant-triggers-maga-meltdown/
Washington Examiner
Trump's 'Low IQ' rant triggers MAGA meltdown
Trump’s critique and disapproval of prominent figures is sparking backlash as they are slamming the president for calling them “Low IQ.”
Tucker Carlson insists he hasn’t ‘fallen out’ with Trump over Iran war
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/entertainment/4525811/tucker-carlson-insists-he-hasnt-fallen-out-with-trump-over-iran-war/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/entertainment/4525811/tucker-carlson-insists-he-hasnt-fallen-out-with-trump-over-iran-war/
Washington Examiner
Tucker Carlson insists he hasn't 'fallen out' with Trump over Iran
Carlson said he feels sorry “as I do for all slaves” for President Donald Trump as the war in Iran continues.
Jayapal backs expelling Swalwell and Gonzales over sexual misconduct allegations
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4525836/jayapal-expel-swalwell-gonzales-sexual-misconduct/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/house/4525836/jayapal-expel-swalwell-gonzales-sexual-misconduct/
Washington Examiner
Jayapal backs ousting Swalwell, Gonzales over sex misconduct claims
The sexual misconduct allegations threatens to derail Swalwell’s gubernatorial campaign and led Gonzales to drop his bid for reelection.
Trump ally Orbán concedes ‘painful’ loss to opposition leader in Hungarian election
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4525874/trump-orban-hungary-election-results/
https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/world/4525874/trump-orban-hungary-election-results/
Washington Examiner
Orbán concedes 'painful' loss to opposition in Hungary election
The development marks a blow to Washington’s support for Orban’s reelection and comes after Magyar’s Tisza party was viewed as the favorite.