The U.S. Is Burning Through Weapons in Iran. Russia and China Are Taking Note.
8/8/2026 12:56 PM Open Story
The Iran war has depleted U.S. weapons stockpiles, resulting in a significant erosion of firepower. A more drawn-out Iran conflict benefits Moscow and Beijing, some analysts say.
Iran Issues List of Demands, Dampening Hopes of Reopening Strait of Hormuz
8/8/2026 12:04 PM Open Story
The head of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council said that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until the United States met certain conditions.
Yemen Teeters on Civil War as Regional Stability Hangs in the Balance
8/8/2026 7:57 AM Open Story
While the Middle East waits to hear whether a deal can be reached to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, the Yemeni government’s conflict with Iran-backed Houthi rebels escalated overnight.
In Confirming Blanche, Senators Endorse a Justice Dept. Under Trump’s Sway
8/8/2026 9:28 AM Open Story
Time and again, Todd Blanche has made it clear that he believes President Trump possesses a nearly limitless right to directly control the actions of the Justice Department.
Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone
8/8/2026 1:12 PM Open Story
The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority.
Trump Officials Under Pressure to Deport Haitians After Supreme Court Win on T.P.S. Program
8/8/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
The lack of visible raids aggressively targeting Haitians who lost temporary status has frustrated some of President Trump’s most fervent supporters.
Max Miller, Republican Accused of Abuse, Won’t Drop Out, Spokeswoman Says
8/8/2026 5:20 PM Open Story
Mr. Miller, who has faced pressure from fellow Republicans to end his campaign and avoid endangering a solidly red seat in Ohio, will stay in the race, his spokeswoman said.
Amid Abuse Claims Against Max Miller, This Democrat Thinks He Can Win His Seat
8/8/2026 7:16 AM Open Story
Brian Poindexter, an ironworker, is in the spotlight in Ohio’s 7th Congressional District, where Mr. Miller faces multiple calls to step aside.
Lindsey Graham Loved to Gab With Reporters. His Sister Won’t.
8/8/2026 2:02 AM Open Story
Senator Darline Graham, who took her brother’s place after his death and is now seeking to succeed him, has mostly declined to answer questions from reporters at the Capitol.
Billy Strings Escaped the Darkness. He’s Playing to Not Go Back.
8/8/2026 2:15 AM Open Story
The genre-straddling musician could have been lost to addiction and trauma. Instead he’s filling arenas.
Socialists Are Winning Because They Listen to People
8/8/2026 5:00 AM Open Story
Democrats are going to have to organize voters — not just fund-raise off them.
Hunter Biden Says His Father’s Cancer Is Worsening
8/8/2026 3:11 PM Open Story
In an interview with the BBC, Mr. Biden said that former President Joseph R. ⁠Biden Jr.’s prostate cancer had spread into his bones and was causing pain.