Why George Washington Is History's Only Six-Star General
Thanks to a law passed in 1976, our nation's first president—who died more than 200 years ago—is still the military's highest-ranking official.
1970-01-01 08:00
Stanford president to resign following findings of manipulation in academic research
Stanford University President Marc Tessier-Lavigne said on Wednesday he would resign from his post after a review by a panel of scientists concluded that research papers he contributed to contained "manipulation of research data," according to a report released by a special university committee.
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Israeli president to deliver address to joint meeting of Congress
Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to deliver an address to a joint meeting of Congress on Wednesday, in what is expected to mark a bipartisan show of support for a top strategic ally in the Middle East.
1970-01-01 08:00
Tunisia-EU migration: Deal signed to strengthen borders
The memorandum of understanding includes $118m to stop smuggling and return irregular migrants.
1970-01-01 08:00
Marjorie Taylor Greene Has Her Own Rap Video Now and It's Really Something
VIDEO: MTG rap will make you question things.
1970-01-01 08:00
Sidelining of a key US official adds to uncertainty about Iran nuclear talks
According to a US intelligence assessment published last week, Iran has rapidly expanded its nuclear program since the assassination one of its key scientists in November 2020, but it is not conducting activities that would be necessary to produce a testable nuclear device.
1970-01-01 08:00
Taiwan's vice president expected to transit US as Biden administration works to regularize diplomacy with China
Taiwan's Vice President Lai Ching-Te is expected to transit the US next month en route to Paraguay, the island's presidential office announced at a news conference Monday.
1970-01-01 08:00
Why Biden worries about a third-party rival in 2024
2024 is shaping up to be the kind of election Joe Biden could lose primarily because of a third-party candidacy.
1970-01-01 08:00
DeSantis fundraising slowed after initial campaign launch, filing shows
Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis posted a strong fundraising total of $20 million in his bid for the GOP nomination for the quarter ended June 30, according to his filing Saturday with the Federal Election Commission. But the Florida governor is relying on larger donors to fuel his campaign and saw the pace of contributions slow after his initial announcement.
1970-01-01 08:00
Chris Christie raises $1.65 million during second fundraising quarter
Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie raised $1.65 million over the first 25 days of his candidacy through June 30, according to the former New Jersey governor's latest fundraising report.
1970-01-01 08:00
2024 GOP candidates race to meet donor and polling thresholds to make August debate stage
Donald Trump hasn't yet committed to the first Republican presidential primary debate in August -- but some of the former president's most vocal critics within the party's 2024 field are still working to qualify for the stage.
1970-01-01 08:00
Biden raised $72 million in his first quarter of fundraising since announcing reelection bid
President Joe Biden raised $72 million for his reelection effort and for the Democratic Party in his first quarter of fundraising since launching his reelection bid in April, his campaign announced Friday.
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