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U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) speaks at a protest outside the Capitol during President Donald Trump's State of the Union address on Feb. 24, 2026
Washington Politics

Senator Van Hollen: Iran war is 'exhibit A' of limits of US power

In an interview with RS, the senator discusses Israeli influence in the US, whether Libya was a mistake, and more

Abelardo de la Espriella
Latin America

In Latin America, the road to Trump's heart goes through Israel

String of newly elected governments strengthen ties with Tel Aviv, in hopes of currying favor with Washington

Shi'ite mourners stand in front of a banner with pictures of Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem and Iran's new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, as they mark Ashura, the holiest day on the Shi'ite Muslim calendar, in the southern suburbs of Beirut
Middle East

Trump wants to talk to Hezbollah. Will they pick up the phone?

Sources inside the group are being coy about negotiating directly, while Israel and Iran have their own reasons to keep the calls from getting through

Yemen strikes
QiOSK

Pentagon says it killed at least 150 Yemeni civilians in strikes

Critics say the 2025 numbers were lowballed, plus the DoD refuses to acknowledge civilian deaths in repeated boat strikes around the Caribbean that year

Puntland security forces
Africa

US military marching into Puntland as Red Sea tensions escalate

The agreement reportedly bypassed Somalia's central government, raising questions about the country's already fraying federal system.

Counterdrone laser
Military Industrial Complex

US Military testing sowing chaos in civilian skies

Drone and counter-drone mishaps and GPS jamming exercises are putting strain on aviation safety