Trump Claims Iran ‘Practically Defeated,’ Warns of New Strikes on Drone Facilities

President Donald Trump claimed that U.S. forces have effectively defeated Iran militarily, asserting that Tehran has lost most of its combat capabilities. Speaking in a media interview, Trump said American strikes have decimated Iran’s air force, navy, and air defense systems, while also targeting the country’s leadership multiple times during the conflict. “They can retaliate…

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Americans Skeptical of Trump’s “Booming Economy” Claims Ahead of Midterms, Poll Shows

As President Donald Trump hails a so-called “golden age” for the U.S. economy, most Americans remain unconvinced, a new Reuters/Ipsos poll finds. The survey underscores growing skepticism about Trump’s economic claims just months before the crucial midterm elections. During his State of the Union address, Trump declared, “This is the golden age of America. The…

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Dozens of Democrats Skip Trump’s State of the Union for “People’s State of the Union”

Around 30 Democratic lawmakers chose to skip President Donald Trump’s annual State of the Union address on Tuesday, instead attending a counter-event dubbed the “People’s State of the Union” on the National Mall. Senator Chris Murphy, addressing a crowd gathered in front of the US Capitol, criticized the president, saying, “He makes a mockery of…

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