Texas GOP candidate alleges rival may be Democrat infiltrator in open primary system after discovering opponent's family donated $30k to Beto O'Rourke.

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's hearing comes as the agency remains shutdown for a third week, and as lawmakers demand she resign, be fired or impeached.

Austin bar shooting suspect had Iranian flag, pictures of Iranian leaders in his apartment as FBI investigates potential terrorism nexus in deadly attack, police and sources said.

Columbia physician warns medical assistance in dying laws spreading across the United States could create a slippery slope for patients and society.

Critics blast Trump-Israel joint military action in Iran as Iranians worldwide celebrate Khamenei's regime end, exposing deep political divisions.

Texas Senate primary between Cornyn, Paxton, and Hunt could decide Republican control in 2026. Democrats Crockett and Talarico battle for nomination.

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Greek defence minister Nikos Dendias is in Cyprus today, after the Greek government’s decision to send reinforcements to help protect the island.

Four Greek F-16 arrived in Cyprus last night, stationing at Andreas Papanderous Paphos base, with two frigates also believed to be on their way.

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Iran continues to target American bases and Hezbollah fires at Israel as conflict spreads across Middle East

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Iranian drones hit the US embassy in Riyadh as Tehran continued to launch waves of retaliatory strikes at the Gulf and Israel, while Israeli soldiers began operating in southern Lebanon on the fourth day of an increasingly regional war in the Middle East.

The drone attack on the US embassy in Riyadh caused a minor fire, prompting the diplomatic mission to tell Americans to distance themselves from the compound. The attack followed an earlier Iranian drone strike on the US embassy in Kuwait, as Iran continued to target US bases, facilities and personnel in Arab Gulf states.

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