SOME EXPLAINING TO DO: Kerry told to justify $1.7B Iran payment
The chairman of the House Foreign Relations Committee demanded Wednesday that Secretary of State John Kerry explain a $1.7 billion settlement paid to Iran that some Republicans have described as a "ransom" tied to last month's release of five American prisoners. Rep. Ed Royce, R-Calif., complained i...
FEUD HEATS UP: Cruz fires back at Trump over cheating charges
Ted Cruz fired back at Donald Trump Wednesday over allegations that he “stole” the Iowa election, accusing the billionaire businessman of throwing a “Trumpertantrum” and questioning whether he has the “temperament” to lead. Speaking to reporters in New Hampshire, Cruz quipped that with Trump in char...
PENTAGON GADGET MEN Team designs micro drones, powerful railgun
William Roper is the director of the Strategic Capabilities Office. (defense.gov) A department deep inside the Pentagon that officials “don’t often talk about” is chu ing out 3D-printed micro drones, self-driving boats and an electromagnetic railgun that can shoot a projectile at 4,500 mph – all in ...
RAND PAUL OUT Ky. senator suspends 2016 GOP presidential bid
Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul suspended his Republican presidential campaign on Wednesday, after finishing fifth in the leadoff Iowa caucuses. Though Paul actually exceeded expectations in the Iowa contest, Fox News is told he did not believe his campaign had the momentum to build upon going into the New ...