Israeli forces on Monday struck Yemen’s port city of Hodeidah, targeting the Iran-backed Houthis in response to “repeated attacks” against the Jewish state, in particular its missile strike that nearly hit Tel Aviv’s largest airport.  The Israel Defense Forces said fighter jets targeted the port city, which is along Yemen’s coastline, and a concrete factory.  “The terrorist infrastructure sites struck in the Hudaydah port serve as a central...

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday banning all federal funding for “dangerous” gain-of-function research in China, Iran and other countries and blocking all federal funding for foreign research that could cause another pandemic.  The president signed the order Monday afternoon to improve the safety and security of biological research in the U.S. and around the world.  FLASHBACK: COVID ORIGINS: HHS SUSPENDS ECOHEALTH ALLIANCE GRANTS AFTER...

Two-term Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, who was the GOP’s top Senate recruit in battleground Georgia for next year’s midterm elections, announced Monday that he is passing on launching a campaign. “Over the last few weeks, I have had many conversations with friends, supporters, and leaders across the country who encouraged me to run for the U.S. Senate in 2026. I greatly appreciate their support and prayers for our...