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Watch the launch and launch abort of the Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft
A booster rocket failed less than two minutes after launching an American and a Russian toward the International Space Station on Thursday, forcing their emergency — but safe — landing on the steppes of Kazakhstan
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US and Mexico tentatively set to replace NAFTA with new deal
President Donald Trump said he was open to including Canada — “if they’d like to negotiate fairly.” He threatened to impose new taxes on Canadian auto imports to intensify pressure on Ottawa to a agree to deal to Trump’s liking.
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New nuclear warhead still under fire from Democrats
Here’s how Democrats are trying to stop the Trump administration’s plan to expand America’s nuclear arsenal now.
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Why the House blocked a bid to extend election security grants
The GOP-controlled House on Thursday eliminated new funding for states to strengthen election security, drawing protests from Democrats who said Republicans are not doing enough to prevent Russian meddling.
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Can Congress finish the defense authorization bill by August?
After the Senate advanced its NDAA draft Monday, defense lawmakers are hopeful they can move quickly on the sprawling military budget bill.
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VA Choice program won’t run out of money this week
VA officials had previously warned the program could halt if new legislation wasn’t finalized by May 31.
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Behind the White House’s plan to be more aggressive in cyberspace
How North Korean threats, disappearing Russians and massive Chinese hacks led the Trump administration to a new cybersecurity strategy.
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VA funding dispute sidelines Congress’ appropriations progress
A $1.6 billion dispute over veterans health care spending is jeopardizing progress on hundreds of billions more in planned fiscal 2019 spending.











