Its no longer affordability, its survivability: Georgia Congress hopeful Maura Keller slams Trumps Iran war ahead of midterms

Maura Keller exclusive interview. (maurakeller.com)

Maura Keller served in the US Army for 26 years, rising through the ranks from an enlisted military police officer to lieutenant colonel. She later worked in health care at the Atlanta VA. She now wants to represent Georgia’s 3rd Congressional District. In an exclusive interview with HT.com, she spoke about her life, her campaign, … Read more

Trump cancels midterm rallies, Vance skips 'War on Fraud' event as US weighs fresh Iran strikes

Vice President JD Vance will skip an event in Minnesota while President Donald Trump has canceled his weekend midterm rallies in Iowa and Kansas. (X/@JDVance)

US President Donald Trump has canceled planned campaign rallies in Iowa and Kansas, while Vice President JD Vance‘s scheduled appearance at a fraud-related event in Minnesota has also been called off. The developments come as the Trump administration weighs options for possible renewed military action against Iran, according to media reports. Vice President JD Vance … Read more

Top Pentagon military planner fired by Hegseth admitted sharing classified information on Iran, Ukraine with reporters: Report

US Army general admitted to sharing classified Iran, Ukraine details. (U.S. Army via AP)

US Army Lt. Gen. Brett Sylvia, who was dismissed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth this week, admitted to sharing classified information about Iran and Ukraine with two journalists over a period of roughly one year, according to an internal Pentagon investigation report by Axios. US Army general admitted to sharing classified Iran, Ukraine details. (U.S. … Read more

US forces in Middle East ready to launch a big effort in Iran after November midterm elections: Report

US President Donald Trump arrives to the stage for a midterm campaign rally at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas on October 27. (AFP)

The US is preparing for renewed strikes on Iran after the November midterm elections are over, a report by CNN on October 26 claimed. US President Donald Trump arrives to the stage for a midterm campaign rally at Lubbock Memorial Civic Center in Lubbock, Texas on October 27. (AFP) The report cited two US officials … Read more

Hegseth fires top Pentagon planner as Trump mulls renewed Iran strikes: Report

Lt. Gen Brett Sylvia graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1994 and previously commanded the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. (LinkedIn/LTG Brett Sylvia)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reportedly fired Lieutenant General Brett Sylvia, a senior military strategist. Sylvia was removed from the Joint Chiefs of Staff even as President Donald Trump mulls renewed strikes against Iran. Lt. Gen Brett Sylvia graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in 1994 and previously commanded the 101st Airborne … Read more

Trump claims Iran may be stalling peace deal due to US midterms; promises Russia-Ukraine meeting very soon

US President Donald Trump spoke to the press about the Iran conflict and the Russia-Ukraine war. (REUTERS)

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that Iran could be delaying a peace deal in West Asia with an eye on the upcoming midterm elections in the US, while he hinted that a meeting between Russia and Ukraine was in the offing. His remarks came outside Air Force One in Maryland after he returned from … Read more

Oil prices rise as Iran talks, Houthi attacks and Middle East tensions raise supply concerns

Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions and supply risks keep markets on edge. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel)

Oil prices rose slightly on Tuesday as investors waited for the outcome of diplomatic talks in Tehran, Iran. Renewed attacks by Yemen’s Houthi group on Saudi Arabia also raised concerns about risks to oil supplies. Oil prices rise as Middle East tensions and supply risks keep markets on edge. (Pexel/Representative image) (Pexel) Brent crude futures … Read more

US intelligence warns Iran has advanced lethal plots targeting American officials, diplomats in Middle East: Report

A classified intelligence memo shared with Marco Rubio says Iran has increased efforts to target US personnel in the Middle East and other regions.
AP/PTI(AP10_21_2026_000239A) (AP)

US intelligence officials have warned that Iran has “substantially increased” efforts to target American diplomats and government personnel. According to an intelligence memo obtained by Axios, some alleged lethal plots have already reached advanced stages. CNN reporter Zachary Cohen also confirmed that the memo is legitimate. A classified intelligence memo shared with Marco Rubio says … Read more

Trump caught off guard by envoy's claim of possible strike on Iran this weekend: 'I don't know anything about that'

President Donald Trump talks to reporters after arriving on Air Force One at President DonaldJ.TrumpInternationalAirportin West Palm Beach, Florida. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

US President Donald Trump has responded to reports that the United States could strike Iran as soon as this weekend. He said he was unaware of the remarks made by his ambassador to Turkey. President Donald Trump talks to reporters after arriving on Air Force One at President DonaldJ.TrumpInternationalAirportin West Palm Beach, Florida. (AP Photo/Mark … Read more

AI stocks tumble as Nasdaq, S&P 500 fall and oil hits five-month high amid Iran war fears

AI stocks fall as oil prices hit a five-month high amid Iran war fears, dragging global markets lower. (Representative)

Stocks linked to artificial intelligence (AI) fell sharply on Thursday, dragging stock markets across the world lower. At the same time, oil prices climbed to their highest level in five months as investors worried about the war involving Iran and its impact on global energy supplies. AI stocks fall as oil prices hit a five-month … Read more