U.S. Rep. Adam Smith has been around in Washington state politics a long time. A moderate Democrat, he’s been in Congress since 1997, and before that, served in the state Legislature. His 9th ...

America likes to flex its muscles to the outside world, especially under President Trump. But while China is arming itself ...

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The White House continues to support the embattled Defense secretary — but even some Hegseth allies privately express concern ...

The New York Times is reporting a standoff between Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and his generals over some of his highly partisan worldview. New York Times National Security Correspondent Helene ...