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‎Iran’s leadership is confronting what analysts describe as an existential moment following U.S.-Israeli airstrikes, with President Donald Trump openly calling for regime change. Security experts say Tehran may respond in ways that significantly expand the conflict. ‎ ‎Iran faces an existential threat after U.S.-Israeli airstrikes. Former NATO commander warns Tehran could escalate by closing the Strait of Hormuz. ‎Jack Guez/AFP via Getty Images ‎While the Islamic Republic has retaliated with missiles and drones, the pace remains below the barrage seen in June 2025, when the United States joined Israel in a 12-day campaign targeting Iranian nuclear facilities. ‎ ‎Retired Admiral James Stavridis, the former NATO supreme allied commander, outlined two potential paths in remarks to CNN. Iran could maintain its current level of missile launches and consolidate internally. Alternatively, if its leaders conclude they are cornered, they could dramatically escalate. ‎ ‎According to ...

‎Multiple FBI agents and analysts who worked on the investigation into President Donald Trump’s retention of classified documents after leaving office were dismissed Wednesday, sources told CBS News. At least 10 employees were affected. ‎ Multiple FBI employees involved in the Trump Mar-a-Lago documents investigation were fired as disputes grow over subpoenas and oversight claims. ‎Tom Williams—CQ–Roll Call Inc./Getty Images ‎ ‎The individuals were connected to the classified records inquiry led by former Special Counsel Jack Smith. That probe examined Trump’s possession of sensitive materials following his departure from the White House in 2021, as well as alleged obstruction of Justice Department efforts to recover them. ‎ ‎The dismissals occurred after Reuters reported that the FBI had subpoenaed phone records belonging to FBI Director Kash Patel and White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles during the investigation. At the time the records were sought, both were private ci...

‎Hours before President Donald Trump delivers his State of the Union address, the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) delivered a sharp critique of his administration’s economic policies. The watchdog warned that the nation faces unprecedented debt levels, contradicting the fiscal achievements Trump is expected to highlight. ‎ ‎Budget watchdog warns U.S. debt at record highs before Trump’s State of the Union, citing tariffs, tax cuts, and unsustainable spending as key drivers. ‎Win McNamee/Getty Images ‎ ‎Maya MacGuineas, CRFB president, stressed that Americans are entering 2026 “more indebted than ever outside a war or emergency.” Her statement follows heightened tensions between the watchdog and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, which erupted after the Supreme Court struck down Trump’s emergency tariffs implemented under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). ‎ ‎The CRFB projected that the loss of these tariffs could slash $2 trillion in fe...

‎In advance of his February 2026 State of the Union address, President Trump appears poised to amplify his trade agenda once again. Known for calling himself “Tariff Man,” he continues to champion duties on imports as a defining feature of his presidency—despite overwhelming skepticism from economists across the political spectrum. ‎ Ahead of the 2026 State of the Union, Trump escalates tariffs after a court defeat. Economists say U.S. trade deficits are domestically driven, not foreign abuse. ‎Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images ‎His latest escalation follows a Supreme Court ruling that struck down a central element of his trade policy by a 6–3 vote. Reacting swiftly, Trump criticized the justices as “disloyal,” introduced a 10% tariff applied globally, and raised it to 15% within days via social media posts. He has also promised to impose what he termed “absolutely ‘terrible’ things” on foreign governments. ‎ ‎Trump insists that while one approach was reje...

‎For years, landing a role in Big Tech as a software engineer meant long-term security and lucrative starting pay. That certainty is now being questioned. According to Boris Cherny, the developer behind the AI system Claude Code, the traditional software engineer title may vanish before the end of this year. ‎ ‎Cherny shared his outlook during an episode of Lenny’s Podcast, hosted by Lenny Rachitsky. He predicted a shift in how work is structured in tech teams. In his view, “software engineer” will gradually be replaced by “builder,” with coding becoming a universal skill rather than a specialized title. He cautioned that the transition will be difficult for many professionals. ‎ ‎Boris Cherny says AI tool Claude Code may eliminate the software engineer title by year-end, reshaping tech jobs and expanding AI across industries. ‎Samyukta Lakshmi/Bloomberg via Getty Images ‎ ‎How Claude Code Is Changing Engineering ‎ ‎Released a year ago, Claude Code quickly gained traction a...

‎The Supreme Court of the United States has ruled that President Donald Trump could not rely on the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs on trading partners, casting uncertainty over roughly $175 billion collected under the policy. ‎ ‎While few families were counting on a rebate check tied to tariff collections, the prospect now appears even more remote. With economists estimating that up to $175 billion is tied up in litigation over potential refunds, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent indicated the funds may never make their way back to consumers. ‎ ‎Supreme Court halts IEEPA tariffs as Scott Bessent signals $175B in disputed revenue may never reach Americans amid ongoing legal battles. ‎Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images ‎ ‎Legal Dispute Over Tariff Revenue ‎ ‎The ruling determined that the White House’s use of IEEPA authority to introduce global tariffs was unlawful. Tariffs were first applied to China in February 2025, followed by Ca...