Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran war
Read full article: Trump administration and Democrats at odds over risk to US weapons stockpiles from Iran warThe U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran have raised concerns among Democrats and others about diminishing American stockpiles of certain weapons.
Israel renews assault on Lebanon after Netanyahu promises 'many surprises' in next phase of war
Read full article: Israel renews assault on Lebanon after Netanyahu promises 'many surprises' in next phase of warIsrael is renewing its assault on southern Lebanon, including targeting commanders of the Lebanese branch of Iran’s Revolutionary Guards’ Quds Force in Beirut.
The Latest: Trump says he’ll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighbors
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he’ll hit Iran harder as Iranian president apologizes to neighborsU.S. President Donald Trump warned in a Truth Social post that more Iranian officials will be targets, saying, “Today Iran will be hit very hard.
Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting up
Read full article: Oil and gas prices rapidly rise as Iran war shows no signs of letting upThe price of oil surged higher and showed no signs of halting its rapid climb a week after the U.S. and Israel launched major attacks on Iran that escalated into a war in the Middle East.
Man accused of tricking hundreds of teens into sending him pornographic images is brought to US
Read full article: Man accused of tricking hundreds of teens into sending him pornographic images is brought to USA Bangladeshi man accused of using social media to trick teenage girls into sending him sexually explicit images — and then threatening to share them with their friends and family if they didn’t send more — has been transported to Alaska to face federal charges.
Kerley receives 2-year whereabouts suspension, responds with social media flurry ripping regulators
Read full article: Kerley receives 2-year whereabouts suspension, responds with social media flurry ripping regulatorsSprinter Fred Kerley has received a two-year ban for missing drug tests — a suspension that shouldn’t impact the 30-year-old former world champion because he has signed to run in a league that does not prohibit performance enhancers.
ICE responds to KPRC 2 after Houston man detained despite 25 years as permanent resident, family says
Read full article: ICE responds to KPRC 2 after Houston man detained despite 25 years as permanent resident, family saysICE confirms Curtis Wright remains in custody at Houston airport; family disputes legality after decades as a lawful permanent resident.
Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the US
Read full article: Belarus leader pardons 18 prisoners in an effort to improve ties with the USBelarus’ authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko has pardoned 18 more prisoners as part of his recent effort at a rapprochement with the United States.
Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to war
Read full article: Hegseth's comments are a reminder that government isn't always eager to show the human cost to warDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn negative attention for his comment that the press has emphasized casualties in the Iran war because it wants to make President Donald Trump look bad.
The Latest: Russia provided Iran with information to help Tehran strike US military, AP sources say
Read full article: The Latest: Russia provided Iran with information to help Tehran strike US military, AP sources sayIsraeli airstrikes are pounding the capitals of Iran and Lebanon as the U.S. apparently struck an Iranian drone carrier at sea.
Explosions rock Iran's capital, and more attacks target Israel as US warns bombing will intensify
Read full article: Explosions rock Iran's capital, and more attacks target Israel as US warns bombing will intensifyExplosions are sending up plumes of smoke in Iran's capital city as the United States says the most intense bombing of the weeklong campaign is coming.
US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ouster
Read full article: US and Venezuela agree to reestablish diplomatic relations in major shift after Maduro's ousterThe State Department says the United States and Venezuela have agreed to reestablish diplomatic relations in a major shift in a historically adversarial relationship.
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcement
Read full article: Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem amid criticism over immigration enforcementAccording to a report from NBC News, President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem will resign at the end of March after just over a year in the role.
Iranian warship sunk by the US was sailing home after taking part in an exhibition hosted by India
Read full article: Iranian warship sunk by the US was sailing home after taking part in an exhibition hosted by IndiaOfficials in New Delhi say that an Iranian warship that was sunk by a U.S. submarine near Sri Lanka had participated in naval exercises hosted by India before heading out into international waters in the Indian Ocean on its way home.
Chaos sown by Iran's attacks across the Persian Gulf is key to its strategy
Read full article: Chaos sown by Iran's attacks across the Persian Gulf is key to its strategyFor years, Iran’s theocratic government warned it would blanket the Middle East with missile and drone fire if it felt its existence was threatened.
US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv's drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on ice
Read full article: US and Mideast countries seek Kyiv's drone expertise as Russia-Ukraine talks put on iceUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the United States and its allies in the Middle East are seeking Ukraine’s expertise in countering Iran’s Shahed drones.
Hegseth says US 'can't stop everything' that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominance
Read full article: Hegseth says US 'can't stop everything' that Iran fires even as he asserts air dominanceDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the U.S. is quickly gaining air superiority over Iran but the U.S. can't stop all air attacks.
The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against Iran
Read full article: The Latest: US Senate rejects war powers bill that would halt attacks against IranA widening U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has seen major strikes, missile fire across the region, and fresh fears for global energy and markets.
Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war ends
Read full article: Trump says 'someone from within' Iranian regime might be best choice to lead once war endsPresident Donald Trump says “someone from within” the Iranian regime might be the best choice to take power once the U.S.-Israel military campaign is completed.
Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limbo
Read full article: Iran war taxes US diplomatic work and leaves Americans in the Mideast in limboThe largest U.S. diplomatic drawdown in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq War is creating an apparently unplanned for crisis for the Trump administration.
Testy exchanges over immigration cases highlight growing confrontations between judges and DOJ
Read full article: Testy exchanges over immigration cases highlight growing confrontations between judges and DOJA federal judge has clashed with Minnesota’s top federal prosecutor in what he called a series of “testy and frosty” exchanges.
Gasoline and diesel prices spike overnight as anxious drivers fill up tanks
Read full article: Gasoline and diesel prices spike overnight as anxious drivers fill up tanksThe average price for a gallon of gasoline jumped 11 cents overnight in the U.S. And drivers in Europe waited in line to fill their tanks with fuel.
Netanyahu takes a gamble on American support for Israel with the war against Iran
Read full article: Netanyahu takes a gamble on American support for Israel with the war against IranIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has steered his country along two pillars of foreign policy throughout his political career.
Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higher
Read full article: Dow drops 400 after trimming an early plunge of 1,200 as oil prices climb even higherA sell-off for stocks wrapped around the world and hit Wall Street, while oil prices climbed even higher on worries about the widening war with Iran.
‘Moms are afraid’: Military families brace for uncertainty as strikes in Iran raise fears of wider conflict
Read full article: ‘Moms are afraid’: Military families brace for uncertainty as strikes in Iran raise fears of wider conflictAs U.S.-Iran tensions rise, Texas military families brace for uncertainty while experts discuss regional and global impact.
Texas House Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration after Austin shooting
Read full article: Texas House Republicans ask Congress to halt all immigration after Austin shootingMore than 70 GOP House members signed a letter asking Congress to stop legal immigration until “proper vetting protocols” are in place.
Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growth
Read full article: Iran attacks threaten US economy with more uncertainty around inflation, growthOil prices jumped Tuesday for the second straight day and gas prices moved higher in the United States, underscoring the threat of rising inflation posed by the Iran war.
Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreads
Read full article: Trump pushes back on mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan as conflict spreadsPresident Donald Trump is pushing back on criticism that he hasn’t done enough to explain why it was necessary to start a war with Iran now or to articulate his vision for an endgame to the escalating conflict.
US Olympic gold medalists Hilary Knight and Quinn and Jack Hughes appear on 'Tonight Show'
Read full article: US Olympic gold medalists Hilary Knight and Quinn and Jack Hughes appear on 'Tonight Show'Jimmy Fallon made fun of Jack Hughes for getting a tooth knocked out before scoring his Olympic-final overtime goal and praised Hilary Knight for winning at her fifth Games as the U.S. gold medal-winning hockey players made another late-night television appearance.
Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks Iran
Read full article: Melania Trump presides at UN Security Council meeting on children in conflict as US attacks IranU.S. first lady Melania Trump is presiding over a U.N. Security Council meeting that will focus on children in conflict, one of her signature issues.
From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike Iran
Read full article: From doubts about nuke talks to an Air Force One flight, what led up to Trump's order to strike IranPresident Donald Trump says he was not pleased with the way that negotiations with Iran were proceeding.
Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on Iran
Read full article: Europe defends military bases and struggles to evacuate citizens as it is drawn into the war on IranEurope is gradually being pulled into the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, even as it avoids direct combat.
Iran's World Cup place in US put in doubt by Middle East war. FIFA has Iraq next in line
Read full article: Iran's World Cup place in US put in doubt by Middle East war. FIFA has Iraq next in lineIran’s place at the men’s soccer World Cup in three months’ time has been put in doubt amid an escalating Middle East conflict sparked by tournament co-host the United States.
Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in Cyprus
Read full article: Britain says it’s not at war after a drone strikes its Akrotiri base in CyprusBritain says it is not at war, despite an Iranian-made drone strike on a U.K. base in Cyprus and a decision to let the U.S. use British bases during its conflict with Iran.
Iran's nuclear ambassador alleges that US-Israeli airstrikes targeted the Natanz enrichment facility
Read full article: Iran's nuclear ambassador alleges that US-Israeli airstrikes targeted the Natanz enrichment facilityIran’s IAEA ambassador says U.S. and Israeli airstrikes hit Iran’s Natanz enrichment site, but the U.N. nuclear watchdog says it has no reports of damage.
Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacks
Read full article: Blow after blow to the power of Iran and its proxy militias set the stage for US-Israel attacksAs Israel unleashed a sweeping military response to the brutal assault by Hamas on October 7, 2023, it aimed punch after punch at Iran, the militant group’s longtime sponsor, and its proxies.
Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shooting
Read full article: Political fighting pervades Texas politicians’ responses to Austin shootingDays out from the March primary, Republicans called for changes to immigration law. Democrats repeated their calls for stricter gun laws.
Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supply
Read full article: Oil prices rise sharply after attacks in Middle East disrupt global energy supplyOil prices have jumped as U.S. and Israeli attacks on Iran and retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. military installations around the Gulf ripple through the global energy supply chain.
President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubt
Read full article: President of Iran’s soccer federation says World Cup participation in US is in doubtThe president of Iran’s soccer federation says he does not know if the national team can play World Cup matches in the United States following the surprise U.S. and Israeli bombardment of his country.
US intel did not suggest a preemptive strike from Iran before US-Israeli attack, AP sources say
Read full article: US intel did not suggest a preemptive strike from Iran before US-Israeli attack, AP sources sayTrump administration officials told congressional staff in private briefings Sunday that U.S. intelligence did not suggest an imminent threat from Iran or that it was preparing to launch a preemptive strike against the U.S. That's according to two people familiar with the briefings who insisted on anonymity to discuss details that have not been made public.
How the AP decided to describe joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and Iran’s retaliation, as a war
Read full article: How the AP decided to describe joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran, and Iran’s retaliation, as a warThe Associated Press is using the word “war” to refer to the joint U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation.
At least 22 people killed in Pakistan as protesters try to storm US Consulate
Read full article: At least 22 people killed in Pakistan as protesters try to storm US ConsulateAuthorities say at least 22 people were killed and more than 120 wounded in clashes with police on Sunday after protesters tried to storm the U.S. Consulate in the Pakistani port city of Karachi and U.N. offices in the north of the country.
The Latest: US, Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leadership
Read full article: The Latest: US, Israel pound Iran as Trump signals willingness to talk to new leadershipIsrael launched strikes on Iran while Tehran responded by firing drones and missiles at Jerusalem and U.S. military installations.
Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's Khamenei
Read full article: Calls for peace and flashes of anger after US and Israeli attacks kill Iran's KhameneiThree close allies of the United States say they are ready to join forces to defend their interests in the Middle East and stop Iran’s retaliatory strikes following the killing of its supreme leader.
A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent years
Read full article: A look at Middle East figures killed by Israel in recent yearsIsrael has killed multiple senior officials with Iran's armed proxies like Hamas in Gaza and Hezbollah in Lebanon since the Hamas-led attack on Israel on Oct. 7, 2023.
War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by Congress
Read full article: War powers debate intensifies after Trump orders attack on Iran without approval by CongressKey members of Congress are demanding a swift vote on a war powers resolution that would restrain President Donald Trump’s military attack on Iran.
Russia condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as 'unprovoked act of armed aggression'
Read full article: Russia condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran as 'unprovoked act of armed aggression'Russia has condemned U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran and urged an immediate stop to the campaign and a return to diplomacy.
World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali Khamenei
Read full article: World leaders react cautiously to US and Israeli strikes, death of Iran Ali KhameneiWorld leaders have been responding cautiously amid U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, reports of its supreme leader's death and fears of a wider war.
PWHL teams place Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose on long-term IR
Read full article: PWHL teams place Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose on long-term IROlympians Hilary Knight, Kendall Coyne Schofield and Erin Ambrose have all been placed on long-term injured reserve by their PWHL clubs after sustaining injuries during the Milan Cortina Games.
US moves to legally control tanker and 2M barrels of oil seized off Venezuela's coast in December
Read full article: US moves to legally control tanker and 2M barrels of oil seized off Venezuela's coast in DecemberThe Justice Department has filed a complaint to legally take ownership of a sanctioned tanker and nearly 2 million barrels of petroleum seized off the coast of Venezuela in December.
Trump says he is 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he'll give them more time
Read full article: Trump says he is 'not happy' with the Iran nuclear talks but indicates he'll give them more timeU.S. President Donald Trump says he’s “not happy” with the latest talks over Iran’s nuclear program but has indicated he'll give the negotiators more time to reach a deal to avert another war in the Middle East.
US stocks sink and oil prices rise as worries about AI, inflation and possible war hit Wall Street
Read full article: US stocks sink and oil prices rise as worries about AI, inflation and possible war hit Wall StreetU.S. stocks sank as Wall Street kept punishing companies that could become losers in the AI revolution.
Deadly shooting in Cuban waters highlights obsessions with counter-revolution as US pressure mounts
Read full article: Deadly shooting in Cuban waters highlights obsessions with counter-revolution as US pressure mountsWord from the Cuban government of a deadly encounter between its troops and a boat carrying armed expatriates is casting a spotlight on Cubans living in the U.S. who still harbor aspirations of a counter-revolution 67 years after a guerrilla uprising ushered in communism.
Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas
Read full article: Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visasEight members of Cuba’s delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World Baseball Classic, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation said.
US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slur
Read full article: US hockey player Brady Tkachuk slams White House TikTok as 'clearly fake' after anti-Canada slurU.S. hockey player Brady Tkachuk says a White House TikTok video falsely paints him as insulting Canadians.
US women's hockey team has date in July with Flavor Flav in Vegas to celebrate gold medal victory
Read full article: US women's hockey team has date in July with Flavor Flav in Vegas to celebrate gold medal victoryThe United States women’s hockey team has a date with Flavor Flav in Las Vegas in July to celebrate its gold medal victory from the Milan Cortina Olympics.
Breaking down the harsh penalties for streakers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Read full article: Breaking down the harsh penalties for streakers ahead of the 2026 FIFA World CupA Super Bowl streaker’s brief moment in the spotlight is now serving as a warning shot to soccer fans eyeing the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades
Read full article: US military builds up the largest force of warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decadesThe Pentagon is building up the largest force of American warships and aircraft in the Middle East in decades.
Family of UN human rights investigator sues Trump administration over sanctions for Israel criticism
Read full article: Family of UN human rights investigator sues Trump administration over sanctions for Israel criticismThe family of independent U.N. investigator Francesca Albanese has sued the Trump administration over U.S. sanctions imposed on her last year for her criticism of Israel’s policies in Gaza.
The Latest: Hillary Clinton demands public deposition after photo leak forces testimony to pause
Read full article: The Latest: Hillary Clinton demands public deposition after photo leak forces testimony to pauseFormer Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has told U.S. House lawmakers that she had no knowledge of Jeffrey Epstein’s or Ghislaine Maxwell’s crimes at the start of two days of depositions that will also include former President Bill Clinton.
What Americans think about Trump's judgment on military force as Iran talks resume: new AP-NORC poll
Read full article: What Americans think about Trump's judgment on military force as Iran talks resume: new AP-NORC pollA new AP-NORC poll finds that as the U.S. and Iran head into their next round of nuclear talks in Geneva, many U.S. adults continue to view Iran’s nuclear program as a threat.
Maduro's lawyer says US is blocking Venezuela government from paying deposed leader's drug defense
Read full article: Maduro's lawyer says US is blocking Venezuela government from paying deposed leader's drug defenseThe lawyer for deposed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro says the United States is blocking funding for the cost of defending himself against drug trafficking charges.
Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the country
Read full article: Cuba says 4 killed in speedboat shooting were attempting to infiltrate the countryCuba says the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in the U.S. who were trying to infiltrate the island and unleash terrorism.
Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talks
Read full article: Ukrainian officials to meet Trump envoys in Geneva over more Russia talksUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a Ukrainian delegation is set to meet on Thursday with U.S. President Donald Trump’s envoys ahead of another round of trilateral talks with Russia.
Rubio defends US ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders unsettled by Trump policies
Read full article: Rubio defends US ouster of Venezuela's Maduro to Caribbean leaders unsettled by Trump policiesMarco Rubio is visiting the Caribbean, where he's defending the Trump administration’s military operation to capture Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.
US men's hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'
Read full article: US men's hockey team feted at State of the Union; Trump says women's team will be honored 'soon'The gold medal-winning U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team has visited President Donald Trump at the White House and later received about a 2-minute bipartisan standing ovation during his State of the Union address.
Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nears
Read full article: Iranians worry over American military buildup as last-chance round of talks nearsMany Iranians are worried as the United States assembles its greatest military firepower in decades in the Middle East and the next round of talks in Geneva get closer.
US could lose measles ‘elimination’ status as outbreaks grow and vaccination rates fall
Read full article: US could lose measles ‘elimination’ status as outbreaks grow and vaccination rates fallIn about a month, federal health officials will decide whether the United States can still be considered a country where measles has been “eliminated.”
US ambassador to France defuses diplomatic squabble with Paris over killing of student
Read full article: US ambassador to France defuses diplomatic squabble with Paris over killing of studentThe U.S. ambassador to France has reached out to defuse a new diplomatic spat after skipping a French summons over U.S. comments on French politics.
Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA
Read full article: Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men's basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LAHouston Rockets forward Kevin Durant will be less than two months shy of his 40th birthday when the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics begin, but he says he told USA Basketball Managing Director Grant Hill he’d like to be considered for the U.S. men’s team when the time comes.
Trump makes the case for his foreign policy approach at State of the Union
Read full article: Trump makes the case for his foreign policy approach at State of the UnionPresident Donald Trump has made the case for his foreign policy efforts to Americans who are increasingly demonstrating uneasiness about his priorities.
Milan Cortina Olympics were most-watched Winter Games since 2014 with 96% more viewers than Beijing
Read full article: Milan Cortina Olympics were most-watched Winter Games since 2014 with 96% more viewers than BeijingThe Milan Cortina Olympics averaged 23.5 million viewers in the United States, making it the most-watched Winter Games since 2014 with a 96% larger audience than the Beijing Games four years ago.
Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs is unlikely to mean an end to trade policy chaos
Read full article: Supreme Court ruling against Trump's tariffs is unlikely to mean an end to trade policy chaosThe Supreme Court’s stunning rebuke of President Donald Trump’s most sweeping tariffs means he can’t conjure up new import taxes on a whim anymore.
US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union address
Read full article: US women's gold medal-winning team declines invitation from Trump to attend State of Union addressThe U.S. women’s hockey gold medal-winning team has politely declined an invitation from President Donald Trump to attend his State of the Union address on Tuesday.
US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test and urges nations to push for disarmament
Read full article: US sheds light on its allegation of Chinese nuclear test and urges nations to push for disarmamentA U.S. official focusing on arms control has provided what he called new, declassified details of a Chinese underground nuclear test nearly six years ago.
Gov. Greg Abbott deploys DPS to “prevent spillover” of Mexican cartel violence
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott deploys DPS to “prevent spillover” of Mexican cartel violenceThe increase in public safety operations along the border comes after the Mexican army killed “El Mencho,” a powerful cartel leader.
Ontario's premier says 'the walls are closing in' on Trump after Supreme Court tariff decision
Read full article: Ontario's premier says 'the walls are closing in' on Trump after Supreme Court tariff decisionOntario Premier Doug Ford says pressure is building on President Donald Trump as courts and Congress push back on his tariff agenda.