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US Fires on Gambian-Flagged Cargo Ship as Part of Iran Blockade
The attack marked the fifth instance of U.S. forces utilizing disabling fire on a commercial vessel since the start of the Iran blockade.
AUKUS Reveals Project to Develop Underwater Drones by 2027
The United States also said it wants to move ‘as quickly as possible’ to enhance combined submarine presence in the Pacific region.
FBI Arrests Man Who Threatened to Kill ICE Officer, Family Members
ICE officers are facing an 8,000 percent increase in death threats, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin said.
Tight GOP Primaries Have Republicans Edging Democrats in Nevada Early Vote Turnout
Trump issues key endorsement in open-seat race to succeed retiring incumbent in a deep red House district where a June 9 win is a November lock.
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US Airlines Enter New Competitive Phase: What It Means for Consumers
Carriers are increasingly competing on product rather than price, aviation industry insider William Swelbar said.
Can’t Spell Jatrorrhiza? Ask a Sixth Grader
Of the 247 contestants who competed in the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, only nine move on to tonight’s finals.
Sacramento Launches Campaign for MLB Expansion Team
The campaign identified nearly $2 billion in potential funding, including $800 million from private investment, with the cost of land bundled in.
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Three Debates Americans Have Had for 250 Years
Americans declared their freedom in 1776 and ratified it in 1788. They’re still arguing about what it means.
New Orleans Transforms Public Education With All-Charter Model
After Hurricane Katrina, the K–12 district became the first all-charter system in the nation and now outpaces most schools in math and reading growth.
276 Arrested, 89 Children Rescued in Massive Child Exploitation Sweep in Texas
More than 90 law enforcement agencies were involved in the northern Texas operation.
Judge Blocks Planned Closure of Kennedy Center and Orders Trump’s Name Removed From Building
The order came in response to a lawsuit filed by a Democratic congresswoman.
DHS Extends Temporary Protected Status for Lebanon
A total of 12 countries carry TPS designations at present.
US Military Denies Iranian Claim of Downed Aircraft in Southwestern Iran
Iranian state TV said a U.S. aircraft had been destroyed near Bushehr.
Bessent Says Fate of $250 Trump Bill Is in Congress’s Hands
The Treasury secretary deferred to congressional leaders when questioned about the bill during a White House briefing.
United States Sanctions Iran’s New Hormuz Control Agency
Washington combined new sanctions with military defense operations near the Strait of Hormuz.
Texas Authorities Arrest 6 Chinese ‘Special Interest Aliens’ in Camouflage
Officials said six Chinese nationals were apprehended while allegedly attempting to evade capture on a private ranch near the border.
US Military Kills Narco-Terrorists in Latest Boat Strike
No U.S. service members were injured, U.S. Southern Command said.
US Carries Out Defensive Strikes in Iran, Strait of Hormuz: Official
A U.S. official said the strikes were ‘measured, purely defensive, and intended to maintain the ceasefire.’
Senator Cotton Calls for Federal Investigations Into China-Made Medical Devices
Sen. Tom Cotton says it is important to protect Americans’ privacy and their health information.
Alabama Asks Supreme Court to Allow Use of New Republican-Friendly Congressional Map
Lower court judges had ruled that the map, which redraws a majority-black district, was racially discriminatory.
