USAConflict erupted at the Pentagon-funded Stars and Stripes this week as defense officials terminated the newspaper’s top leadership and a staff reporter. The dismissals followed the publication’s critical reporting on crew conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and a public defense of editorial independence by the paper’s now-ousted editor.
USADeparting White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will transition to a high-level role at MAGA Inc. following her resignation at the end of this month. The 28-year-old spokeswoman, who previously served the pro-Trump super PAC from 2022 to 2024, intends to shift her focus toward political fundraising and electoral influence.
USA“They would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal in my opinion,” Donald Trump told reporters at Joint Base Andrews. The U.S. President signaled that despite intensifying economic pressure, his administration remains focused on total regional dominance over the Strait of Hormuz.
USAThe California State Assembly has officially designated November 8 as Diwali Day, moving to honor the cultural contributions of the Indian diaspora. By adopting this resolution, state lawmakers are inviting all Californians to participate in the Festival of Lights, highlighting the holiday’s enduring themes of unity, reflection, and the triumph of light over darkness.
USAEight people died Thursday when a twin-engine Cessna 441 crashed while attempting a second landing at a remote military airstrip in western Alaska. The aircraft disappeared from radar amid rapidly deteriorating weather conditions, ending a mission to the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site, authorities confirmed Friday.
USAChief Justice John Roberts issued a one-sentence order on Friday permitting the continued construction of a controversial White House ballroom. The decision provides a temporary reprieve for the administration, allowing work to proceed while legal challenges regarding the project's adherence to congressional oversight remain pending in lower courts.
USAThe Department of Justice secured a $400 million settlement from TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, resolving allegations that the platform systematically violated federal laws protecting children's privacy. The agreement marks one of the largest financial penalties ever levied under the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act.
USAChief Justice John Roberts issued an emergency order Friday allowing construction of a $400 million White House ballroom to proceed. The decision grants the administration a temporary reprieve while the Supreme Court considers an appeal against lower court rulings that mandated an immediate halt to the project due to missing congressional approval.
USAWith a 6.9 percent jump on Friday, Bitcoin climbed to $77,675.94, marking its highest valuation in three months. The surge caps a volatile 48-hour period where the cryptocurrency gained over 20 percent, fueled by shifting American fiscal policy and renewed legislative interest in digital asset regulation within the Senate.
USAWith the goal of outpacing China in the new lunar race, the White House has unveiled a directive to accelerate American space flight capabilities. The policy aims to scale domestic launch activity to over 1,000 operations per year by the end of the decade, targeting both the Moon and Mars for commercial expansion.
USAA civilian-contracted aircraft carrying eight people crashed Thursday near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska. The incident, occurring roughly 450 miles west of Anchorage, claimed the lives of both pilots and all six passengers on board as the flight attempted its final approach.
USAA 10% drop in international student applications marks the sharpest decline in at least a decade, signaling a potential crisis for American universities. As the Trump administration tightens visa regulations, prospective students from Asia, Africa, and Europe are increasingly reconsidering the feasibility and appeal of an education in the United States.
USAFacing a stalled war and looming midterm elections, the Trump administration has promised an unprecedented economic D-Day against Iran. The strategy aims to force Tehran to abandon its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though critics argue this latest pressure campaign ignores decades of historical precedent.
USAA 15-year-old New Jersey girl has abruptly dropped her high-profile lawsuit against Meta, Google, and Snap, effectively ending a bellwether case that sought to hold social media companies accountable for youth mental health crises. The litigation, which alleged the platforms intentionally fostered addiction, concluded Thursday without a settlement payment.
USAEight people are missing after a charter flight went down Thursday afternoon near the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site in western Alaska. The aircraft, which departed from Anchorage, lost contact while attempting to approach the remote facility, triggering an immediate search and rescue operation in the region's rugged terrain.
USAA Moscow court has placed Conor Kennedy on an international wanted list, accusing the American lawyer of serving as a mercenary in the ongoing conflict in Ukraine. The grandson of Robert F. Kennedy faces potential imprisonment of up to ten years under Russian criminal statutes for his participation in military operations.
USAA harrowing video released by the Forward Seamen's Union of India captures the moment a Panama-flagged container ship, manned by 21 Indian seafarers, came under fire from Iranian Revolutionary Guard boats. The April 22 incident underscores the escalating danger for merchant crews navigating the volatile Strait of Hormuz during the ongoing regional war.
USAUS Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has declared that Washington will soon impose the toughest sanctions in history on Iran, a strategy intended to force the regime's collapse and bypass the need for large-scale military intervention in the ongoing six-month conflict over shipping routes in the Strait of Hormuz.
USAThe FBI has placed an Indian national named Kamal on its wanted list, citing his alleged role in a transnational extortion ring tied to the Lawrence Bishnoi Organized Crime Group. Federal authorities issued an arrest warrant on July 1, marking a significant escalation in the agency's crackdown on foreign criminal syndicates.
USAVice President JD Vance described the current American strategy toward Tehran as a delicate dance, arguing that while economic sanctions remain the most effective tool to curb Iran's nuclear ambitions and regional aggression, they carry the inherent risk of triggering retaliatory economic pressure on the United States.
USAManitoba Premier Wab Kinew launched a sharp critique of Donald Trump on Thursday, labeling the US President a "bad person" who cannot be trusted. As federal officials edge toward a trade deal to avoid 50% tariffs, Kinew urged Canadians to resist concessions, arguing that the American administration is currently operating from a position of weakness.
Jessica Bowie, a 35-year-old resident of Albany, now faces federal charges for allegedly plotting to detonate an explosive device at the New York State Capitol. Prosecutors claim the suspect intended to target public officials and cause maximum structural damage before attempting to flee to ISIS-controlled territory in Syria.
USAThe United States has issued a stark ultimatum to international allies and China, demanding total participation in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent describes as the most severe economic isolation campaign in history. Washington aims to force the collapse of the Iranian regime as military progress in the six-month conflict stalls.
USAU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a stark ultimatum to international allies on Thursday, framing the administration's new campaign to isolate Iran as a binary choice. Declaring the initiative the most significant coordinated economic blockade in history, Bessent warned that nations must align with Washington or face the consequences.
USAThe United States is redesignating Lebanon's Hezbollah as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist, a move calibrated to solidify the group’s formal association with Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps-Qods Force. This regulatory update targets the operational nexus between Tehran and its regional proxy amidst ongoing military tensions.
USAThe U.S. State Department has greenlit a potential $4.5-billion sale of four KC-46A refueling aircraft to Qatar. This deal, currently awaiting congressional approval, aims to bolster the regional defense capabilities of a key strategic partner that frequently serves as a critical intermediary in complex Middle Eastern diplomatic negotiations.
USABlerim Skoro, a 55-year-old father who claims to have spent nearly a decade infiltrating al-Qaeda and other extremist networks for the U.S. government, now sits in an immigration detention center. Arrested by ICE while filing routine paperwork, he faces removal to Kosovo, where he fears he will be killed.
USAA battalion commander at Fort Stewart is dangling a rare incentive to boost retention: four days of leave for the highly anticipated release of Grand Theft Auto VI. Soldiers who commit to at least two more years of service by mid-November qualify for the special pass, blending military duty with gaming culture.
USAThe US Commission on International Religious Freedom has formally requested the American government to impose sanctions on the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. The recommendation, which also urges officials to deny diplomatic courtesies to the organization's leaders, arrives just weeks before RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat is scheduled to visit New York.
USAUnder the constant threat of Iranian strikes, the US Navy has established a clandestine shipping corridor near the Omani coast. This maritime bypass aims to keep roughly 10 million barrels of oil flowing daily into global markets, despite the persistent danger that has already claimed multiple lives among merchant crews.