Trump team applying pressure to media: Tell the war’s story the way we see it
Through lectures, scoldings and outright threats, President Donald Trump and his aides are ratcheting up the pressure on journalists to cover the war in the Middle East the way the administration wants.
In Black pastor’s arrest, Alabama Supreme Court rules police can demand to see identification
Ruling in the case of a Black pastor who was arrested while watering his neighbor’s flowers, the Alabama Supreme Court said police can demand to see identification during a stop if they are dissatisfied with a person’s verbal answers.
Trump postpones his China trip to focus on the war in Iran
President Donald Trump is delaying a diplomatic trip to China that had been planned for months but began to unravel as he pressured Beijing and other world powers to use their military might to protect the Strait of Hormuz.
Top counterterrorism official Kent resigns over Trump’s Iran war, says Iran posed no imminent threat
Joe Kent, the director of the National Counterterrorism Center, announced his resignation on Tuesday, citing his concerns about the justification for military strikes in Iran and saying he “cannot in good conscience” back the Trump administration’s war.
Amazon offers 1-hour and 3-hour deliveries for US customers willing to pay an extra charge
Amazon said Tuesday that it has started offering faster U.S. deliveries of selected products for a fee, including pantry staples, clothing, over-the-counter medications, cleaning supplies and electronics.
Rubio calls for new Cuban leaders as latest blackout underscores deepening economic crisis
The Trump administration made clear Tuesday that it sees Cuba as the next country where the U.S. can play out its desires on the world stage.
Kennedy Center votes to shut down operations for 2 years and names a new president
The Kennedy Center’s board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer’s July 4 celebrations.
Oil prices resume their rise, but US stocks hold steadier this time around
Oil prices resumed their rise on Tuesday because of the war with Iran, but U.S. stocks held steadier this time around.
Feds move to dismiss charges against Army veteran who burned American flag near White House
The Justice Department has moved to dismiss charges against an Army veteran who set fire to an American flag near the White House last year to protest President Donald Trump’s executive order on flag burning.
US stocks climb to their best day since the Iran war began after oil prices ease
A drop in oil prices on Monday helped send the U.S. stock market to its best day since the war in Iran began.
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer but will keep working through treatment
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles has been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer but plans to continue working through her treatment, retaining her place as one of President Donald Trump’s closest aides during a period of political turbulence.
Democratic senators file war powers resolution to check Trump on Cuba
Senate Democrats have filed legislation that would prevent the U.S. from attacking Cuba without congressional approval as they seek to force a vote on President Donald Trump’s stated goal of a “takeover” of the Caribbean country.
All 6 crew members on a US refueling plane that crashed in Iraq are dead, US military says
All six crew members of a KC-135 refueling aircraft that crashed while supporting operations against Iran are dead, the U.S. military said Friday.
Key inflation gauge worsened in January, before Iran war lifted gas prices
An inflation gauge closely monitored by the Federal Reserve moved higher in January in the latest sign that prices were persistently elevated even before the Iran war caused spikes in oil and gas costs.
US eases some Russian oil sanctions but crude prices stay high
The U.S. is temporarily easing some sanctions on Russian oil shipments, reflecting global concerns over sharply higher crude prices due to supply shortages stemming from the Iran war.
Alabama judge dismisses lawsuit over a 2023 Taser death as bodycam video is unsealed
A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit filed by the family of an Alabama man who died after police shocked him with a Taser multiple times in 2023.
Army sergeant wants to plead guilty in Georgia base shootings that injured 5
An Army sergeant accused of shooting and wounding five co-workers at a southeast Georgia base last summer is seeking to plead guilty to attempted murder and other charges in a military court, Army prosecutors said Thursday.
Senate passes bipartisan housing bill to improve access and affordability
The Senate passed a broad bill on Thursday to make U.S. housing more accessible and affordable, a rare bipartisan effort in Congress to address a growing national problem.
Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran sent oil prices back to $100 per barrel on Thursday, and stocks sank worldwide.
Old Dominion shooting suspect is ex-Army National Guard member with past terror conviction
The suspect who killed one person and injured two others at Old Dominion University on Thursday has been identified by authorities as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, who pleaded guilty in 2016 to attempting to provide material support to the Islamic State, according to the FBI.
