Republican Senators this week, are adjusting their party line bill to fund immigration enforcement, facing a June 1st deadline to complete the bill. The goal is to fund these agencies through the end of Trump’s term so Democrats can’t use it as leverage. Senators are meeting in committee on Wednesday to fix some parts of the bill, with the GOP hoping to finish their changes before the Memorial Day recess.

The Trump administration is ramping up its response to a growing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa with new travel restrictions as one American in Africa tested positive for the virus. The Trump administration is stressing though that there are currently no cases in the U.S. The State Department says embassies in Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, and Uganda have established monitoring groups to communicate with Americans in the region. Ebola is highly contagious and can be contracted by way of bodily fluids. The disease it causes is rare, but severe and often fatal.

President Trump is ramping up his pressure on Iran, warning that 'the clock is ticking’ and that 'time is of the essence.’ In a Truth Social post on Sunday, the president said that ‘Iran better get moving FAST, or there won’t be anything left of them.’ President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on the phone on Sunday, amid growing speculation that the U.S. might consider renewed military action against Iran.

The Long Island Rail Road will remain closed after overnight negotiations to end a strike failed to reach a deal. The shutdown affecting about 250,000 weekday commuters across New York City and Long Island. The Long Island Rail Road is the largest commuter rail system in North America and will now stay shut for a third straight day. Governor Kathy Hochul urging commuters who can work remotely to stay home as limited bus service begins on Monday for essential workers.

CENTCOM Commander Admiral Brad Cooper addressed the Senate Armed Services Committee on Thursday, praising Trump’s initiative on Operation Epic Fury. He highlighted the importance of countering the threat posed by the Iranian regime, saying Iran’s ability to threaten U.S. forces has since been degraded significantly.

The National Mall is preparing to host thousands of Americans on Sunday for a day of prayer, worship, music, and testimonies, ahead of the country’s 250th birthday on July 4. Organizers with Freedom 250 say the event will focus on what they describe as God's role throughout American history and a renewed commitment to the nation’s future. Trump is expected to appear with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, and House Speaker Mike Johnson.

The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh in a 54-45 vote as the 17th chairman of the Federal Reserve. Warsh will replace Jerome Powell, whose term ends on Friday. During his confirmation hearing last month, Warsh told Senators he would not allow political pressure to influence monetary policy decisions. He is also expected to chair his first Federal Open Market Committee meeting in June.

Americans exposed to the hantavirus are continuing to isolate voluntarily at medical facilities in Nebraska and Georgia. Health officials say nine cases linked to the ship have been confirmed so far, with three deaths reported. At least 20 people in the U.S. may have been exposed to hantavirus and are being encouraged to isolate at home as the CDC works to monitor them. The CDC says there are currently no federal or state quarantine orders tied to the outbreak.

The Department of Health and Human Services says one U.S. passenger showing symptoms tested negative for the hantavirus. That passenger and their partner are currently in quarantine in Atlanta, Georgia, while the other 16 Americans are currently asymptomatic. The CDC says exposed passengers are being monitored by public health officials in multiple states and that the overall risk to the American public remains low.

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows annual inflation rose to 3.8% in April, with economists forecasting a jump to 3.7%. Core inflation, which excludes volatile energy and food prices, edged up to 2.8%. On a month-to-month basis, April prices rose 0.6% from March, with gas prices rising 5.4%. Grocery prices rose 0.7%. Labor Department data showed gas prices are up more than 28% compared to a year ago.

The Justice Department says a California mayor has agreed to plead guilty to operating as an agent for the Chinese regime, in another troubling case of Beijing attempting to influence events in the U.S. Eileen Wang, former mayor of Arcadia, California resigned from her position on Monday after being charged with secretly carrying out the directives of a foreign government. Court documents say Wang and her fiancé and campaign treasurer Yaoning “Mike” Sun of Chino Hills worked on behalf of instructions from Chinese regime operatives from late 2020 through 2022.

The Treasury Department announced sanctions on 12 new targets accused of helping transport Iranian oil to China. The move is part of the Trump administration’s “Economic Fury” campaign aimed at cutting off funding for Tehran’s military and nuclear programs. Treasury officials say the sanctions target a network tied to Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, including several companies based in Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates. Officials say the network used front companies and shell corporations to disguise Iranian oil shipments and move money through the global financial system.

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said one American passenger is showing symptoms, and another has tested mildly positive. The HHS said all passengers will undergo evaluation at a federal quarantine facility in Nebraska.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says it has activated emergency operations and deployed teams to support monitoring and coordination with state health departments. The World Health Organization also stressed that this is not another COVID pandemic, and the risk to the public is low.

President Donald Trump reacted to Iran’s peace proposal response on Sunday, saying it's totally unacceptable. Trump also accused Iran of playing games with the United States and the rest of the world for 47 years.

The president said that although Iran was militarily defeated, there were still key targets the United States could strike if hostilities resumed.

A Frontier Airlines plane had to abort takeoff after striking and killing a person on the runway. Officials say the person jumped a fence and ran onto the runway moments before the collision.

Frontier Airlines said smoke was reported inside the cabin, prompting pilots to abort takeoff. Passengers then evacuated the plane using emergency slides. The airline says there were 224 passengers and seven crew members on board. The National Transportation Safety Board is now investigating.

U.S. Central Command says 3 guided-missile destroyers came under attack while sailing through the Strait of Hormuz on Thursday, adding that no U.S. assets were struck in the exchange, and that the U.S. does not seek escalation but remains positioned and ready to protect American forces. President Trump saying that talks with Iran are going very well, but that if a deal doesn't get signed, 'they're going to have a lot of pain.'

Tennessee is the latest state to take action in the nationwide redistricting battle, with state lawmakers and the governor swiftly approved a map that breaks up the state's only Democrat-majority voting district. Republicans say the new map is a historic opportunity to maximize the conservative representation of Tennessee. Democrats have launched an effort to counter Republican gains in several states. The party this week just launched a campaign to weaken Republican seats in New York.

Health officials around the world are responding after a rare hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship left three people dead and several others infected. Authorities say the vessel is now heading toward Spain and the CDC is monitoring the health status of U.S. passengers on board. Health experts emphasize the virus is serious, but say the public should not panic. The CDC says the virus is not spread by people without symptoms and transmission requires close contact, and the risk to the American public is very low.

A decades-long global insider trading scheme was uncovered by the Justice Department and the SEC yesterday, unsealing charges against 30 people. 19 people were arrested yesterday, and two international defendants are considered fugitives and together have allegedly collected tens of millions of illicit profits. The accused face up to 25 years in prison on some counts.

Results are in for the latest primary elections in Indiana and Ohio for the 2026 midterms. President Trump backed seven GOP challengers to unseat incumbents in Indiana, and all seven defeated the incumbents. In Ohio, Vivek Ramaswamy, the former 2024 presidential candidate won the GOP primary for his state, and told voters his vision for Ohio is to return it back to its full potential. He will be facing Democratic nominee, Amy Acton in November. Democrat Sherrod Brown is also trying to make a comeback after losing his seat to Republican Senator Bernie Moreno.

A rare and deadly virus outbreak on a cruise ship has left three people dead and four sick. 150 passengers including 17 Americans are on board the ship, which is now waiting off the coast of South Africa. Health officials are saying the cause of the outbreak is a rare strain of hantavirus, which can spread between people. Even so, officials say that human-to-human spread remains extremely rare and requires close contact, saying the outbreak does not pose a wider public health risk.

The nation’s largest ultra-low-cost airline, Spirit Airlines, has shut down operations on Saturday, leaving passengers scrambling and thousands of workers impacted. Spirit Airlines says it has ceased operations ‘effective immediately,’ canceling all flights and telling customers not to go to the airport. Major carriers like Untied, Delta, JetBlue and Southwest, are now stepping in, offering capped fares and discounts for stranded Spirit passengers. Passengers are now being advised to seek refunds through credit card companies or bankruptcy claims, a process that could take time and may only result in partial repayment.

Alabama and Tennessee are moving to redraw their congressional lines, potentially yielding three more GOP seats in Congress. Alabama currently has two majority-black districts. A lower court previously forced the state to add a second district with a substantial number of black voters. Both seats, held by Democrats, could be carved up after the high court's ruling. Meanwhile, Tennessee's primaries are underway this week. At the same time, a special session is set to start on Tuesday. Governor Bill Lee says legislators must ensure districts “accurately reflect the will of Tennessee voters.” President Trump previously urged the governor to "push hard" to carve up the sole democrat held district in Memphis.

A new video of the alleged White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooter has been released, showing the moment authorities say he tried to storm the dinner and attempt to kill Trump. U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro posted the video on social media amid questions over whose bullet struck a Secret Service officer, saying there is no evidence the officer was hit by friendly fire.

The Supreme Court’s recent division on redistricting is shaking up some upcoming elections. Louisiana is now postponing its congressional primaries, and Florida and Mississippi are now moving to redraw their voting maps. A new voting map, one that's not drawn on the basis of race, could give Republicans a chance at winning an additional House seat in Louisiana in the November midterms. Some Democrats, however, implied that the high court’s decision removed protections for minority voters.

House lawmakers, on Wednesday, breaking an impasse on two important measures, including funding for immigration enforcement and the renewal of the government’s spy powers. No reforms will be made to the ICE policy, as Republicans saying they tried to level with Democrats and find a compromise for weeks. The spy powers bill will be heading to the Senate on Thursday, and may see some pushback from Senators.

Former FBI Director James Comey made his first court appearance on Wednesday, after he was indicted in North Carolina on Tuesday on charges of making threats against President Trump. The charges against Comey stem from a social media post he made last year, that showed a photograph of seashells arranged in the numbers ’86 47.’ The indictment alleged that a reasonable recipient of the message would interpret it as a threat to Trump. Comey has said he is innocent and will fight the accusations in court.

Former FBI Director James Comey is back in the spotlight after a grand jury sitting in the Eastern District of North Carolina returned with a new indictment. Comey now stands charged with threatening to kill or harm President Trump. Comey has been charged with one count of making threats against the president for a social media post he made in 2025 that was interpreted as a call for violence against President Trump. The charge carries penalties ranging from a fine to five years in federal prison. Comey deleted the post last year after receiving backlash and has maintained that he is innocent of any intentional wrongdoing in the case.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Wednesday over whether the Trump administration can end Temporary Protected Status, a program that lets immigrants live and work in the U.S. when they can’t safely return home. The challenge comes from Syrian and Haitian immigrants who’ve been in this program for more than a decade. So far, lower courts have blocked the administration’s efforts, and the Supreme Court has kept those protections in place for now.

The White House also condemning elected officials and some media for what it calls the systemic demonization of President Trump, saying it leads to political violence. President Trump is also calling on ABC and Disney to fire Jimmy Kimmel, after the host referred to the First Lady as an ‘expectant widow.’

President Trump met with his national security team on Monday to discuss the latest peace proposal from the Iranian regime. According to reports, the Iranian side offered a mutual reopening of the strait of Hormuz, but postponed discussion about Iran's nuclear activity. Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Monday, telling Fox News that the main problem in discussing peace with Iran is that not even the Iranians themselves really know who's in charge.

The Supreme Court is taking up a major human-rights case on Tuesday, one with big implications for foreign nationals living in the U.S. The plaintiffs are Chinese nationals living in the U.S. who allege that tech company,Cisco, designed, built, and maintained a surveillance system that the Chinese Communist Party used to track their activities in China and persecute them for practicing the spiritual discipline Falun Gong. They claim that aiding and abetting such violations is itself a violation of international law. But Cisco says those claims are only meant for entities or individuals who directly commit the violations, so even if they did help, the law doesn’t allow for claims against them.

The UK’s King Charles III will not cancel his state visit to the U.S. on Monday following safety concerns after Saturday’s shooting. Buckingham Palace said “The king and queen are most grateful to all those who have worked at pace" and that they are looking forward to the visit. The trip is to “celebrate the historic connections and the modern bilateral relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States, marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence.”

Tornadoes in Northern Texas have left at least two people dead and displaced more than a dozen families in northern Texas. emergency responders are still working to clear debris to reach damaged homes and provide medical care where needed. The National Weather Service said they confirmed an EF2 tornado, with winds peaking at 135 miles per hour and an EF1 tornado, with winds peaking at 105 miles per hour. Parts of the Midwest, including much of Illinois are potentially facing an EF3 or stronger tornado, as part of a severe weather outbreak.

House lawmakers this week unveiled a new bill to extend a controversial spy power, known as Section 702 of FISA, until 2029. It’s the latest proposal after a group of critics blocked reauthorization last week, due to concerns about privacy breaches on Americans. The newest proposal also requires the civil liberties protection officer to give monthly reviews of queries of Americans. The House and Senate must approve the spy powers bill by April 30th to prevent a lapse.

Federal prosecutors are charging two Chinese nationals in a sweeping crackdown on global crypto scams targeting Americans. Investigators say the operation, based in Southeast Asia, is using fake investment platforms and trafficked workers to steal billions. The Justice Department says the Scam Center Strike Force will continue using every available tool to identify, seize, and return stolen funds to victims.

Senate Republicans voted on Thursday morning, following an overnight marathon session, to approve a budget measure setting up funding or ICE and Border Patrol, without Democrat support. The measure instructs committees to begin drafting a bill to authorize $70 billion in funds while bypassing a filibuster. This could also pave the way for House Republicans to pass the bipartisan bill already approved by the Senate to fund the rest of Homeland Security.

Six candidates face off to debate on Wednesday night on why they should become the state’s next governor, replacing Governor Gavin Newsom, as his term begins to end. The debate comes after former representative Eric Swalwell suspended his gubernatorial run and resigned from congress, amid allegations of sexual misconduct, which he has denied. The 2 candidates with the most votes in the June 2nd primary, regardless of party, will move on to the general election on November 3rd.

Virginia voters have approved a new congressional map that heavily favors Democrats in 10 of the 11 districts in the state. This comes as Democrats are looking to offset GOP gains in Texas after its new map was drawn to favor the GOP in Congress. While Republicans are not happy about the outcome, ,there was just a few percentage points of a different between the votes to approve or reject the map.

Senate Republicans are moving ahead with a budget plan to fund immigration enforcement, breaking a weeks-long stalemate over Homeland Security funding. Lawmakers voting 52 to 46 to advance the measure, triggering the reconciliation process and allowing the bill to pass without Democratic support. The proposal directs up to $70 billion toward ICE and Border Patrol, agencies at the center of the shutdown.

Texas is suing ActBlue, the Democratic political fundraising platform, after years of investigation. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is alleging that ActBlue illegally accepted fraudulent foreign donations for federal and state candidates. ActBlue has pushed back on the lawsuit saying their platform has done more than any other to prevent improper donations and protect donors.

Apple announced on Monday that CEO Tim Cook is stepping down from his role, and handing the reins to hardware chief John Ternus. Apple says Ternus will take over on September 1st, with Tim Cook transitioning to the role of executive chairman. Ternus will also join the board, marking the first CEO change at Apple since Cook succeeded Steve JObs in 2011.

A community in Louisiana is reeling after a shooting leaves eight children dead in Shreveport, Louisiana. Police say the suspected gunman, 31-year-old Shamar Elkins, targeted his own family in what investigators are calling a domestic incident. Authorities say the victims ranged in age from 18 months to 12 years old and were killed inside a residence on West 79th Street. Investigators say Elkins fled the scene, carjacked a vehicle, and was eventually shot and killed by police after a chase.

Federal officials and lawmakers are investigating cases of 11 scientists who were either killed, died, or went missing. They all worked for the government and had access to nuclear or aerospace material. The majority of the cases took place between 2025 and 2026. One of the highest profile cases involves a retired U.S. Air Force General, William McCasland, who went missing from his Albuquerque home in February. President Trump described the disappearances as "pretty serious" involving very important people. He added that we'll know whether the cases were random or coordinated in the coming week.

In an over night vote on Capitol Hill, House lawmakers extended FISA, a controversial spy powers act. The 10-day extension gives Republican leaders more time to negotiate a deal with hold outs. FISA is a surveillance law that allows the government to gather foreign intelligence, but several lawmakers have raised concerns that it doesn't have guardrails to protect Americans' privacy. The bill will now go to the Senate, with House Speaker Mike Johnson saying he’s optimistic a deal will be reached by the new deadline.

Democrat Analilia Mejia has won a special election in New Jersey’s 11th Congressional District. She will now fill the seat vacated by Governor Mikie Sherrill. Mejia defeating Republican Joe Hathaway by roughly 40 points. The win narrows the Republican majority in the House from 217 to 214.The special election fills the remainder of Sherrill’s term, and voters will return to the polls in June for a primary, followed by a general election in November.

Homeland Security employee Lauren Bullis was killed this week, in what officials describe as a brutal murder. Authorities say Bullis was shot and stabbed by while walking her dog. They have identified the suspect as 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon-Abel, a naturalized U.S. citizen from the UK. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin suggesting the case underscores the need for stricter enforcement and vetting.

House leaders were forced to delay a vote on a controversial spy bill on Wednesday night. Several Republicans refused to back down on their privacy concerns, now discussions are underway to put stronger guardrails in place. One of the main reforms that holdouts want is to require the government to obtain a warrant for “U.S. person queries” after probable cause is established that the person is an agent of a foreign power or has committed a crime.

Late Tuesday night, House lawmakers advanced a controversial section of a spy bill known as FISA. But the path forward is uncertain, with President Trump calling on Republicans to unite. A floor debate is scheduled for Wednesday on Section 702 of FISA, ahead of a final vote to extend this spy power for the next 18 months without any reforms. This spy power is not without controversy, although it’s meant to target intelligence from foreign nationals outside the United States, critics say there aren’t enough guardrails to prevent the government from unlawfully spying on American citizens.

On Monday, the U.S. and Indonesia upgraded their defense relationship to what they’re calling a 'Major Defense Cooperation Partnership.' The move deepens coordination on maritime security in Southeast Asia, highlighting the Strait of Malacca, a narrow but critical shipping lane linking the Indian and Pacific Ocean. Under the new deal, the U.S. and Indonesia will expand joint training, deploy sensors, and integrate American surveillance technology. The goal is to improve monitoring of the waterway and give Washington more presence in the region.

President Trump doubling down on his stance on Iran, saying that Iran’s enriched uranium must be removed, and calling Iran’s actions on the world stage unacceptable. The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is now also in effect. Ships can still pass through the Strait, but not if they’re heading to Iranian ports.

Two congressmen, Representative Eric Swalwell and Representative Tony Gonzales are announcing they are leaving Congress after the House launched separate ethics probes into both members. It comes just one day after Swalwell apologized over sexual assault allegations and Representative Gonzales under fire after admitting to a prohibited romantic relationship with a staffer, who later committed suicide.

Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week facing a crowded agenda, including a partial shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security now in its 59th day. Democrats are pushing for reforms at ICE and Republicans rejecting a proposed ban on agents wearing masks. House Speaker Mike Johnson criticizing a Senate-backed proposal, while a short-term House funding bill remains stalled in the Senate.

NASA is already looking ahead after a historic return from the moon. The Artemis II crew is safely back on Earth, arriving in Houston to a rousing welcome. The focus is now shifting to what comes next, with NASA setting its sights on Artemis III, the next step toward returning humans to the lunar surface. Private companies racing to be ready, with SpaceX and Blue Origin developing lunar landers.

Pakistani authorities locking down the capital city of Islamabad, ahead of the high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran on Saturday. The talks are expected to focus on securing a lasting ceasefire, following weeks of war. Vice President JD Vance is set to leave for Pakistan on Friday, while an Iranian delegation is also expected there as well.

A federal trade court in New York will hear oral arguments on Friday about the legality of President Trump’s latest global tariffs. 24Democrat-led states and two small businesses are challenging the president’s tariffs imposed under a different trade statute. This follows a February Supreme Court ruling which says that an emergency powers statute called IEEPA, doesn’t authorize the president to impose sweeping tariffs.

The White House is declaring that Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Press Secretary Leavitt saying on Wednesday that President Trump's maximum pressure campaign and the leverage from Operation Epic Fury is what ultimately led to the Iranian regime asking for and then agreeing to a ceasefire proposal with the US.

NASA's Artemis II mission is heading back to Earth after completing a historic flyby of the moon. A plush moon named "Rise" is also flying aboard the Orion spacecraft, serving as the mission’s zero-gravity indicator, floating once astronauts reach weightlessness. "Rise" was designed by an 8-year-old from California, and selected from thousands of global submissions.

Georgia voters have elected Trump-backed Republican candidate Clay Fuller, to serve in Congress as Marjorie Taylor Green’s replacement. Fuller won nearly 56% of the vote, though his opponent said the race showed progress for Democrats in the red district. Fuller will fill Greene’s seat until the end of the year, but will have only one month off the campaign trail, as he will have to run in another Republican primary in May to secure a full two-year term.

The Justice Department’s newly-created fraud enforcement division is cracking down on fraud across the U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says its core mission will be to investigate and prosecute those who steal taxpayer dollars and ‘rip off the American people.’ The new division is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to go after fraud.

The four-person crew aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission is pushing deeper into space than any human before, traveling more than 252,000 miles from Earth, surpassing the record set by Apollo 13 more than five decades ago. The crew also witnessing a rare solar eclipse and distant views of Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn during the flyby. President Trump also marked the historic milestone, saying that the astronauts have ‘made all America really proud.’

The Education Department announcing in a video posted on X that it's rescinding multiple Title IX agreements it says pushed a transgender agenda under previous administrations. Officials say those policies wrongly expanded the law beyond its original intent, protecting against discrimination based on sex, by requiring schools to adopt gender identity rules, including pronoun use.

NASA's Artemis II mission is now entering a critical phase, with astronauts preparing for a historic flyby of the moon. NASA said lunar gravity will soon take over. The mission marks the first crewed journey around the Moon in more than five decades. NASA said the Moon’s surface offers a record of the solar system’s history through its impact craters. NASA said the mission will help pave the way for future efforts to return humans to the lunar surface later this decade.

The White House is hosting its annual Easter Egg Roll today on the South Lawn, with a patriotic theme tied to America's 250th anniversary. First Lady Melania Trump is previewing an expanded lineup of activities for families attending the event. The event includes traditional egg rolling and hunting, along with interactive experiences and educational exhibits.

President Trump is warning of further military action against Iran, saying more strikes could be coming soon, following reports of an air strike hitting a major highway bridge near Tehran. U.S. Central Command says it is making undeniable progress, as the U.S. enters the 5th week of Operation Epic Fury.

President Trump announced a major shakeup at the Justice Department, saying Attorney General Pam Bondi will be stepping down. In a social media post, the president praised Bondi’s tenure, calling her a ‘Great American Patriot and a loyal friend.’ President Trump says Bondi will transition to a new role in the private sector, while Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will serve temporarily as acting Attorney General.

In a primetime address on Wednesday night, President Trump says the U.S. is nearing the end of its war with Iran. Since the operation began, U.S. forces have targeted Iran's military infrastructure, including vessels, missile systems, and proxy networks. The campaign is also focused on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. President Trump also reiterated that Operation Epic Fury will continue until all objectives are fully achieved.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday about President Trump’s executive order to restrict birthright citizenship. The president sat in the courtroom, the first time for any U.S. president. The justices didn't give a clear indication of how they would rule. But some seemed reluctant to reinterpret a constitutional amendment that's been in existence for over a hundred years, and are expected to make a ruling by late June or July.

For the first time in more than 50 years, NASA is sending astronauts around the moon. Artemis II launched from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a trip around the moon. The trip will take roughly 4 days and is expected to be the farthest any human has ever traveled in space. The astronauts will return to Earth for splashdown off the U.S. west coast.

The president said U.S. forces could wrap up combat operations in as little as two to three weeks, after striking more than 11,000 targets since the start of the campaign. The Trump administration says the military effort has significantly degraded Iran’s capabilities, with new intelligence pointing to declining missile and drone attacks.

The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in the birthright citizenship case on April 1. Trump is also set to attend the case. The case, Trump v. Barbara, is about whether his executive order excluding the children of illegal immigrants and legal temporary visitors from automatically gaining U.S. citizenship at birth is constitutional. The order has been blocked in the lower courts.

The Supreme Court on March 31 ruled against a Colorado ban on so-called conversion therapy. In the 8–1 decision, the justices said a lower court failed to properly analyze whether the Colorado law violated the First Amendment.

Gas prices are climbing sharply, with the national average hitting f$4 a gallon on Tuesday for the first time in years. AAA says that’s the highest level since August 2022, when Russia launched its war against Ukraine. Prices jumped more than a dollar in just the past month. The conflict in the Middle East disrupting global energy supplies, especially through the Strait of Hormuz.

The FBI is now saying the attack on a Michigan synagogue earlier this month was inspired by the Hezbollah terror group. Investigators say the suspect, 41-year-old Ayman Ghazali, targeted Temple Israel in West Bloomfield because of the size of its congregation. Authorities say Ghazali spent days planning the attack, researching synagogues, and looking up what time lunch was served at Temple Israel.

President Donald Trump is extending his pause of strikes on Iranian energy plants by 10 more days. That’s as he declares the Iranian regime is "begging" to make a deal with the United States, saying its military has "zero" chance of a comeback.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts that energy prices and inflation will be lower after the end of Operation Epic Fury and is confident shipping traffic will continue to increase daily, even before the United States secures the Strait of Hormuz.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined his G7 counterparts on Friday for a summit in France. Rubio is attending the second day of the gathering of ministers of leading Western democracies. The sit-down is being held in a 12th-century abbey near Paris.

European powers accused Russia of helping Iran target U.S. forces in the Iran war during the meeting’s first day. Washington's partners are also hoping to get greater clarity on U.S. and Israeli military operations.

President Trump outlining the latest on the SAVE America Act, saying it would enforce new proof-of-citizenship and ID requirements for federal elections. Critics say it could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, but the president dismissing those concerns.

TSA agents will start getting paid on Monday, after President Trump signed an executive order last week that would allow them to get paid despite the partial government shutdown. A DHS spokesperson says more than 500 TSA agents have quit since the partial shutdown began, with thousands calling out. White House Border Czar Tom Homan says ICE agents are stepping in to help at airport during the ongoing shutdown, and that support will continue until operations return to normal.

The TSA says some airports are experiencing the longest wait times in TSA history, as Thursday marks the 41st day of a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Acting TSA Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill says that assault on TSA officers are also at a record high. Democrats have been holding out on a funding deal, demanding reforms to ICE.

President Trump and top officials are speaking out after a deadly shooting in Chicago involving an illegal immigrant. Authorities say the suspect is a Venezuelan national who had previously been arrested, and released twice. House Speaker Mike Johnson is calling for change, and President Trump urging voters to back stricter policies. The victim’s family is calling for accountability, saying her death should not be reduced to a policy debate.

A source at the Pentagon is saying elements of the 82nd Airborne Division are being deployed to the Middle East. A key element of the 82nd Airborne is the Immediate Response Force, a group of highly-trained soldiers who can parachute into enemy territory. The deployment comes after U.S. airstrikes on Iran's Kharg Island, targeting military facilities but leaving oil infrastructure untouched. President Trump also warning the U.S. could target oil facilities if Iran interferes with the Strait of Hormuz.

Senate Democrats rejected a Republican plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security, extending a partial shutdown now in its sixth week. Democrats submitting a counter offer, saying any deal must include changes to ICE enforcement policies. More than 450 TSA agents have quit over a lack of pay since the start of the shutdown, while many others are calling out of work.

Trump is touting the successes of a multi-agency initiative launched to reduce violent crime in Memphis, Tennessee, by deploying extra law enforcement from federal agencies, state partners, and the Memphis Police Department.

The White House announced that since the Memphis Safe Task Force began in late September 2025, there have been more than 7,400 arrests, 1,200 illegal firearms seized, and 150 missing children safely located. Overall crime in Memphis is down by more than 43 percent from the same period last year.

A U.S. Park Police officer was shot in Washington on Monday night while conducting a law enforcement investigation. Park Police Chief Jeff Brecht is calling it an ambush.

Park Police said the injured officer is in serious, but stable condition. Officials say they are searching for two suspects. The Park Police and the Metropolitan Police Department are handling the investigation together.

A collision at LaGuardia airport in New York City has left two people dead. Late Sunday night, an Air Canada passenger jet collided with a Port Authority fire truck on a runway. At a press conference, Port Authority Director Kathryn Garcia confirmed the pilot and co-pilot of the jet were killed. The National Transportation Safety Board will be conducting the investigation into the incident.

Starting on Monday, ICE agents will be deployed to airports. President Trump making the directive as lawmakers failed to make a breakthrough over the weekend on DHS funding. Agents will be deployed starting at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. They'll help with crowd control, and helping to get wait times down. Homan said agents wouldn't been screening people through security, but will help where their expertise will suffice.

President Trump issued a sharp warning to Iran, after overnight strikes on a major natural gas site in Qatar. This comes as the president says Israel struck the South Pars Gas Field in Iran. President Trump saying the U.S. was not involved, but said that any further attacks on Qatar could trigger a strong U.S. response, and that no more attacks will be made by Israel on the facility.

Airport chaos continues as Congress fails to break the stalemate over DHS funding. Democrats now rejecting the latest proposal from the White House regarding immigration enforcement. Democrats are instead trying to get Republicans to settle for a partial funding deal, a plan that would fund certain parts of the DHS like FEMA, and TSA. This approach would likely prolong the shutdown for the other aspects of DHS and it’s a mo

President Trump issued a sharp warning to Iran, after overnight strikes on a major natural gas site in Qatar. This comes as the president says Israel struck the South Pars Gas Field in Iran. President Trump saying the U.S. was not involved, but said that any further attacks on Qatar could trigger a strong U.S. response, and that no more attacks will be made by Israel on the facility.

Airport chaos continues as Congress fails to break the stalemate over DHS funding. Democrats now rejecting the latest proposal from the White House regarding immigration enforcement. Democrats are instead trying to get Republicans to settle for a partial funding deal, a plan that would fund certain parts of the DHS like FEMA, and TSA. This approach would likely prolong the shutdown for the other aspects of DHS and it’s a move that Republicans have said is off the table.

Cuba is facing another nationwide blackout, as economic instability grip the island nation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a dramatic change in leadership is what’s needed. The outages have left millions without reliable electricity, with only limited power restored in parts of Havana. The country is also facing fuel shortages, with no major oil shipments in months.

The National Weather Service says there could be record high and record low temperatures, across the country this week. A March heat wave is gripping much of the West, where an unprecedented surge of heat is already rewriting the record books. Temperatures are soaring as much as 30-35 degrees above normal, with triple-digit highs expected in parts of California and the Southwest.

President Donald Trump says he's looking to delay his long-awaited trip to Beijing by about a month. The president says he needs to stay in the United States because of the ongoing war in Iran. This is as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a new round of trade talks with their Chinese counterparts in Paris.

Senators are expecting an unpredictable week ahead as they gear up to debate the SAVE America Act. Debate is expected to last for several days or more, some even pushing to match the two-month-long debate that passed the Civil Rights Act.

He didn't indicate how long the meeting might be delayed. In the interview, the president said that other countries, such as China, should help keep the Strait of Hormuz open. China gets 90 percent of its oil via the Strait.

Trump says Operation Epic Fury has dealt major damage to Iran’s military. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, the president said Iranian military capabilities have been severely degraded since the operation began. On Friday, U.S. forces struck Iran’s Kharg Island, one of the country’s most important energy hubs.

The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has entered its fifth week, leading hundreds of TSA agents to quit their jobs. Those who are staying on the job are calling out of work at a rate double the norm, causing some travelers to wait more than 3 hours at busy airports.

Nearly 50,000 TSA agents have already missed a partial payment and a full pay payment. Senators failed to approve funding before leaving Washington last Thursday. Democrats are insisting on changes to ICE's operations.

Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are in the spotlight. The Trump administration is tapping into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease rising gas prices amid the war with Iran. The Department of Energy announced 172 million barrels of oil will be released beginning next week. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says it will take approximately 120 days to deliver based on planned discharge rates.

The Trump administration has launched new trade investigations under the ‘Trade Act.’ Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the probes will examine excess industrial capacity in 16 major trading partners. The investigations will determine whether foreign policies and practices are unfairly displacing U.S. manufacturing and restricting commerce. A second investigation will focus on imports produced with forced labor, targeting roughly 60 countries.

An attack outside the New York City mayor’s residence is being treated as an act of terrorism. The FBI has joined the investigation into what the NYPD is calling 'an ISIS-inspired act.' The incident happened on Saturday during a protest, when two suspects tossed a homemade explosive into the crowd. The device did not detonate. Officials say the suspects are being charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS using a weapon of mass destruction and several other charges related to explosives.

As America looks ahead to its 250th birthday, officials in Washington, D.C. unveil a special race course for the first-ever IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix racing event. The event will be on August 23rd and will feature 1.7 miles of track and seven turns around iconic landmarks in D.C. The event will be free to the public and officials expect more than a million people to attend the event. The IndyCar race is taking place after President Trump signed an executive order in January. The president also plans to host an Ultimate Fighting Championship match at the White House in July.

President Trump welcomed Latin American leaders to Florida on Saturday, announcing a new coalition, called Shield of the Americas, to help eradicate drug cartels. At least a dozen leaders from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean joined Trump in Florida and signed a proclamation launching the coalition. Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem now serves as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas.

The NYPD said a third suspicious device has been recovered in connection with an explosive thrown during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday. Officers found the device in a vehicle on East End Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets, temporarily evacuating nearby buildings. The NYPD confirmed the device was safely removed for testing, though the area remains closed to traffic.

The Israeli military says it destroyed 6 Iranian missile launchers primed for attacks on Israel. Military officials say 60% of Iran's missile launchers have been destroyed so far. Israel also saying a new wave of attacks against infrastructure is underway in Iran's capital, Tehran. The Israeli military is also striking terror targets inside Lebanon, and says an important leader of Hezbollah has been eliminated.

Secretary Kristi Noem is set to leave the Department of Homeland Security, and is expected to be replaced by Senator Markwayne Mullin. Mullin praised Noem for her work, while also outlining his plan going forward, saying he will be ‘laser-focused’ on protecting the homeland. In a post on Truth Social Thursday, the president said Noem will move to become Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas, the Trump administration's new security initiative in the Western Hemisphere.

Senators rejected a push from Democrats on Wednesday to limit President Trump’s military authority amid ongoing operations in Iran. All Republicans except Senator Rand Paul rejected the Democrat measure. The only Democrat to vote with Republicans was Senator John Fetterman. A similar vote is expected to be forced in the House, with support for either side of the aisle still unclear, but a few Democrats are expected to reject it.

The Pentagon identified the last 2 of 6 soldiers killed in Operation Epic Fury.The Department of War confirming the death of Major Jeffrey O'Brien of Indianola, Iowa. The department believes the 6th soldier to be Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan of Sacramento, California. A medical examiner will complete a positive identification.

The 2026 midterm election season kicked off on Tuesday with several high-profile primary elections. In Texas, Senator John Cornyn has been pushed into a runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton the state’s Republican Senate primary. On the Democrat side, James Talarico was declared the winner over Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. The November matchup for the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina is set, with Republican Michael Whatley and Democrat Roy Cooper facing off.

Qatar's Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that an Iranian missile hit the Al Udeid U.S. airbase. Saudi Arabian state media is also reporting that the country intercepted and destroyed nine drones that entered its airspace. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also confirming an Iranian drone hit the U.S. consulate in Dubai. Rubio says all personnel are accounted for.

As Iran strikes countries in the Middle East, Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses Americans currently in the region, warning U.S. citizens to leave the Middle East immediately. The State Department saying it has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members from Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan and the UAE, citing "serious safety risks.”

Israel is escalating air strikes on the Lebanese capital today. It says it is targeting areas controlled by the Hezbollah terrorist group. The Lebanese state news agency NNA reporting that at least 31 people were killed and 149 injured in the ongoing strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking on Fox News, saying action was necessary now in Iran because the regime had restarted its nuclear program.

President Trump says the operation could last up to five weeks. Trump says it’s too early to make any commitment regarding future leadership in Iran, adding that operations are “quite ahead of schedule.” A drone strike also hit a British Royal Air Force base in Cyprus overnight. The island's president and Britain's Defense Ministry saying today the strike causing limited damage and no casualties. Israel is also launching new air strikes on Monday, targeting sites in Iran and expanding operations to include Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.

Oil prices are spiking after Iranian attacks disrupted shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of oil in the U.S. surging around 9% as markets begin trading. Roughly 20 million barrels of oil move through the Strait every day, along with 100 billion cubic meters of natural gas. Shipping data shows more than 200 vessels, including oil and liquefied gas tankers, are stalled outside the Strait.

Iran and the U.S. ending nuclear talks in Geneva without a deal, despite mediators saying they made significant progress. Iranian state media says Tehran will continue enriching uranium, rejecting key U.S. demands. President Trump is pushing for limits on Iran’s program, while Vice President JD Vance says any potential strikes would not lead to a drawn out war.

In the social media addiction trial unfolding in Los Angeles, jurors on Thursday heard directly from the plaintiff. The 20-year-old woman testified how social media negatively affected her mental health during childhood. She told jurors she had about 10 YouTube accounts, 15 Instagram accounts, and had posted more than 100 videos by the time she was 10. The CEO of Youtube is expected to testify sometime next week.

Vice President JD Vance announced a new nationwide effort to fight fraud, temporarily deferring $260-million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota. Vance says the move targets bad actors exploiting programs meant to help families and autistic children. Governor Tim Walz called the action ‘retribution,’ but Vance stressed payments to local providers are unaffected.

New details emerging about the FBI's collection of phone records. During the Biden administration, the FBI seized phone records of two people who are now top trump administration officials. That's current FBI Director Kash Patel and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Patel called the move 'outrageous' and 'deeply alarming.'

Another winter storm is moving into the Northeast as cities dig out from a historic blizzard. Forecasters say it could bring a mix of snow and rain, and could affect travel and cleanup. And In New York City, police release photos of suspects they say attacked officers with snowballs. The NYPD is criticizing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's response to the incident.

A new video from Savannah Guthrie, the daughter of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, shows her offering a $1-million reward for information leading to her mother's recovery. This is in addition to the FBI's $100,000 reward. The reward offer comes as potential new details surface, suggesting the suspect visited Nancy Guthrie's home on two different days. but the Pima County Sheriff's Department says that theory is 'purely speculative.' The investigation into her disappearance has yielded no arrests and no new leads on her whereabouts.

The Northeast is digging out on Tuesday morning after the strongest winter storm in a decade dumped more than two feet of snow and left hundreds of thousands without power. In New York City, schools are set to re-open despite concerns over snow-packed sidewalks. Airlines are adding flights as travel bans lift, and forecasters are already tracking another storm later this week.

Some American tourists are stranded in western Mexico. The situation follows cartel violence that erupted after the killing of a top cartel boss known as 'El Mencho.' Travelers describe lockdowns at resorts and tense conditions in the streets. The State Department has issued a shelter-in-place advisory. Airlines are beginning to restore limited service, but for many Americans, getting home remains uncertain.

The United States won its first men’s Olympic hockey gold since 1980, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Milano Cortina Games. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal just over a minute into a 3-3 overtime, sending the U.S. team and fans into a wild celebration. FBI Director Kash Patel celebrated with players in the locker room, and held a phone call with president Trump on the line who congratulated the players.

The United States is urging Americans across multiple Mexican states to shelter in place following ongoing security operations and cartel-related violence in Mexico. The security alert follows the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Mexico’s defense ministry said El Mencho died after a military operation in the state of Jalisco. Officials are urging residents to remain vigilant, follow instructions from authorities, and monitor official updates as security forces continue operations across the affected states.

Andrew Mountbatten-Window was released from police custody on Thursday evening, after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. The former prince had been questioned all day by detectives from the Thames Valley Police. King Charles III, who appeared at a fashion show in London just hours after his brother's arrest, said in a statement that "the law must take its course."

Alysa Liu has won gold in women’s figure skating. She becomes the first American woman to claim the Olympic title in the event since 2002. The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area scored a career-high 226.79 points to finish ahead of Japan’s Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai. Liu briefly retired after the 2022 Beijing Games, citing burnout. Liu called her return to the Olympic stage a personal victory, saying she wanted simply to be present and compete.

Trump is also hosting the first Board of Peace meeting in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, with more than 40 countries expected to attend. The board is expected to pledge more than $5-billion toward humanitarian efforts in Gaza. President Trump is also sending the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest warship, to the Middle East, alongside a fleet of fighter jets and aerial refuelers. The massive military buildup is a potential indication that Trump is preparing a large scale strike against Iran, if negotiations with the regime fail.

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified on Wednesday in Los Angeles, in a trial centered around a woman, who claims her early use of social media led to addiction and mental health problems. Zuckerberg told the jurors that children under 13 are banned from Meta platforms, and that Meta removes accounts when it discovers users are underage. The plaintiff's lawyer pushed back, pointing to internal documents suggesting Meta estimated millions of underage users were on Instagram. Zuckerberg has rejected claims that social media is intentionally addictive or harmful.

President Trump has announced three new projects with Japan, the first stage of a trade deal worth more than half a trillion dollars. The President declaring the agreement officially underway on Tuesday. He says Japan is moving forward with major investments in the United States worth a total of $36 billion. The President has credited his tariffs for helping secure the agreement, saying the scale of the projects is so large, it could not have been done without them.

U.S. Southern Command said yesterday that the U.S. military struck three alleged drug-trafficking vessels, killing a total of 11 people. Two of the boats were in the Eastern Pacific, killing 4 people on each boat. Another three were killed on a boat struck in the Caribbean. U.S. Southern Command said that no U.S. forces were harmed. This brings the death toll up to at least 135 on 43 boats. The strikes have also drawn significant controversy from legal experts and Democratic lawmakers.

A youth hockey game at a Rhode Island hockey rink turned deadly on Monday, after a gunman fatally shot two people and wounded three others. Officials say the gunman also died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigations are still ongoing, but authorities say the suspected gunman appeared to have been targeting members of his own family. The shooting has rattled an already on-edge community, with the hockey rink just a few miles north of Brown University's engineering building, where a man killed two students in December 2025.

The Pacific Coast is facing multiple storm systems this week, and it's expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding. The National Weather Service extended a flash flood warning yesterday for parts of Los Angeles County, amid reports of flooding and rockslides. Severe weather also caused flooding and road closures in Northern California and the Central Coast. Meanwhile, in the Sierras, heavy snow caused hazardous road conditions and slick surfaces.

President Trump said members of the new 'Board of Peace' have pledged more than $5 billion for the Gaza strip. The money would be used toward reconstruction and humanitarian efforts for the region. This comes as Trump recently ordered a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East, amid ongoing talks with Iran over a nuclear deal. The Board of Peace is expected to meet in DC on Thursday, where the pledges will be formally announced.

Ultra-processed foods are under new scrutiny from the Trump administration. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Junior says the FDA will consider a petition to revoke the “Generally Recognized as Safe,” or GRAS, status of dozens of refined carbohydrates. Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler filed the petition. He argues ultra-processed foods have fueled rising rates of diabetes and heart disease.

The Department of Homeland Security is facing a funding deadline after Senate Democrats blocked a full-year spending bill. They are demanding major changes to immigration enforcement. The vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance. Republican leaders say reforms were already included. Democrats argue stronger oversight of ICE is necessary.

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is highlighting her department's efforts against drug trafficking. Speaking in San Diego, she showed reporters what she called hundreds of thousands of pounds of lethal drugs that were seized. She said by refusing to fund DHS, Congressional Democrats are weakening national security. House and Senate Democrats are pushing for changes in Immigration enforcement before agreeing to Fund the Department of Homeland Security.

The search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie is entering its 12th day. The New York Post on Wednesday posted a video and photos of FBI personnel taking possession of a glove they found discarded on the roadside. It’s not clear right now whether the glove matched the pair worn by the person who showed up in a video from Guthrie’s doorbell camera.

Coal is back in the spotlight. President Trump has signed an executive order directing the military to purchase electricity generated from coal-fired power plants. The White House says coal-fired electricity is being prioritized to enhance grid reliability, prevent blackouts, strengthen on-site fuel security, and support defense and intelligence operations. Trump also ordered the Energy Department to fund operations with $175 million in upgrades in Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.

The FAA announced that it's closing U.S. airspace around El Paso, Texas, and grounding all flights, to and from the airport for 10 days. In a notice posted on its website, the FAA said the restrictions were due to special security reasons. However, the agency did not give additional details. The FAA has asked travelers to contact their airlines to get the latest flight information.

Canadians in British Columbia are reeling after a shooting at a local high school killed 10 people and left 25 injured. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wrote on social media that he was devastated by the horrific shootings. Police know the identity of the shooter but did not give further details, and declined to say if the attacker was a child. An official active shooter alert described the suspect as a female in a dress with brown hair.

A federal judge blocked part of a California law that would have stopped law enforcement officers from wearing masks on the job, saying the rule unfairly targets federal agents. The ruling sides with the Trump administration in a legal fight over two California laws aims at federal immigration enforcement. The state’s second law, requiring visible identification, was allowed to stand.

House lawmakers have passed a bipartisan bill aimed at tackling housing affordability nationwide on Monday, drawing overwhelming support from both parties. The bill focuses on cutting regulations and speeding up construction. Industry groups are praising the legislation, saying it will help alleviate the housing crisis.

The search for Nancy Guthrie is now on Day 9, and officials still have not named a suspect or a person of interest in the case. NBC Today host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released another video on Saturday, pleading directly with any possible kidnappers, saying ‘we will pay.’

Republicans on Capitol Hill are pushing to eliminate non-citizen voting. House lawmakers are teeing up a vote this week on the SAVE Act, in a bid to pressure the Senate to act. The act would set federal standards for voting requirements, which in some cases could help states enforce laws they already have on the books.

The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the daughter of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie, is intensifying as authorities announce a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery. Investigators say ransom letters set deadlines, but no one has reached out directly. Authorities also arrested a man accused of sending fake ransom messages.

The State Department is urging all Americans to leave Iran immediately. The alert warns of flight disruptions and advises people to shelter in place if they cannot leave. The warning comes as U.S. and Iranian officials begin talks in Oman. It remains unclear what Iran is willing to negotiate beyond its nuclear program.

The Trump administration says immigration enforcement is being adjusted, not reduced, citing increased cooperation with local law enforcement in Minnesota. The Department of Homeland Security is also reporting thousands of arrests under Operation Metro Surge. Meanwhile DHS Secretary Kristi Noem visited the southern border, saying the Trump administration has delivered the most secure border in American history.

After ending the partial government shutdown, the clock is ticking for DHS funding. Democrats unveiled a list with demands including no mask wearing, the need for judicial warrants, and for federal agents to wear body cams. DHS secretary Kristi Noem said body cameras are now being deployed. Republicans say they are open to certain changes, but not all, including the wearing of masks. They say this type of exposure could allow criminals to target agents and their families. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says it's possible lawmakers will need another extension for DHS funding, to give more time for negotiations.

White House Border Czar Tom Homan made his second press conference in Minneapolis on Wednesday morning. He announced that 700 federal agents would be pulled from Minnesota immediately. Homan was sent to Minnesota last week, following two fatal shootings involving federal agents.

President Trump signs a bill to end the four-day partial government shutdown. The House of Representatives narrowly passed the major funding package. The bill fully funds five sectors of the federal government for a full year and continues funding for Homeland Security just for two weeks. The bill face resistance from some Republicans who objected to the absence of the Save Act, which would require voter ID in federal elections, but Senate Republican leadership says they're going to push for it very soon.

The search continues for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie. Homicide detectives were sent to Nancy Guthrie’s home, after she went missing over the weekend. She has not been located and investigators are expressing grace concern. Police say they also found evidence that suggests a crime had been committed and did not leave her home on her own.

A dangerous blast of Arctic air is gripping much of the eastern U.S. after a powerful weekend storm. A bomb cyclone buried parts of the Carolinas in record snow, while millions are still dealing with brutal cold and dangerous travel conditions. At least 119 storm-related deaths have been reported nationwide since late January. The worst of the cold will ease this week, though highs will stay 5-15 degrees below normal, with light snow possible midweek from the Ohio Valley into the mid-Atlantic.

The House will begin work on Monday on a Senate bill to end a partial government shutdown, which began just after midnight on Saturday. It impacts several departments, including Defense, Homeland Security and Health and Human Services. House Democratic leadership has not publicly supported the measure, but Speaker Mike Johnson says he’s confident the shutdown will end on Tuesday.

The FBI and Las Vegas Metro Police are investigating a possible illegal biological laboratory after raiding two homes in east Las Vegas. Authorities say the operation may be linked to the illegal bio-lab uncovered in Reedley, California, in 2023. Property records show the home is owned by an LLC tied to David He, an alias used by Jiabei Zhu, the Chinese national arrested in 2023 on federal charges. The charges involved misbranded medical devices and false statements to the FDA.

A partial government shutdown is likely to kick in by midnight Friday. This comes after Senators failed to pass a package of funding bills, even after President Trump worked out a last-minute deal with Democrats to address their Concerns over ICE. Even if the Senate votes on Friday, final passage could be delayed until Monday, when the House returns from recess.

Just days after a major winter storm blanketed the East Coast, another powerful system is forming. Winter Storm Gianna could bring heavy snow, strong winds, and coastal flooding across the Southeast. Over 20 million people are under winter storm watches, including residents of Charlotte, Raleigh, Norfolk, and Atlanta. Authorities urge residents to prepare by clearing gutters, stocking up on supplies, and protecting pipes and pets.

The cold isn't expected to let up anytime soon. The National Weather service is warning of dangerously cold temperatures across the Eastern U.S. starting on Thursday. The extreme cold snap is expected to be one of the longest in decades. Forecasters warn daily minimums could be broken across the region.

New York police have launched a hate crime investigation after a disturbing car-ramming incident overnight. A man was arrested after repeatedly crashing his vehicle into a deeply revered Hasidic Jewish site. The incident happened while people were gathered for prayer. It comes at a time of heightened concern within Jewish communities worldwide. Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said the bomb squad responded and conducted a full sweep of the vehicle, and no explosives devices were found.

President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are hosting a summit in Washington on Wednesday to officially launch so-called “Trump Accounts.” Under the plan, the federal government will deposit $1,000 for every child born between 2025 and 2028, starting this July. Families can add to the accounts, along with employer contributions locked in until age 18.

FBI Director Kash Patel says the bureau is investigating Signal chat groups protesters in Minnesota have been using to coordinate the activities. He says they're looking for anything illegal that might be going on. Patel suggested there was a possibility these chats were being coordinated by people around the country, not just in Minnesota.

A massive winter storm that gripped much of the country is finally winding down after days of cold temperatures, snow, and ice. At least 30 people are dead nationwide, hundreds of thousands remain without power, and cleanup efforts are just beginning as forecasters warn another storm could hit parts of the East Coast this weekend.

Tech giants Meta, TikTok, and YouTube head to court this week to face claims that their platforms deliberately addict and harm children. The Los Angeles trial centers on a 19-year-old plaintiff and could set the tone for thousands of similar lawsuits nationwide. The companies deny wrongdoing and argue that existing safeguards protect young users.

The fatal shooting of ICU nurse, Alex Pretti, by immigration agents in Minneapolis has thrust “Operation Metro Surge" deeper into the national spotlight. Federal officials say nurse Alex Pretti was wielding a gun before he was sprayed with a chemical irritant, pulled to the ground, and ultimately shot by a Border Patrol agent. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem on Saturday called the alleged actions of Pretti in Minneapolis as ‘domestic terrorism.’

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is indicating there's some progress on the path to ending the four-year war. Zelenskyy says a document laying out security guarantees for the country is 100% ready, and that he’s waiting to sign the U.S. authored document once a date and place are confirmed. Once it’s signed, the document will be sent for ratification to the U.S. Congress and the Ukrainian Parliament.

The United States, Ukraine, and Russia will meet on Nov. 23 in Abu Dhabi for tri-lateral security talks. President Donald Trump says Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy now appear open to ending the war, following separate high-level meetings. While the Kremlin called talks with U.S. negotiators substantive, Russia insists no lasting peace is possible without resolving territorial claims.

TikTok's Chinese parent company, ByteDance, says it has finalized a move to avoid a ban in the United States, with a deal to create a majority "US-owned joint venture." U.S. data from TikTok's algorithm will be secured on Oracle's cloud system. American and global investors will own 80.1% of the venture, while ByteDance will retain the rest. Tech giant Oracle, private equity firm Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi-based MGX will serve as managing investors, each holding a 15% stake.

The National Weather Service says starting on Friday. Wind chills could drop to as low as 50 degrees below zero in the upper Midwest, and snowfall is expected from Texas and Louisiana, across the South and Midwest, into the mid-Atlantic and Northeast. Many major airports may feel the impact, including Dallas, Memphis, Charlotte, and Atlanta.

The Vice President is scheduled to hold a round table with local leaders and community members in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Thursday, which his office says will be focused on restoring law and order in the state. It comes after Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey confirmed that he received a subpoena from the Department of Justice. While the focus has been on Minnesota, federal agents on Tuesday began what they're calling "Operation Catch of the Day" in Maine.

A major winter storm is taking shape in the U.S. and is expected to be the most extreme winter storm so far this season, set to bring some of the coldest air to date. This as communities are already facing harsh winter weather, with heavy lake-effect snow causing whiteout conditions in the Great Lakes region.

With another government shutdown deadline less than 10 days away, all eyes are now on a new bipartisan funding proposal. House lawmakers on Tuesday presented a minibus bill that would fund several federal departments and agencies until September 30th.

More than 100 cars and several semi-trucks were sprawled in a pileup all over a Michigan interstate for hours on Monday, after intense lake effect snow bands lash out in the Midwest and the Great Lakes region. The Ottawa County Sheriff's Office said there were no fatalities and ten people suffered minor injuries. The Midwest is also experiencing dangerous subzero wind chills, with frigid temperatures expected to affect many parts of the U.S. soon.

The Trump administration is highlighting its immigration enforcement in Minnesota. Homeland Security says 10,000 criminal illegal immigrants have been arrested in the state. Meanwhile, the administration is challenging a judge's restrictions on ICE agents' interactions with protesters.

Tensions over Greenland are escalating, with President Trump now threatening new tariffs on European countries fighting U.S. efforts to acquire the territory. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called Greenland essential to U.S. national security, while European leaders held emergency talks.

A winter storm brought brief snow to parts of Florida’s Panhandle on Sunday, for the second year in a row. That system is tied to a powerful Arctic blast now spreading across much of the country, bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and some of the coldest temperatures of the season. Hundreds of flights are already cancelled across New York and Jersey.

President Trump announced the creation of a Gaza Board of Peace, following phase two of a US-backed cease-fire between Israel and the Hamas terror group. Trump says the board will oversee Gaza’s governance. Trump also met Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, who presented him with her Nobel Peace Prize medal. Meanwhile, officials delivered sharp warnings to Iran at an emergency UN Security Council meeting.

26 people have been indicted on federal criminal charges for an alleged game-fixing scheme in men's college basketball. Authorities say it started in 2022 with rigged games in China, before expanding to NCAA games in the U.S. The fixers allegedly paid players $10,000 to $30,000 per game to underperform, after placing millions of dollars in wagers against them.

Officials from Greenland and Denmark will appear for meetings on Wednesday on Capitol Hill and the White House, as President Trump doubles down on security concerns in the region. He has emphasized that if the U.S. does not take some sort of action in Greenland, that China or Russia will. The Prime Minister of Denmark says that they want to engage in dialogue and are not looking for conflict, but makes it clear that Greenland is not for sale.

The fallout from alleged large-scale fraud in Minnesota is intensifying. President Trump says his administration will cut federal payments to sanctuary cities starting February 1, accusing them of protecting criminals and enabling fraud. Trump also vowed to revoke the citizenship of naturalized immigrants convicted of defrauding Americans, saying offenders would be deported.

President Trump says Iran’s repression of protesters may be easing. He told reporters he has it on good authority that the government has no plans to execute demonstrators. Iran’s foreign minister has also denied any plans for hangings. Trump says the U.S. will watch and see, as Iran briefly shut down, then reopened its airspace amid concerns over possible military action.

A push from Democrats on Capitol Hill to limit President Trump's directives in Venezuela has failed after two Republicans decided to switch their vote in the final hour. The resolution would have blocked Trump from using military force within or against Venezuela. This comes as Venezuela's opposition leader Maria Corina Machado is expected to visit the White House on Thursday.

The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Tuesday on whether male athletes can compete in female sports, while claiming to be transgender. Federal judges in West Virginia and Idaho have ruled that banning boys from girls' sports is a civil rights violation that discriminates based on sex. The Republican Attorneys General Association is urging the high court to uphold state bans, calling it a matter of fairness. Currently, 29 states, the NCAA, and the U.S. Olympic Committee all have bans on transgender athletes competing.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says alleged fraud schemes in Minnesota are far larger than expected, with taxpayer funds illegally sent overseas. In an exclusive interview, Bessent called Minnesota a blueprint for uncovering nationwide fraud, vowing to prosecute offenders, and recover stolen funds. Meanwhile, the Treasury and the IRS are expanding audits and launching new enforcement actions to stop the abuse.

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says the Fed has been served with grand jury subpoenas by the Department of Justice. Powell confirms officials threatened criminal charges tied to his June 2025 Senate testimony. Powell denies the probe is connected to that testimony, saying the threat stems from the Fed’s handling of interest rates.

Federal immigration enforcement is ramping up in Minnesota. DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says hundreds more agents are arriving after about 2,000 were sent to the Twin Cities. The surge follows a January 7th fatal shooting involving an ICE officer, sparking large protests. President Trump and federal officials are defending the officer, while Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey says the operation is making the city less safe.

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) said agents were conducting a targeted vehicle stop when the driver tried to run them over. Agents then fired a defensive shot before the two suspects drove away.

DHS says the driver and passenger are suspected members of the Tren De Aragua gang, and that one was involved in a recent shooting.

The Trump administration has announced a new Justice Department division dedicated to investigating fraud, led by an assistant attorney general overseeing major multi-agency investigations. The effort is already focused on Minnesota, where Vice President JD Vance says more than 1,500 subpoenas and nearly 100 indictments have been filed.

President Donald Trump says Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado is expected in Washington next week, where he said he’d be honored to meet her. And in a social media post on Jan. 9, the president said he canceled a second wave of strikes on Venezuela, following cooperation from the South American nation. This comes after Venezuela began releasing a large number of political prisoners. Trump also said at least $100 billion will be invested by what he called "big oil," and that he expects to meet with oil executives at the White House on Friday.

Lawmakers held the first public hearing on Capitol Hill following allegations of fraud taking place in Minnesota. A federal prosecutor gave a report last month that around $9-billion may have been stolen. At the hearing, Republicans criticized Minnesota officials for not acting quickly enough. Democrats and Minnesota Governor Tim Walz have defended their handling of the crisis, but Walz has since dropped his re-election bid. House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer has called on Walz to testify in February.

Efforts are underway to stabilize Venezuela following the removal of former dictator Nicolás Maduro. The White House says president Trump has a three-phase plan, beginning with stabilization. Marco Rubio says the next steps focus on economic recovery, national reconciliation, and a gradual transition of power led by the Venezuelan people.

Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty on Monday at an arraignment hearing in Manhattan. They are being charged with narco-terrorism conspiracy, drug trafficking and weapons charges.vThe couple agreed to waive their right to a speedy trial and did not request bail at this time.vA second hearing is scheduled for March 17th.

A Minnesota hotel cancellation involving ICE agents is drawing sharp criticism from the Department of Homeland Security. It's also prompting apologies from Hilton and a local operator. DHS says agents’ reservations were canceled after being booked with official government emails. Hilton says the property is independently owned and that the actions were not company policy.

Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores pleaded not guilty on Monday at an arraignment hearing in Manhattan. They are being charged with narco-terrorism conspiracy, drug trafficking and weapons charges.vThe couple agreed to waive their right to a speedy trial and did not request bail at this time.vA second hearing is scheduled for March 17th.

A Minnesota hotel cancellation involving ICE agents is drawing sharp criticism from the Department of Homeland Security. It's also prompting apologies from Hilton and a local operator. DHS says agents’ reservations were canceled after being booked with official government emails. Hilton says the property is independently owned and that the actions were not company policy.

For many Americans, it won't feel like the middle of winter. Forecasters say a big warm up is heading eastwards, bringing temperatures well above normal for this time of year. Record highs are expected in central U.S. A strong high pressure system is expected to keep temperatures high for the rest of the week. Meanwhile, California is dealing with flooding and mudslides.

Authorities say they’ve finished identifying all 40 victims of the deadly New Year’s Eve fire at a Swiss bar. Swiss police say, many of the victims were just teenagers, including two 14-year-olds. No names have been released yet. Hundreds of people marched in silence through the ski resort of Crans-Montana on Sunday to honor the victims. Swizterland will hold a national day of mourning on Firday, which church bells ringing and a moment of silence to honor the victims.

The Trump administration imposed sanctions on four firms operating in Venezuela’s oil sector on Wednesday. The United States is accusing the oil tankers of being part of a shadow fleet serving President Nicolas Maduro’s government. The latest ship sanctions are meant to deny the firms and tankers access to any property or financial assets held in the United States. The actions are part of the Trump administration’s months-long pressure campaign on Maduro’s authoritarian regime.

Zohran Mamdani is officially the mayor of New York City. The Democratic Socialist took the oath of office at a historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan. Mamdani is the first Muslim leader of America’s biggest city, and took his oath on a Quran. The ceremony was administered by New York Attorney General Letitia James, and he will be sworn in again by Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) at City Hall on Jan. 1.

For the first time in 20 years, rain is expected to shower the thousands of spectators at the Rose Parade in Southern California. At Times Square for the New Year’s Eve Celebration, attendees will be experiencing the coldest ball drop in 10 years, as well as light to moderate snowfall. Out in the Midwest, a powerful winter storm is beginning to sweep across the U.S. bringing strong winds and heavy snow.

Thieves broke into a German bank vault over the Christmas holiday weekend and made off with millions of dollars worth of valuables. Police say the suspects drilled their way through a concrete wall before breaking into the bank’s safe deposit boxes. The perpetrators used the quiet Christmas period to escape detection, with police only discovering the hole after a fire alarm went off on Monday.

President Donald Trump sat down with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the president's Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida on Monday. The two discussed advancing the Gaza cease-fire plan, disarming Hamas, and resolving the status of the last deceased hostage still in Gaza, Ran Gvili. Israel's Minister of Education also formally announced that Trump will be receiving the Israel Prize, the country's highest civilian honor.

Trump said the United States struck a loading facility in Venezuela linked to drug boat traffic sometime before Dec. 26. The president said the measure was part of an ongoing campaign against narcotics shipments to the United States. U.S. Southern Command also reported that the U.S. military struck another suspected drug boat on Monday.

Post-holiday travelers are facing delays and dangers on Monday, as winter storms spawn along a cold front along much of the northeast. In the midwest, forecasters warn of blizzards, with winds predicted to go up to 60 miles per hour in some areas. The FAA says Chicago O’Hare Airport had a ground stop on Sunday.

China's military launched air, navy and rocket troops to conduct military drills around Taiwan on Monday. The live-fire drills will take place in five maritime and airspace zones around Taiwan, according to China's Eastern Theater Command. Taiwan's government condemned the drills, accusing China of 'military intimidation', while deploying its own forced in a 'rapid response exercise.' The drills follow what could become one of the largest arms sales between the U.S. and Taiwan from earlier this month.

In Southern California, powerful winter storms are threatening holiday plans. Millions in California are expected to hit the road for Christmas, but are likely to meet hazardous travel conditions. Officials are warning residents about potentially deadly flash flooding and mudslides, and to reconsider their holiday travel plans. Local and state officials are gearing up to respond to emergencies through the week. The state has also deployed resources and first responders to a number of counties along the coast and in Southern California, with the California National Guard on standby to assist.

A fire and explosion erupted in the Bristol Health and Rehab Center near Philadelphia on Tuesday afternoon. At least two are dead and 20 are inured. Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro says firefighters, rescue crews and bystanders were helping to get the nursing home residents to safety. Authorities are investigating a possible gas leak as the cause.

The Department of Education says it’s reviewing safety at Brown University following the shooting on campus that killed two students. The department says officials are investigating whether school officials violated federal campus safety and security requirements. In addition, Brown University’s president placed the campus police chief on leave. A former chief of the Providence Police Department will replace him. Brown's president said the University is “deeply committed” to campus safety and security.

President Trump unveiled plans on Monday to build a new class of battleships as part of his vision to strengthen the military. The so-called 'Trump-class' ships will be part of the administration's vision for a 'golden fleet,’ aimed at deterring U-S adversaries like communist China. He says the new warships will be the largest, with one hundred times the force. President Trump made the announcement at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. The U.S. hasn't built any battleships since World War II, with the last American battleship retiring in 1992.

Utility crews in San Francisco are working to restore power to thousands of residents and businesses after a widespread outage on Saturday. A fire at an electrical substation knocked out power for about 130,000 customers. Farther north, residents in Redding, California experienced flash flooding, leaving at least one dead. The heavy rains flooded highways and roads, leaving several vehicles stranded.

A Russian general was killed in an apparent car bombing in Moscow. Russian officials are blaming Ukraine for the latest assassination of a senior military officer. Officials said Lieutenant General Fanil Sarvarov died on Monday morning. Russian officials say investigators are considering various motives for the attack, including a theory it was organized by Ukrainian special forces.

Social media giant TikTok is selling just over 80 percent of its U.S. assets to avoid a looming ban in the country. TikTok’s parent company, ByteDance said Thursday it had signed agreements with three major investors: Oracle, Silver Lake, and Abu Dhabi-based MGX. The deal would create a new U.S. company called TikTok USDS Joint Venture. ByteDance will retain a stake of just under 20 percent.

Seven people have died, including former NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, after a business jet went down on Thursday at Statesville Regional Airport, just north of Charlotte, North Carolina. Flight tracking data show the aircraft attempted to return shortly after takeoff amid severe weather. Federal investigators are now working to determine what caused the deadly crash.

President Trump addressed the nation on Wednesday night, pointing to what he called economic gains since returning to office. Trump also teased what he described as aggressive housing reforms and announced a $1,776 “Warrior Dividend” for U.S. service members. Separately, Trump and War Secretary Pete Hegseth attended a dignified transfer at Dover Air Force Base for U.S/ personnel killed in Syria.

Lawmakers in the House just passed a Republican plan to bring down the cost of health care, without extending subsidies for Obamacare. The bill would lower premiums and provide subsidies for low income families for out of pocket health expenses. It now goes to the Senate where it’s expected to fail without democratic support. In a separate vote, 4 republicans joined Democrats to force another vote on a 3 year clean extension of the COVID-era Obamacare subsidies.

The manhunt is intensifying for the Brown University shooter. Investigators are trawling the neighborhood for any new evidence that might help identify the suspect. They’re also focusing on what might have motivated the attack. Rhode Island officials have released video footage and a new, enhanced image of the suspect. The FBI has also released an updated timeline, showing the assailant’s known movements.

Australian authorities have charged the surviving suspect in the Bondi Beach terrorist attack with fifteen counts of murder and dozens of other charges. Funerals began on Wednesday for the fifteen people killed in the anti-Semitic attack. Jewish leaders also vowed that the Hanukkah celebration would return despite last weekend's violence.

The Justice Department announced on Monday that the FBI foiled a bomb plot planned for New Year's Eve in the Los Angeles area. Officials say 4 individuals were arrested, ranging from ages 24 to 41.They are members of the Turtle Island Liberation Front, which the DOJ describes as a pro-Palestine, anti-government, and anti-capitalist group. Authorities say the suspects were plotting to use backpacks filled with improvised explosive devices that would detonate at least 5 different sites in Orange and Los Angeles Counties.

President Trump is suing the BBC for $10 billion. He is accusing the broadcaster of defamation over a documentary aired just one week before the 2024 election. The lawsuit argues the BBC misleadingly edited Trump’s January 6th speech, splicing together separate remarks to falsely suggest a call for violence. Court filings include a letter from the BBC chair acknowledging the edit created a misleading impression.

Authorities are still investigating a shooting that took place at Sydney’s Bondi Beach that killed 15 people during a Hanukkah celebration. Police say two gunmen opened fire on a crowd of about a thousand people. One of the shooters died during the exchange of gunfire and the other is in the hospital. The shooting is being condemned all over the world as an anti-Semitic attack.

An ISIS terrorist ambush in Syria killed two U.S. National Guard troops from Iowa and a U.S. civilian interpreter. An Iowa police chief identified his son, Nate Howard, as one of the two soldiers killed. Names of the other victims are expected to be released later today. The ISIS terrorist was killed, and five people suspected of having a connection to the gunman were arrested. Trump is warning of a "very serious retaliation." Lawmakers are encouraging the continued cooperation to totally dismantle ISIS.

The Indiana State Senate voted down a new congressional map yesterday 31-19, that would have favored Republicans. That's despite having a 40-10 Republican super-majority in the chamber. The redrawn map would have given Indiana Republicans all nine of the state's U.S. House seats, two more compared to what they currently have. Republicans and Democrats are separated by just 3 seats in the U.S. House, and redistricting could determine control of the chamber in the 2026 midterms.

Days of torrential rain have triggered historic flooding in Washington state, leaving families stranded, sweeping away homes, and prompting rescues. Tens of thousands remain under evacuation orders. The storms have shut roads and halted Amtrak service between Seattle and Vancouver. Officials warn the powerful atmospheric river is pushing rivers toward record levels.

The Federal Reserve has approved a quarter-point rate cut in a divided vote. Chair Jerome Powell called the move a close call. President Trump criticized the cut as too small and said higher rates are holding back the economy. Trump is weighing potential candidates to replace Powell when his term ends in May.

President Trump has officially launched his new immigration “Gold Card” offering a fast-track U.S. residency for non-citizens who donate $1 million and pass vetting. The announcement comes as the administration also moves to tighten the Visa-Waiver Program. Travelers from 42 countries would be required to submit five years of social media history and other personal data.

The Trump administration is rolling out a billion-dollar plan to make America’s airports healthier and more family-friendly. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled the initiative on Monday at Reagan National Airport. He outlined new federal grants to help airports improve traveler health and comfort. The upgrades could include healthier food choices, expanded nursing spaces, children’s play areas and even workout stations.

Democrats and reporters are pressuring President Trump to release footage of a military strike that killed two alleged drug smugglers who survived an earlier strike. During a heated exchange, Trump explained to a reporter why he's directing the strikes in the first place, telling her every boat strike saves 25,000 American lives. The pentagon is now reviewing the footage to determine what can be released publicly.

The Trump administration is rolling out a billion-dollar plan to make America’s airports healthier and more family-friendly. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy unveiled the initiative on Monday at Reagan National Airport. He outlined new federal grants to help airports improve traveler health and comfort. The upgrades could include healthier food choices, expanded nursing spaces, children’s play areas and even workout stations.

Democrats and reporters are pressuring President Trump to release footage of a military strike that killed two alleged drug smugglers who survived an earlier strike. During a heated exchange, Trump explained to a reporter why he's directing the strikes in the first place, telling her every boat strike saves 25,000 American lives. The pentagon is now reviewing the footage to determine what can be released publicly.

President Trump became the first U.S. president to host the Kennedy Center Honors, celebrating artists from Sylvester Stallone to Gloria Gaynor and KISS. At the event, officials praised the arts as a unifying force, while Kennedy Center President Richard Grenell highlighted new fiscal discipline. Trump also weighed in on the Netflix–Warner Brothers merger, calling it a major market shift.

Lawmakers are gearing up to vote on the defense policy for 2026. This year's bill codifies 15 of President Trumps war-department related executive orders, including stripping the Pentagon of DEI, CRT and climate initiatives. Enlisted service members will also get a 4% pay raise, and codifies Trump's deployment of troops to the border to combat illegal immigration and drugs.

Homeland Security says an ICE operation in Minneapolis has led to multiple arrests of what the agency calls “the worst of the worst” criminal illegal immigrants. The Metro Surge operation began Monday. Many of those arrested are Somali nationals, with cases ranging from gang affiliations to sexual-conduct convictions and felony smuggling. Other charges include aggravated assault and domestic violence.

The mid-terms are looking more favorable to republicans in Texas after the Supreme Court approved the republicans new map. GOP candidates will now have a better opportunity to flip Democrat seats in 5 Texas districts. Though the five potential gains in Texas could be offset by 5 potential gains in California, after voters approved a new map last month that favors Democrats. Now, Florida is the latest in a string of states that are working to redrawing congressional lines.

ICE officers have arrested an Afghan man on suspicion of providing support to a regional branch of the ISIS terror group. He is the third Afghan national to be arrested in just over a week, raising questions about a Biden-era program for refugees after the Taliban takeover in 2021. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is expanding social media vetting for applicants for all H-1B visas.

President Trump said on Wednesday that land strikes on Venezuela will start very soon, and that these strikes will go beyond pressure campaign on Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. Trump also doubled down on his defense of the September 2nd strike in the Caribbean, saying that every boat that's taken down saves 25,000 American lives. He says that drugs coming in through the sea are down by 91% since the strikes began.

Republican Matt Van Epps was projected to win a special election yesterday, to fill a vacant U.S. House of Representatives seat. Van Epps thanked Trump multiple times following his projected victory, padding the leader in the chamber heading into next year’s midterm elections. Van Epps is a former commissioner of the Tennessee Department of General Services, and defeated Democratic opponent, state Representative Aftyn Behn.

President Trump held his ninth Cabinet meeting of the year on Tuesday, as scrutiny grows over a deadly boat strike in the Caribbean. Some lawmakers claim Secretary of War Pete Hegseth ordered a second strike that killed two survivors, calling it a war crime. Hegseth denies it, saying Admiral Frank Bradley made the call and that it was the right decision under the “fog of war.” Trump defended the strikes, saying they saved hundreds of thousands of American lives, and warned that land strikes on cartels are coming soon, not just in Venezuela, but in any country sending illicit drugs into the U.S.

The White House is defending a second strike on an alleged drug-smuggling boat in the Caribbean. The White House says Vice Admiral Frank Bradley ordered the follow-on strike and acted within his legal authority. The strike, however, is raising questions, and Congress is now investigating, with Bradley set to brief lawmakers this week.

The White House says the Trump administration is feeling very optimistic about the peace process between Russia and Ukraine. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Russia to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. A Kremlin spokesman said the talks on Nov. 2 will be held behind closed doors. He declined to specify what issues the two are set to discuss.

Tensions between the U.S. and Venezuela are increasing. President Trump says he spoke to President Nicolas Maduro over the phone. The administration has closed Venezuelan airspace, the FAA is warning of heightened military activity. Lawmakers are also demanding answers over reports of follow-up U.S. strikes on alleged drug-smuggling boats.

A new winter storm is moving from the Plains toward the Northeast, bringing snow and heavy rain to areas still recovering from last week’s blast of snow. Lewis County, New York, could see up to eight inches of snow, with slick roads and low visibility creating hazardous travel conditions. Following the storm, Arctic air will plunge temperatures to the season’s lowest levels across central and eastern U.S.

At least 128 people are now confirmed dead in Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court fire, one of the city’s deadliest disasters in generations. Rescuers are still combing the burned high-rises, with around 200 residents unaccounted for, as investigators examine how renovation materials and faulty alarms may have fueled the fast-moving inferno. Officials say the fire engulfed seven of the eight residential towers after bamboo scaffolding and renovation materials fueled the flames.

A powerful winter storm is poised to disrupt post-Thanksgiving travel across the Northern Plains, the Upper Midwest, and into the Great Lakes. Forecasters warn snow could spread as early as Friday and intensify through the weekend, creating hazardous road conditions and ushering in a sharp drop in temperatures.

President Donald Trump says peace talks involving Russia and Ukraine are making progress, with U.S. officials preparing for high-level meetings with both sides. Trump says the revised roadmap is now a 22-point plan, with greater European involvement. He also suggested some territorial concessions might be inevitable.

The FBI is probing six Democratic lawmakers, including Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.), who posted a controversial video last week in which they told the military to refuse to follow what they referred to as “illegal orders.” Those involved haven't specified orders they are urging the military to ignore, but Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) said her main issue is with the National Guard deployment. Rep. Jason Crow (D-Colo.) has filed legislation challenging Trump's authority to carry out strikes on alleged drug boats in the Caribbean.

Millions are expected at the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thursday, and New York City is ramping up security to keep them safe. Mayor Eric Adams is urging parade-goers to stay alert. The NYPD Commissioner said there are no known credible threats, but thousands of officers, drones, K-9 units, and emergency teams will line the route, with social media monitored in real time.

Forecasters are warning that a powerful storm system will blanket the Northern Plains and Great Lakes with heavy snow over the holiday, and that a second storm system is brewing in the Pacific Northwest. Winter storm warnings are in place from Minnesota to Michigan, with some areas expecting more than a foot of snow. The storms are threatening one of the busiest travel weekends on record, as more than 80 million Americans are expected to hit the roads and skies for Thanksgiving.

A federal judge has dismissed the indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge also found the appointment of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan to be unlawful. The indictments were dismissed without prejudice, meaning the cases could be brought back. However, the statute of limitations has already passed for Comey’s case, barring the Justice Department from bringing the same charges against him. The DOJ said it would appeal the ruling.

Two special turkeys named Gobble and Waddle are set to receive a presidential pardon on Tuesday, an annual tradition ahead of Thanksgiving. The two birds are currently enjoying life at the Willard Hotel ahead of their big debut. The fowl were supplied by Butterball, one of the nation's largest poultry producers. The annual Thanksgiving pardoning tradition goes back to 1989, when President George H.W. Bush pardoned the turkey instead of sending it for slaughter.

Operations at one of JFK International Airport's terminals have resumed following a systems failure that happened on Sunday, leaving travelers facing major delays. The outage happened at the beginning of a busy Thanksgiving travel week, with two possible winter storms also expected to hit parts of the United States. Heavy rain is expected in Texas and parts of the southwest this weekend. Forecasters are also warning of lake-effect snow and white-out conditions across western New York state.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Americans can expect substantial refunds in early 2026. He is also optimistic that the broader economy will avoid a recession despite the impact of the record government shutdown. Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett says real wages are up about $1,200 this year, and predicts 2026 could be a strong year for the economy.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) and three others have been indicted for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA disaster funds in 2021. Prosecutors say the money was tied to a COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract, and allege it was laundered through multiple accounts and used to support her special-election campaign. Officials also allege she routed funds through friends and family as straw donations.

Federal authorities say they’ve dismantled a major methamphetamine smuggling operation from Mexico into Colorado, part of a two-year probe that led to 15 indictments and one of the largest meth seizures in state history. At sea, meanwhile, the U.S. Coast Guard says its crews have just offloaded more than 49,000 pounds of cocaine in Florida—the biggest haul ever from a single Coast Guard patrol.

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.) and three others have been indicted for allegedly stealing $5 million in FEMA disaster funds in 2021. Prosecutors say the money was tied to a COVID-19 vaccination staffing contract, and allege it was laundered through multiple accounts and used to support her special-election campaign. Officials also allege she routed funds through friends and family as straw donations.

Federal authorities say they’ve dismantled a major methamphetamine smuggling operation from Mexico into Colorado, part of a two-year probe that led to 15 indictments and one of the largest meth seizures in state history. At sea, meanwhile, the U.S. Coast Guard says its crews have just offloaded more than 49,000 pounds of cocaine in Florida—the biggest haul ever from a single Coast Guard patrol.

The Trump administration is moving ahead with major structural changes to the Department of Education, and is preparing to shift several of its core programs to other federal agencies as part of efforts to dismantle the department. One change involves moving more than $30 billion in federal grants to the Department of Labor. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon says the restructuring is meant to break down bureaucracy and return control of education to states and local leaders.

President Donald Trump hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman at the White House on Tuesday. During their meeting, Trump announced that the United States would designate Saudi Arabia as a “major non-NATO ally.” This represents a substantial elevation of the country's diplomatic standing with America. The crown prince praised Trump's peace efforts and announced that he's boosting Saudi Arabia's U.S. investments to $1 trillion.

Federal immigration agents could begin enforcement operations in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Tuesday, with Mayor Janet Cowell confirming that agents are already in the city. The deployment follows a weekend sweep in Charlotte that led to more than 130 arrests. In Tennessee, meanwhile, a judge has blocked National Guard deployments in Memphis, but temporarily paused the order to allow the governor time to appeal.

The House is expected to vote on a bill on Tuesday to force the Justice Department to publicly release the Epstein files. President Trump is also changing course on his previous opposition to the bill, calling on House Republicans to vote to release the files. After passing the House, it would then head to the Senate, where it's still not clear how the upper chamber would handle the bill. Trump said he would sign the bill if it passed both chambers of Congress.

President Donald Trump is considering ways to allow Americans to directly feel the benefits of his tariffs. The measures include a plan to send a $2,000 check to low- and middle-income Americans next year, to be paid for by revenue gained from tariffs. The plan would need approval from Congress to take effect. Some conservative Republicans have expressed openness, but others say tackling the national debt should come first.

With the federal government back in business, the Federal Aviation Administration says its order to reduce flights ended at 6 a.m. on Monday morning, allowing normal air traffic operations to resume. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the agency will now refocus on hiring more air traffic controllers and modernizing U.S. air traffic control systems. SNAP benefits are also now being paid again under updated federal rules. However, beneficiaries must meet new work and citizenship requirements to continue receiving food assistance.

The White House announced new trade deals on Thursday with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador. According to an official, the deals will lift reciprocal tariffs on some products the United States relies on, such as coffee, cocoa, and bananas. President Donald Trump is planning to ramp up his domestic travel ahead of the 2026 midterms, when he intends to talk with voters about the cost of living.

Millions of Americans are facing higher health insurance costs as COVID-era tax subsidies for Obamacare are set to expire. Democrats want a clean extension of the subsidies. Some Republicans support this, but many want major reforms—or to replace Obamacare altogether. Senators are expected to vote on an Obamacare extension in December, with bipartisan negotiations already underway. Trump is proposing “Trumpcare,” which would create health accounts for people to pay for medical issues.

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced on Wednesday that flight reductions will remain frozen at 6 percent even after the government shutdown ends. However, the measure will also halt a planned increase in cuts to 8 and then 10 percent. Duffy said the freeze is meant to stabilize operations while the FAA works to restore normal service. Duffy also said air traffic controllers will receive 70 percent of their back pay within 48 hours of the shutdown ending.

A discharge petition has secured enough signatures to force a House vote on the Epstein Files Transparency Act. The bill is supported by all Democrats and four Republicans. It would direct the Justice Department to release unclassified records related to Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) plans to bring the measure to the floor next week. It will still face approval in the Republican-controlled Senate before reaching the president.

Much of the country got its first taste of winter in recent days, with a wave of Arctic air sending temperatures plunging. Nearly 18 million people in the Southeast were under freeze warnings this week. Up north, heavy snow buried parts of Michigan and New York State, while out west, California is bracing for heavy rain later this week.

The Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to keep food stamp payments on hold—extending a pause on a judge’s order to restore funding during the shutdown. The administration argued that courts can't legally reallocate federal funds, and that only Congress can resolve the crisis by reopening the government. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented, voting to resume payments.

The Supreme Court heard several key cases on Monday and is continuing to review President Donald Trump's global tariffs case. Trump warned that the economy could face trillions in losses if the Supreme Court strikes down his emergency tariff powers, calling any unwind “devastating.” The administration is also asking the Supreme Court to approve National Guard deployment in Illinois, a move lower courts blocked. Trump is also taking his dispute with magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll to the Supreme Court. Trump asked the court on Monday to review a $5 million civil judgment against him after a federal appeals court upheld the jury's verdict last year.

An arctic blast is continuing its record-setting journey East on Tuesday. The freeze is impacting the area from New York to Florida, bringing inches of snow and, potentially, record-setting low temperatures. Forecasters are predicting snowfall in the Great Lakes area on Tuesday as residents in the Midwest dig their way out, with inches of snow accumulating into the double-digits in some areas on Monday.

President Donald Trump has pardoned more than 70 prominent figures involved in challenging the outcome of the 2020 presidential election, including Rudy Giuliani, Sidney Powell, John Eastman, and Mark Meadows. The document states that “this proclamation ends a grave national injustice perpetrated upon the American people following the 2020 Presidential Election and continues the process of national reconciliation.” The proclamation also states the pardon does not apply to Trump himself.

The United States is marking the 250th birthday of the U.S. Marine Corps on Monday. At the Marine Corps Birthday Ball in Washington on Sunday, Vice President JD Vance, a Marine veteran himself, praised the Corps’ enduring strength. Across the country, communities are honoring 250 years of service with parades, flyovers, and special tributes to Marines past and present. There are currently more than 200,000 active duty and reserve Marines serving in the United States.

A Rhode Island judge has ordered the Trump administration to fully fund food stamps for November. The ruling affects about 42 million Americans in the SNAP program. Judge John McConnell said people have “gone without for too long.” Vice President JD Vance called the decision “absurd.” The Trump administration is appealing the ruling.

Following Supreme Court arguments on President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs, the president is describing the case as the most important in U.S. history. Trump said his 100 percent tariff threat against Beijing was key in getting Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping to ease rare earth export controls. He said if the Supreme Court does not rule in his favor, he will need to come up with a new plan regarding his tariffs. Trump said such a ruling would be “devastating” and a life-or-death scenario for the United States.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he's very optimistic about the Supreme Court case that is weighing the legality of President Donald Trump's global tariff case. Bessent attended oral arguments at the high court on Wednesday. He said that the Solicitor General presented strong and persuasive arguments, while, in his opinion, the plaintiff had fundamentally misunderstood and misrepresented Trump's tariff goals. The president has repeatedly emphasized that without the tariffs, the United States would have no national security.

Seven New York City firefighters are recovering after a car explosion in the Bronx sent a massive fireball into the sky. Officials say the blast happened on Wednesday night after a trash fire spread to several vehicles. Fire Chief John Esposito says five firefighters suffered burns to their hands and faces. Three remain hospitalized with serious injuries.

A cargo plane crash at Louisville’s Muhammad Ali International Airport has killed at least seven people. The UPS jet went down moments after take-off near an industrial area just outside the airport. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear called the crash catastrophic. UPS has paused operations at its Worldport hub in Louisville as the investigation continues.

Wednesday marks the 36th day of the government shutdown, making it the longest in U.S. history. President Donald Trump is again calling on Republicans to end the filibuster in order to work around the Democrat votes needed to reopen the government. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is also warning of the possibility of having to close sections of U.S. airspace. Bipartisan talks are said to be underway with some predicting the shutdown could come to an end this week, although it's still uncertain if the talks will make a difference.

Voters are heading to the polls as President Donald Trump urges voters to back independent candidate Andrew Cuomo for New York City mayor over Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani, who he called a “communist.” A new poll shows the race tightening, with Mamdani’s lead shrinking as Cuomo gains late momentum. Meanwhile, Trump also made a last-minute push for GOP candidates in New Jersey and Virginia ahead of today’s gubernatorial races, holding tele-rallies.

The Trump administration will partially fund food stamps for November as the shutdown enters its second month. The USDA says about half the usual benefits will be paid using limited contingency funds. Meanwhile, Head Start programs are closing nationwide, leaving thousands of families without child care as the shutdown ties the record for the longest in U.S. history.

Tuesday will see the first major elections of President Donald Trump's second term, testing voter sentiment regarding Republican control on Capitol Hill. A tight race is shaping up in New Jersey, with the Republican and Democratic candidates for governor currently neck and neck. In Virginia, the Republican gubernatorial candidate faces an uphill battle in a state that historically votes against the party of the sitting president. New York City's mayoral race will be one of the most closely watched, with former Democratic Gov. Andrew Cuomo running as an independent candidate. He's facing Republican Curtis Sliwa and Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani—a candidate many mainstream Democrats have been hesitant to support.

Trump says the United States will hold up to 50 percent of the global computer chip market within two years, helping maintain its lead in artificial intelligence. Trump also vowed that Nvidia will not sell advanced chips to China. He told CBS’s “60 Minutes” that the new China trade deal eliminates rare earth threats. Treasury Secretary Bessent says the United States plans to “de-risk” from China rather than decouple, calling Beijing an unreliable partner.

To celebrate Halloween, the White House opened its gates on Thursday to younger guests. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump greeted trick-or-treaters on the South Lawn. Children, parents, and families got to meet the first couple and collect full-sized candy bars. The guest list included military, law enforcement, foster, and adoptive families, as well as administration staffers with children.

Lawmakers in Washington are out of session amid the stalemate surrounding the month-long government shutdown. New York has declared a state of emergency to dip into local money to provide for $40 million in meals statewide for those who rely on SNAP benefits. Trump is also calling for Republicans to use the so-called "nuclear option" to slash the Senate's 60-vote threshold to a simple majority.

The government shutdown has stretched into day 30, with tensions rising on Capitol Hill over funding for food aid. Lawmakers clashed as SNAP benefits are just days away from expiring. Republicans rejected Democrats’ attempt to pass standalone funding, as Democrats demand continued support while health care talks stall.

Hurricane Melissa has been downgraded to a Category 1 storm and is now passing over the Bahamas, bringing heavy rain and damaging winds to the islands. Although winds have decreased, officials say dangerous storm surges and rainfall remain a threat. Meanwhile, Jamaica is starting recovery and restoration efforts. At least 36 deaths have been reported across Jamaica, Haiti, and the Dominican Republic. According to initial projections from AccuWeather experts, total damages and economic losses could reach as high as $22 billion.

President Donald Trump is in South Korea on Wednesday, where he received the nation’s highest honor and a symbolic gold crown from President Lee Jae Myung. The visit featured a red-carpet welcome set to the song ‘YMCA’ and talks focused on peace and trade in the region. Trump said he’s open to renewed dialogue with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and will meet Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping at the APEC summit on Thursday.

The Senate failed in another vote to advance a stopgap funding bill, extending the government shutdown into day 29. The vote was 54-45—still 6 votes short of the 60 needed to end the debate. The Republican-backed bill passed the House with bipartisan support but fell short in the Senate, where Democrats are holding out for a deal on health care. The vote was held after the largest union of federal workers urged Democrats to pass the GOP resolution.

Jamaica is bracing for what could be its most powerful storm on record. Hurricane Melissa, now a Category 5 system packing winds of up to 175 miles per hour, is due to make landfall on Tuesday. Officials have already blamed the storm for seven deaths across the Caribbean. Melissa is expected to hit Cuba next, where more than half a million people have been evacuated from coastal and mountain areas.

The U.S. government shutdown is now entering Day 28. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Republicans have a plan to fix health care but need bipartisan cooperation to move forward. He’s also warning that contingency funds can’t be used to keep food assistance running past Nov. 1. In a major break, a top federal workers’ union is urging Democrats to back a GOP bill to reopen the government.

The United States and China have agreed on a framework for a new trade deal as President Donald Trump continues his Asia trip. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said upcoming talks between Trump and China's Xi Jinping will also touch on global issues, from fentanyl to the Russia–Ukraine war. Meanwhile, Chinese bombers flew near Taiwan in what Beijing called “confrontation drills”—just days ahead of Trump’s scheduled meeting with the Chinese leader in Korea.

French police arrested two men on Saturday night in connection with the theft of royal jewels from the Louvre in Paris. Police identified the two suspects last week and followed them in hopes of finding the stolen jewels. The two were arrested when officers realized they were about to flee the country. Police are now searching for the two remaining suspects. The stolen collection includes a diamond tiara and a necklace once worn by Empress Eugénie, the wife of Napoleon III.

More than 30 people, including current and former NBA stars, are being charged in a case involving illegal sports betting. Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups and Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier were among those arrested and charged on Thursday. Billups also faces charges in a separate mafia-backed poker-rigging operation involving members of the Italian American mafia. Both Billups and Rozier have been placed on leave by their teams, and the NBA said it's reviewing the indictments.

Alaska Airlines said flights are slowly returning to normal after a nationwide tech outage grounded planes on Thursday. The glitch also hit its regional carrier, Horizon Air, prompting a temporary ground stop. Alaska Airlines says delays will continue as it repositions planes and crews.

The government shutdown is at day 23 with no end in sight. After a 12th failed vote on reopening, Senate Republicans are planning to hold a vote on Thursday to pay federal workers still on the job. The ballot is scheduled for noon, and some Democrats are already lining up to oppose it. Democrats will offer a counterproposal to pay all federal workers instead. The new approach is likely to yield yet another stand-off without an obvious solution.

Trump announced new sanctions on Russia on Wednesday targeting the country’s two largest oil companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, after he put the summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin on hold. Trump is also calling on U.S. allies for help in enforcing the sanctions against Russia, and said that he hopes the measures will encourage Putin to “become more reasonable.” The European Union has also officially adopted its 19th sanctions package against Russia, which includes a ban on imports of Russian liquefied natural gas.

Trump is preparing for a major trip to Asia, with stops in Malaysia, Japan, and South Korea. A planned meeting with Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping might not happen as tensions over tariffs continue to rise. In Japan, Trump is expected to meet with newly elected conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi. Trump is also putting on hold plans to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Vice President JD Vance met with Israeli officials after arriving in Israel on Tuesday, commenting that the Gaza peace plan is going better than he had expected. He announced the opening of the Civilian Military Coordination Center in southern Israel, where Americans and Israelis are working together on a plan to rebuild Gaza. Vance said no U.S. troops will be on the ground, but that an international security force will help keep the peace. The Hamas terror group handed over the bodies of two more deceased hostages on Tuesday, as protestors outside the U.S. embassy in Tel Aviv called for the return of all hostage remains.

President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese signed a rare earth minerals agreement on Monday, aimed at reducing their dependence on China. China currently dominates the global rare earth supply chain and has recently imposed stricter export rules. The deal includes plans to jointly invest over $3 billion in critical minerals projects within the next six months. Ahead of Trump’s anticipated meeting with Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping in South Korea, he has also threatened China with export restrictions and additional 100 percent tariffs, and has demanded increased purchases of U.S. soybeans.

The government shutdown is now the second-longest in history, with Democrats refusing to pass a clean resolution to fund the government for what was the 11th time on Monday. They are demanding extended Obamacare subsidies and that Medicaid cuts be walked back. Republicans are continuing to reject the $1.5 trillion demand. The GOP is now pivoting to another plan, paying troops and some federal workers during the shutdown. It's unclear if they will get enough support to continue doing so, however, with some Democrats already rejecting what they call the GOP's attempt to pick and choose who gets paid.

The cease-fire is holding in Gaza after a deadly flare-up on Sunday. Israeli forces resumed the truce after retaliating in the wake of a Hamas attack that killed two IDF soldiers. President Donald Trump confirmed that the cease-fire remains in place. Special envoy Steve Witkoff and former senior Trump adviser Jared Kushner have arrived back in Israel, according to a U.S. embassy spokesperson. Vice President JD Vance said he might return to Israel in the coming days.

Authorities in France are investigating after the Louvre Museum in Paris was robbed in broad daylight on Sunday. Four suspects made off with several priceless items of jewelry in what officials called a “highly professional operation.” The sapphire necklace of Queen Marie-Amélie and the emerald necklace gifted by Napoleon to his second wife Marie-Louise as a wedding present are among the pieces missing. French President Emmanuel Macron responded to criticism over the Louvre's lack of protection for the art pieces. He announced a $1 billion plan to renovate the museum over the next six years.

A federal judge in California halted President Donald Trump's federal layoffs on Wednesday, with the government shutdown now entering day 16. Amid the gridlock between the two parties, a high-profile debate is set to take place between Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.). Meanwhile, Senate leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is expected to hold a procedural vote on Thursday to fund the Pentagon for the full 2026 fiscal year. The move is in line with Trump's emergency measures to ensure U.S. troops are paid. Democrats have not yet said how they plan to vote on the bill.

Israel says it has identified two more hostages among the bodies returned from Gaza so far, namely 27-year-old Inbar Hayman and 39-year-old Sgt. Muhammad al-Ataresh. In a phone call to CNN, Trump said he would consider allowing Netanyahu to resume military operations in Gaza if the Hamas terrorist group failed to meet the terms of the cease-fire agreement. Hamas said it has handed over all hostage remains it can access, claiming it needs special equipment to recover the rest of the bodies.

Trump has confirmed that he authorized covert CIA operations in Venezuela, and said U.S. land strikes there are now under consideration. Venezuela is calling the actions a violation of international law. Some members of Congress from both parties say the president’s actions, including strikes on drug boats, effectively amount to acts of war without congressional authorization. Meanwhile, the Coast Guard says it has seized over 100,000 pounds of cocaine since August as part of Operation Pacific Viper.

Senators are returning to Capitol Hill on Tuesday with no deal in sight to reopen the government as the shutdown enters the 14th day. The Treasury Department said it’s adjusting payment processes to ensure active-duty service members can continue to be paid during the shutdown. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Monday that this could yet become the longest shutdown in history. Democrats remain insistent that Republicans must negotiate on health care policy before they’ll cast the votes needed to end the deadlock.

President Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington on Friday. The two leaders are expected to discuss air defense. Kyiv has been pressing the United States for Tomahawk missiles, but Trump said he may speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin before making a final decision. The president also confirmed plans to meet with China’s Xi Jinping at the APEC summit later this month.

A powerful nor’easter has battered the East Coast for three days, killing at least one person and flooding coastal towns from New York to Delaware. In Alaska, the remnants of Typhoon Halong have left a trail of devastation, sweeping homes away and killing at least one person. In Arizona, storms have turned streets into rivers, leaving one dead and tens of thousands without power.

President Donald Trump is in Israel on Monday as hostages held for more than 700 days return to their families. A huge sign on a Tel Aviv beach thanked him as Air Force One approached the Israeli coast. The president met with relatives of freed hostages and addressed the Israeli Knesset. He will next head to Egypt for a summit to formally end the war in Gaza.

Washington museums and the National Zoo remained closed over the weekend as the government shutdown heads for its 3rd week. The Trump administration has initiated mass firings for federal employees. The president has also directed War Secretary Pete Hegseth to use all means to ensure troops are paid this week. Trump says he's open to negotiating on health care after Democrats reopen the government. However, Senate Democrats are insisting that talks come first.

All 16 victims have now been identified after a massive explosion destroyed a military explosives plant west of Nashville. Authorities said there were no survivors, while rescue crews are continuing to search the volatile site. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has vowed a full investigation. Federal agents from the FBI and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives are working to determine what caused the blast.

Israel and the Hamas terrorist group have both signed off on the first phase of President Donald Trump's peace plan. Israel said its government will convene on Thursday to ratify the agreement. Trump said the first phase will involve the release of all remaining hostages and the partial withdrawal of Israeli troops. The president said that a body he called the “Board of Peace” will oversee a temporary transitional committee after Hamas gives up control of the Gaza Strip.

Hundreds of National Guard troops have arrived in Chicago under Trump’s plan to curb violent crime. Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker is accusing the Trump administration of politicizing the National Guard. Trump defended the move, criticizing state leaders for failing to protect ICE agents. Meanwhile, a federal court has ruled that Trump can keep control of the Oregon National Guard, though can’t yet deploy them.

Federal and local officials have announced the arrest of 29-year-old Jonathan Rinderknecht in connection with January's Palisades fire in California, which killed 12 and destroyed 6,800 structures. Rinderknecht stands accused of intentionally starting the fire along a hiking trail just after midnight on Jan. 1. Officials say the allegations are supported by his phone data, false statements made to law enforcement, and AI-generated images depicting a burning city. If convicted, he faces a mandatory minimum of five years and up to twenty years in federal prison.

The government shutdown has entered day 8 as lawmakers remain at an impasse on a budget bill. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said on Tuesday that he's considering proposing a bill that would provide pay to military troops and air traffic controllers, but Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) said it's not needed yet. Also, a White House draft memo that had been circulated has led to controversy after questioning whether 'non-essential' federal employees currently furloughed are entitled to back pay.

President Donald Trump met with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at the White House on Tuesday. The two leaders praised each other while acknowledging the natural business and industrial competition that arises from the two countries' proximity to each other. The United States still has a 50 percent tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum, as well as other tariffs on some cars, lumber, and copper. Trump said the two countries are now working on a formula for a potential tariff deal.

Federal officials are in Portland and Chicago this week. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem visited Portland, where she warned that more federal troops could be sent there if local leaders don't provide additional security. In Chicago, FBI Director Kash Patel and Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche highlighted a coordinated federal effort on crime and immigration. Officials in both cities have pushed back against the federal government.

Negotiations are underway in Egypt to finalize a cease-fire between Israel and the Hamas terrorist group. The two sides are discussing a deal based on the 20-point peace plan unveiled by President Donald Trump during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in late September. The talks are taking place as Israel marks the 2nd anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack.

It's day 7 of the government shutdown, and U.S. airports are reporting delays as an increasing number of air traffic controllers call in sick. While the essential workers are expected to be at work, they aren't guaranteed a timely paycheck. Meanwhile, senators are not making progress in getting a funding bill across the finish line, with another two votes failing on Monday.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting the White House on Tuesday for a meeting with President Trump. The Prime Minister’s Office said the two leaders will focus on the economic and security relationship between the two countries during the meeting, including Trump's tariffs. The president recently ramped up tariffs on Canadian products not covered by the U.S.–Mexico–Canada Agreement. Trump's use of tariffs will be heard by the Supreme Court soon to determine whether the president can use emergency powers to issue tariffs at all.





A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from deploying other states’ National Guard troops to Portland. The ruling followed an earlier decision against using Oregon’s own Guard. Oregon and California officials condemned the measure as a misuse of the military, describing it as political theater. Trump has called Portland and Chicago “war zones,” while DHS Secretary Kristi Noem warned of organized attacks on officers.

Delegations from the United States, Israel, and the Hamas terrorist group are heading to Egypt for talks aimed at ending the war in Gaza. Trump said progress is moving quickly and warned Hamas that it faces destruction if it refuses to surrender control of Gaza. Trump said the first phase, centered on releasing hostages, could be completed within days.

With the federal government still shut down, a top White House economic adviser said layoffs will begin if negotiations fail to produce a solution. The Trump administration and Republican lawmakers want Democrats to make a deal for what they call a clean continuing resolution to get the government up and running again. Democrats, however, want Congress to extend Obamacare subsidies set to expire this year.



With just hours left before the government shutdown deadline at midnight, lawmakers remain deadlocked. Republicans are pushing a clean continuing resolution to extend current funding for seven weeks, giving Congress time to pass the full slate of appropriations bills. But Democrats are holding firm, refusing to support any bill that doesn’t extend Affordable Care Act subsidies.

War Secretary Pete Hegseth addressed America’s top military leaders at the Marine Corps Base at Quantico, Virginia, on Tuesday. He said that the department is “clearing the way for leaders to be leaders” and will be enforcing new standards, including for physical fitness and appearance.

Global reactions to President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace plan are pouring in. Arab and Muslim nations welcomed the effort but stopped short of fully endorsing it. The Palestinian Authority signaled that it’s ready to engage. Families of hostages called the moment historic, even as they remain cautious about the final outcome. Western leaders are urging the Hamas terrorist group to accept the proposal.

Police have identified the suspect in the Michigan church shooting as 40-year-old Thomas Sanford. Authorities say at least four people died after Sanford opened fire inside the church and set it on fire. The FBI is now leading the investigation, with the incident being treated as a targeted act of violence. President Donald Trump called for an end to what he said is an epidemic of violence in the United States.

The president will meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Monday as Israel faces growing international pressure to end the war in Gaza. Families of hostages have urged Trump to use the meeting to help secure their loved ones' release. Trump has promised something special on a Gaza plan. Vice President JD Vance said top U.S. officials are engaged in negotiations with Israeli and Arab leaders.

Trump is expected to meet with lawmakers on Monday to work out disagreements as the threat of a government shutdown looms. Democrats want parts of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act repealed and are demanding an extension to tax subsidies for Obamacare. Republicans say negotiations can take place after their short-term funding bill expires, which recently passed the House before failing in the Senate. If an agreement isn't reached by Tuesday at midnight, the Trump administration says it plans to lay off more federal workers.



ABC has cancelled “Jimmy Kimmel Live” after Kimmel’s remarks about Charlie Kirk’s assassination drew backlash from political leaders and the Federal Communications Commission. The move followed public outrage over reactions to Kirk’s death, leading to firings nationwide. Vice President JD Vance has called the public celebration of Kirk’s death disgusting.

After a day of pageantry with the British Royal Family on Wednesday, President Donald Trump is focusing on trade talks and politics with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Thursday. The pair will be at Chequers, the Prime Minister's country home, where they plan to sign a technology prosperity deal. The British government also announced more than $200 billion of investment from U.S. companies.

Three police officers are dead and two more are injured after a shooting in southern Pennsylvania. Authorities say the violence erupted on Wednesday in York County, about 115 miles west of Philadelphia, during a domestic-related investigation. Officials have not identified the gunman or the fallen officers, and say the investigation is ongoing.



President Donald Trump said on Fox & Friends on Friday morning that law enforcement officers have detained a suspect in the assassination of Charlie Kirk. The FBI said they had recovered trace evidence of shoe impressions, a forearm imprint, and a palm print from the crime scene. They also said they recovered a high-powered bolt-action rifle nearby. The Bureau is offering a reward of up to $100,000 dollars for any information leading to the identification and arrest of the suspect.

Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for his role in an attempted coup. Bolsonaro denies any wrongdoing, calling the case political persecution under current President Lula da Silva. Trump said the conviction was very bad for Brazil, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio labeled it a witch hunt.

After bipartisanship failed to be effective, Republicans invoked the so-called nuclear option on Thursday, changing the Senate’s rules to fast-track Trump's nominees. An unspecified number of nominees will now be confirmed with a simple majority. The first vote is expected to take place next week with 48 nominees. Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) warned that Republicans will regret making the change. The GOP move comes after Democrats have stalled nearly 150 of Trump's nominees.

A manhunt is continuing as authorities have not yet detained a firm suspect in Kirk’s assassination. Police say a lone perpetrator is suspected of firing the single gunshot that killed Kirk from a distant rooftop sniper's nest on campus. State police issued a statement on Wednesday night saying that two men had been detained and that one was interrogated by law enforcement. However, both were subsequently released, with police saying neither have any current ties to the shooting.

9/11 remembrance ceremonies at New York City, Pennsylvania, and at the Pentagon are marking the 24th anniversary of the 2001 attacks. Families, survivors, and civic leaders are gathering to read the names of those lost, with moments of silence. Vice President JD Vance is in New York to mark the event, while President Donald Trump is at the Pentagon for the solemn occasion.

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to revive its global tariffs after a federal appeals court ruled the president overstepped his authority. The White House warns the setback could hurt diplomacy and expose the United States to retaliation. President Donald Trump said that “everything is at stake.”

Trump is expected to speak to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by phone on Thursday, as his two-week deadline for a bilateral meeting between Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin draws closer. On Wednesday, Putin said he would agree to a meeting with Zelenskyy, but only on his home turf in Moscow.

Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday met with the families of those killed and injured in a recent shooting at a Catholic church in Minneapolis. The attacker killed two school children and injured 21 people. The vice president and Second Lady Usha Vance met privately with the pastor of the parish and the school principal. They also visited the church where the shootings took place and paid their respects to the victims and their families, laying bouquets at a memorial outside the church.

An appeals court ruling has dealt a blow to the Trump administration’s deportation efforts. A three-judge panel at the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan gang members is illegal. Meanwhile, the Defense Department is assigning military attorneys to serve as immigration judges. Officials say they were requested by the Justice Department to assist in reducing immigration court backlogs, which now total 3.4 million cases.

Nations hostile to the United States are meeting in China this week, including leaders from North Korea, Cuba, Iran, and Russia. Russian President Vladimir Putin praised the strong relations Russia has been building with China. Chinese regime leader Xi Jinping challenged the United States and the West, and called for closer cooperation among non-western leaders. However, President Donald Trump said he's not worried about a possible axis forming against the United States.

U.S. forces have sunk a suspected Venezuelan drug boat in the Caribbean, killing what Trump said were eleven members of the Tren de Aragua gang. The operation comes weeks after Washington doubled its reward for Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's arrest. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says U.S. patrols will stay in the region to confront cartels.

Lawmakers are returning to Washington this week to tackle important bills on national security as well as on crime and violence in U.S. cities. The Trump administration is working with Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-La.) to pass a “Comprehensive Crime Bill,” which is expected to address issues like cashless bail and increased police funding. Congress will also have to pass government funding for fiscal year 2026 before the end of September, or else face a government shutdown.

The Trump administration is heading to the Supreme Court to defend the sweeping tariffs struck down by a lower court. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the tariffs are critical to fixing trade deficits and fighting fentanyl, and he’s preparing a legal brief to underscore the urgency. White House trade adviser Peter Navarro is calling it the most important economic case in U.S. history. Meanwhile, the administration is also weighing a national housing emergency measure that could ease tariffs on building materials.

Trump urged drug companies on Monday to make public the data on COVID vaccines that they've shared with him to clear up uncertainties over the drugs’ effectiveness. The president is demanding an answer as, he says, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is "being ripped apart" over the question. Just last week, the CDC director was fired over disagreements on vaccine policy with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Several officials have also stepped down in protest.

More than 800 people are dead and over 1,500 injured after a powerful earthquake struck eastern Afghanistan. Taliban officials say entire villages were flattened, with rescuers scrambling to reach survivors in the mountains. Military helicopters are bringing the wounded to hospitals as rescue teams spread out across the quake zone.

President Donald Trump has said he’ll issue an executive order requiring voter ID for ballots, and eliminate most mail-in voting. He’s also pushing paper ballots and hand counts ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Meanwhile, a federal appeals court has struck down many of Trump’s tariffs. U.S. trade representative Jamieson Greer said all tariffs are still in effect and that the fight is not over. The Trump administration is vowing to appeal the ruling to the Supreme Court.

The Trump administration is escalating its immigration enforcement operations in Chicago. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem has confirmed that more federal agents are headed to the city. Noem defended past deployments in cities like Los Angeles, while Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker called the move dangerous and un-American.

A candlelight vigil was held in Minneapolis to honor two children killed in Wednesday’s school shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. Seventeen others were wounded but are expected to recover. The FBI has identified the shooter as a 23-year-old male who identified as female. President Donald Trump has ordered flags to be flown at half-staff nationwide.

Russia launched one of its largest air assaults on Kyiv in weeks early on Thursday. At least 15 people are dead with more than 40 injured. Nearly 100 buildings were damaged as rescuers continue searching for survivors. Ukraine’s interior minister says children were among the casualties. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemned the attack.

The Trump administration is taking over management of Washington’s Union Station from Amtrak, with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy saying his department will be investing in cleaning up the station. Duffy also took one of Amtrak's new next-generation Acela trains to New York City's Penn station to announce new measures to revamp the rail hub. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is supporting the renovation plans, and construction is set to begin in 2027 after the design is finished.

President Donald Trump has said he has fired Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged mortgage fraud. Trump accused Cook of falsely declaring two homes as her primary residence, calling her conduct deceitful and potentially criminal. Cook said Trump has no cause or authority to remove her, and that she will not step down.

A massive dust storm swept across Arizona on Monday. The towering wall of dust, known as a haboob, plunged the Phoenix metro area into near-zero visibility. Severe thunderstorms followed, toppling trees and cutting electricity to more than 60,000 customers. The dust storm halted flights at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport for nearly an hour and authorities warned drivers to stay off the roads.

Trump met with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday. The leaders discussed plans to revive America’s shipbuilding industry by using Korea’s expertise in the sector. Trump also announced a plan to launch a joint energy project in Alaska in order to supply South Korea with Alaskan oil. Lee thanked Trump for his role in furthering peace on the Korean peninsula, saying that he believes Trump is the only world leader who has been able to end international conflicts.

President Donald Trump says he may send National Guard troops to Baltimore, calling the city a “crime disaster.” However, Maryland’s governor has urged him to walk its streets before sending in troops. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance defended the federal takeover of the District of Columbia’s police force, crediting it for a steep drop in crime. Trump is also pressing Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) to end the Senate’s ‘blue slip’ tradition, which is stalling his judicial nominees.

Trump is hosting South Korean President Lee Jae Myung in Washington on Monday for their first summit. Talks are expected to center on trade and defense costs after Seoul agreed to boost its military contribution by more than eight percent. The leaders will also discuss nuclear issues, with South Korea's foreign minister saying the country may seek U.S. approval to reprocess or enrich its own nuclear material for industrial purposes.

Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the Salvadoran man at the center of a high-profile deportation case, reported to an ICE field office early on Monday with a number of supporters. He's expected to be interviewed by immigration authorities on Monday after being released from a Tennessee jail on Friday. His defense attorneys said the United States is seeking to deport Garcia to Uganda unless he accepts a plea deal that would facilitate his deportation to Costa Rica.

Hurricane Erin is moving north along the East Coast and is currently a Category 2 storm, with maximum sustained wind speeds of around 105 miles per hour. The National Hurricane Center said Erin's winds have weakened slightly since Wednesday. The storm is currently southeast of Cape Hatteras, North Carolina, and is moving north along the East Coast. Tropical storm-force winds are extending up to 300 miles from its center. Beaches all along the East Coast are being closed as dangerous conditions continue.

The Texas House of Representatives approved new congressional maps on Wednesday after several hours of voting, following a two-week standoff in which Democrats fled the state in protest at the redistricting. President Donald Trump responded to the vote on social media, writing that “Texas never lets us down.” The map is now headed to the state Senate and could be signed into law by the end of this week. Meanwhile, California Democrats are working on their own redistricting plan, with their map expected to see a vote on the floor on Thursday. The new map would then be considered by California voters in a November poll.

Vice President JD Vance and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth paid a visit on Wednesday to the hundreds of National Guard troops deployed in the District of Columbia, after nine days of federal control of D.C. law enforcement. Vance said that in the interim, there has been a 35 percent reduction in violent crime and an over 50 percent reduction in robberies. U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said that 550 arrests have been made so far. The U.S. Marshals Service has also put out a notice for $500 rewards for information leading to arrests in Washington.

The Kremlin, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, and world leaders are weighing in on Monday’s historic peace talks in Washington. Moscow said the Trump–Putin call was “highly constructive,” with both leaders backing direct negotiations between Russia and Ukraine. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said a Putin–Zelenskyy meeting could happen within two weeks. Meanwhile, NATO chief Mark Rutte praised President Donald Trump as a pragmatic peacemaker.

Governors from Mississippi, Louisiana, and Tennessee are sending National Guard troops to Washington in support of Trump’s crime crackdown. District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser said the federal deployments don't make sense, and that crime is already declining. The White House pointed to the nearly 400 arrests made, while Trump signaled he may extend control or even declare a national emergency.

Hurricane Erin is passing the southeastern U.S. coast on Tuesday, and could pass the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Certain areas are facing a tropical storm watch, as well as mandatory evacuations. Parts of Maryland could see 11-foot waves as the risk of powerful rip currents continues up the Atlantic seaboard. In New Jersey, officials say water conditions can already be considered dangerous.

Brown University will regain hundreds of millions in federal funding under a new deal with the Trump administration. The school agreed to end DEI-based hiring, adopt anti-Semitism safeguards, and pay $50 million to Rhode Island workforce groups. The settlement ends federal investigations—though with Brown admitting no wrongdoing. Meanwhile, Duke University’s research grants have been frozen over alleged race-based discrimination.

The Trump administration has announced multiple new trade deals. Trump said South Korea will pay a 15 percent tariff and invest $350 billion in the United States. Deals with Cambodia, Thailand, and Pakistan have also been reached. Meanwhile, the president imposed a 50 percent tariff on Brazil and on some copper imports.

Twenty-five people were taken to the hospital on Thursday after severe turbulence on a Delta Air Lines flight traveling from Salt Lake City to Amsterdam. The plane was diverted to Minneapolis where it landed safely, and medical personnel evaluated everyone on board. The Airbus jet was carrying 275 passengers and 13 crew.

A powerful 8.8 earthquake struck off Russia’s far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula overnight. It triggered tsunami waves of over 15 feet on the Russian coast, damaging buildings. Japan issued evacuation orders along much of its eastern coast, and Hawaii urged coastal residents to move to higher ground. A tsunami wave over 5 feet high was reported on the north-central shore of Maui in Hawaii.

New York City held a vigil in Manhattan on Tuesday evening for the victims of Monday’s shooting at 345 Park Avenue, including NYPD officer Didarul Islam. The others killed include a Cornell graduate, a Blackstone executive, and a security guard. The gunman took his own life. A note left by the shooter has led officials to believe he may have wanted to target the NFL office in the building, blaming his time playing high school football for a brain injury.

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced a proposal to rescind a 2009 finding that linked human-caused climate change to public health risks. The EPA said in a statement that if the proposal is finalized, it will reinstate choice and reduce costs for consumers. The proposal cites new data that, according to the EPA, challenges certain assumptions on climate change. The announcement was condemned by environmental groups.

A gunman opened fire inside a Midtown Manhattan office tower in New York City on Tuesday evening, killing four people, including an off-duty NYPD officer. Police say the shooter, Shane Tamura, is among the dead. Authorities are still searching for a motive. On Tuesday morning, Mayor Eric Adams attended the dignified transfer of the police officer who was killed, and gave his condolences to the victims and their families.

A major cooldown is finally arriving in the eastern United States, with temperatures in some cities dropping by 20 degrees after weeks of extreme heat. But the shift is bringing new flooding threats to already-soaked states like New Jersey and North Carolina. Out west, Utah's Monroe Canyon fire has exploded to nearly 21,000 acres. A powerful storm system also swept through the Northern Plains and upper Midwest late Monday and into Tuesday, toppling trees and cutting power to tens of thousands of homes.

President Donald Trump issued a new 10-to-12 day deadline on Monday for Russia to end its war in Ukraine. The measure was announced just two weeks after the president imposed a 50-day deadline. On the domestic front, meanwhile, the Trump administration issued a new guidance requiring federal agencies to protect religious expression in the workplace. This would allow federal workers to pray in groups while off duty, invite co-workers to church, and display religious items on their desks without fear of retaliation.

The Trump administration is holding talks with the UK and China on Monday after announcing a deal with the EU over the weekend. The agreement comes just days before the U.S. tariffs were due to spike. The EU deal cuts the proposed tariffs in half, and will bring hundreds of billions of dollars in European investment to the United States. President Donald Trump announced the deal from his resort in Scotland, calling it “good news for everybody.”

More than 130 million people are under heat alerts as dangerous temperatures grip much of the country. Tampa has hit 100 degrees for the first time in recorded history, with heat indexes expected to top 110 through the week. Meanwhile, severe storms are expected across the Northern Plains, with damaging winds and the possibility of tornadoes.

Cambodia and Thailand have agreed to a cease-fire starting at midnight on Monday local time, pausing five days of their deadliest clashes in over a decade. The breakthrough came during peace talks in Malaysia after President Trump pressured both sides over the weekend. Both Thailand and Cambodia accuse the other of starting the fighting last week. The conflict soon escalated to clashes with heavy artillery at multiple locations along their 500-mile land border.

Trump paid a rare visit to the Federal Reserve headquarters on Thursday, ramping up pressure on Fed Chairman Jerome Powell to cut interest rates. The two also clashed over a controversial Fed renovation project that's slated to cost billions of dollars. Powell defended the renovation costs, saying the building requires significant structural repairs.

Lawmakers have subpoenaed the CEOs of two of America's biggest financial institutions, J.P. Morgan and Bank of America. They're under scrutiny for their roles in the initial public offering of Chinese battery giant, CATL. The company is flagged by the Defense Department as a Chinese military company. The chairman of the select committee on the CCP said that "Wall Street shouldn’t be underwriting Chinese military companies—and the American people deserve transparency."

Columbia University will pay more than $200 million to settle federal claims that it failed to protect Jewish students and staff from harassment. The deal restores access to billions in funding and follows months of protests and suspended grants. Columbia continues to deny wrongdoing, but has agreed to major policy changes, including tougher discipline, new civil rights training, and updating its definition of anti-Semitism. The school has also agreed to abide by laws banning race-based hiring and admissions.

President Donald Trump signed three executive orders on Wednesday, while also unveiling a White House action plan to boost the American artificial intelligence (AI) industry. He vowed to stop adversaries like China from using AI to push opposing values, and said that the United States is currently leading China in AI “very substantially.” The plan includes around 90 recommendations, including a crackdown on state laws deemed too restrictive and fast-tracking the construction of datacenters.

Bryan Kohberger, who confessed to the first-degree murder in 2022 of four University of Idaho students, has been sentenced to four consecutive life terms in prison, without parole. Before his sentencing, family members of the victims spoke emotionally about the anguish they have suffered. Kohberger showed no emotion during the statements and declined the opportunity to speak. In addition to the prison time, Kohberger was also ordered to pay $200,000 in fines and $20,000 in civil penalties to the families.

President Donald Trump is hailing a new trade deal with Japan as the largest in history, opening Japanese markets to more U.S. goods and lowering tariffs on Japanese cars. Japan is also planning to invest $550 billion in the United States and to launch a joint LNG project in Alaska. The announcement sparked a rally in Japanese stocks. The United States also reached trade deals with the Philippines and Indonesia on Tuesday, whereby Filipino goods will be charged a 19 percent tariff, but American goods zero percent.

A panel of federal judges in New Jersey refused to extend the appointment of Alina Habba as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, instead naming her deputy as a replacement. Department of Justice officials said Habba was pushed out for political reasons, as she is a former lawyer to President Donald Trump. The DOJ removed her deputy hours later. It remains unclear who will now take up the role.

On Capitol Hill on Wednesday, two former ambassadors to Japan and Australia will discuss how they can better cooperate with the United States to counter the CCP's economic coercion. The three nations are working to try to reshape global trade to lessen reliance on China and maintain stability in the Indo-Pacific. The navies of the three countries recently signed a new logistics deal to streamline cooperation should a conflict break out in the Pacific. Meanwhile, the United States is pursuing trade negotiations with China next week in Sweden to discuss tariff deadlines.

President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. at the White House on Tuesday for talks centered on security and trade. Marcos met with Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth at the Pentagon on Monday, and will be the first Southeast Asian leader to visit Trump since his return to office in January. The Philippines’ delegation is hoping to negotiate a more favorable trade deal before the August 1 tariff deadline.

A heat dome is settling over much of the United States, with temperatures and humidity expected to soar. The system is spreading from the South to the Midwest, and soon to the Northeast. Heat indexes could top 100 degrees in many cities on top of stifling humidity, with dew points in the upper 70s and low 80s expected in the Mississippi and Ohio Valleys. Relief may arrive for many by Saturday, when the heat dome is expected to weaken and more typical July temperatures should return.

The Chinese Communist Party is blocking a U.S. government employee from leaving China. The State Department says the worker was visiting the country in a personal capacity. In a separate case, a Wells Fargo executive from Atlanta has also been barred from leaving China, with the ban tied to an alleged criminal probe. Both incidents come amid a series of detentions and exit bans targeting foreign nationals in China.

Harvard University and the Trump administration will present their oral arguments before a federal judge on Monday, after the federal government cut billions in federal funding to the school over allegations of the continuation of DEI programs and anti-Semitism on campus. Harvard alleges that freezing the funds had nothing to do with anti-Semitism. Harvard’s lawsuit says that the school’s research leads to medical and scientific advancements that benefit society.

A Delta Air Lines regional flight had a close call while approaching to land in Minot, North Dakota, on Friday. The pilot said a B-52 bomber appeared in his flight path without warning, forcing him to take evasive action. The incident occurred less than six months after a deadly midair collision between a passenger jet and a military helicopter near Washington killed 67 people.

An off-duty Customs and Border Protection officer was shot in a New York City park during an attempted robbery late on Saturday night. Authorities say the alleged shooter, an illegal immigrant with a criminal history, hit the off-duty officer in the face and arm. The officer returned fire before two suspects fled. Police say one is in custody, while the other is still at large.

A 7.3 magnitude earthquake off Alaska's southern coast prompted tsunami alerts and evacuations for coastal communities on Wednesday. The U.S. Geological Survey said the quake struck just after 12:30 p.m. local time. The tsunami warning was downgraded within an hour, and fully canceled just before 2:45 p.m. At least 40 aftershocks were recorded within a matter of hours, though no injuries or major damage was reported.

President Donald Trump signed a measure into law on Wednesday, classifying fentanyl-related substances as Schedule I drugs and toughening sentences for traffickers. Trump also called out China's role in the fentanyl crisis. China remains the largest source for fentanyl precursors, which are then used to make fentanyl products in Mexico before they end up in the United States. Fentanyl has become the leading cause of death for Americans aged 18 to 45.