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DOJ moves to undo Jan. 6 rioters’ convictions for seditious conspiracy

Federal prosecutors are petitioning to formally vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of high-profile Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, pushing to completely clear their criminal records. The unprecedented maneuver follows earlier…

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DOJ moves to undo Jan. 6 rioters’ convictions for seditious conspiracy

Federal prosecutors are petitioning to formally vacate the seditious conspiracy convictions of high-profile Proud Boys and Oath Keepers, pushing to completely clear their criminal records. The unprecedented maneuver follows earlier…

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LAUSD stares down historic walkout as negotiations continue

Late-night negotiations have failed to produce a contract for Los Angeles Unified School District support staff, driving the massive school system toward an imminent Tuesday shutdown. Despite weekend settlements for…

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LAUSD stares down historic walkout as negotiations continue

Late-night negotiations have failed to produce a contract for Los Angeles Unified School District support staff, driving the massive school system toward an imminent Tuesday shutdown. Despite weekend settlements for…

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Direct U.S.-Iran talks on ending war stretch past midnight in Islamabad

High-stakes negotiations between Washington and Tehran extended deep into the night in Pakistan's capital, marking the first direct diplomatic engagement between the two adversaries in decades. Despite a grueling 21-hour…

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Iran war: US negotiators arrive in Pakistan ahead of peace talks – follow live

Vice President JD Vance and top Iranian officials have touched down in a heavily fortified Islamabad to negotiate a permanent resolution to the six-week conflict. The high-stakes summit, brokered by…

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US negotiators arrive in Pakistan ahead of peace talks with Iran

American and Iranian delegations have touched down in Islamabad for high-stakes ceasefire negotiations amid deep mutual distrust. Vice President JD Vance leads the U.S. team into a fragile diplomatic window,…

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Iran War News Live Updates: U.S.-Iran Talks a Make-or-Break Chance for Peace, Pakistani PM Says

High-stakes negotiations between Washington and Tehran have commenced in Islamabad, brokered by Pakistan, as the Middle East teeters on the edge of wider conflict. With U.S. envoys demanding the reopening…

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Eric Swalwell Faces Sex Assault Accusation as He Runs for California Governor

California gubernatorial frontrunner Eric Swalwell is confronting mounting pressure to abandon his campaign following explosive allegations of sexual assault from a former staffer. As key endorsements evaporate and House Democratic…

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California Rep. Eric Swalwell denies sexual assault allegations, won't drop out of governor's race following SF Chronicle report

California Representative Eric Swalwell is resisting intense pressure from Democratic leadership to abandon his gubernatorial bid after a bombshell report detailed multiple sexual assault and misconduct accusations. Despite a mass…

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US and Iran to meet for peace talks in Pakistan as questions linger over ceasefire in Lebanon – follow live

American and Iranian delegations have touched down in Islamabad for critical negotiations, though the diplomatic window is rapidly closing amid escalating violence in the Middle East. Fresh preconditions from Tehran…

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Sheriff’s lieutenant with million-pound fireworks stash led to deadly blast, prosecutors say

A former Yolo County Sheriff’s lieutenant and four others face second-degree murder charges after a grand jury exposed a decade-long illegal explosives ring that culminated in a catastrophic blast, killing…

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6 days later, a mother, sailor and lover of the sea is still missing while her husband remains in police custody

Six days after Lynette Hooker vanished into the dark waters off the Bahamas, the search has shifted to a recovery mission and a U.S. Coast Guard criminal probe. Meanwhile, her…

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Trump officials unveil designs for president’s controversial 250-foot arch

Federal officials have published the final blueprints for a massive 250-foot monument slated for the edge of the Potomac River, triggering immediate pushback from preservation groups and former service members.…

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Canine corpses found washed ashore in WA were foxes

The disturbing discovery of mutilated canines along the Skagit County coastline has been traced to an out-of-state fox farm supplying commercial fishing operations. While the revelation dispels fears of a…

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Trump sweetens pro-Orban endorsement with promises of economic aid to Hungary

Days before a critical parliamentary election, U.S. President Donald Trump has escalated his political intervention in Hungary by pledging direct American economic investment should Prime Minister Viktor Orbán secure another…

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Trump shares video of a brutal Florida killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant

President Donald Trump has broadcasted security footage of a fatal hammer attack in Florida, leveraging the killing of a Bangladeshi store clerk by a Haitian suspect to accelerate his administration's…

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Michigan couple at center of Bahamas disappearance chronicled sailing adventures on social media

Bahamian authorities and the U.S. Coast Guard are conducting parallel investigations into the disappearance of a Michigan woman who vanished from a small motorboat, leading to the arrest and questioning…

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How Recovery Personnel Will Secure Artemis II Capsule at Sea After Splashdown

Following the historic Pacific splashdown of Artemis II, the operational theater has shifted from orbital tracking to a high-stakes maritime salvage and extraction effort. Joint naval and space agency recovery…

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After Splashdown, Bring in the Navy Divers

Update file on the Artemis II mission conclusion. With the Orion capsule safely in the Pacific, operational control transfers to naval recovery teams. We track the extraction logistics, evaluate the…

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Trump has handed JD Vance his most difficult mission yet

Vice President JD Vance has touched down in Islamabad to broker a fragile peace with Iran, marking the highest-level diplomatic engagement between the two nations since 1979. Dispatched by Donald…

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Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, April 10, 2026

Moscow has unilaterally declared a brief theater-wide ceasefire for Orthodox Easter, a move met with deep skepticism following a massive barrage of Russian drone strikes. On the battlefield, Russian commanders…

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Trump endorses ‘focused’ immigration enforcement funding bill

President Donald Trump has backed a partisan legislative maneuver to end the historic 47-day Department of Homeland Security shutdown, securing uncompromised funding for federal immigration agencies while sidelining Democratic reform…

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Vigorous squall line could bring downpours, severe winds to Bay Area

A fast-moving, narrow cold frontal rainband is barreling toward the San Francisco Bay Area, threatening to unleash torrential downpours, 60 mph wind gusts, and isolated tornadoes. This latest meteorological escalation…

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Why Trump’s endorsement hasn’t been a ‘close out move’ for Louisiana Senate

Donald Trump’s early backing of Julia Letlow was supposed to guarantee a swift victory over incumbent Bill Cassidy. Instead, a stubborn rival conservative candidate and a barrage of incumbent spending…

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These Republican-on-Republican disputes are keeping Congress frozen

Intra-party warfare over border enforcement funding has paralyzed the legislature, triggering the longest partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security in history. As leadership scrambles for a procedural workaround,…

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Deputy killed in Porterville shooting, suspect also dead, Tulare County sheriff says

Prior reporting noted an active shooter situation during an eviction in Porterville. The standoff has now ended with the death of Detective Randy Hoppert and a highly unusual tactical resolution…

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Live Updates: Trump cautions Iran against charging tolls to go through Strait of Hormuz as fragile ceasefire holds

President Donald Trump has issued a stern warning to Tehran against levying transit fees on oil tankers navigating the Strait of Hormuz, even as a tenuous two-week truce between the…

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'NATO not obliged to reopen the Strait,' Turkey's trade minister says

Ankara has formally dismissed US pressure to deploy NATO assets to the Strait of Hormuz, with Trade Minister Omer Bolat declaring the alliance bears no mandate to break the Iranian…

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Pentagon violated court order to restore press access, judge rules

A federal judge has struck down the Defense Department's revised media credential rules, declaring the interim framework an unlawful attempt to bypass a prior mandate restoring press access. The ruling…

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Jimmy Kimmel Salutes Melania’s White House Surprise

Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel seized on Melania Trump’s abrupt White House statement denying any relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell. The comedian speculated that the First Lady's unprompted defense…

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Middle East crisis live: Trump casts doubt on Iran war ceasefire over continued closure of strait of Hormuz

The fragile two-week truce between Washington and Tehran faces imminent collapse as the Strait of Hormuz remains heavily restricted. President Donald Trump has publicly questioned the viability of the agreement,…

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Trump Lashes Out at MAGA Critics Amid Iran Split

The fragile alliance between the White House and its most vocal America First media surrogates has shattered over the recent Iran ceasefire. President Trump has launched a blistering public offensive…

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Maryland settles with owner of ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Key Bridge

Maryland has reached a preliminary settlement with the owner and operator of the cargo ship Dali, resolving key state claims two years after the vessel destroyed the Francis Scott Key…

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Melania Trump says she's "never been friends with Epstein" in rare address

First Lady Melania Trump delivered an unannounced White House address to categorically deny any personal ties to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell. The brief…

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Molokai schools added to April 10 closures; Oʻahu schools, Hanalei Elementary also affected

State education officials escalated their emergency response on April 10, shutting down all Molokai public campuses as severe storm systems batter the Hawaiian islands. The sudden expansion of closures builds…

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Gov. Evers signs Wisconsin online sports betting bill into law

Governor Tony Evers has signed legislation authorizing statewide mobile sports wagering, making Wisconsin the 33rd state to enter the digital betting market. However, a mandatory and complex renegotiation of tribal…

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Family says popular energy drink played role in cheerleader's fatal heart condition

The parents of a 17-year-old Texas high school student have initiated a wrongful death lawsuit against a major beverage distributor, claiming their daughter suffered a fatal cardiac event triggered by…

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Family remembers 19-year-old driver killed in Willamette River crash with two others

Authorities have formally identified the teenage victims of the fatal Willamette River plunge, shifting the focus toward mourning families and the complex logistics of vehicle recovery. The search for a…

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Trump bashes MAGA media figures over their Iran war criticism

Following a fragile ceasefire agreement, Donald Trump has launched a blistering attack on prominent right-wing commentators who opposed his military actions in Iran. The public rupture exposes deepening fractures within…

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JD Vance’s claims about Orbán, the EU and Hungary fact-checked

US Vice President JD Vance recently parachuted into Budapest to back Viktor Orbán, firing off a volley of accusations against the European Union. A close examination of his claims regarding…

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U.S. Government Moves Toward Automatic Registration for Military Draft

The Selective Service System is finalizing a regulatory overhaul to automatically register eligible young men for the military draft by December 2026. Driven by the latest National Defense Authorization Act,…

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Rand Paul is facing an ICE funding dilemma

With the Department of Homeland Security shutdown crossing the 50-day mark, Republican leadership is attempting a risky reconciliation maneuver to guarantee multi-year funding for ICE and Border Patrol. The strategy…

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How presidential removal under the 25th Amendment works and why it's a longshot

Following the commander-in-chief's alarming ultimatums regarding Iranian civilian infrastructure, House Democratic leaders are unexpectedly warming to a constitutional maneuver to strip him of power. However, the fierce loyalty of the…

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House Democratic leadership signals sudden openness to 25th Amendment push

Internal party friction is pushing House Democratic leaders to reconsider their hesitation regarding a 25th Amendment campaign against the sitting president. Fueled by recent executive rhetoric and a volatile international…

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Anthropic loses bid to block Pentagon blacklisting in D.C. court

A federal appeals court in Washington has denied Anthropic’s bid to pause its designation as a national security supply-chain risk, handing a critical victory to the Defense Department. The ruling…

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Hawaii doctor accused of trying to kill his wife convicted of attempted manslaughter

A Honolulu jury has convicted anesthesiologist Gerhardt Konig of attempted manslaughter, opting for a lesser charge than attempted murder after determining he acted under extreme emotional distress during a violent…

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Artemis II crew will endure 3,000°C on re-entry. A hypersonics expert explains how they will survive

When the Artemis II crew returns from their lunar flyby, they will face a blistering 3,000°C atmospheric reentry that severely damaged the capsule's predecessor. Following intense scrutiny of the Artemis…

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Man Is Arrested in Bahamas Days After Michigan Woman Goes Missing

Bahamian authorities have detained Brian Hooker following the disappearance of his wife, Lynette, as a U.S. Coast Guard criminal probe takes shape. With search efforts now reclassified as a recovery…

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Vance to Lead Iran Talks as Tehran Says Ceasefire Violated

Vice President JD Vance is mobilizing a high-level U.S. delegation to Islamabad for direct negotiations with Iranian officials, scrambling to salvage a fragile truce. The diplomatic intervention follows immediate allegations…

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Trump warns U.S. military will stay near Iran until 'real agreement' is honored

President Donald Trump has declared that U.S. military forces will maintain their positions around Iran until Tehran fully complies with a newly brokered ceasefire agreement. The ultimatum arrives as parallel…

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Trump says U.S. ready for 'next conquest,' warns military to remain near Iran until 'real agreement' is honored

A fragile two-week ceasefire between Washington and Tehran faces immediate strain as President Donald Trump threatens unprecedented military escalation if Iran fails to meet U.S. demands. With American forces ordered…

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Grays Ferry parking garage collapse: 1 dead, 2 missing in Philadelphia

A seven-story parking facility under construction for the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia suffered a catastrophic structural failure, leaving one worker dead and two unaccounted for. Emergency crews are navigating highly…

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Shipping stalls as Tehran dictates terms in Hormuz

Despite a freshly brokered truce, commercial transit through the Middle East's most critical maritime chokepoint has ground to a near halt as Iranian forces impose stringent new toll and inspection…

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Viktor Orbán: Trump could soon lose his best friend in Europe

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán faces an unprecedented electoral threat from former insider Péter Magyar, jeopardizing a crucial European foothold for the Trump administration. Recent polling shifts and economic stagnation…

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Clean Energy Slate Wins Control of Arizona’s Biggest Utility

A coalition of renewable energy advocates has secured a historic governing majority at the Salt River Project, overcoming conservative opposition in an obscure acreage-based election. The victory signals a decisive…

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Trump vents at NATO but avoids rupture after meeting with alliance’s leader

Following a high-stakes Oval Office meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, President Donald Trump held off on threats to withdraw from the alliance despite lingering frustrations over Europe's refusal…

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Pam Bondi defies House subpoena over Epstein files

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is rejecting a bipartisan congressional subpoena tied to the Justice Department's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, leveraging her recent dismissal to bypass the inquiry.…

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Court to release secret warrants that Riverside sheriff used to seize over 650,000 ballots

Riverside County Superior Court has unsealed the search warrants used by Sheriff Chad Bianco to confiscate hundreds of thousands of ballots. The newly public documents reveal the seizure relied heavily…

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Live Updates: Trump says "whole civilization will die tonight" as strikes on Iran ramp up ahead of his deadline

As Washington's ultimatum to unblock a critical maritime chokepoint enters its final hours, preemptive bombardments on Iranian civilian targets signal a catastrophic shift in the conflict. With diplomatic backchannels fracturing,…

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Fact-Checking Republicans’ Misleading Claims About Mail-In Ballots and Fraudulent Voting

Despite renewed allegations from the Trump administration and GOP lawmakers regarding widespread mail-in ballot fraud, a rigorous review of the data reveals no systemic irregularities. This update unpacks the latest…

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Exclusive: ICE arrested more than 800 people after tips from US airport security agency

Internal records expose a covert data-sharing pipeline between the TSA and ICE, resulting in over 800 immigration arrests at U.S. airports since the current administration took office. The Secure Flight…

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‘Vile on every level’: Tucker Carlson rips Donald Trump over Easter Sunday ‘f-word’ post

A profanity-laden Easter Sunday broadcast from Donald Trump has triggered an unprecedented public rebuke from conservative commentator Tucker Carlson, exposing deep fractures within the right-wing media apparatus. The president's erratic…

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Voters set to decide Wisconsin Supreme Court race and Georgia runoff for Marjorie Taylor Greene's seat

Voters in Wisconsin and Georgia head to the polls today in two critical off-cycle elections that will test partisan enthusiasm and Donald Trump's enduring political clout. The races feature a…

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Taiwan opposition leader heads to China in what she calls a ‘journey for peace’

Kuomintang Chairwoman Cheng Li-wun has initiated an unprecedented diplomatic mission to Beijing, breaking a ten-year precedent for Taiwanese opposition figures. The maneuver exposes deep domestic political fault lines while navigating…

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Scoop: Platner declares Mills nearly finished in Maine Senate primary

Progressive challenger Graham Platner is officially treating the Maine Democratic Senate primary as a settled contest, redirecting his campaign apparatus toward unseating Republican Senator Susan Collins. Internal communications reveal a…

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More states adopt college entrance exam touted by conservatives despite concerns

Conservative lawmakers are aggressively expanding the reach of the Classic Learning Test, forcing public universities in multiple states to accept the alternative entrance exam. Despite mounting political backing, educational researchers…

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Trump to detail rescue mission as Iran rebuffs U.S. war demands

President Donald Trump prepares to unveil operational details of a high-stakes extraction inside Iranian territory, even as Tehran dismisses Washington's latest ultimatum to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. The successful…

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From Oman, a waterfront view of the embattled Strait of Hormuz

As the conflict between the United States and Iran escalates, the quiet Omani exclave of Khasab finds its vital fishing and tourism industries paralyzed. Local residents, accustomed to peaceful waters,…

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Inside Jim Jordan’s quiet preparations for a GOP leadership void

House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan is quietly laying the groundwork to succeed Mike Johnson as the top Republican leader. By reversing his past refusal to assist vulnerable incumbents and leveraging…

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Trump endorses Republican Steve Hilton in California governor’s race

Donald Trump has thrown his political weight behind former Fox News host and British strategist Steve Hilton in the race to succeed Gavin Newsom. The endorsement injects immediate partisan friction…

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Donald Trump Attempts Damage Control After Wild Easter Sunday Post

Following an expletive-laced Easter morning tirade threatening Iranian infrastructure, the administration is scrambling to repair the commander-in-chief's standing with his religious base. The sudden pivot to Christian messaging arrives as…

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Gold Falls as Trump Threatens Escalation of US Attacks on Iran

Precious metals are experiencing a counterintuitive sell-off as Washington issues severe ultimatums regarding the Strait of Hormuz, threatening direct strikes on Iranian civilian infrastructure. The subsequent shock to global crude…

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Iran, US receive plan to end hostilities, immediate ceasefire, source says

A high-stakes, two-phase ceasefire proposal brokered by Pakistan has landed on the desks of US and Iranian leadership, aiming to halt escalating hostilities and reopen the critical Strait of Hormuz.…

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Middle East crisis live: Tehran warns Trump over strait of Hormuz threat; Netanyahu suggests Israel helped rescue downed US crew member

Tensions in the Gulf are nearing a flashpoint as Washington issues a strict deadline to Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz blockade, triggering immediate threats of severe retaliation. Concurrently, Israeli…

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Attempted murder suspect arrested after leading CHP on hourslong chase across several Southern California counties

A high-speed pursuit spanning multiple Southern California counties ended Sunday night near Barstow when an attempted murder suspect's disabled vehicle finally ran out of gas. The hourslong chase, which began…

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Eulogy for the CIA Factbook: The free standard for world facts is gone

The Trump administration has abruptly dismantled the CIA World Factbook, erasing a 60-year-old pillar of open-source global intelligence. This unannounced purge severs public access to verified geopolitical data, forcing independent…

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US celebrates successful rescue of F-15E crew member as Trump's Iran ultimatum ticks down

American special operators successfully extracted a severely wounded F-15E weapons officer from Iranian territory, completing a high-stakes recovery mission coordinated with CIA deception tactics. The extraction coincides with the final…

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U.S. rescues missing airman from Iranian mountains after fighter jet was shot down

Following a tense 36-hour manhunt deep inside Iranian territory, U.S. special operations forces successfully extracted a downed F-15E weapons officer. The high-stakes rescue, bolstered by a CIA disinformation campaign, underscores…

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In the West’s water war, Arizona's governor is betting on Trump — and Iran

Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs is leveraging global instability—specifically the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict and the AI arms race—to force the Trump administration's hand in the deadlocked Colorado River negotiations. By framing…

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Live updates: Iran war news; US forces rescue missing F-15 crew member, Trump says

American special operations units have successfully extracted a downed F-15E weapons systems officer from deep within Iranian territory following an intensive, multi-day evasion. The high-stakes recovery, confirmed by the White…

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Iran War Live Updates: U.S. Rescues Officer From Downed Fighter Jet in Iran, Trump Says

Following a tense two-day manhunt deep inside hostile territory, U.S. special operations forces successfully extracted a downed F-15E weapons officer, closing a perilous chapter in the conflict while triggering a…

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Middle East crisis live: Iran says at least five people killed by US-Israeli attacks during US pilot rescue operation

A high-stakes extraction mission for a downed American aviator has triggered fresh casualties in southwestern Iran, according to local authorities. The operation, unfolding amid a five-week regional conflict, underscores the…

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U.S. Rescues Downed Air Force Officer Deep Inside Iran, Trump Says

Following a tense 48-hour manhunt deep within Iranian territory, U.S. Special Operations forces successfully extracted a stranded Air Force colonel. The daring nighttime raid concludes a perilous chapter in the…

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An Indiana man is poisoned with a root beer float. How a robbery revealed a sinister plot to kill

Recent judicial closures and a forthcoming national broadcast have finalized the timeline of Harold Allen's 2022 murder in Jackson County, Indiana. This update tracks the transition from a closed medical…

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Middle East crisis live: Trump says F-15 crew member missing in Iran is ‘safe’ after ‘dozens of aircraft’ sent to recover him

Following the downing of an American F-15E Strike Eagle over Iranian territory, U.S. forces have successfully extracted the second missing crew member in a massive rescue operation. The high-risk maneuver…

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Missing U.S. crew member from downed fighter jet rescued in Iran, Trump says

Following a tense multi-day search, U.S. special operations forces successfully extracted a stranded F-15E weapons system officer from Iranian territory early Sunday. The high-stakes recovery mission, which involved destroying trapped…

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Middle East crisis live: second US crew member of downed fighter jet rescued from Iran – reports

A second American aviator has been recovered from Iranian territory following the downing of an F-15E Strike Eagle, concluding a tense multi-day search operation. The extraction occurs against the backdrop…

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Second US fighter jet downed by Strait of Hormuz as search for F-15E crew member in Iran continues

The loss of an A-10 Warthog near the Strait of Hormuz marks the second American aircraft downed in recent days, complicating an already volatile theater. With combat search and rescue…

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Trump files emergency appeal to keep building White House ballroom

Justice Department lawyers have petitioned a federal appellate court to lift an injunction on the $400 million White House ballroom project, citing severe national security vulnerabilities. The emergency filing argues…

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Whale found dead after second sighting in a week on Willapa River, researchers say

Prior hopes that a wayward juvenile gray whale had safely exited Washington's Willapa River were dashed when searchers located the animal dead miles upstream. The focus now pivots to scientific…

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Search for missing U.S. F-15 crew member underway in Iran

A perilous combat search-and-rescue operation is unfolding deep inside Iranian territory after hostile fire downed a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle and an A-10 Warthog. While extraction teams recovered two aviators,…

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Trump weighs broader cabinet shake-up as Iran war pressure grows

Faced with escalating domestic blowback from the five-week military engagement in Iran, the Oval Office is actively drafting plans for a sweeping executive branch reorganization. This internal pivot follows high-profile…

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Iran war: Search on for missing crew member of downed US jet

American and Iranian forces are locked in a high-stakes manhunt for the missing crew member of a downed U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle. The loss of multiple aircraft shatters Washington's assertions…

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Brush fires burning in Moreno Valley and Acton area

Fanned by fierce Santa Ana winds, two fast-moving wildfires have scorched thousands of acres across Southern California, forcing immediate evacuations in Riverside and Los Angeles counties. As containment efforts stall…

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Trump briefed on downed F-15E fighter jet in Iran, search and rescue efforts underway

An American F-15E Strike Eagle crashed under hostile fire over Iranian territory, prompting an urgent combat search and rescue mission that has retrieved one airman while the second remains missing.…

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What We Know About the F-15E Strike Eagle Shot Down by Iran

Hostile fire over Iranian airspace has claimed a U.S. F-15E Strike Eagle, representing the first manned American warplane destroyed by adversarial forces during the current five-week campaign. Rescue teams have…

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Judge rejects Department of Justice bid to reinstate Powell subpoenas

A federal judge has firmly denied the Justice Department's attempt to revive grand jury subpoenas targeting Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, citing a complete absence of fraud evidence. The ruling…

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Arrest of Wisconsin Mosque Leader Was Tied to Trump Antisemitism Campaign

The recent immigration detention of Salah Sarsour, the head of Wisconsin’s largest Islamic center, is now understood to be part of a sweeping federal initiative aimed at pro-Palestinian advocates. Legal…

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NC joins lawsuit over Trump’s mail-in ballot order, calling it an unconstitutional power grab

Attorney General Jeff Jackson has added North Carolina to a growing coalition of states challenging a recent White House executive order that restricts mail-in ballots. The legal maneuver frames the…

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Todd Blanche takes over justice department after Pam Bondi sacking – US politics live

Todd Blanche has assumed control of the US Justice Department as acting Attorney General following the abrupt dismissal of Pam Bondi. The leadership change stems from deep-seated White House frustrations…

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Live Updates: Iran war rages as Trump touts strike on bridge, warns more coming, and Iran hits Gulf states

As the Middle East conflict enters its second month, the United States has escalated its bombardment of Iranian infrastructure, prompting Tehran to retaliate against critical energy and water facilities in…

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Fight Over Funding Islamic Schools in Texas Exposes G.O.P. Tensions

A bitter legal and political dispute between top Texas Republicans over blocking Islamic institutions from a $1 billion school voucher program has exposed deep fractures within the party. The clash…

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‘Todd’s sort of lead horse’: Trump’s former criminal defense lawyer ascends DOJ

Following the abrupt dismissal of Pam Bondi, Donald Trump has installed his former personal defense attorney, Todd Blanche, as Acting Attorney General. The leadership shakeup signals a more aggressive posture…

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4.6 Magnitude Earthquake in Santa Cruz Mountains Shakes Bay Area Awake

A pre-dawn tremor originating from an unmapped fault in the Santa Cruz Mountains jolted Northern California residents from their sleep early Thursday. While initial automated alerts overestimated the quake's severity,…

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Panel led by Trump allies approves White House ballroom amid legal battle

A federal planning board dominated by executive appointees has greenlit the administration's massive event space, pushing ahead despite a recent judicial freeze on construction. The endorsement clears the final administrative…

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Mike Johnson will wait on holding a vote to fund DHS

House Speaker Mike Johnson has shelved an immediate floor vote to end the historic Department of Homeland Security shutdown, bowing to conservative demands for guaranteed border enforcement appropriations. The tactical…

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Colorado court throws out election denier Tina Peters' 9-year sentence for tampering with election equipment

A Colorado appellate panel has struck down the nine-year prison term handed to former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, ruling the trial judge unlawfully penalized her for protected speech. While…

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Trump Administration Live Updates: House Punts on D.H.S. Spending, Extending Shutdown

A legislative stalemate deepens as the House of Representatives refuses to vote on a Senate-backed compromise, guaranteeing an extended shutdown for the Department of Homeland Security. The inaction leaves critical…

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4.6 magnitude earthquake shakes California, centered in Santa Cruz Mountains

A pre-dawn seismic event centered near Boulder Creek jolted Northern California residents awake on Thursday, triggering emergency alerts and prompting fresh scrutiny of the region's fault line vulnerabilities. While structural…

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Maine Is About to Become the First State to Ban New Data Centers

Maine legislators are pushing forward a first-of-its-kind moratorium that would halt the development of large-scale data centers until late 2027. The proposed freeze aims to give state officials time to…

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Trump: U.S. will bomb Iran "back to stone ages" over next 2-3 weeks

President Donald Trump has issued a severe ultimatum to Tehran, threatening to bomb the nation 'back to the stone ages' over the next three weeks if a diplomatic resolution remains…

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Trump to address nation after saying U.S. may leave war within weeks

President Trump will deliver a prime-time address Wednesday night to detail a potential two-to-three-week timeline for withdrawing American forces from the Iranian theater. The sudden policy shift follows escalating friction…

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Donald Trump says US could withdraw from Iran ‘whether we have a deal or not’

Washington is signaling a rapid, unilateral exit from the month-long Iranian conflict, prioritizing a swift military drawdown over securing a formal peace agreement or reopening critical energy corridors. This abrupt…

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Judge halts construction on Trump’s ballroom, says Congress must decide

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the administration from advancing a privately funded, 90,000-square-foot event space on the site of the demolished East Wing. The ruling establishes that sweeping alterations…

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Trump issues order attempting to change rules for mail-in voting

The White House has issued a sweeping executive directive designed to overhaul absentee voting procedures, demanding federal oversight of voter eligibility and trackable ballot packaging. State officials and legal scholars…

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Middle East crisis live: Trump says he wants to ‘take the oil’ in Iran and could seize Kharg Island ‘easily’

US President Donald Trump has openly declared his intent to seize Iran's primary oil export hub on Kharg Island, drawing direct parallels to recent American interventions in Venezuela. The unprecedented…

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