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U.S. Central Command says Iran is losing air capability day by day, after releasing footage on Wednesday showing strikes on three Iranian aircraft. CENTCOM says U.S. forces aren’t just defending against Iranian threats, but methodically dismantling them. President Trump adding that the U.S. is striking the Iranian regime ‘harder than virtually any country’ has been hit in history, and it’s not done yet.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.
The Pentagon says U.S. forces destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz. A fifth of the world's oil travels through the waterway. The military says the vessels were part of a larger group of Iranian naval craft it targeted. President Donald Trump warns Iran that it must remove any mines placed in the strait, or face consequences. Severe storms across the South and Midwest are producing tornadoes and causing widespread damage. The threat stretches from the southern Plains to the Great Lakes, with several states under tornado watches. Meteorologists are reporting multiple tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana. Homes have been leveled and emergency services have been overwhelmed as the storm system moves east. Crude oil prices are expected to drop below $80 a barrel by the end of 2026, according to a new energy report. Prices spiked above $115 this month after the Iran conflict disrupted the Strait of Hormuz. They then fell back to about $85.
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine said on Tuesday that the U.S. was carrying out strikes against Iranian mine-laying vessels. This, as the Strait of Hormuz has been closed off, leaving tankers unable to sail for more than a week. President Trump is warning Iran not to block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says if Tehran interferes with the key shipping route, the United States will respond with much stronger force.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.
U.S. Central Command said the Iranian regime has been launching one-way attack drones and ballistic missiles from civilian areas in cities including Dezful, Esfahan, and Shiraz. CENTCOM said locations used for military operations can lose their protected status under international law and may become legitimate military targets. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said that there would be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender, saying, "We’re fighting to win."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.
Democrats on Capitol Hill failed to cut short military operations in Iran. Both chambers rejecting a war powers resolution that republicans described as dangerous. Two Republicans, Thomas Massie and Warren Davidson, joined with most Democrats to stop the operation. Democrats have expressed concerns about the operation evolving into an endless war, a notion the Pentagon has repeatedly rejected.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.
The State Department saying the first U.S. evacuation flight departed on Wednesday. Israel says it will begin reopening its main international airport on Thursday for incoming flights. This is as civilians are scrambling to leave the Middle East as the war with Iran ramps up, with evacuation flights carrying thousands of passengers out of the region.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.
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine held a press conference at the Pentagon on Wednesday. General Caine said the U.S. military will begin expanding ‘inland’ and striking deeper into Iran. Caine added that their progress has let U.S. Central Command to gain ‘air superiority’ with ‘overwhelming precision and firepower.’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.
Saudi Arabia says the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has been struck by two drones. The kingdom's defense ministry saying on Tuesday, the attack resulted in a limited fire and some material damage. The embassy has issued a "shelter in place" notice for U.S. citizens in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran, and recommends they avoid the embassy until further notice.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.
U.S. Central Command says 3 U.S. fighter jets were shot down by Kuwaiti Air defenses in a friendly fire incident. 6 crew members ejected safely and are recovering in the hospital. Officials in Kuwait reporting their condition as stable. The cause of the incident is under investigation. There's currently an ongoing threat of missile and drone attacks over Kuwait. The U.S. government is warning Americans in the country to take cover indoors. Kuwait early this morning saying it intercepted a number of Iranian drones. The country is home to the forward headquarters of U.S. Army Central.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.
Former President Bill Clinton is expected to sit for a closed door deposition on Friday, as part of the House Oversight Committee’s investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This follows former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s own closed door testimony on Thursday. Clinton said she never met with Jeffrey Epstein and had no knowledge of the crimes he committed.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.
Another round of US-Iran talks are set to begin on Thursday in Geneva. No big breakthroughs are expected, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Iran was attempting to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles while the talks will be focused around Tehran's nuclear program. Iranian officials meanwhile say a fair, balanced deal could still be reached, but Iran will not give up its nuclear ambitions.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.'
President Trump gave his 2026 State of the Union Address, with a historically long speech, clocking in at just under 1 hour and 48 minutes. Trump addressed a number of issues his administration has tackled, including immigration, crime, election integrity and affordability. He also used his State of the Union to present a series of major honors. Two military pilots received the Medal of Honor and Trump announced he would give the Presidential Medal of Freedom to gold-medal-winning hockey goalie, Connor Hellebuyck. Trump also presented Purple Hearts to a pair of West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C.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.
President Trump is set to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday night, in front of a joint session of Congress. He's expected to highlight his administration's actions, including immigration policy, lowering inflation and his efforts to end global conflicts. Trump also invited the U.S. Men's Olympic hockey team to attend, after winning the gold medal against Canada.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.
A powerful nor'easter is sweeping across the Northeast. It's bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions to the region. Blizzard warnings are in effect for major cities including New York, Philadelphia, and Boston, with more than 40 million people in the storm's path. Governors in seven states have declared emergencies and urged residents to stay home as snow accumulates quickly and visibility drops.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.
President Trump ordered government agencies to release information about extraterrestrial life and related phenomena on Thursday. The move followed former President Barack Obama’s comments on alien life in a podcast interview earlier this week. In 2023, the White House acknowledged that there had been unexplained aerial phenomena reported by pilots and the Navy and Air Force.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.
The BBC reported on Thursday morning that UK police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The alleged misconduct likely relates to his time as UK trade envoy before 2011. Last October, King Charles III formally stripped his younger brother of his princely title and removed him from the Windsor Estate. King Charles released a statement saying he is ‘deeply concerned’ by reports involving Mountbatten-Windsor’s allegations of misconduct in public office, and that the matter must be handled through a full and proper legal process, with the family offering full cooperation.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.
The search is on for a group of skiers after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in Northern California. Authorities say 6 survivors have been rescued, but 9 remain missing. The Nevada County Sheriff's office says two skiers have been transported to a hospital for treatment. According to a forecaster with the Sierra Avalanche Center, the group was on the final day of a three-day trip when the avalanche hit.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.
The United States and Iran have begun indirect talks in Geneva, Switzerland, over Tehran's nuclear program, as tensions continue to grow in the region. This second round of talks is being mediated by Oman. President Donald Trump on Monday night said he will be involved indirectly and believes Iran wants to make a deal. Washington has sought to expand the scope of talks to non-nuclear issues such as Iran's missile stockpile, but Tehran says it will only discuss curbs on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.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.
NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie is again pleading for her mother’s return, posting to Instagram two weeks after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home. The FBI also says a glove found nearby appears to match one worn by a suspect seen on a doorbell video and contains DNA, with final test results expected within 24 hours.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.
New details are out about the suspect seen in Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera. The FBI describes the man as having an average build with a height of 5’9” to 5’10”. The Bureau has also increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. Law enforcement is also asking neighbors within a two-mile radius to check their surveillance cameras for anything out of the ordinary from January 1st to February 2nd.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.
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