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Trump Announces Major Combat Operations Against Iran Saturday

WASHINGTON, President Donald Trump announced on Saturday Feb. 28 that U.S. forces had begun major combat operations in Iran, saying the strikes aim to destroy Iranian missiles and dismantle its missile industry. He said …

Biden Thanks South Carolina Democrats, Urges Voter Action

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Former President Joe Biden spoke Friday at the Columbia Museum of Art, thanking South Carolina Democrats for their 2020 primary support and urging them to mobilize ahead of this year's midterm elections.…

Trump warns force possible after Iran talks fail

Washington — President Donald Trump said on Friday he is not satisfied with talks with Iran after U.S. envoys returned from Geneva without a deal and warned that the United States may use military force if diplomacy fail…

US Public Sympathies Shift Toward Palestinians, Gallup Finds

WASHINGTON — Gallup reported Tuesday that Americans' sympathies in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict have shifted toward Palestinians, with 41% saying they sympathize more with the Palestinians and 36% with the Israelis. …

Washington, Congress Moves After Trump Ordered Strikes

Washington, Members of Congress moved this week after President Trump ordered military strikes against Iran on Saturday. House Democrats and several Republicans introduced a War Powers resolution to restrict the presiden…

U.S. orders agencies to stop using Anthropic AI

Washington — The U.S. government ordered agencies Friday to stop using Anthropic's AI after its CEO refused Pentagon demands for unrestricted military use. Dario Amodei said Anthropic would not permit Claude to be used f…

Geneva Talks, Trump Presses Iran Amid Military Buildup

Washington — President Donald Trump said this week he faces a 'big decision' on whether to attack Iran, expressing frustration with nuclear negotiations as U.S. military forces surged to the Middle East. Indirect talks i…

Fort Hancock Drone Downed by Military Laser, FAA Restricts Airspace

Fort Hancock, Texas — U.S. military reportedly used a laser-based counter-unmanned aircraft system to shoot down a Customs and Border Protection drone Thursday, prompting the FAA to impose temporary flight restrictions o…

Kansas Law Invalidates Transgender IDs, Sparks Lawsuit

TOPEKA, Kansas — State lawmakers this week implemented SB 244, requiring state-issued IDs and government facility use to match sex assigned at birth; the law immediately invalidated roughly 1,700–1,800 previously updated…

Mamdani Meets Trump to Discuss Federal Housing Support

Washington: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Thursday to discuss major housing investments and other city concerns. Mamdani presented a mock New York Daily News fro…

U.S. Halts $259M Minnesota Medicaid Payments Amid Investigation

WASHINGTON — Vice President J.D. Vance announced Wednesday that the Trump administration will temporarily halt $259.5 million in federal Medicaid reimbursements to Minnesota as part of an investigation into alleged fraud…

DOJ Reviews Withheld Epstein-Related Documents Amid Scrutiny

Washington — The Justice Department this week said it is reviewing whether it improperly withheld records from the Jeffrey Epstein file release after news outlets flagged missing FBI interview summaries tied to a woman w…

Florida House Approves Charlie Kirk Day, Road Renaming

TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House approved bills this week creating an annual "Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance" and renaming a Miami-Dade roadway after the slain conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Lawmakers voted largely …

U.S. Imposes Sanctions on Iran Ahead of Talks

Washington The United States Wednesday imposed sanctions on over 30 individuals, entities and 12 vessels accused of facilitating illicit Iranian oil sales and procuring material for ballistic missiles and weapons ahead o…

Bill Gates Apologizes to Staff Over Epstein Ties

Seattle. Bill Gates apologized this week to Gates Foundation staff for past ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after Justice Department-released documents prompted questions, the Wall Street Journal reported.…

Escondido Council Keeps ICE Training Contract Amid Protests

Escondido — City councilmembers voted to retain a contract allowing Department of Homeland Security agents, ICE officers, to use the Escondido Police Department firing range for training. The arrangement, which officials…

Bakersfield girl's injuries prompt proposed federal CDL restrictions

Washington — President Donald Trump spotlighted a Bakersfield girl injured in a June 2024 Mojave Desert crash during his State of the Union address Tuesday, and urged Congress to pass 'Dalilah Law' to bar states from iss…

Trump Signals Force if Iran Nuclear Talks Collapse

Washington, President Donald Trump told Congress in his State of the Union address this week that he prefers to resolve the confrontation with Iran through diplomacy but will not allow Tehran to obtain a nuclear weapon, …

Trump Claims He Prevented India-Pakistan Nuclear Conflict Escalation

Washington — President Donald Trump said in his State of the Union address Tuesday that he ended eight wars and credited himself with preventing a nuclear war between India and Pakistan, asserting Pakistan's prime minist…

Washington: Democrats, Trump Clash Over Immigration at SOTU

Washington — President Donald Trump and several Democratic representatives clashed during Tuesday night's State of the Union when Trump called for restored Department of Homeland Security funding and said the government'…

Congressman Al Green Removed From State Of Union

Washington — Representative Al Green (D-Tex.) was escorted from the House chamber Tuesday after he stood and held a sign reading "BLACK PEOPLE AREN'T APES" as Donald Trump entered to deliver the State of the Union. Speak…

Washington: Trump Claims 'Turnaround' in Lengthy State Address

Washington — President Donald Trump delivered a record one-hour, 47-minute State of the Union on Tuesday, declaring a "turnaround for the ages" and touting economic growth, border security, and strength while appealing t…

Trump Delivers Lengthy State Of The Union Address

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump delivered a 108‑minute State of the Union address Tuesday, outlining economic, immigration, crime, energy and national security priorities. He touted economic gains, lower gasoline pri…

House Fails To Pass Bipartisan ROTOR Aviation Bill

Washington, the House of Representatives failed this week to advance the bipartisan ROTOR Act, a measure aimed at expanding ADS‑B In collision-avoidance requirements after the Jan. 29, 2025 midair collision that killed 6…

US Implements Temporary Tariffs After Supreme Court Rebuke

Washington — The Supreme Court struck down emergency tariffs President Trump imposed, finding he exceeded his authority. After Friday's ruling, the White House announced a temporary 10% global tariff that took effect Tue…

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