Washington: United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby pitched a potential merger with American Airlines to U.S. President Donald Trump on February 25 during a White House meeting about Dulles airport. He argued a combined carrier would better compete on international routes, a stance he reiterated after recounting industry strategy at a...
Washington — On April 13, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced at the Pentagon that the United States and Indonesia have elevated their relationship to a Major Defence Cooperation Partnership after meeting with Indonesian Defence Minister Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin. The announcement named areas of cooperation including military modernization, capacity building, training...
San Antonio — Republican U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales announced Monday he will retire from Congress as lawmakers prepare to return to Washington. Gonzales acknowledged earlier this year that he had an affair with a former staff member; that staffer later died in 2025 and his admission prompted scrutiny. The retirement follows...
Silver Spring, Nev. A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck a rural area east of Carson City just before 6:30 p.m. Monday, the U.S. Geological Survey reported, placing the epicenter about 12.9 miles (20.7 kilometers) east of Silver Springs at an estimated depth of 3.1 miles (5 kilometers). Residents in nearby communities...
Middle East — JQJO reported that a United States Air Force KC-135 aerial refueling tanker was damaged after completing a mission in the Middle East. The initial report did not specify when or where the damage was discovered, the extent of structural or systems harm, or whether any personnel were...
Philadelphia — Tax experts and local news outlets reported that the federal tax filing deadline is Wednesday, April 15, urging filers across the United States to submit returns or request six-month extensions (Form 4868) if they cannot file on time and to verify direct-deposit account details to avoid refund delays. Across...
Washington — President Donald Trump accepted a DoorDash delivery in the Oval Office on Monday, received two bags of McDonald's from driver Sharon Simmons, and tipped her $100 while speaking to reporters. The driver, wearing a 'DoorDash Grandma' T-shirt, participated in the on-camera interaction as the White House highlighted a...
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger signed multiple gun-control measures last week, including SB 749, which the General Assembly passed and which would make it a crime to purchase or sell AR-15 rifles. Spanberger said on X that as a former federal law enforcement officer public safety is personal to her and...
Levelland, Texas. Governor Greg Abbott will tour the Automotive Technology and Welding Facility at South Plains College on Tuesday, April 14, and deliver remarks on the creation of the Texas Jobs Council and the state's investments in career and technical education; the visit is scheduled to begin at 2 p.m....
Washington — Senator Lindsey Graham announced Friday he will introduce a reconciliation package before June 1 to fund the Department of Homeland Security, including Border Patrol and ICE, through the end of President Donald Trump's second term, and to deliver multi-year appropriations; he told Fox News the measure would allow...
