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Adm. Brad Cooper speaks to members of the media during a press briefing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, left, at the Pentagon, Thursday, April 16, 2026 in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

CENTCOM announces task force to blockade Iranian ground transit routes

David Zimmermann · November 7, 2026 2:16 pm

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani speaks during a press conference after attending a round table with local community leaders in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Friday, Nov. 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Stephanie Rojas)

Judge overrides Mamdani’s objections to ICE subpoena for homeless shelter information

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A gun-control group has plans for safe chatting with AI

National Guards patrol a highway near Aguililla, Mexico, Tuesday, Feb. 24, 2026, after the Mexican army killed Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, known as "El Mencho." (AP Photo/Armando Solis)

Border Patrol agents anticipate cartels will use blue wave to lure migrants to US

In this graphic, Trump purses his lips in the foreground, right, by a diamond-shaped caution sign reading "tariffs" with stock lines charging upward in the background alongside the Capitol Building.

Democrats could target Trump tariffs after midterm sweep with some GOP aid

Border Patrol chief Gregory Bovino.

Border Patrol agents involved in Pretti shooting reassigned

Zach LaChance January 25, 2026 6:49 pm

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

Bessent says Carney not ‘doing the best job’ for Canada amid China trade talks

Jenny Goldsberry January 25, 2026 4:04 pm

People gather during a vigil for 37-year-old Alex Pretti, who was fatally shot by a U.S. Border Patrol agent.

What to know about the fatal shooting involving Border Patrol in Minnesota

Zach LaChance January 24, 2026 8:27 pm

Federal agents deploy crowd control devices in Minneapolis.

Chaos breaks out in ‘war zone’ Minneapolis after man shot dead by Border Patrol

Joseph Nepomuceno January 24, 2026 5:00 pm

A collage of strikes by the US military on Venezuela, captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, and President Donald Trump.

Trump brags about secret weapon that was key to Maduro capture: ‘The discombobulator’

Joseph Nepomuceno January 24, 2026 2:45 pm

Collage of Border Patrol agents and a firearm involved in a Border Patrol-involved shooting in Minneapolis on Saturday, Jan 24.

Armed man shot dead by law enforcement in Minneapolis during physical altercation

Joseph Nepomuceno January 24, 2026 12:37 pm

Kristi Noem

Noem tells Americans to stay ‘alert’ ahead of massive weekend snow storm

Sydney Topf January 24, 2026 11:47 am

Collage of President Donald Trump and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney

Trump threatens Canada with 100% tariff over new partnership with China

Joseph Nepomuceno January 24, 2026 11:44 am

Anti-abortion activists march near the Capitol during the annual March for Life rally.

Pro-life movement grapples with how to maintain leverage over GOP leaders

W. James Antle III January 24, 2026 6:00 am

Anti-ICE protesters gather in front of the Minnesota state Capitol.

Trump administration messaging on ICE at odds with public support

Claire Carter January 24, 2026 5:00 am

Anti-ICE protesters assemble in Minnesota.

FBI agent who investigated Renee Good’s death resigns

Molly Parks January 23, 2026 11:49 pm

Collage of Iran’s Ayatollah Khamenei, left, and Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, right.

Pentagon: Iran’s nuclear weapon ambitions remain despite Midnight Hammer airstrikes

Mike Brest January 23, 2026 10:07 pm