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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

President Donald Trump waves to reporters as he departs from the South Lawn of the White House, Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025, in Washington, en route to Joint Base Andrews

Trump’s Obamacare subsidy plan in flux after GOP outcry

Ramsey Touchberry, Rachel Schilke November 24, 2025 4:21 pm

President Donald Trump shakes hands with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Washington.

NATO chief confident Trump’s Ukraine plan advancing peace talks, pushes tough stance on Russia

Emily Hallas November 24, 2025 4:04 pm

Lights from the Phillips 66 Los Angeles Refinery Wilmington Plant are reflected in the water at dusk.

Newsom’s energy policies could jeopardize national security, California congressman warns

Barnini Chakraborty November 24, 2025 2:38 pm

Muslims women and children from villages gather before being relocated to secure areas in Sittwe, capital of Rakhine state in western Myanmar, where sectarian violence is ongoing Tuesday, June 12, 2012. Gunshots rang out and residents fled blazing homes in western Myanmar on Tuesday as security forces struggled to contain deadly ethnic and religious violence that has killed at least a dozen people and forced thousands to flee. (AP Photo/Khin Maung Win)

Trump administration ends TPS for illegal immigrants from Burma

Anna Giaritelli November 24, 2025 2:05 pm

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ) talks with reporters outside the Senate chamber.

Pentagon announces ‘thorough review’ into Mark Kelly over ‘illegal orders’ video

Mike Brest, Mabinty Quarshie November 24, 2025 1:32 pm

This photo released by the Venezuelan Miraflores presidential press office shows President Nicolas Maduro speaking over military equipment that he says was seized during an incursion into Venezuela, during his televised address from Miraflores in Caracas, Venezuela, Monday, May 4, 2020. Maduro said authorities arrested two U.S. citizens among a group of “mercenaries” on Monday, a day after a beach raid purportedly aimed at capturing the leader that Venezuelan authorities say they foiled. (Miraflores press office via AP)

US formally designates cartel linked to Maduro as foreign terrorist organization

Mike Brest November 24, 2025 11:36 am

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer talking to media.

UK launches critical mineral strategy to cut dependence on China

Maydeen Merino November 24, 2025 11:27 am

Protesters hold signs as they march through a Home Depot.

Protesters stage ‘buy in’ at Home Depot stores over its cooperation with border patrol

Ross O'Keefe November 24, 2025 10:48 am

People shop for frozen turkeys.

Thanksgiving prices decline for third straight year this holiday season

Brady Knox November 24, 2025 8:08 am

Refugee farmers and program staff sort and package vegetables picked earlier in the morning at Fresh Start Farm, Aug. 19, 2024, in Dunbarton, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Where illegal immigrants find work in the US

Anna Giaritelli November 24, 2025 7:00 am

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses lawmakers in the Knesset, Israel's Parliament.

How Israel’s ceasefires with Hamas and Hezbollah are holding up

Mike Brest November 24, 2025 7:00 am

Bill Cassidy speaks at a hearing

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy urges public not to be ‘misled’ by CDC on vaccine safety

Jenny Goldsberry November 23, 2025 3:52 pm