The early days of the war against Iran are already carrying a massive financial burden for the United States, with Pentagon officials estimating the first six days of combat operations have cost roughly $11.3 billion. The figure was shared with U.S. senators during a classified briefing on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, according to a source … Read more
Authorities in Florida say a couple exploited community generosity by falsely claiming their teenage son was battling cancer, raising donations that investigators allege were spent on everyday personal expenses instead of medical care. The case, described by local officials as a serious instance of fake cancer fundraiser fraud, led to the arrest of Edward Downing … Read more
Indiana election officials are rolling out a new statewide effort aimed at expanding voter participation among young residents, announcing a partnership with the youth-focused organization Turning Point USA to boost voter registration and recruit poll workers. The initiative, led by the office of Indiana Secretary of State Diego Morales, will collaborate with Turning Point USA … Read more
A growing divide within Republican leadership surfaced Tuesday after Senate Majority Leader John Thune said the Senate does not have enough support to force a procedural showdown over the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, commonly known as the SAVE Act. Speaking candidly about the chamber’s legislative reality, Thune acknowledged that calls to compel Democrats to … Read more
Authorities in Alabama say a months-long search for a missing toddler has turned into a homicide investigation, with the child’s mother now facing capital murder charges in a case that has shaken the local community. Police in the city of Enterprise announced Monday that 33-year-old Adrienne Reid has been arrested and charged with capital murder … Read more
A 16-year-old girl reported missing in North Carolina has been located in Florida after deputies stopped a vehicle for speeding and discovered she was traveling with a 37-year-old man now facing multiple criminal charges. Authorities say the teen was found Sunday night in Putnam County, Florida, during a traffic stop near Crescent City. The driver, … Read more
A new national survey indicates a modest decline in President Donald Trump’s job approval rating, reflecting growing political pressure as the administration faces multiple controversies and prepares for a challenging midterm election cycle. According to the latest poll from NBC News, 44 percent of registered voters say they “strongly” or “somewhat” approve of the president’s … Read more
A major legal battle is unfolding between artificial intelligence firm Anthropic and the administration of Donald Trump after the company challenged a sweeping federal decision that bars government agencies from using its technology. The AI developer filed a lawsuit Monday in federal court in California, arguing that a recent national security designation by the U.S. … Read more
President Donald Trump said Sunday that Iran’s future supreme leader may struggle to remain in power without the approval of the United States, escalating rhetoric as geopolitical tensions between Washington and Tehran continue to intensify. During an interview with ABC News, Trump suggested the selection of Iran’s next top authority could face consequences if it … Read more
A Texas court has handed down lengthy prison sentences to a man convicted of orchestrating a deadly scheme that involved using a dating app to lure victims before killing them. Jer Auntey Pleasant, 25, was sentenced Friday to four separate 50-year prison terms for the murders of Larry Wilson, 54, and Joseph West, 22. The … Read more