Syrian authorities have intercepted a weapons-laden truck near the border with Iraq, with state media reporting the shipment was likely headed to the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon, according to a Thursday report.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday scrapped a temporary halt on most ICE vehicle stops, just over 24 hours after the pause was implemented, underscoring the administration's sweeping push for mass arrests and the internal chaos it has triggered among enforcement agents.
The sudden death of U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Republican ally of President Trump and a vocal advocate for Ukraine, casts doubt on the fate of two major initiatives: sanctions on Russia and continued military aid for Kyiv. Without his behind-the-scenes influence, analysts question whether the Trump administration’s recent pro-Ukraine tilt will hold.
As Washington and Tehran escalate their standoff over the strategic waterway, both sides are invoking control—but international law, geography, and real-world shipping data tell a more complicated story.
After a brief reprieve, oil prices jumped 6% Wednesday as the U.S. and Iran exchanged fresh hostilities. President Trump declared the ceasefire over, and the ripple effect could soon hit drivers at the pump.
A red card controversy involving President Trump, a nationwide parasite outbreak, and a massive Texas flood recovery effort are among the top stories in tonight's 5 Things PM roundup.
President Donald Trump’s July Fourth speech was disrupted by a thunderstorm, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tied the knot at Madison Square Garden, and the World Cup delivered dramatic upsets — all while a deadly heat wave gripped the nation and a long-lost Declaration copy surfaced in London.
From the largest fireworks display in U.S. history to scorching heat waves and political reflections, the nation's 250th Fourth of July brought together millions in celebration — and moments of introspection.
Organizers behind Freedom 250 are calling this year’s Independence Day fireworks the largest ever. Here’s how and when to tune in to the livestream.
President Trump took his first official flight aboard a new Air Force One on Thursday — a luxury jet donated by Qatar, valued at roughly $400 million, and retrofitted with U.S. taxpayer funds. The unprecedented gift has drawn scrutiny over ethics and national security, while the plane's design mirrors Trump’s own private aircraft.
Just days after a $16 million renovation, the iconic pool turned green from aggressive algae blooms—and blue paint began peeling off the basin. President Trump says repairs will start again after Independence Day, blaming vandals for slashing a 350-foot cut in the pool's lining.
Hundreds of thousands are expected to descend on Washington, D.C., for Trump-backed Freedom 250 events, as federal authorities race to secure the capital after a foiled plot and a string of recent shootings. Experts weigh in on the risks and the unprecedented security posture.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Saturday blamed unidentified vandals for the ongoing problems at the National Mall's Reflecting Pool, claiming an Olympic canoeist was among multiple people arrested. The $14 million renovation project, a personal priority for the president, has been plagued by algae blooms, peeling sealant, and now allegations of deliberate damage.
President Donald Trump claimed over the weekend that U.S. Park Police have arrested multiple individuals for vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, calling the alleged acts “very serious crimes” that could carry years in prison. The arrests come as the $14 million restoration project—a personal priority for Trump—struggles with algae blooms and peeling paint, drawing both ridicule and defense on social media.
A 64-year-old in Ohio hears President Trump pledge to protect Social Security, then finds a forum thread where someone three years from filing is debating whether to claim at 62 anyway, afraid of what happens in 2033. That tension—political reassurance on one side, an actuarial deadline on the other—is the real puzzle millions of near-retirees are trying to solve right now.
The Kennedy Center has removed President Trump's name from its facade, but inside the iconic venue, a deepening financial crisis, dwindling ticket sales, and a court order to stay open are forcing the institution into a precarious corner.
TAIPEI, June 18 (Reuters) — Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said Thursday he hopes a new U.S. arms sale package gets the green light soon, arguing that the island's self-defense efforts and refusal to be ruled by Beijing should not be misinterpreted as provocation, even as China intensifies pressure on the democratically governed island.
The White House South Lawn will get a custom sod and seeding treatment after hosting the UFC Freedom 250 event, with President Trump personally selecting a proprietary grass blend from Scotts Miracle-Gro.
The Israel Defense Forces confirmed the targeted killing of senior Hezbollah commander Ali Musa Daqduq, who was wanted for his role in the 2007 kidnapping and murder of five American military personnel in Iraq.
President Trump urged both sides to de-escalate after an Israeli strike on Beirut killed three people, as Iran’s top negotiator threatened to walk away from the U.S.-led peace process.
