Zion Mitchell, a 21-year-old Georgia National Guard member deployed in Washington, faces felony charges after allegedly pointing a pistol at a fellow Guard member during an argument over hairstyle regulations. The incident comes amid an extended National Guard deployment tied to President Trump’s crime task force in the city.
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The Trump administration is proposing major changes to the 2030 census, including a possible citizenship question and the exclusion of many noncitizens from key population totals. The plan would also affect questions on race, ethnicity and sexual orientation and is expected to face legal challenges.
Hurricane Lowell passed west of Hawaii but caused widespread damage on Kauai, cutting power to tens of thousands and flooding roads. Officials reported extensive damage, evacuations and continuing surf hazards even after warnings were lifted.
Republicans are gathering in Dallas for a Trump-backed midterm convention aimed at boosting turnout and fundraising. Some GOP candidates in competitive races are skipping the event, citing district work and concerns about national political headwinds.
Republicans are holding a rare two-day midterm convention in Dallas with President Trump headlining both nights. The event is meant to boost turnout, but some vulnerable GOP candidates are skipping it as Democrats look to tie them to the president.
Ben Shelton defeated Carlos Alcaraz in five sets in the latest-finishing match in US Open history. The American will face Frances Tiafoe in an all-American semifinal Friday.
The U.S. military said it destroyed five Iranian oil tankers after attempted missile attacks on a Navy warship. Iran launched missiles toward U.S. targets in Jordan, where authorities said 18 were intercepted and no casualties were reported.
TSA is allowing eligible TSA PreCheck members without plane tickets to pass through security and enter gate areas at select U.S. airports. The free Gateside by TSA PreCheck program requires advance online approval and is starting at 13 airports.