The U.S. military killed two men in a strike on an alleged drug-trafficking boat in the eastern Pacific, marking at least 170 deaths since last September amid ongoing controversy over the legality of such operations.
Posts published in “US”
Congress returns to Washington facing critical votes on the Iran war, a prolonged DHS shutdown, and potential expulsions of members amid misconduct allegations. Lawmakers grapple with funding disputes, war powers limits, and ethics investigations as tensions rise.
A Florida teenager has been charged as an adult with murder and sexual abuse in the death of his stepsister aboard a Carnival cruise ship in 2025. The case involves allegations of assault and mechanical asphyxiation while the ship was in international waters.
A federal appeals court temporarily allows construction of President Trump's White House ballroom to continue while sending the case back to a lower court to clarify national security concerns. The project faces legal challenges over presidential authority and historic preservation.
NASA's Artemis II astronauts safely return to Earth after a historic 10-day mission orbiting the moon, setting a new distance record and capturing rare images of the lunar far side. The mission marks the first crewed lunar flight in over 50 years and paves the way for future moon landings.
President Trump's plan for a 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery faces legal challenges over congressional approval and concerns about obstructing historic views and nearby airport flight paths.
A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly throwing a Molotov cocktail at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's San Francisco home and making threats at the company's headquarters. No injuries were reported.
President Donald Trump attacks conservative critics over their opposition to his Iran war policy, calling them "losers" and "nut jobs." The dispute highlights divisions within the right over the conflict, which has drawn widespread condemnation.