The State Department told Americans across the Middle East to consider leaving or be ready to depart quickly as the conflict with Iran escalates. The warning followed U.S. strikes on Iran and Trump’s statement that the U.S. will be “hitting them very hard.”
Posts published in “US”
Federal prosecutors moved to drop vandalism charges against former Olympian David Hearn after saying damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was caused by a botched installation. President Donald Trump disputed the decision and insisted vandalism caused the major damage.
Federal prosecutors moved to dismiss the case against former Olympic canoeist David Hearn, saying new documents showed the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool damage was caused by flawed contractor installation, not vandalism. Hearn had denied damaging the pool and pleaded not guilty.
A federal contract funding legal representation for about 24,000 unaccompanied migrant children expired Friday. Advocates and prosecutors warn the lapse, coupled with faster immigration proceedings, could increase deportations of minors without lawyers.
An F-35 fighter jet crashed Friday morning at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar in San Diego, sparking a field fire. The pilot ejected, was recovered and was being taken to a medical facility, officials said.
The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation proposed major Colorado River water cuts for California, Arizona and Nevada while sparing four Upper Basin states for now. The temporary 10-year framework comes as Lake Powell and Lake Mead sit at record lows and states remain deadlocked over long-term management.
Trump defended a proposed $1.8 billion Justice Department fund for his supporters as Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general remains stalled. Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis are demanding written assurances before backing the nomination.
Two men detained during the search for Nancy Guthrie have filed a notice of claim seeking $3.25 million from Pima County officials. The filing alleges wrongful arrest, reputational harm and property damage as the kidnapping investigation passes six months.