The US military says it has launched “powerful” strikes on Iran after an attempted attack on American forces in Jordan and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation follows joint US-Saudi strikes in Iraq that Iraqi officials condemned as a violation of sovereignty.
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Hadi Matar was convicted in federal court of terrorism offenses in the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie. The verdict could bring a life sentence on top of the 25-year state prison term he is already serving.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Sen. Adam Schiff asked the SEC to investigate Trump Media’s planned Truth API, which would sell rapid access to influential Truth Social posts, including President Trump’s. Trump Media defended the product as based on publicly available information.
Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general is facing resistance from Republican Sens. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis, who want written changes to a Trump IRS settlement. The dispute centers on a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization” fund and tax audit protections for Trump, his family and businesses.
Mia Bieniemy, wife of Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, has been moved out of intensive care after a shooting at the couple’s Virginia home. Their son, Elijah Zion Bieniemy, faces felony charges in the case.
James Comey is asking a federal judge to dismiss charges that he threatened President Donald Trump with a seashell photo spelling “86 47.” His lawyers allege vindictive prosecution, illegal phone tracking and flawed warrants, while the Justice Department says a grand jury indicted him.
Trump is expected to announce a $22 billion rebuild of Dulles International Airport, including new terminals and the removal of its aging mobile lounges. The plan would expand underground transit and comes after years of complaints about the airport’s facilities and shuttle system.
Jurors in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial heard Patrick Clancy’s 911 call from the night their three children were killed in Duxbury, Massachusetts. Prosecutors say the killings were planned, while the defense says Clancy was suffering from postpartum psychosis.