Mohammad Al-Saadi, an Iraqi commander linked to Iranian-backed Kata'ib Hizballah, is charged with plotting terror attacks on Jewish sites in New York, Los Angeles, and Arizona. Authorities disrupted the plan after Al-Saadi attempted to hire an undercover agent to carry out the attacks.
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Michael Banks, chief of the U.S. Border Patrol, resigns amid a series of leadership changes in immigration enforcement under the Trump administration. Banks cited family reasons and highlighted his role in securing the border during his tenure.
Elon Musk traveled to China during his ongoing $150 billion lawsuit trial against OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, despite a judge's order that he remain available for recall testimony. Legal experts say Musk's travel without explicit court permission is unusual and could complicate the trial.
David Venturella is named interim director of ICE, replacing Todd Lyons amid ongoing immigration enforcement challenges. Venturella previously led the Secure Communities program and has worked under multiple administrations.
The Supreme Court has allowed Alabama to use a new congressional map with only one majority-Black district, sending the case back to a lower court amid ongoing voting rights litigation. The decision follows a recent ruling weakening the Voting Rights Act.
The U.S. Coast Guard has seized the sailboat used by Brian and Lynette Hooker amid the ongoing investigation into Lynette's disappearance in the Bahamas. Brian Hooker was arrested but released without charges, and Lynette remains missing.
Seventeen Americans evacuated from a hantavirus-affected cruise ship have arrived in Nebraska for monitoring, with two passengers showing signs of infection. The rare Andes strain involved is transmissible between humans, but officials stress the public risk remains low.
President Trump rejects Iran's response to a U.S. peace proposal as talks stall amid ongoing tensions in the Persian Gulf. Despite ceasefire efforts, hostilities continue with threats and drone attacks, while diplomatic negotiations and economic pressures persist.