Reports say the Pentagon is preparing to send the 82nd Airborne and a brigade of about 3,000 troops to the Middle East as U.S. forces respond to ongoing strikes and threats from Iran. Officials stress no decision has been made to invade Iran, but the move raises questions about escalation and strategy.
In a surprise special election, Democrat Emily Gregory won Florida State House District 87, the district that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago. Republican Jon Maples had President Trump’s endorsement but fell short as Gregory took the seat 51 to 49 percent.
Alan Armstrong, a longtime oil and gas executive, was sworn in as Oklahoma’s new U.S. Senator after Gov. Kevin Stitt appointed him to replace Markwayne Mullin. Armstrong is a conservative business leader expected to support energy and permitting reforms. Under state law he will serve temporarily and is barred from running in the 2026 election after signing a pledge. Questions remain about a past donation to Adam Kinzinger as conservatives watch for his votes in the Senate.
An 18-year-old Loyola student was shot and killed in Chicago. A local alderwoman suggested she may have been “in the wrong place at the wrong time.” Here is what happened, why that response is wrong, and what voters should ask their leaders.
Two young Air Canada pilots died after their CRJ-900 collided with a Port Authority firetruck on the LaGuardia tarmac. Investigators recovered an intact cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder as authorities work to piece together what went wrong.
Multiple suspected pipe bombs were discovered in Fort Washington Park in Maryland. Bomb squads and the ATF are on scene and taking devices to a lab for analysis. The park remains closed while officials investigate.
Emmanuel Grégoire, backed by the Socialist coalition, won Paris mayor. The result keeps the city in left-wing hands for more than 25 years and raises questions about France’s political map ahead of 2027.
Senator Richard Blumenthal warned that deploying ICE agents to airports could lead to violence. President Donald Trump plans to send ICE to help troubled airports after staffing shortages left travelers stranded. Here are the facts and what this fight over security really means.
Jeff Webb, 76, built a cheerleading empire, owned conservative outlets, and supported young activists. He died after a fall while playing pickleball. Here is a clear look at his life and impact.
Connecticut Democrats passed an emergency law demanding photo ID to redeem large amounts of cans, yet oppose federal voter ID proposals. The move raises questions about priorities and consistency in election integrity debates.
James Talarico, Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Texas, told a podcast that undocumented students he taught were “my most patriotic students.” His comments sparked swift backlash from conservatives, who called the remark an insult to citizens and veterans. The controversy comes alongside earlier provocative remarks about God and a sharp reaction from President Donald Trump.
Senator Roger Marshall stood up for President Donald Trump’s America First plan, criticized Democrats for refusing to fund the Department of Homeland Security, and said the Iran objectives are mostly met but the last steps will be tough.
Police released redacted bodycam footage of Justin Timberlake’s 2024 Hamptons DUI arrest. The video shows the singer struggling through sobriety tests after witnesses and surveillance suggested erratic driving. Timberlake had refused a breathalyzer and later sued to block the footage release. Law enforcement released a redacted clip after arraignment for DUI and running a stop sign.
The Supreme Court unanimously said a Mississippi street preacher can challenge a city law that limited his public preaching. The ruling lets him seek an injunction against the ordinance and protects the right to ask a court to stop unconstitutional laws.
President Donald Trump told MS NOW that Iran was only two weeks from a nuclear bomb before U.S. strikes. He says U.S. forces have crippled Iran but must remain to stop a rebuild. NATO allies were also criticized for weak support.