Jeffries ‘thankful’ US airman was rescued but criticizes ‘reckless and costly war’
[ad_1] House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries on Sunday called the rescue of a U.S. airman in Iran “heroic,” but continued to criticize what he called a “war of choice” with Iran, now in its sixth week. “I’m thankful that a second U.S. airman has been rescued heroically by our special forces. And we, of course, continue to pray for […]
‘No air defenses’: Trump, Hegseth touted American dominance in Iran before jet was downed
[ad_1] As the U.S. waged war over the last five weeks, President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth have repeatedly said Iran’s capabilities were decimated — including its anti-aircraft defenses, which were taken out by American forces. That assertion seems to have come into question Friday when, according to several U.S. officials, Iran […]
Fast-growing wildfire in windy Southern California triggers evacuations
[ad_1] RIVERSIDE, Calif. — A fast-growing wildfire Friday in windy Southern California has prompted multiple evacuation orders and warnings. The Springs Fire broke out at around 11 a.m. Friday and by 2:30 p.m. had grown to 2.34 square miles (6.06 square kilometers). The cause of the fire east of Moreno Valley in Riverside County is […]
US fighter jet down in Iran: 1 crew member rescued as search continues, officials say
[ad_1] A U.S. fighter jet appears to have been shot down by Iran over Iranian territory, American officials confirmed to ABC News, marking a new and potentially dangerous point in the conflict. One crew member aboard the downed two-seater F-15E has been rescued, according to two U.S. officials. The status of the other crew member is unknown, […]
Jobs report set to offer key gauge of economy amid war with Iran
[ad_1] A jobs report on Friday will provide a key gauge of U.S. economic health as the nation weathers a global oil shock set off by the war with Iran. The government data — which details hiring in March — is set to arrive as the war drives up gasoline prices and borrowing costs, threatening […]
Artemis II crew talks to ABC News from space: Their journey so far and what’s ahead
[ad_1] The Artemis II mission launched on Wednesday, taking four astronauts on a historic, 10-day mission around the moon and giving them views of a lifetime along the way. A day after lift-off, ABC News’ Gio Benitez spoke with astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen from their Orion spacecraft about the journey […]
Trump replacing Pam Bondi as attorney general, Todd Blanche to step in
[ad_1] President Donald Trump announced Thursday that Pam Bondi was being ousted as his attorney general in a post on his social media platform, saying she’ll move to a role working in the private sector. “We love Pam, and she will be transitioning to a much needed and important new job in the private sector, […]
Trump says he’ll sign order to pay all DHS employees as shutdown continues
[ad_1] President Donald Trump said he plans to sign an order to pay “all” employees at the Department of Homeland Security amid the record-long agency shutdown. [ad_2]
Oral arguments underway in Supreme Court’s landmark birthright citizenship case
[ad_1] The Supreme Court’s oral arguments in its landmark birthright citizenship case are underway Wednesday. President Donald Trump arrived at the Supreme Court earlier this morning, making him the first sitting president to attend the high court’s arguments. Trump is asking the justices to uphold his Day 1 executive order eliminating birthright citizenship under a novel interpretation […]
Trump unveils plans for presidential library including gifted Air Force One jet, replica Oval Office
[ad_1] President Donald Trump unveiled a first look at the plans for his presidential library in a video made using AI that he posted on social media on Monday night. The video showed plans for the future Trump Presidential Library and Museum that’s expected to be in Miami, Florida. The video depicts the library and […]