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Washington's longstanding policies on Taiwan remain unchanged following the summit between President Donald Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping, officials said. Trump told reporters on Friday he declined to clarify his position on Taiwan when Xi asked whether the United States would defend the island.CIA Director John Ratcliffe and other U.S. officials meet with Cuban officials in Havana. This comes as the communist island says it has completely run out of diesel and heavy fuel oil, and its power grid has entered a “critical” state.Federal officials ramp up law enforcement efforts across Washington ahead of major summer events and America's 250th anniversary celebrations. One million people are expected at the National Mall this coming July 4th.

President Donald Trump concluded the first day of his visit to China on Thursday, after a high-level summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Trump said China has agreed to purchase 200 Boeing jets. The Congressional-Executive Commission on China holds a hearing on the Chinese Communist Party's practice of forced organ harvesting from prisoners of conscience. Epoch Times senior editor Jan Jekielek and other witnesses testified on how the regime carries out the brutal human rights abuses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says 41 people are under monitoring in the United States for hantavirus. Most of them were at one time on board the virus-stricken MV Hondius cruise ship.

Thousands gathered for an annual parade in Manhattan on Wednesday to mark World Falun Dafa Day. The day celebrates 34 years since Falun Dafa, a spiritual practice rooted in the principles of truthfulness, compassion, and forbearance, was introduced to the public in China.Kevin Warsh will officially become the new head of the Federal Reserve after the Senate voted 54–45 to confirm his four-year term. Warsh has said he would like to see the Fed return to the dual mandate of stable prices and maximum employment rather than engage in mission creep.Vice President JD Vance announced the Trump administration will withhold $1.3 billion in Medicaid payments to California due to potentially fraudulent billing patterns. The action comes among a host of others taken recently to crack down on fraudulent activity in Medicare and Medicaid.

FBI Director Kash Patel and DEA Administrator Terrance Cole told senators that federal agencies are expanding efforts to counter criminal networks tied to China, including fentanyl precursor trafficking, cyber threats, and illegal marijuana operations in multiple states.President Donald Trump told reporters before departing for China that he expects inflation to drop as soon as the war with Iran ends. He said he also believes oil prices will drop once the war is over.The Missouri Supreme Court upheld a mid-decade congressional redistricting plan backed by Trump that could help Republicans win an extra seat. In South Carolina, the state Senate voted against a House amendment that would have moved forward with a mid-decade redistricting effort.

President Donald Trump on Monday indicated he would reduce the federal gasoline tax to provide relief at the pump amid high fuel prices caused by the military operation in Iran. He added the suspension would be in place "till it's appropriate."Sixteen U.S. citizens repatriated from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are being quarantined at a medical facility in Omaha, Nebraska, with two more at another facility in Atlanta, Georgia. Health officials stress that the virus does not pose a risk to the public at this time.Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard is probing biological laboratories abroad funded by U.S. taxpayer dollars for decades. The probe will cover more than 120 overseas labs, while aiming "to identify where these labs are, what pathogens they contain and what ‘research' is being conducted."

From Iran, Taiwan, and rare earths to China's nuclear program, the White House is previewing what's on the agenda for President Donald Trump's upcoming talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.Some of the people evacuating the MV Hondius, where a Hantavirus outbreak occurred, are heading home. An international evacuation operation is underway in the Canary Islands.A deadly security breach at Denver Airport: An individual who ran onto the runway was struck and killed by a departing Frontier Airlines plane. NTD has the latest on the investigation.

The U.S. is expecting a response from Iran soon on its proposal to end the 10-week conflict, while a ceasefire remains in place despite recent flare-ups.Countries are preparing to remove passengers from the cruise ship hit by a hantavirus outbreak. The ship is expected to anchor off the Spanish coast early Sunday. Health officials say the risk of the virus spreading remains low.President Trump is set to travel to China next week for his first face-to-face meeting with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing since 2017. Analysis on what cards each side holds.

President Donald Trump on Friday announced that Russia and Ukraine will be engaging in a three-day-long ceasefire, along with a prisoner swap. The president said the ceasefire would take place on May 9, May 10, and May 11, which coincides with the Russian Victory Day holiday on May 9.The Department of War released its first batch of UFO-related documents that had been slated for public release. The files include footage of unidentified flying objects and flying discs documented between June 1947 and July 1968.New Jersey says it is monitoring two residents who were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus after that individual departed from the cruise ship MV Hondius. The residents were not passengers on the ship, and the potential exposure occurred during air travel abroad.

President Donald Trump said on Thursday that his meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva at the White House was productive. Trump said he discussed trade and tariffs with Lula, adding that both sides will continue to address bilateral matters.The Trump administration is preparing visa sanctions on China over Beijing's slow acceptance of deported Chinese nationals, a senior administration official says. Measures could include raising cash bond requirements for visa applicants, as well as denying more visas and imposing stricter entry controls at the border.

President Donald Trump on Wednesday paused "Project Freedom," an operation designed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing renewed progress toward diplomacy with Iran. He also warned China against ignoring U.S. sanctions, ahead of his visit to Beijing next week.A Chinese-American man is on trial for allegedly opening a secret Chinese police station in New York. Prosecutors say he did so to help the Chinese Communist Party suppress dissidents on U.S. soil.Tennessee and South Carolina advance redistricting efforts, unveiling new Congressional maps favoring Republicans. The push follows primary losses in Indiana for Republicans who opposed redistricting efforts.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio held his first fill-in White House press briefing on Tuesday, answering questions on Iran, Cuba, and his upcoming visit to Italy. Rubio told NTD White House correspondent Mari Otsu that human rights issues remain prominent during President Donald Trump's upcoming visit to China.Indiana and Ohio hold primary elections as voters weigh key statewide races shaping the road to 2026. In Indiana, seven state senators who opposed a redistricting push face challengers backed by Trump.The World Health Organization says some human-to-human transmission may have occurred on the cruise ship hit by a suspected hantavirus outbreak that left three people dead and several others ill.

President Donald Trump says that Iran will be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks any American vessels helping stranded vessels safely transit through the Hormuz Strait. That comes as the United States has shot down seven small Iranian boats firing missiles at ships being protected during the operation, according to the president.The Supreme Court today allowed prescriptions for the abortion pill to be dispensed by mail. The ruling temporarily allows the drug to be prescribed through telemedicine and sent by mail, pending further proceedings.A class action lawsuit accuses a Chinese car company of spying on drivers and passengers in Israel. The lawsuit alleges that cars from China's BYD—the world's largest electric vehicle maker—collect sensitive information and secretly send the data back to China.

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President Donald Trump says he's “not satisfied” with the Iranian regime's latest proposal and that he's standing firm on his red lines. He confirms that talks to officially end the war in Iran have been ongoing by phone.The Trump administration on Saturday unveiled a relief plan for thousands of stranded Spirit travelers after the budget airline went out of business overnight.In two weeks, Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping are set to meet, with discussions likely to cover issues from trade to national security. An analyst weighs in on what to expect.

President Donald Trump spoke to retirees on Friday in The Villages, Florida, after taking steps aimed at providing millions of Americans better access to retirement accounts—a move that was met with bipartisan praise. It's the president's first large public event since his third assassination attempt Saturday night.Breaking tonight, the Pentagon says the United States is withdrawing 5,000 troops from NATO ally Germany. This comes after President Trump said earlier that the U.S. was reviewing a possible reduction. And with Operation Epic Fury paused amid a ceasefire, the United States is continuing Economic Fury on Iran—this time targeting a Chinese firm accused of helping Iran sell billions in sanctioned oil.Trump on Friday said he's still weighing a taxpayer-funded takeover of Spirit Airlines. The president did not offer details about the proposal but told reporters he would have an announcement on the matter by Saturday.

President Donald Trump today signed an executive order to help expand access to retirement savings accounts for Americans without employer-provided plans. The order directs the U.S. Department of the Treasury to launch the TrumpIRA.gov website by January, when eligible low-income workers will receive matching funds from the government.The shutdown is finally over, as Trump today signed a bill to end a record 75-day partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Congress also passed a short-term extension of a key foreign surveillance tool hours before it was scheduled to expire on Thursday night.A proposal to require voter ID in California is now one step closer to going before voters. The newly qualified ballot measure could bring major changes to how ballots are cast and verified in the state.

The U.S. House of Representatives advanced bills to extend a surveillance authority, a budget plan for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol, and a farm bill. The procedural vote to advance the legislation passed 216–210. The Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act at the center of the debate allows intelligence agencies to conduct warrantless surveillance on foreign targets located abroad.The Supreme Court ruled to limit how race can be used in redistricting in a 6–3 decision in the Louisiana case. The case focused on whether a lower court order to create a second black-majority congressional district in Louisiana was constitutional. The court says race cannot be used as the primary factor in drawing electoral district boundaries.President Donald Trump issued a new warning to Iran, urging the regime to “get smart soon,” and said further strikes depend on ongoing talks. This comes as the president refuses to lift the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports.

Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with threatening the life of the president and making a threat across state lines, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced this afternoon. The case relates to an Instagram post Comey made about a year ago.Federal agents today raided day care centers in Minnesota as part of a fraud investigation. The Department of Homeland Security says it is working to determine how American taxpayer dollars may have been abused.In a major development in the global oil market, the United Arab Emirates has announced it is leaving OPEC. The group coordinates production among many of the world's largest oil producers.

A California man has been formally charged with attempting to assassinate President Trump during the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington. The White House, condemning political violence and the rhetoric it says inspired it.In the aftermath of the shooting, new focus is turning to the agencies that secured the event. Both the secret service and TSA are under the department of homeland security, now operating more than 70 days without full funding, as emergency money runs low and lawmakers remain at odds over a path forward.President Trump today -- meeting with his national security team to discuss Iran. This comes after what's left of the Islamic regime sent a new peace proposal over the weekend.

President Donald Trump canceled the U.S. trip to Pakistan for talks with Iran Saturday. The president emphasizes that the United States holds all the cards, adding that the trip is too time-consuming and costly.On Saturday night, for the first time in his two presidencies, Trump is set to attend the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner. The president had previously boycotted the event, citing unfair treatment by the media.

The White House announced today that senior U.S. envoys will head to Islamabad tomorrow for a fresh round of direct talks with Iran. That's as the Treasury Department sanctions a major China-based oil refinery and roughly 40 shipping companies and tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also announced sanctions on crypto wallets tied to Iran's attempts to move money outside the country.The Department of Justice has ended its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The top federal prosecutor in the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, said Friday she has directed her office to close the investigation.An appeals court has blocked President Trump's executive order suspending asylum access at the border. The ruling comes as the Trump administration attempts to counter illegitimate asylum claims, particularly at the southern border. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is expanding execution methods for federal prisoners to include firing squads.

President Donald Trump ordered the U.S. Navy to strike any Iranian boats laying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. That's as a full naval blockade tightens the noose on the Iranian regime's oil lifeline. The president says he's under zero pressure to cut a deal with the regime. Senate Republicans passed a budget resolution to fund ICE and Customs and Border Protection. Republicans say this is the first step toward eventually funding the rest of DHS. Lawmakers warn China-linked actors are stealing America's AI technology. The White House outlines how the United States will respond.

As President Donald Trump extends a ceasefire to allow Iran to present a unified proposal, the U.S. military says its forces have turned around almost 30 vessels since the naval blockade began. Washington is also refuting reports that some ships are getting through the blockade.Hours after Virginia voters approved a referendum for a new congressional map heavily favoring Democrats, a circuit court ruled the measure unconstitutional and is blocking certification of the election.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a ceasefire extension with Iran. He said the United States has been asked to halt its attack on the regime until it submits a unified proposal. In the meantime, the president is directing the U.S. military to continue its blockade on Iranian ports. That comes as U.S. forces board a second vessel with ties to Iran in just two days—this time in the Indo-Pacific.Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress on Tuesday. The Florida Democrat's resignation follows a House ethics investigation. Meanwhile, Trump's nominee for Federal Reserve chair, Kevin Warsh, was in the hot seat today, facing tough questions from lawmakers over inflation and political independence.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is stepping down following an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct. The White House announced Keith Sonderling will take on the role of acting secretary of labor.President Donald Trump is threatening to destroy Iran's power plants and bridges after accusing the regime of violating the ceasefire. This comes as the United States prepares for a second round of peace talks in Pakistan. The president says he feels no pressure to reach a deal.A major shakeup at one of the world's most valuable companies, as Apple announces today that Tim Cook will step down as CEO and moving into the role of executive chairman. Apple says John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering, will take over as CEO on Sept. 1.

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Iran recloses the Strait of Hormuz today, hours after saying it would open the waterway to commercial ships. Iran's joint military command says it will keep restrictions in place as long as the U.S. blocks Iranian ports.Today marks the 43rd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on an American embassy in history. The Iran-backed Islamic Jihad terrorist group claimed responsibility for the 1983 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Beirut.President Trump signed an executive order today to speed up the research and approval of psychedelic drugs, which he says could help people struggling with mental illnesses. That's as the president says veterans are facing especially high rates of mental health challenges.

President Trump today announced the Strait of Hormuz is fully open and ready for full passage. Meanwhile, he says the U.S. naval blockade on Iranian ports, now in its fifth day, “will remain in full force and effect as it pertains to Iran only, until such time as our transaction with Iran is 100 percent complete.”Oil prices dropped as Iran reopened the Strait of Hormuz. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick gave an optimistic view of U.S. economic growth and signaled potential shifts in U.S. trade policy—from North America to China—that could reshape the broader economic outlook.

President Donald Trump today announced a major Middle East breakthrough involving Israel, Lebanon, and the Hezbollah terrorist group. The president says Iran is now willing to hand over its “nuclear dust,” as the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports financially squeezes the regime. The Department of Homeland Security shutdown is now in its 61st day—the longest in U.S. history. That's as Republicans push forward with a plan to fund immigration enforcement without Democratic support. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, along with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is proposing a plan to tax the ultra-wealthy. The new tax would hit owners of second homes in New York City valued above $5 million.

We're now on day three of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports. President Trump says the military operation in Iran is “very close to over,” as the White House announces the beginning of an economic operation meant to pressure the regime.On Capitol Hill, IRS CEO Frank Bisignano told lawmakers the 2026 tax filing season is a success, as lawmakers on both sides question the agency's performance. Meanwhile, the Government Operations Subcommittee is examining fraud occurring nationwide in many state-level programs like Medicaid.U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Mike Waltz testified today before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about reforms at the U.N., and how the U.S. is combating the Chinese Communist Party's influence in international bodies.

President Donald Trump told the New York Post that additional peace talks could take place over the next two days in Pakistan's capital, as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports ramps up pressure in the Gulf. Vice President JD Vance says the regime is engaging in an “act of economic terrorism” against the entire world after its military has been decimated.A new Justice Department report alleges the Biden administration unfairly enforced a law protecting access to abortion clinics. The DOJ's Weaponization Working Group says the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act—known as the FACE Act—was used to target pro-life activists.A fifth woman has come forward accusing former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) of sexual assault. With Swalwell now out of California's governor's race following the allegations, what does the race look like moving forward?

The U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz is taking effect as President Donald Trump demands Iran end its nuclear program. Trump also warns the Chinese Communist Party that if it arms the Iranian regime, it could face a 50 percent tariff.Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) has said he will resign his seat in Congress. This comes after he announced he was dropping out of the governor's race. The decision follows sexual misconduct allegations he denies amid growing calls for accountability.Congress returns to Washington this week after a two-week spring recess. Lawmakers are facing a full agenda of hearings and early moves on key budget and national security priorities.

Hungary's Prime Minister Victor Orban has conceded defeat in the country's national election, ending his 16 years in office. Peter Magyar of opposition party Tisza looks set for a major victory.President Donald Trump announced the next moves he's taking after weekend negotiations with Iran in Pakistan turned sour. Find out what the U.S. Navy will be doing next.Trump is also threatening China with 50 percent tariffs if it aids Iran militarily.

A U.S. delegation led by Vice President JD Vance, along with special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, is meeting with Iranian officials in Pakistan Saturday to discuss a path to peace. Also Saturday, U.S. forces are beginning the process of clearing out mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the president issued a warning to Beijing, saying China could have “big problems” if it ships weapons to Iran.The New York City Police Department reported Saturday that officers shot a suspect after three people were stabbed at Manhattan's Grand Central Terminal. Police say the suspect called himself “Lucifer.”The Artemis II astronauts have returned to Earth. The historic mission, which sent astronauts on a flyby around the Moon in the first crewed lunar mission since the 1970s, ended in a “textbook” splashdown in the Pacific Friday evening.

Vice President JD Vance is on his way to Pakistan for a high-stakes summit with Iran. The talks will mark the highest-level meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials since 1979. Ahead of the meeting, President Donald Trump is warning the Iranian regime to take negotiations seriously.Democrat-led states and small businesses were back in the International Trade Court today, challenging the president's global tariffs applied under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. A three-judge panel of the court heard the arguments.The Artemis II astronauts are racing home, set to splash down in the Pacific tonight at around 8:07 p.m. ET.

President Donald Trump says U.S. ships and military forces will stay in and around Iran until what he calls the “real agreement” is reached. This comes a day after the White House declared that Iran has accepted a ceasefire proposal with the United States.The Iranian regime is calling on Israel to stop its war against the Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon, saying it is a violation of the ceasefire agreement for the war in Iran. Israel's prime minister says Israeli forces will continue to strike the Iran-backed group with full force.Democrat-led states and small businesses will be back in the International Trade Court tomorrow, challenging the president's global tariffs applied under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. Trump turned to this provision after the Supreme Court ruled against his use of an emergency powers law to implement the tariffs.

The White House announced that Vice President JD Vance will lead the U.S. delegation for Iran peace talks on Saturday. This comes as President Donald Trump declared a “big day for world peace,” and the White House said Iran has agreed to a cease-fire proposal.Data show the first vessels are already managing to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. officials say all military objectives have been achieved in the war against Iran and that, as the cease-fire continues to hold, U.S. troops remain ready to resume combat operations.

With under two hours left before his 8 p.m. deadline, President Trump has agreed to suspend bombing Iran for two weeks, if Iran agrees to open the Strait of Hormuz.Meanwhile, the Iranian regime called on residents to form human chains around Iran's bridges and power plants ahead of President Trump's deadline for a deal.

President Trump declared Tuesday “power plant and bridge day” if Iran does not open the Strait of Hormuz. This comes as the president and top officials celebrate the historic rescue of two American airmen whose F-15 was shot down over Iran last week.The crew of Artemis II set a new record on Monday for the farthest distance humans have traveled from Earth. The Orion spacecraft is expected to reach its closest approach to the moon Monday night.The Supreme Court has thrown out an appeals court ruling that upheld Steve Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction. The decision sends the Trump ally's case back to district court.

A new warning from President Donald Trump: Iran is facing a Tuesday deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz or face consequences.The second U.S. airman whose fighter jet crashed in Iran has been rescued. The daring operation involved up to a hundred U.S. forces, and intelligence personnel.Members of OPEC+ have agreed to boost oil production next month. But, their ability to achieve this will depend on the situation in the Hormuz Strait.

The State Department on Saturday announced the United States is revoking the visas of family members of a former Iranian general. Qasem Soleimani, a major general in Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, was eliminated during the first Trump administration. His niece and grandniece are now in Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody.A federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to pause collecting race data from public universities as part of the president's push against race-based policies in higher education. In a ruling Friday, a federal judge in Boston said the federal government likely has the authority to collect the data, but the demand was rolled out to universities in a “rushed and chaotic” manner.In college basketball, the Final Four is about to begin, with Saturday's winners advancing to the championship game. And from hand-decorated eggs to chocolate masterpieces, people around the world are preparing to celebrate Easter.

Search and rescue efforts are underway after an American fighter jet was downed over Iran, as President Donald Trump issues a stark warning to the regime about its bridges and power plants.Meanwhile, the president is proposing a historic Pentagon budget for fiscal 2027, which would surge defense spending to $1.5 trillion. It would include a pay raise for military personnel, funding for the president's Golden Dome missile defense system, and investment in shipbuilding.March job numbers nearly tripled expectations, with 178,000 new jobs added. Meanwhile, the DHS shutdown is nearing 50 days, with Republican leadership reaching an agreement to end it but the House not yet taking a vote.

President Trump today issued a harsh warning to Iran, saying there's “more to follow” after the U.S. destroyed the Middle East's largest bridge. This comes a day after the president's primetime address to the nation on the progress of Operation Epic Fury.The president today also announced that Pam Bondi is out as attorney general and that Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will step in to serve as acting attorney general. Bondi posted on X that she will be moving to an “important private sector role,” where she will continue fighting for the Trump administration.On the anniversary of Liberation Day, President Trump signed a proclamation strengthening Section 232 tariffs on steel, aluminum, and copper. The updated rules impose 50 percent tariffs on most metal products, 25 percent on derivatives, and lower rates for equipment using U.S. metals.

The Supreme Court was packed on Wednesday as President Donald Trump attended oral arguments on birthright citizenship.Trump says Iran is now asking for a cease-fire. This comes as the president is set to address the nation tonight.The first moon mission in more than half a century: Astronauts of the Artemis II mission are preparing to launch from the Kennedy Space Center.

Ahead of the midterm elections, President Donald Trump today signs an executive order cracking down on mail-in voting across the country.Trump issued a new ultimatum to European countries about the Strait of Hormuz, criticizing them for failing to assist the United States in Operation Epic Fury and telling them in a post on Truth Social to “go get your own oil!”The Supreme Court has struck down a Colorado law banning certain counseling conversations with minors about sexual orientation and gender identity. The decision will allow mental health professionals to offer talk therapy to children diagnosed with gender dysphoria.

The United States and Israel are keeping up pressure on the Iranian regime as Operation Epic Fury continues. Following talks with Iran, President Donald Trump says he is now delaying strikes on Iran's power plants.Most Transportation Security Administration agents are now receiving back pay through an executive order, even as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown enters its sixth week, with Congress still deadlocked over funding.Supreme Court justices will hear oral arguments on Wednesday in one of the highest-profile cases of this term. The Justice Department is set to argue in favor of Trump's executive order restricting birthright citizenship.

A drone at Palm Beach International Airport prevented the takeoff of Air Force One on Sunday as it was about to depart with President Donald Trump onboard.Tehran issued a warning to the United States against possible ground operations in Iran. It comes after the United States said about 3,500 sailors and Marines arrived in the region on Friday.The launch of Artemis II is approaching, as the United States prepares to return to the moon.

The Iran-aligned Houthi terrorist organization in Yemen launched a missile attack against Israel today. The Houthi involvement comes after the U.S.-Israel coalition has reportedly hit over 15,000 targets in Iran.As Operation Epic Fury continues, more than 3,500 U.S. sailors and Marines aboard the USS Tripoli have arrived in the Middle East, as the Pentagon continues to build up forces in the region.Amid speculation that he could return to Iran as leader—after nearly fifty years—the former Crown Prince of Iran, Reza Pahlavi, spoke at CPAC today. Pahlavi made clear his intentions to help his former country while highlighting the massacre of thousands of protesters recently killed by the current regime.

President Trump signed an executive order today to pay TSA agents amid the shutdown standoff. According to DHS, paychecks could arrive as soon as Monday. This comes as House Republicans rejected a Senate bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security—excluding ICE and parts of Customs and Border Protection—and instead proposed a new continuing resolution to fund the department in full. President Trump declares the Iranian regime ‘decimated' as talks are ongoing. That's as Secretary of State Marco Rubio says the operation is expected to conclude in a matter of weeks. Golf legend Tiger Woods was involved in a rollover crash on Jupiter Island, Florida, this afternoon. He has been charged with DUI with property damage and refusal to submit to a lawful test.

President Trump is delaying strikes on Iranian power plants for 10 more days. The president says the regime is “begging” the U.S. to make a deal, adding that its military has “zero” chance of a comeback. That's as Israel confirms it has killed a top Iranian naval commander—the head of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Navy.The Senate is voting for the sixth time on a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security. This comes after the House passed a third bill to end the partial shutdown earlier today. Meanwhile, ICE agents have been spotted checking IDs at TSA security checkpoints—days after being sent by the Trump administration to help alleviate TSA staffing shortages.Two siblings have been indicted after an improvised explosive device was found outside a Florida Air Force base. Authorities say one suspect planted the device days earlier before fleeing the country to China. Meanwhile, at a hearing today in the criminal case against former Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores, the Maduros accused the U.S. government of interfering with their access to legal funding.