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President Donald Trump says U.S. representatives will arrive in Pakistan on Monday for negotiations with Iran. The U.S. delegation is set to include Vice President JD Vance, Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Jared Kushner. Those efforts may face challenges, though, with Iran saying it will not participate unless the U.S. ends its blockade of Iranian ports. This follows the U.S. seizure of an Iranian-flagged vessel over the weekend.A community in Louisiana is reeling after a shooting leaves eight children dead in Shreveport, Louisiana. Police say the suspected gunman, 31-year-old Shamar Elkins, targeted his own family in what investigators are calling a domestic incident. Authorities say the victims ranged in age from 18 months to 12 years old and were killed inside a residence on West 79th Street. Investigators say Elkins fled the scene, carjacked a vehicle, and was eventually shot and killed by police after a chase.Federal officials and lawmakers are investigating cases of 11 scientists who were either killed, died, or went missing. They all worked for the government and had access to nuclear or aerospace material. The majority of the cases took place between 2025 and 2026. One of the highest profile cases involves a retired U.S. Air Force General, William McCasland, who went missing from his Albuquerque home in February. President Trump described the disappearances as "pretty serious" involving very important people. He added that we'll know whether the cases were random or coordinated in the coming week.

Israel and Lebanon enter into a 10-day ceasefire. President Trump saying the brief pause of violence began after conversations with the Lebanese President and Israeli Prime Minister. It was the first time leaders from the neighboring countries met in-person in the U.S. Capitol for 34 years. The State Department says Lebanon, with international support, is expected to take steps to prevent Hezbollah and other armed groups from launching attacks on Israel.In an over night vote on Capitol Hill, House lawmakers extended FISA, a controversial spy powers act. The 10-day extension gives Republican leaders more time to negotiate a deal with hold outs. FISA is a surveillance law that allows the government to gather foreign intelligence, but several lawmakers have raised concerns that it doesn't have guardrails to protect Americans' privacy. The bill will now go to the Senate, with House Speaker Mike Johnson saying he's optimistic a deal will be reached by the new deadline.Democrat Analilia Mejia has won a special election in New Jersey's 11th Congressional District. She will now fill the seat vacated by Governor Mikie Sherrill. Mejia defeating Republican Joe Hathaway by roughly 40 points. The win narrows the Republican majority in the House from 217 to 214.The special election fills the remainder of Sherrill's term, and voters will return to the polls in June for a primary, followed by a general election in November.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine gave an update on the operation in Iran at the Pentagon on Thursday. Secretary Hegseth warning Tehran to ‘choose wisely' ahead of possible peace talks in Pakistan. Pentagon officials said U.S. joint forces will be ready to restart combat operations if Iran does not agree to a deal.Homeland Security employee Lauren Bullis was killed this week, in what officials describe as a brutal murder. Authorities say Bullis was shot and stabbed by while walking her dog. They have identified the suspect as 26-year-old Olaolukitan Adon-Abel, a naturalized U.S. citizen from the UK. Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin suggesting the case underscores the need for stricter enforcement and vetting.House leaders were forced to delay a vote on a controversial spy bill on Wednesday night. Several Republicans refused to back down on their privacy concerns, now discussions are underway to put stronger guardrails in place. One of the main reforms that holdouts want is to require the government to obtain a warrant for “U.S. person queries” after probable cause is established that the person is an agent of a foreign power or has committed a crime.

President Trump saying on Tuesday that Pakistan's capital city Islamabad is the likely location for US-Iran peace talks. The President confirmed that he would not attend the Iran peace talks, but did not say who would be attending. Speaking on Fox News, President Trump saying he views the war as close to over.Late Tuesday night, House lawmakers advanced a controversial section of a spy bill known as FISA. But the path forward is uncertain, with President Trump calling on Republicans to unite. A floor debate is scheduled for Wednesday on Section 702 of FISA, ahead of a final vote to extend this spy power for the next 18 months without any reforms. This spy power is not without controversy, although it's meant to target intelligence from foreign nationals outside the United States, critics say there aren't enough guardrails to prevent the government from unlawfully spying on American citizens.On Monday, the U.S. and Indonesia upgraded their defense relationship to what they're calling a 'Major Defense Cooperation Partnership.' The move deepens coordination on maritime security in Southeast Asia, highlighting the Strait of Malacca, a narrow but critical shipping lane linking the Indian and Pacific Ocean. Under the new deal, the U.S. and Indonesia will expand joint training, deploy sensors, and integrate American surveillance technology. The goal is to improve monitoring of the waterway and give Washington more presence in the region.

Lebanon and Israel are expected to hold talks on Tuesday in Washington, to discuss the situation with Hezbollah. Lebanon's foreign minister says Beirut will use the meeting to push for a ceasefire, while Israel says a ceasefire with Hezbollah is not on the table. This is as the Israel Defense Forces is keeping up the pressure against the Iran-backed Hezbollah terrorist group in Lebanon.President Trump doubling down on his stance on Iran, saying that Iran's enriched uranium must be removed, and calling Iran's actions on the world stage unacceptable. The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is now also in effect. Ships can still pass through the Strait, but not if they're heading to Iranian ports.Two congressmen, Representative Eric Swalwell and Representative Tony Gonzales are announcing they are leaving Congress after the House launched separate ethics probes into both members. It comes just one day after Swalwell apologized over sexual assault allegations and Representative Gonzales under fire after admitting to a prohibited romantic relationship with a staffer, who later committed suicide.

The U.S. military is launching a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz on Monday, after peace talks over the weekend failed to produce a deal. CENTCOM says the blockade will be enforced against vessels leaving or entering Iranian ports and coastal areas. U.S. forces said though, that they will not interfere with normal transit through the strait, as long as vessels are not traveling to or from Iranian ports.Lawmakers return to Capitol Hill this week facing a crowded agenda, including a partial shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security now in its 59th day. Democrats are pushing for reforms at ICE and Republicans rejecting a proposed ban on agents wearing masks. House Speaker Mike Johnson criticizing a Senate-backed proposal, while a short-term House funding bill remains stalled in the Senate.NASA is already looking ahead after a historic return from the moon. The Artemis II crew is safely back on Earth, arriving in Houston to a rousing welcome. The focus is now shifting to what comes next, with NASA setting its sights on Artemis III, the next step toward returning humans to the lunar surface. Private companies racing to be ready, with SpaceX and Blue Origin developing lunar landers.

NASA's Artemis II mission is now halfway home, as the crew prepares for a high-stakes return to Earth. Flight teams are carefully tracking every step, with almost no margin for error, as the Orion spacecraft will enter Earth's atmosphere at approximately 25,000 miles per hour. Splashdown is scheduled for around 8:07 PM Eastern, off the coast of San Diego.Pakistani authorities locking down the capital city of Islamabad, ahead of the high-stakes talks between the U.S. and Iran on Saturday. The talks are expected to focus on securing a lasting ceasefire, following weeks of war. Vice President JD Vance is set to leave for Pakistan on Friday, while an Iranian delegation is also expected there as well.A federal trade court in New York will hear oral arguments on Friday about the legality of President Trump's latest global tariffs. 24Democrat-led states and two small businesses are challenging the president's tariffs imposed under a different trade statute. This follows a February Supreme Court ruling which says that an emergency powers statute called IEEPA, doesn't authorize the president to impose sweeping tariffs.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt says that the Trump administration is sending a negotiating team to Pakistan for talks with Iran led by Vice President JD Vance. The first round of talks is set to begin on Saturday morning. The team will also include U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and senior adviser. This will come just days after Iran and the United States agreed to a deal that secured a two-week ceasefire.The White House is declaring that Iran has agreed to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Press Secretary Leavitt saying on Wednesday that President Trump's maximum pressure campaign and the leverage from Operation Epic Fury is what ultimately led to the Iranian regime asking for and then agreeing to a ceasefire proposal with the US.NASA's Artemis II mission is heading back to Earth after completing a historic flyby of the moon. A plush moon named "Rise" is also flying aboard the Orion spacecraft, serving as the mission's zero-gravity indicator, floating once astronauts reach weightlessness. "Rise" was designed by an 8-year-old from California, and selected from thousands of global submissions.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine held a press conference at the Pentagon on Wednesday, declaring a ‘historic military victory' against Iran. Secretary Hegseth saying that Iran's missile program and defense industrial base has been destroyed, and that the Strait of Hormuz is open for commerce. Following the cease-fire announcements, oil prices drop sharply across the globe, with U.S. crude dropping more than 16%.Georgia voters have elected Trump-backed Republican candidate Clay Fuller, to serve in Congress as Marjorie Taylor Green's replacement. Fuller won nearly 56% of the vote, though his opponent said the race showed progress for Democrats in the red district. Fuller will fill Greene's seat until the end of the year, but will have only one month off the campaign trail, as he will have to run in another Republican primary in May to secure a full two-year term.The Justice Department's newly-created fraud enforcement division is cracking down on fraud across the U.S. Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says its core mission will be to investigate and prosecute those who steal taxpayer dollars and ‘rip off the American people.' The new division is part of a broader effort by the Trump administration to go after fraud.

President Trump now vowing to wipe out Iran's power plants and bridges, if it does not reach an agreement with the U.S. by 8 PM EST on Tuesday, to end the conflict and open the Strait of Hormuz. Trump posted on Truth Social on Tuesday morning saying ‘A whole civilization will die tonight, never to be brought back again. I don't want that to happen, but it probably will.'The four-person crew aboard NASA's Artemis II mission is pushing deeper into space than any human before, traveling more than 252,000 miles from Earth, surpassing the record set by Apollo 13 more than five decades ago. The crew also witnessing a rare solar eclipse and distant views of Mercury, Venus, Mars and Saturn during the flyby. President Trump also marked the historic milestone, saying that the astronauts have ‘made all America really proud.'The Education Department announcing in a video posted on X that it's rescinding multiple Title IX agreements it says pushed a transgender agenda under previous administrations. Officials say those policies wrongly expanded the law beyond its original intent, protecting against discrimination based on sex, by requiring schools to adopt gender identity rules, including pronoun use.

The United States is continuing to strike Iran following a stunning rescue of a U.S. airman. President Donald Trump will address the nation on Monday on Operation Epic Fury. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt says the president's press conference on Iran will take place in the White House Briefing Room due to popular demand from the press.NASA's Artemis II mission is now entering a critical phase, with astronauts preparing for a historic flyby of the moon. NASA said lunar gravity will soon take over. The mission marks the first crewed journey around the Moon in more than five decades. NASA said the Moon's surface offers a record of the solar system's history through its impact craters. NASA said the mission will help pave the way for future efforts to return humans to the lunar surface later this decade.The White House is hosting its annual Easter Egg Roll today on the South Lawn, with a patriotic theme tied to America's 250th anniversary. First Lady Melania Trump is previewing an expanded lineup of activities for families attending the event. The event includes traditional egg rolling and hunting, along with interactive experiences and educational exhibits.

NASA's Artemis II crew is officially heading to the moon after a final major engine firing on Thursday, taking them out of Earth's orbit. The four astronaut crew are on a 10-day mission as they plan on circumnavigating the moon, marking the first time humans have left Earth's orbit since Apollo 17's 1972 mission.President Trump is warning of further military action against Iran, saying more strikes could be coming soon, following reports of an air strike hitting a major highway bridge near Tehran. U.S. Central Command says it is making undeniable progress, as the U.S. enters the 5th week of Operation Epic Fury.President Trump announced a major shakeup at the Justice Department, saying Attorney General Pam Bondi will be stepping down. In a social media post, the president praised Bondi's tenure, calling her a ‘Great American Patriot and a loyal friend.' President Trump says Bondi will transition to a new role in the private sector, while Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche will serve temporarily as acting Attorney General.

In a primetime address on Wednesday night, President Trump says the U.S. is nearing the end of its war with Iran. Since the operation began, U.S. forces have targeted Iran's military infrastructure, including vessels, missile systems, and proxy networks. The campaign is also focused on preventing Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon. President Trump also reiterated that Operation Epic Fury will continue until all objectives are fully achieved.The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on Wednesday about President Trump's executive order to restrict birthright citizenship. The president sat in the courtroom, the first time for any U.S. president. The justices didn't give a clear indication of how they would rule. But some seemed reluctant to reinterpret a constitutional amendment that's been in existence for over a hundred years, and are expected to make a ruling by late June or July.For the first time in more than 50 years, NASA is sending astronauts around the moon. Artemis II launched from Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday, sending four astronauts on a trip around the moon. The trip will take roughly 4 days and is expected to be the farthest any human has ever traveled in space. The astronauts will return to Earth for splashdown off the U.S. west coast.

President Donald Trump is set to address the nation in a prime-time address on April 1. The White House says he plans to provide an important update about Iran.The president said U.S. forces could wrap up combat operations in as little as two to three weeks, after striking more than 11,000 targets since the start of the campaign. The Trump administration says the military effort has significantly degraded Iran's capabilities, with new intelligence pointing to declining missile and drone attacks.The Supreme Court is expected to hear arguments in the birthright citizenship case on April 1. Trump is also set to attend the case. The case, Trump v. Barbara, is about whether his executive order excluding the children of illegal immigrants and legal temporary visitors from automatically gaining U.S. citizenship at birth is constitutional. The order has been blocked in the lower courts.The Supreme Court on March 31 ruled against a Colorado ban on so-called conversion therapy. In the 8–1 decision, the justices said a lower court failed to properly analyze whether the Colorado law violated the First Amendment.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine declared at a news conference on Tuesday that ‘the upcoming days will be decisive' in the war with Iran. In a post on social media early Tuesday, President Trump called on other countries to ‘go get your own oil' by taking control of the Strait of the Hormuz.Gas prices are climbing sharply, with the national average hitting f$4 a gallon on Tuesday for the first time in years. AAA says that's the highest level since August 2022, when Russia launched its war against Ukraine. Prices jumped more than a dollar in just the past month. The conflict in the Middle East disrupting global energy supplies, especially through the Strait of Hormuz.The FBI is now saying the attack on a Michigan synagogue earlier this month was inspired by the Hezbollah terror group. Investigators say the suspect, 41-year-old Ayman Ghazali, targeted Temple Israel in West Bloomfield because of the size of its congregation. Authorities say Ghazali spent days planning the attack, researching synagogues, and looking up what time lunch was served at Temple Israel.

The Senate approved a partial funding package for the Department of Homeland Security early Friday morning, covering most agencies but leaving out immigration enforcement operations. The measure now heads to the House, which is expected to vote on it on Friday, just before lawmakers depart for a two-week Easter recess.President Donald Trump is extending his pause of strikes on Iranian energy plants by 10 more days. That's as he declares the Iranian regime is "begging" to make a deal with the United States, saying its military has "zero" chance of a comeback.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicts that energy prices and inflation will be lower after the end of Operation Epic Fury and is confident shipping traffic will continue to increase daily, even before the United States secures the Strait of Hormuz.Secretary of State Marco Rubio joined his G7 counterparts on Friday for a summit in France. Rubio is attending the second day of the gathering of ministers of leading Western democracies. The sit-down is being held in a 12th-century abbey near Paris.European powers accused Russia of helping Iran target U.S. forces in the Iran war during the meeting's first day. Washington's partners are also hoping to get greater clarity on U.S. and Israeli military operations.

President Trump says talks with Iran are going very well. The President telling reporters aboard Air Force One that the U.S. is negotiating directly and indirectly. He also said that Iran has allowed 20 oil ships to pass through the Hormuz Strait as a ‘sign of respect.' President Trump also saying the U.S. military is having enormous success, decimating the Iranian Navy and Air Force.President Trump outlining the latest on the SAVE America Act, saying it would enforce new proof-of-citizenship and ID requirements for federal elections. Critics say it could disenfranchise millions of eligible voters, but the president dismissing those concerns.TSA agents will start getting paid on Monday, after President Trump signed an executive order last week that would allow them to get paid despite the partial government shutdown. A DHS spokesperson says more than 500 TSA agents have quit since the partial shutdown began, with thousands calling out. White House Border Czar Tom Homan says ICE agents are stepping in to help at airport during the ongoing shutdown, and that support will continue until operations return to normal.

The Trump administration has reportedly presented a 15-point peace plan to Iran. The White House is pushing back on reports saying that Tehran has rejected that peace plan, while also saying that talks remain ongoing and productive, the White House is also making clear that U.S. will step up attacks if Tehran rejects peace, warning that President Trump does not bluff.The TSA says some airports are experiencing the longest wait times in TSA history, as Thursday marks the 41st day of a partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Acting TSA Administrator Ha Nguyen McNeill says that assault on TSA officers are also at a record high. Democrats have been holding out on a funding deal, demanding reforms to ICE.President Trump and top officials are speaking out after a deadly shooting in Chicago involving an illegal immigrant. Authorities say the suspect is a Venezuelan national who had previously been arrested, and released twice. House Speaker Mike Johnson is calling for change, and President Trump urging voters to back stricter policies. The victim's family is calling for accountability, saying her death should not be reduced to a policy debate.

A newly-released documentary ‘Unbroken' premiered on Tuesday night, and it follows world-renowned Shen Yun Performing Arts as it rises to global acclaim while facing threats and intimidation. In 2006, a group of classical Chinese artists came together in New York with a mission: to revive the traditional, divinely inspired culture of China, from a time before communism, and share it with the world.A source at the Pentagon is saying elements of the 82nd Airborne Division are being deployed to the Middle East. A key element of the 82nd Airborne is the Immediate Response Force, a group of highly-trained soldiers who can parachute into enemy territory. The deployment comes after U.S. airstrikes on Iran's Kharg Island, targeting military facilities but leaving oil infrastructure untouched. President Trump also warning the U.S. could target oil facilities if Iran interferes with the Strait of Hormuz.Senate Democrats rejected a Republican plan to fund the Department of Homeland Security, extending a partial shutdown now in its sixth week. Democrats submitting a counter offer, saying any deal must include changes to ICE enforcement policies. More than 450 TSA agents have quit over a lack of pay since the start of the shutdown, while many others are calling out of work.

On Capitol Hill, Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R–Okla.) has been confirmed to take over as secretary of homeland security in a 54–45 vote. Mullin will take over at the end of the month, replacing Kristi Noem, whom President Donald Trump reassigned as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas. Mullin served in the House before being elected to the Senate in 2021.Trump is touting the successes of a multi-agency initiative launched to reduce violent crime in Memphis, Tennessee, by deploying extra law enforcement from federal agencies, state partners, and the Memphis Police Department.The White House announced that since the Memphis Safe Task Force began in late September 2025, there have been more than 7,400 arrests, 1,200 illegal firearms seized, and 150 missing children safely located. Overall crime in Memphis is down by more than 43 percent from the same period last year.A U.S. Park Police officer was shot in Washington on Monday night while conducting a law enforcement investigation. Park Police Chief Jeff Brecht is calling it an ambush.Park Police said the injured officer is in serious, but stable condition. Officials say they are searching for two suspects. The Park Police and the Metropolitan Police Department are handling the investigation together.

President Trump posted to Truth Social on Monday morning saying he has given instructions to postpone any military strikes against Iranian power plants for five days. The post comes just hours ahead of a 48-hour deadline he imposed that threatened further escalation into Iran.A collision at LaGuardia airport in New York City has left two people dead. Late Sunday night, an Air Canada passenger jet collided with a Port Authority fire truck on a runway. At a press conference, Port Authority Director Kathryn Garcia confirmed the pilot and co-pilot of the jet were killed. The National Transportation Safety Board will be conducting the investigation into the incident.Starting on Monday, ICE agents will be deployed to airports. President Trump making the directive as lawmakers failed to make a breakthrough over the weekend on DHS funding. Agents will be deployed starting at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. They'll help with crowd control, and helping to get wait times down. Homan said agents wouldn't been screening people through security, but will help where their expertise will suffice.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine held a press conference at the Pentagon on Thursday. Secretary Hegesth said that today will be the ‘largest strike package yet' in the operation in Iran, saying that the U.S. is winning ‘decisively.' Caine and Hegseth stressed that the U.S. will continue to strike Iran's industrial base.President Trump issued a sharp warning to Iran, after overnight strikes on a major natural gas site in Qatar. This comes as the president says Israel struck the South Pars Gas Field in Iran. President Trump saying the U.S. was not involved, but said that any further attacks on Qatar could trigger a strong U.S. response, and that no more attacks will be made by Israel on the facility.Airport chaos continues as Congress fails to break the stalemate over DHS funding. Democrats now rejecting the latest proposal from the White House regarding immigration enforcement. Democrats are instead trying to get Republicans to settle for a partial funding deal, a plan that would fund certain parts of the DHS like FEMA, and TSA. This approach would likely prolong the shutdown for the other aspects of DHS and it's a mo

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine held a press conference at the Pentagon on Thursday. Secretary Hegesth said that today will be the ‘largest strike package yet' in the operation in Iran, saying that the U.S. is winning ‘decisively.' Caine and Hegseth stressed that the U.S. will continue to strike Iran's industrial base.President Trump issued a sharp warning to Iran, after overnight strikes on a major natural gas site in Qatar. This comes as the president says Israel struck the South Pars Gas Field in Iran. President Trump saying the U.S. was not involved, but said that any further attacks on Qatar could trigger a strong U.S. response, and that no more attacks will be made by Israel on the facility.Airport chaos continues as Congress fails to break the stalemate over DHS funding. Democrats now rejecting the latest proposal from the White House regarding immigration enforcement. Democrats are instead trying to get Republicans to settle for a partial funding deal, a plan that would fund certain parts of the DHS like FEMA, and TSA. This approach would likely prolong the shutdown for the other aspects of DHS and it's a move that Republicans have said is off the table.

The Israeli Defense Forces carried out strikes on Tehran, eliminating Iran's Minister of Intelligence Esmaeil Khatib. Khatib was responsible for overseeing Iran's entire global terror apparatus, including sleeper cells in locations around the world. The IDF also targeting Iranian command centers and ballistic missile sites, including the IRGC Security Unit headquarters, which israel says was used to repress protests and riots in Iran.Cuba is facing another nationwide blackout, as economic instability grip the island nation. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says a dramatic change in leadership is what's needed. The outages have left millions without reliable electricity, with only limited power restored in parts of Havana. The country is also facing fuel shortages, with no major oil shipments in months.The National Weather Service says there could be record high and record low temperatures, across the country this week. A March heat wave is gripping much of the West, where an unprecedented surge of heat is already rewriting the record books. Temperatures are soaring as much as 30-35 degrees above normal, with triple-digit highs expected in parts of California and the Southwest.

Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz announced that the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) had killed General Gholam Reza Soleimani, the head of the Revolutionary Guard's all-volunteer Basij force. The defense minister also announced the killing of top Iranian security official Ali Larijani in an overnight strike. These recent killings strip Iran of more of its top leaders, following the death of Ali Khamenei in late February.President Donald Trump says he's looking to delay his long-awaited trip to Beijing by about a month. The president says he needs to stay in the United States because of the ongoing war in Iran. This is as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held a new round of trade talks with their Chinese counterparts in Paris.Senators are expecting an unpredictable week ahead as they gear up to debate the SAVE America Act. Debate is expected to last for several days or more, some even pushing to match the two-month-long debate that passed the Civil Rights Act.

In an interview with the Financial Times published on Sunday, President Donald Trump signaled he may delay his upcoming trip to China, the first in nine years.He didn't indicate how long the meeting might be delayed. In the interview, the president said that other countries, such as China, should help keep the Strait of Hormuz open. China gets 90 percent of its oil via the Strait.Trump says Operation Epic Fury has dealt major damage to Iran's military. Speaking aboard Air Force One on Sunday, the president said Iranian military capabilities have been severely degraded since the operation began. On Friday, U.S. forces struck Iran's Kharg Island, one of the country's most important energy hubs.The shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security has entered its fifth week, leading hundreds of TSA agents to quit their jobs. Those who are staying on the job are calling out of work at a rate double the norm, causing some travelers to wait more than 3 hours at busy airports.Nearly 50,000 TSA agents have already missed a partial payment and a full pay payment. Senators failed to approve funding before leaving Washington last Thursday. Democrats are insisting on changes to ICE's operations.

U.S. Central Command says Iran is losing air capability day by day, after releasing footage on Wednesday showing strikes on three Iranian aircraft. CENTCOM says U.S. forces aren't just defending against Iranian threats, but methodically dismantling them. President Trump adding that the U.S. is striking the Iranian regime ‘harder than virtually any country' has been hit in history, and it's not done yet.Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are in the spotlight. The Trump administration is tapping into the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to ease rising gas prices amid the war with Iran. The Department of Energy announced 172 million barrels of oil will be released beginning next week. Energy Secretary Chris Wright says it will take approximately 120 days to deliver based on planned discharge rates.The Trump administration has launched new trade investigations under the ‘Trade Act.' Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the probes will examine excess industrial capacity in 16 major trading partners. The investigations will determine whether foreign policies and practices are unfairly displacing U.S. manufacturing and restricting commerce. A second investigation will focus on imports produced with forced labor, targeting roughly 60 countries.

The Pentagon says U.S. forces destroyed 16 Iranian mine-laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz. A fifth of the world's oil travels through the waterway. The military says the vessels were part of a larger group of Iranian naval craft it targeted. President Donald Trump warns Iran that it must remove any mines placed in the strait, or face consequences. Severe storms across the South and Midwest are producing tornadoes and causing widespread damage. The threat stretches from the southern Plains to the Great Lakes, with several states under tornado watches. Meteorologists are reporting multiple tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana. Homes have been leveled and emergency services have been overwhelmed as the storm system moves east. Crude oil prices are expected to drop below $80 a barrel by the end of 2026, according to a new energy report. Prices spiked above $115 this month after the Iran conflict disrupted the Strait of Hormuz. They then fell back to about $85.

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine said on Tuesday that the U.S. was carrying out strikes against Iranian mine-laying vessels. This, as the Strait of Hormuz has been closed off, leaving tankers unable to sail for more than a week. President Trump is warning Iran not to block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump says if Tehran interferes with the key shipping route, the United States will respond with much stronger force.An attack outside the New York City mayor's residence is being treated as an act of terrorism. The FBI has joined the investigation into what the NYPD is calling 'an ISIS-inspired act.' The incident happened on Saturday during a protest, when two suspects tossed a homemade explosive into the crowd. The device did not detonate. Officials say the suspects are being charged with attempting to provide material support to ISIS using a weapon of mass destruction and several other charges related to explosives.As America looks ahead to its 250th birthday, officials in Washington, D.C. unveil a special race course for the first-ever IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix racing event. The event will be on August 23rd and will feature 1.7 miles of track and seven turns around iconic landmarks in D.C. The event will be free to the public and officials expect more than a million people to attend the event. The IndyCar race is taking place after President Trump signed an executive order in January. The president also plans to host an Ultimate Fighting Championship match at the White House in July.

U.S. Central Command said the Iranian regime has been launching one-way attack drones and ballistic missiles from civilian areas in cities including Dezful, Esfahan, and Shiraz. CENTCOM said locations used for military operations can lose their protected status under international law and may become legitimate military targets. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said that there would be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender, saying, "We're fighting to win."President Trump welcomed Latin American leaders to Florida on Saturday, announcing a new coalition, called Shield of the Americas, to help eradicate drug cartels. At least a dozen leaders from Central America, South America, and the Caribbean joined Trump in Florida and signed a proclamation launching the coalition. Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem now serves as special envoy for the Shield of the Americas.The NYPD said a third suspicious device has been recovered in connection with an explosive thrown during dueling protests outside Gracie Mansion on Saturday. Officers found the device in a vehicle on East End Avenue between 81st and 82nd Streets, temporarily evacuating nearby buildings. The NYPD confirmed the device was safely removed for testing, though the area remains closed to traffic.

Democrats on Capitol Hill failed to cut short military operations in Iran. Both chambers rejecting a war powers resolution that republicans described as dangerous. Two Republicans, Thomas Massie and Warren Davidson, joined with most Democrats to stop the operation. Democrats have expressed concerns about the operation evolving into an endless war, a notion the Pentagon has repeatedly rejected.The Israeli military says it destroyed 6 Iranian missile launchers primed for attacks on Israel. Military officials say 60% of Iran's missile launchers have been destroyed so far. Israel also saying a new wave of attacks against infrastructure is underway in Iran's capital, Tehran. The Israeli military is also striking terror targets inside Lebanon, and says an important leader of Hezbollah has been eliminated.Secretary Kristi Noem is set to leave the Department of Homeland Security, and is expected to be replaced by Senator Markwayne Mullin. Mullin praised Noem for her work, while also outlining his plan going forward, saying he will be ‘laser-focused' on protecting the homeland. In a post on Truth Social Thursday, the president said Noem will move to become Special Envoy for the Shield of the Americas, the Trump administration's new security initiative in the Western Hemisphere.

The State Department saying the first U.S. evacuation flight departed on Wednesday. Israel says it will begin reopening its main international airport on Thursday for incoming flights. This is as civilians are scrambling to leave the Middle East as the war with Iran ramps up, with evacuation flights carrying thousands of passengers out of the region.Senators rejected a push from Democrats on Wednesday to limit President Trump's military authority amid ongoing operations in Iran. All Republicans except Senator Rand Paul rejected the Democrat measure. The only Democrat to vote with Republicans was Senator John Fetterman. A similar vote is expected to be forced in the House, with support for either side of the aisle still unclear, but a few Democrats are expected to reject it.The Pentagon identified the last 2 of 6 soldiers killed in Operation Epic Fury.The Department of War confirming the death of Major Jeffrey O'Brien of Indianola, Iowa. The department believes the 6th soldier to be Chief Warrant Officer 3 Robert Marzan of Sacramento, California. A medical examiner will complete a positive identification.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine held a press conference at the Pentagon on Wednesday. General Caine said the U.S. military will begin expanding ‘inland' and striking deeper into Iran. Caine added that their progress has let U.S. Central Command to gain ‘air superiority' with ‘overwhelming precision and firepower.'The 2026 midterm election season kicked off on Tuesday with several high-profile primary elections. In Texas, Senator John Cornyn has been pushed into a runoff against Attorney General Ken Paxton the state's Republican Senate primary. On the Democrat side, James Talarico was declared the winner over Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett. The November matchup for the U.S. Senate race in North Carolina is set, with Republican Michael Whatley and Democrat Roy Cooper facing off.Qatar's Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that an Iranian missile hit the Al Udeid U.S. airbase. Saudi Arabian state media is also reporting that the country intercepted and destroyed nine drones that entered its airspace. Secretary of State Marco Rubio also confirming an Iranian drone hit the U.S. consulate in Dubai. Rubio says all personnel are accounted for.

Saudi Arabia says the U.S. Embassy in Riyadh has been struck by two drones. The kingdom's defense ministry saying on Tuesday, the attack resulted in a limited fire and some material damage. The embassy has issued a "shelter in place" notice for U.S. citizens in Riyadh, Jeddah and Dhahran, and recommends they avoid the embassy until further notice.As Iran strikes countries in the Middle East, Secretary of State Marco Rubio addresses Americans currently in the region, warning U.S. citizens to leave the Middle East immediately. The State Department saying it has ordered the departure of non-emergency U.S. government personnel and family members from Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain, Iraq, Jordan and the UAE, citing "serious safety risks.”Israel is escalating air strikes on the Lebanese capital today. It says it is targeting areas controlled by the Hezbollah terrorist group. The Lebanese state news agency NNA reporting that at least 31 people were killed and 149 injured in the ongoing strikes. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking on Fox News, saying action was necessary now in Iran because the regime had restarted its nuclear program.

U.S. Central Command says 3 U.S. fighter jets were shot down by Kuwaiti Air defenses in a friendly fire incident. 6 crew members ejected safely and are recovering in the hospital. Officials in Kuwait reporting their condition as stable. The cause of the incident is under investigation. There's currently an ongoing threat of missile and drone attacks over Kuwait. The U.S. government is warning Americans in the country to take cover indoors. Kuwait early this morning saying it intercepted a number of Iranian drones. The country is home to the forward headquarters of U.S. Army Central.President Trump says the operation could last up to five weeks. Trump says it's too early to make any commitment regarding future leadership in Iran, adding that operations are “quite ahead of schedule.” A drone strike also hit a British Royal Air Force base in Cyprus overnight. The island's president and Britain's Defense Ministry saying today the strike causing limited damage and no casualties. Israel is also launching new air strikes on Monday, targeting sites in Iran and expanding operations to include Iran-backed Hezbollah in Lebanon.Oil prices are spiking after Iranian attacks disrupted shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The price of oil in the U.S. surging around 9% as markets begin trading. Roughly 20 million barrels of oil move through the Strait every day, along with 100 billion cubic meters of natural gas. Shipping data shows more than 200 vessels, including oil and liquefied gas tankers, are stalled outside the Strait.

Former President Bill Clinton is expected to sit for a closed door deposition on Friday, as part of the House Oversight Committee's investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This follows former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's own closed door testimony on Thursday. Clinton said she never met with Jeffrey Epstein and had no knowledge of the crimes he committed.Iran and the U.S. ending nuclear talks in Geneva without a deal, despite mediators saying they made significant progress. Iranian state media says Tehran will continue enriching uranium, rejecting key U.S. demands. President Trump is pushing for limits on Iran's program, while Vice President JD Vance says any potential strikes would not lead to a drawn out war.In the social media addiction trial unfolding in Los Angeles, jurors on Thursday heard directly from the plaintiff. The 20-year-old woman testified how social media negatively affected her mental health during childhood. She told jurors she had about 10 YouTube accounts, 15 Instagram accounts, and had posted more than 100 videos by the time she was 10. The CEO of Youtube is expected to testify sometime next week.

Another round of US-Iran talks are set to begin on Thursday in Geneva. No big breakthroughs are expected, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio saying Iran was attempting to develop intercontinental ballistic missiles while the talks will be focused around Tehran's nuclear program. Iranian officials meanwhile say a fair, balanced deal could still be reached, but Iran will not give up its nuclear ambitions.Vice President JD Vance announced a new nationwide effort to fight fraud, temporarily deferring $260-million in Medicaid payments to Minnesota. Vance says the move targets bad actors exploiting programs meant to help families and autistic children. Governor Tim Walz called the action ‘retribution,' but Vance stressed payments to local providers are unaffected.New details emerging about the FBI's collection of phone records. During the Biden administration, the FBI seized phone records of two people who are now top trump administration officials. That's current FBI Director Kash Patel and Chief of Staff Susie Wiles. Patel called the move 'outrageous' and 'deeply alarming.'

President Trump gave his 2026 State of the Union Address, with a historically long speech, clocking in at just under 1 hour and 48 minutes. Trump addressed a number of issues his administration has tackled, including immigration, crime, election integrity and affordability. He also used his State of the Union to present a series of major honors. Two military pilots received the Medal of Honor and Trump announced he would give the Presidential Medal of Freedom to gold-medal-winning hockey goalie, Connor Hellebuyck. Trump also presented Purple Hearts to a pair of West Virginia National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C.Another winter storm is moving into the Northeast as cities dig out from a historic blizzard. Forecasters say it could bring a mix of snow and rain, and could affect travel and cleanup. And In New York City, police release photos of suspects they say attacked officers with snowballs. The NYPD is criticizing Mayor Zohran Mamdani's response to the incident.A new video from Savannah Guthrie, the daughter of missing 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, shows her offering a $1-million reward for information leading to her mother's recovery. This is in addition to the FBI's $100,000 reward. The reward offer comes as potential new details surface, suggesting the suspect visited Nancy Guthrie's home on two different days. but the Pima County Sheriff's Department says that theory is 'purely speculative.' The investigation into her disappearance has yielded no arrests and no new leads on her whereabouts.

President Trump is set to deliver the first State of the Union address of his second term on Tuesday night, in front of a joint session of Congress. He's expected to highlight his administration's actions, including immigration policy, lowering inflation and his efforts to end global conflicts. Trump also invited the U.S. Men's Olympic hockey team to attend, after winning the gold medal against Canada.The Northeast is digging out on Tuesday morning after the strongest winter storm in a decade dumped more than two feet of snow and left hundreds of thousands without power. In New York City, schools are set to re-open despite concerns over snow-packed sidewalks. Airlines are adding flights as travel bans lift, and forecasters are already tracking another storm later this week.Some American tourists are stranded in western Mexico. The situation follows cartel violence that erupted after the killing of a top cartel boss known as 'El Mencho.' Travelers describe lockdowns at resorts and tense conditions in the streets. The State Department has issued a shelter-in-place advisory. Airlines are beginning to restore limited service, but for many Americans, getting home remains uncertain.

A powerful nor'easter is sweeping across the Northeast. It's bringing heavy snow, strong winds, and hazardous travel conditions to the region. Blizzard warnings are in effect for major cities including New York, Philadelphia, and Boston, with more than 40 million people in the storm's path. Governors in seven states have declared emergencies and urged residents to stay home as snow accumulates quickly and visibility drops.The United States won its first men's Olympic hockey gold since 1980, defeating Canada 2-1 in overtime at the Milano Cortina Games. Jack Hughes scored the winning goal just over a minute into a 3-3 overtime, sending the U.S. team and fans into a wild celebration. FBI Director Kash Patel celebrated with players in the locker room, and held a phone call with president Trump on the line who congratulated the players.The United States is urging Americans across multiple Mexican states to shelter in place following ongoing security operations and cartel-related violence in Mexico. The security alert follows the killing of Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes, better known as El Mencho, the leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Mexico's defense ministry said El Mencho died after a military operation in the state of Jalisco. Officials are urging residents to remain vigilant, follow instructions from authorities, and monitor official updates as security forces continue operations across the affected states.

President Trump ordered government agencies to release information about extraterrestrial life and related phenomena on Thursday. The move followed former President Barack Obama's comments on alien life in a podcast interview earlier this week. In 2023, the White House acknowledged that there had been unexplained aerial phenomena reported by pilots and the Navy and Air Force.Andrew Mountbatten-Window was released from police custody on Thursday evening, after being arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, over allegations he sent confidential government documents to Jeffrey Epstein. The former prince had been questioned all day by detectives from the Thames Valley Police. King Charles III, who appeared at a fashion show in London just hours after his brother's arrest, said in a statement that "the law must take its course."Alysa Liu has won gold in women's figure skating. She becomes the first American woman to claim the Olympic title in the event since 2002. The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area scored a career-high 226.79 points to finish ahead of Japan's Kaori Sakamoto and Ami Nakai. Liu briefly retired after the 2022 Beijing Games, citing burnout. Liu called her return to the Olympic stage a personal victory, saying she wanted simply to be present and compete.

The BBC reported on Thursday morning that UK police arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The alleged misconduct likely relates to his time as UK trade envoy before 2011. Last October, King Charles III formally stripped his younger brother of his princely title and removed him from the Windsor Estate. King Charles released a statement saying he is ‘deeply concerned' by reports involving Mountbatten-Windsor's allegations of misconduct in public office, and that the matter must be handled through a full and proper legal process, with the family offering full cooperation.Trump is also hosting the first Board of Peace meeting in Washington, D.C. on Thursday, with more than 40 countries expected to attend. The board is expected to pledge more than $5-billion toward humanitarian efforts in Gaza. President Trump is also sending the USS Gerald R. Ford, the world's largest warship, to the Middle East, alongside a fleet of fighter jets and aerial refuelers. The massive military buildup is a potential indication that Trump is preparing a large scale strike against Iran, if negotiations with the regime fail.Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified on Wednesday in Los Angeles, in a trial centered around a woman, who claims her early use of social media led to addiction and mental health problems. Zuckerberg told the jurors that children under 13 are banned from Meta platforms, and that Meta removes accounts when it discovers users are underage. The plaintiff's lawyer pushed back, pointing to internal documents suggesting Meta estimated millions of underage users were on Instagram. Zuckerberg has rejected claims that social media is intentionally addictive or harmful.

The search is on for a group of skiers after an avalanche near Lake Tahoe in Northern California. Authorities say 6 survivors have been rescued, but 9 remain missing. The Nevada County Sheriff's office says two skiers have been transported to a hospital for treatment. According to a forecaster with the Sierra Avalanche Center, the group was on the final day of a three-day trip when the avalanche hit.President Trump has announced three new projects with Japan, the first stage of a trade deal worth more than half a trillion dollars. The President declaring the agreement officially underway on Tuesday. He says Japan is moving forward with major investments in the United States worth a total of $36 billion. The President has credited his tariffs for helping secure the agreement, saying the scale of the projects is so large, it could not have been done without them.U.S. Southern Command said yesterday that the U.S. military struck three alleged drug-trafficking vessels, killing a total of 11 people. Two of the boats were in the Eastern Pacific, killing 4 people on each boat. Another three were killed on a boat struck in the Caribbean. U.S. Southern Command said that no U.S. forces were harmed. This brings the death toll up to at least 135 on 43 boats. The strikes have also drawn significant controversy from legal experts and Democratic lawmakers.

The United States and Iran have begun indirect talks in Geneva, Switzerland, over Tehran's nuclear program, as tensions continue to grow in the region. This second round of talks is being mediated by Oman. President Donald Trump on Monday night said he will be involved indirectly and believes Iran wants to make a deal. Washington has sought to expand the scope of talks to non-nuclear issues such as Iran's missile stockpile, but Tehran says it will only discuss curbs on its nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.A youth hockey game at a Rhode Island hockey rink turned deadly on Monday, after a gunman fatally shot two people and wounded three others. Officials say the gunman also died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Investigations are still ongoing, but authorities say the suspected gunman appeared to have been targeting members of his own family. The shooting has rattled an already on-edge community, with the hockey rink just a few miles north of Brown University's engineering building, where a man killed two students in December 2025.The Pacific Coast is facing multiple storm systems this week, and it's expected to bring heavy rain and potential flooding. The National Weather Service extended a flash flood warning yesterday for parts of Los Angeles County, amid reports of flooding and rockslides. Severe weather also caused flooding and road closures in Northern California and the Central Coast. Meanwhile, in the Sierras, heavy snow caused hazardous road conditions and slick surfaces.

NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie is again pleading for her mother's return, posting to Instagram two weeks after Nancy Guthrie vanished from her Arizona home. The FBI also says a glove found nearby appears to match one worn by a suspect seen on a doorbell video and contains DNA, with final test results expected within 24 hours.President Trump said members of the new 'Board of Peace' have pledged more than $5 billion for the Gaza strip. The money would be used toward reconstruction and humanitarian efforts for the region. This comes as Trump recently ordered a second aircraft carrier group to the Middle East, amid ongoing talks with Iran over a nuclear deal. The Board of Peace is expected to meet in DC on Thursday, where the pledges will be formally announced.Ultra-processed foods are under new scrutiny from the Trump administration. Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Junior says the FDA will consider a petition to revoke the “Generally Recognized as Safe,” or GRAS, status of dozens of refined carbohydrates. Former FDA Commissioner David Kessler filed the petition. He argues ultra-processed foods have fueled rising rates of diabetes and heart disease.

New details are out about the suspect seen in Nancy Guthrie's doorbell camera. The FBI describes the man as having an average build with a height of 5'9” to 5'10”. The Bureau has also increased the reward to $100,000 for information leading to the recovery of Nancy Guthrie. Law enforcement is also asking neighbors within a two-mile radius to check their surveillance cameras for anything out of the ordinary from January 1st to February 2nd.The Department of Homeland Security is facing a funding deadline after Senate Democrats blocked a full-year spending bill. They are demanding major changes to immigration enforcement. The vote fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance. Republican leaders say reforms were already included. Democrats argue stronger oversight of ICE is necessary.Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem is highlighting her department's efforts against drug trafficking. Speaking in San Diego, she showed reporters what she called hundreds of thousands of pounds of lethal drugs that were seized. She said by refusing to fund DHS, Congressional Democrats are weakening national security. House and Senate Democrats are pushing for changes in Immigration enforcement before agreeing to Fund the Department of Homeland Security.

The House of Representatives passed the SAVE America Act on Wednesday. Republicans said the legislation will help secure American elections, but Democrats say it will make voting harder. The bill now heads to Senate, where it is expected to face strong opposition from Democrats.The search for Nancy Guthrie, mother of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie is entering its 12th day. The New York Post on Wednesday posted a video and photos of FBI personnel taking possession of a glove they found discarded on the roadside. It's not clear right now whether the glove matched the pair worn by the person who showed up in a video from Guthrie's doorbell camera.Coal is back in the spotlight. President Trump has signed an executive order directing the military to purchase electricity generated from coal-fired power plants. The White House says coal-fired electricity is being prioritized to enhance grid reliability, prevent blackouts, strengthen on-site fuel security, and support defense and intelligence operations. Trump also ordered the Energy Department to fund operations with $175 million in upgrades in Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, Virginia, and West Virginia.

Police on Tuesday night, questioned an individual in connection with the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie. They say they detained the man at a traffic stop near the southern border with Mexico. He was not charged and several media outlets are saying authorities have released him after being taken in for questioning. Later that night the Pima County Sheriff's Department also conducted a search at a home in Rio Rico, Arizona.The FAA announced that it's closing U.S. airspace around El Paso, Texas, and grounding all flights, to and from the airport for 10 days. In a notice posted on its website, the FAA said the restrictions were due to special security reasons. However, the agency did not give additional details. The FAA has asked travelers to contact their airlines to get the latest flight information.Canadians in British Columbia are reeling after a shooting at a local high school killed 10 people and left 25 injured. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney wrote on social media that he was devastated by the horrific shootings. Police know the identity of the shooter but did not give further details, and declined to say if the attacker was a child. An official active shooter alert described the suspect as a female in a dress with brown hair.

Savannah Guthrie posted a fourth video on Monday, asking for more than just prayers, to help find her 84-year old mother Nancy Guthrie, was last seen on January 31st. The FBI is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery or to an arrest in the case. On Monday, the agency said additional personnel from its field offices across the country "continue to deploy to Tucson" to assist in the investigation.A federal judge blocked part of a California law that would have stopped law enforcement officers from wearing masks on the job, saying the rule unfairly targets federal agents. The ruling sides with the Trump administration in a legal fight over two California laws aims at federal immigration enforcement. The state's second law, requiring visible identification, was allowed to stand.House lawmakers have passed a bipartisan bill aimed at tackling housing affordability nationwide on Monday, drawing overwhelming support from both parties. The bill focuses on cutting regulations and speeding up construction. Industry groups are praising the legislation, saying it will help alleviate the housing crisis.

The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl LX champions after defeating the New England Patriots 29-13 at Levi's Stadium. Seattle's top-ranked scoring defense dominated much of the night, keeping New England scoreless until the fourth quarter. The decisive play came late in the game, when Seattle intercepted a deflected pass from quarterback Drake Maye and returned it for a score.The search for Nancy Guthrie is now on Day 9, and officials still have not named a suspect or a person of interest in the case. NBC Today host Savannah Guthrie and her siblings released another video on Saturday, pleading directly with any possible kidnappers, saying ‘we will pay.'Republicans on Capitol Hill are pushing to eliminate non-citizen voting. House lawmakers are teeing up a vote this week on the SAVE Act, in a bid to pressure the Senate to act. The act would set federal standards for voting requirements, which in some cases could help states enforce laws they already have on the books.

President Trump announced the launch of TrumpRx.gov, a new website offering steeply discounted prices on several high-cost medications. Those include drugs for weight-loss, diabetes, fertility and respiratory ailments. The administration says Americans could see major savings. And the FDA is also pushing new efforts to boost U.S. drug manufacturing and cracking down on illegal copycat medications.The search for 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie, the daughter of NBC anchor Savannah Guthrie, is intensifying as authorities announce a $50,000 reward for information leading to her recovery. Investigators say ransom letters set deadlines, but no one has reached out directly. Authorities also arrested a man accused of sending fake ransom messages.The State Department is urging all Americans to leave Iran immediately. The alert warns of flight disruptions and advises people to shelter in place if they cannot leave. The warning comes as U.S. and Iranian officials begin talks in Oman. It remains unclear what Iran is willing to negotiate beyond its nuclear program.