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The FBI disrupted an alleged multi-phased plot targeting last weekend's UFC Freedom 250 event, FBI Director Kash Patel announced in an X post on Tuesday. Investigators have identified 23 people as part of a possible network, with five individuals now in custody.Daniel Rosen, U.S. attorney for Minnesota, announces charges against 15 suspects accused of conspiring with two Minneapolis-based Antifa groups to violently interfere with federal immigration enforcement.And Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway files a lawsuit against a major seller of baby monitors and home security cameras over their alleged ties to the Chinese military.

President Donald Trump attended the G7 summit Monday, after announcing the previous day the completion of a historic U.S.–Iran peace deal. Oil prices fell to their lowest level since March, and global stocks have risen since the deal with Iran was announced.Trump told reporters at the summit that he will now focus on Ukraine and that he "had a very good conversation yesterday" with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Russian President Vladimir Putin.Former Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt joins Kenneth Bass, LA Mayor Karen Bass's brother, in a lawsuit suing the city for "reckless negligence that led to the destruction of our homes," Pratt wrote in an X post.Google reports a Beijing-linked hacking group was secretly stealing data from U.S. and Canadian academic, medical, and military research institutions for over a year before being detected.

President Donald Trump told reporters on Wednesday that the United States will launch additional attacks on Iran after Tehran downed a U.S. Army Apache helicopter and claimed Iranian negotiators dragged out talks on the peace deal. Trump also revealed that the U.S. military secretly moved more than 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz.“This wildly successful effort is because the UNITED STATES of AMERICA CONTROLS the Strait of Hormuz - NOT Iran,” Trump said in a Truth Social post.Secretary of War Pete Hegseth traveled to Cuba, telling troops the United States seeks a positive relationship with Cuba but warned that it should not seek weapons that could strike the U.S. homeland or naval base in Guantanamo Bay. Hegseth also visited U.S. Central Command headquarters, praising troops for their efforts amid the war with Iran.“Central Command will be busy tonight because President Trump said we will be hitting Iran hard,” he said.Lawmakers grilled superintendents from Loudoun County, Virginia, Chicago, and San Francisco at an Education and Workforce Committee hearing. They say their policies sideline parents, push radical gender ideology on young children, and violate religious liberty.

U.S. Central Command announced Tuesday that American forces launched strikes against Iran. This comes after President Donald Trump announced that Iran was responsible for downing a U.S. helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz a day earlier and vowed the United States would respond.Federal regulators said Chinese money laundering networks are moving hundreds of billions of dollars for Mexican cartels, helping fuel America's fentanyl epidemic. A congressional hearing on Tuesday discussed the threat to U.S. security.Bipartisan lawmakers return to Capitol Hill to push for greater government disclosure on unidentified aerial phenomena (UAP) and protection for whistleblowers. David Grusch, whistleblower and former intelligence officer, discusses specific UAP and non-human intelligence-related evidence he came across in heavily classified channels.

President Donald Trump on Monday said Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to stop attacking each other following a flare-up of fighting over the past weekend. He added that U.S. negotiations with the Iranian regime are continuing “at a rapid pace.”Republican lawmakers missed the president's deadline to pass funding for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Customs and Border Protection (CBP). They are also weighing the Department of Justice's proposed $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund.Officials in Los Angeles say they are investigating a mail-in ballot box that was burned, as well as a vandalized voting center. A panel will join NTD to discuss the upcoming California primary races on Tuesday.

Dr. Mehmet Oz, the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, said on Tuesday that the Trump administration is increasing transparency on drug prices by adding 160 more medications to TrumpRx. He added that his agency is aggressively going after states for fraud in the Medicaid and Medicare programs.Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche says that the Trump administration is scrapping plans to create a $1.8 billion fund meant to compensate victims of government weaponization. Blanche says during a House hearing, "We are not moving forward with the fund, period."Secretary of State Marco Rubio testifies before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee about the State Department's budget request. He answers questions on the Trump administration's approach to Iran and Cuba.

President Donald Trump ruled out immediate sanctions relief on Iran on Wednesday, amid ongoing negotiations to secure a lasting peace agreement. He said during a White House Cabinet meeting that the United States is not considering easing sanctions or giving money to Iran.Two people are dead, and nine others are missing, after a chemical tank imploded in Longview, Washington state. Authorities say there is no hope of finding more survivors.Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated incumbent Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) in the Republican primary runoff election. Jenny Beth Martin, chair of the Tea Party Patriots Action, joins NTD to discuss how much weight Trump's endorsement carried.

President Donald Trump will host a cabinet meeting at the White House on Wednesday, after first announcing that the meeting would take place at Camp David. The president on Tuesday postponed the cabinet meeting at Camp David based on possible bad weather conditions.An American journalist and the son of a Texas Republican politician has been charged with acting as a Chinese agent. Court records show Thomas Pauken II was allegedly paid at least $100,000 for selling intelligence to the Chinese Communist Party.Vice President JD Vance hosts a roundtable with state attorneys general on anti-fraud efforts. Kurt Couchman, senior fellow in Fiscal Policy at Americans for Prosperity, joins NTD to discuss.

President Donald Trump on Monday said the U.S. military will not strike Iran in what he called a planned attack on Tuesday. The president said that leaders of several Gulf Arab states had asked him not to carry out the strikes.The Trump administration is pausing its participation in the U.S.-Canada Permanent Joint Board on Defense. The Department of War said Ottawa has failed to live up to its defense commitments.Colorado officials said an adult resident of the state died from hantavirus after being exposed to a rodent, and there was no connection to an outbreak on a cruise ship earlier this month.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On today's show, Jase wants to experience Brisbane's Culture, Mogey had a dream and Keyzie tells us Breaking News from a year ago. MARKET TIME:(00:00) Intro - Adding value(04:09) All Woman want a divorce.(08:41) Mogey kicked a hornet nest...(12:43) That look your wife gives you.(17:39) What's on the TV!(22:46) Intro - Jase is on dinner duties(25:14) Magic Rounds time, baby!(30:18) Jase and Brisbane's Culture(34:50) Mogey's Dream(39:20) A year ago with me, Keyzie(43:14) Intro - TE-LEDOZ!!(45:21) Breaking Team News List or something(49:36) More Breaking News(53:32) Cya Later! Follow The Big Show on Instagram Subscribe to the podcast now on iHeartRadio, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts!Featuring Jason Hoyte, Mike Minogue, and Keyzie, "The Big Show" drive you home weekdays from 4pm on Radio Hauraki.Providing a hilarious escape from reality for those ‘backbone’ New Zealanders with plenty of laughs and out-the-gate yarns.Download the full podcast here:iHeartRadioAppleSpotify Follow The Big Show on InstagramSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Donald Trump on Monday ordered the War Department to delay strikes on Iranian energy sites, citing “productive” talks with the regime. He says those talks will continue throughout the week.NATO is putting together a group of more than 20 countries to help Trump reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, a group aligned with Iran says it was behind an attack on four Jewish community ambulances in London early this morning.ICE officers are now assisting Transportation Security Administration (TSA) agents at several airports. White House border czar Tom Homan says the officers are there to help alleviate long waits at security checkpoints. TSA expects staffing shortages to worsen as the Department of Homeland Security shutdown enters its sixth week.

President Donald Trump declared the Iranian regime “obliterated,” saying the war will wrap up “soon.”The commander of U.S. Central Command says Iran has launched attacks on 12 different countries in the Middle East so far. He also says that U.S. forces are not only intercepting Iran's missiles and drones, but also striking the sites that manufacture them. This comes as the U.S. president escalates pressure on other countries to help the United States secure the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global trade route.President Trump today signs an executive order establishing a task force to root out welfare and social services fraud. He says Vice President JD Vance will chair the new group. The president says the task force will launch a “whole-of-government” approach to rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse within federal benefit programs, including programs jointly administered with state and local partners.A powerful late-winter storm system is sweeping across the United States, bringing blizzard conditions, severe storms, and widespread travel disruptions. Forecasters warn of the system producing tornadoes and damaging winds in parts of the Mid-Atlantic and the Carolinas.

Tobin kicks off the third hour in a frenzy after news breaks that the Miami Heat will be getting a second round pick for the botched Terry Rozier trade; Tobs absolutely loses his mind on Adam Silver and Leroy and Brittney try to bring him back down to Earth. Tobin continues to rant after he is disappointed with the UFC lately and their lack of exciting fights. We get even MORE Breaking News as it is announced that the Miami Dolphins are signing Malik Willis at Quarterback!

We get even MORE Breaking News as it is announced that the Miami Dolphins are signing Malik Willis at Quarterback!

The U.S. military has identified the seventh soldier killed during Operation Epic Fury as Sgt. Benjamin Pennington of Kentucky. Meanwhile, the Iranian regime continues launching strikes against other countries in the Middle East. The U.S. Central Command says over 5,000 Iranian targets have been struck in the first 10 days of Operation Epic Fury, with 50 Iranian vessels destroyed.President Donald Trump today delivered remarks to the House Republican Conference in Florida, calling the U.S. military campaign against Iran a “short-term excursion.” He said Operation Epic Fury aims to eliminate evil and will end “pretty quickly.” Trump also dismissed Iran's newly named supreme leader—Ali Khamenei's son—as an unacceptable choice.With a partial government shutdown now in effect for nearly a month, passengers at some airports are experiencing delays due to TSA staffing shortages. Meanwhile, New York City officials are investigating an attack involving explosive devices outside the mayor's residence on Saturday as an act of terrorism.

The United States and Iran are holding high-stakes nuclear talks in Geneva as a second U.S. aircraft carrier is traveling to the Persian Gulf. This comes amid threats of U.S. military intervention if a deal on Iran's nuclear program isn't reached.The Reverend Jesse Jackson, civil rights leader and two-time presidential candidate, has died at the age of 84. President Donald Trump reacted to Jackson's death, calling him “a good man, with lots of personality, grit, and ‘street smarts.' He was very gregarious—someone who truly loved people!”Tricia McLaughlin is leaving her post as assistant secretary for public affairs at the Department of Homeland Security. Secretary Kristi Noem confirmed McLaughlin's departure on Tuesday in a post on X. Meanwhile, Trump is directing federal resources to protect the Potomac River and accusing Maryland's governor of mismanagement in connection with the massive sewage spill near the nation's capital.

Tensions are rising in the Persian Gulf. The Trump administration says that diplomacy is the best path forward with Iran—even as a second massive aircraft carrier heads toward the region. Meanwhile, Iran's regime is flexing its muscles with live military drills in the strategic Strait of Hormuz, just one day before nuclear talks with the United States are set to resume.The latest on the Nancy Guthrie case: The Pima County Sheriff on Monday urged the public to stop speculating about Guthrie's family members, saying, “The Guthrie family—to include all siblings and spouses—has been cleared as possible suspects in this case.” This comes after the FBI confirmed that it found DNA on a glove retrieved near the Guthrie home that appears to match the gloves worn by a suspect seen in surveillance footage.White House border czar Tom Homan says that more than 1,000 immigration agents have left Minnesota, with more leaving early this week. Homan also responded to some of the demands that Democrats have made to end the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security, which has been in effect since Saturday after Congress failed to reach a funding agreement.

A major development in the search for Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" show cohost Savannah Guthrie: Authorities released new images and video footage of a possible subject in the 84-year-old's disappearance. Her daughter Savannah immediately responded, asking the public to reach out with any information.President Donald Trump is threatening to block the opening of a bridge connecting the United States and Canada, as he warns Ottawa against cozying up to the Chinese regime. That comes as lawmakers on Capitol Hill are raising concerns over allegations of Chinese Communist Party money flowing into American nonprofits, fueling protests, pushing radical policies, and undermining U.S. elections.The supporting affidavit warranting an FBI raid on Fulton County, Georgia, election records was unsealed Tuesday, revealing descriptions of several alleged irregularities in the county's handling of the 2020 election. This comes as the White House is urging Congress to pass the SAVE Act, equating election integrity with national security.

President Donald Trump is set to hold an urgent meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a week earlier than planned to talk about Iran negotiations. That comes as the U.S. president has repeatedly told the Iranian regime the two things it must do to avoid military action, as the United States builds up its forces in the Gulf.Hong Kong's Jimmy Lai has been sentenced to 20 years in prison, which could be a life term for the 78-year-old pro-democracy activist and media tycoon. Trump is urging Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping to free Lai. Meanwhile, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi today vowed to deliver on her campaign pledges after her party won a record majority over the weekend.Three hours before a purported ransom deadline today, “Today” show co-host Savannah Guthrie posted a fourth video pleading for the public's help as the search continues for Nancy Guthrie, her 84-year-old mother.

The Trump administration says it's racing to break the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP's) dominance over critical minerals needed to power everyday life in America. President Donald Trump held a call with CCP leader Xi Jinping this morning, as a major summit in Washington on Wednesday could mark a significant step toward countering the Chinese regime.Seven hundred federal agents are leaving Minnesota after Border Czar Tom Homan cited increased cooperation from county jails. Meanwhile, reports of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement blockades in the Minneapolis area are sparking concern from local police unions, which say officers are facing hostility when attempting to clear them.The Supreme Court is allowing a new congressional map in California to remain in place for this year's midterm elections. The decision follows the justices' earlier move to allow a Texas map to be used as well. Meanwhile, Ryan Routh—the man convicted of attempting in 2024 to assassinate then-presidential candidate Donald Trump—was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday, with an additional seven years for a firearms offense.

As tensions escalate, President Donald Trump is deploying border czar Tom Homan to Minnesota, where he says Homan will report directly to him. The president is also laying out demands to end the chaos in Minneapolis, calling on local leaders to cooperate with the federal government.With government funding expiring at the end of the week, Senate Democrats say they may push for another government shutdown over funding for the Department of Homeland Security. They are also calling for the impeachment of Secretary Kristi Noem.Seven people are dead after a private jet crashed during takeoff last night amid heavy snow at Maine's Bangor International Airport. Meanwhile, the National Weather Service says another round of snow could potentially hit the eastern United States this weekend, as places like New York, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C., are already battling cold and icy conditions.

Several NATO allies are pushing back on President Donald Trump's plan to impose new tariffs on European countries if they don't agree to a U.S. purchase of Greenland. What could this mean for Greenland's future—amid growing pressure from China and Russia?The Department of Justice says it's working around the clock to investigate a disruption that took place at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, on Sunday. Activists entered Cities Church during a service, shouting “ICE out” and “Justice for Renee Good.”Dozens are reported dead after a major high-speed train collision in Spain. Relatives are still searching for family members who may have survived the crash. The Spanish prime minister says investigators will determine what caused the incident.

President Donald Trump is warning of consequences for what he calls “agitators” and “insurrectionists” in Minnesota. That comes as the Department of Homeland Security says that over the past five weeks, 2,500 illegal immigrants have been arrested in Minneapolis.Iranian Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi says he is ready to lead the country through a transition but is urging Western countries to take action against the regime to complete its collapse. Meanwhile, the White House is detailing phase two of Trump's Gaza peace plan. This comes after Trump announced the formation of the National Committee for the Administration of Gaza.Canada has struck a deal with China. Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa will cut its tariff on Chinese electric vehicles, while China lowers its tariff on Canadian canola. Carney announced the agreement after meetings in Beijing, where he and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping pledged to improve relations. Trump said today he has no objection to the deal.

President Donald Trump vows that any country doing business with Iran will face a 25 percent U.S. tariff. This comes as the president warns he may carry out strikes against Iran over its violent crackdown on anti-regime protests. A human rights group says the death toll from the unrest has now risen to 572.Trump is set to meet with the Venezuelan opposition leader later this week, as the administration warns Americans in Venezuela to “leave the country immediately.”Immigration law enforcement operations are not slowing down in Minnesota. Last week, 2,000 federal agents were sent to the state, with more expected this week. The Department of Homeland Security says agents faced 10 car-ramming attacks last week. The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities are now suing the Trump administration, with Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison calling the recent immigration law enforcement operations a “federal invasion.”

The United States struck another drug-carrying vessel in the Eastern Pacific on Monday, amid a major military buildup in the Caribbean. The move follows President Donald Trump's announcement that U.S. forces destroyed a drug boat loading facility inside Venezuela last week.Russia has yet to provide evidence backing its claim that Ukraine attacked the residence of President Vladimir Putin with drones, as the U.S. ambassador to NATO publicly cast doubt on Moscow's accusation. Meanwhile, the Chinese Communist Party fired missiles around Taiwan for a second day, continuing large-scale drills encircling the island. Some analysts say the maneuvers appear to rehearse an invasion rather than follow routine exercises.And tensions spiked between Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. The UAE says it's voluntarily withdrawing its last remaining military forces from Yemen, following Saudi airstrikes on a southern Yemeni port city. Saudi Arabia claims the strikes targeted a weapons shipment allegedly sent from the UAE to support separatist forces.

President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at Mar-a-Lago on Monday to discuss advancing a Gaza ceasefire plan. Trump said reconstruction in Gaza could begin soon and again called on Hamas to disarm, warning that if it does not, countries backing the peace effort would “wipe out Hamas.” He also warned Iran not to rebuild its nuclear facilities, saying the United States would very quickly “eradicate that buildup.”The Kremlin claims Ukraine launched an overnight drone attack targeting the residence of Russian President Vladimir Putin, alleging an attempted assassination involving more than 90 drones. This comes just one day after Ukraine said both sides had agreed on most elements of a potential deal, with Moscow now saying its position in the negotiations will be reviewed. Ukraine has denied claims of an attack, calling it a lie from Russia.In another U.S. military action targeting Venezuelan drug traffickers, Trump announced that American forces destroyed a major facility inside Venezuela. Meanwhile, the Chinese Communist Party has launched a two-day, large-scale military drill surrounding Taiwan, as the United States and Japan increase their support for the self-governing island.

President Donald Trump unveiled plans to build a new class of battleships—dubbed the “Trump class”—as part of his push to strengthen U.S. shipbuilding. Meanwhile, the Trump administration has suspended leases for five offshore wind projects off the East Coast, with the Pentagon warning the installations could interfere with military radar systems.The Department of Homeland Security says it will triple cash incentives for illegal immigrants to voluntarily leave the country before the New Year. This comes as the U.S. continues to enforce its blockade on sanctioned oil tankers traveling to and from Venezuela.Australian officials say suspects in the Bondi Beach shooting threw pipe bombs at the crowd, but the devices failed to detonate. Authorities also allege the suspects practiced shooting in Australia just days before the attack.

President Donald Trump today signed an order classifying fentanyl as a weapon of mass destruction and touted his administration's success in securing the border. Meanwhile, officials say the FBI intercepted a bomb plot targeting New Year's Eve events, arresting four members of an extremist group as they unloaded bomb materials in the desert.The manhunt continues for the individual who killed two students and wounded nine others on the campus of Brown University. Police have identified the two victims and released new video footage of the shooter as the search remains active.The United States is planning to extend NATO-like security guarantees to Ukraine. Trump said today that Ukraine is closer to peace than at any time since the war began nearly four years ago.

The Federal Reserve today lowered borrowing costs for the third time this year. In its final decision of 2025, the central bank cut interest rates by a quarter point as strategists and investors predict significant market gains in 2026.The United States has seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. President Donald Trump confirmed the operation, saying “other things are happening.” The president also spoke with top European leaders today as he continues efforts to broker peace between Russia and Ukraine.A federal judge today ordered the Trump administration to temporarily halt its deployment of the National Guard in Los Angeles and return control of the Guard to the state of California. Meanwhile, the administration is proposing new rules that would require Visa Waiver Program travelers to submit five years of social media history before entering the United States.

President Donald Trump today hosted the ninth Cabinet meeting of his second term amid questions over a deadly strike on a drug-carrying vessel from Venezuela. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth defended the Pentagon's operations in the Caribbean, saying the strikes have “only just begun.”The man accused of shooting two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., has been formally charged with murder and assault with intent to kill. He pleaded not guilty to all counts. Meanwhile, the Treasury Department is investigating allegations that Minnesota taxpayer funds were stolen through fraudulent nonprofits and funneled to a terrorist group in Somalia.A U.S. delegation was in Moscow today meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Just before the talks, Putin issued a stark warning to Europe, saying Russia is ready for war if European nations are seeking that outcome.

The White House confirmed today that the U.S. military authorized a second strike on a narco-terrorist vessel on Sept. 2. And President Trump confirmed that he spoke with Venezuelan regime leader Nicolas Maduro, who appeared in public over the weekend following rumors that he had fled the country.The White House vows to continue its deportation operations after the deadly shooting of two National Guard members a day before Thanksgiving. The administration is halting all asylum decisions and has vowed to "permanently" pause immigration from what it calls "third world countries." President Trump stated that the asylum pause could last "a long time."Luigi Mangione, the man accused of killing the UnitedHealthcare CEO last December, appeared in court today. His attorneys requested the hearing in an effort to have key evidence—including a notebook, a firearm suppressor, and a 3D-printed handgun found inside his backpack—excluded from the case.

A federal judge dismissed indictments against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James today. The judge said the appointment of interim U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan was unlawful.President Donald Trump said that "something good might just be happening" in peace talks between Russia and Ukraine. This comes as Russia says the latest version of the Ukraine peace plan is not acceptable, and Ukraine suggests it won't cede any territory currently occupied by Russia. The Pentagon announced that it has launched an investigation into Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) after he and five other Democratic lawmakers released a video urging the military to defy illegal orders. Kelly is under probe for misconduct as the only lawmaker in the video that falls under the War Department's jurisdiction.

President Donald Trump welcomed the Saudi crown prince to the White House today. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman pledged to boost Saudi Arabia's investment in the United States from $600 billion to $1 trillion.House lawmakers voted overwhelmingly to compel the Justice Department to release the Epstein files. The U.S. Senate has agreed to unanimously pass the bill and will send it to Trump once it arrives. The president has previously said he will sign it if it reaches his desk.A three-judge panel today blocked a congressional map redrawn by the Republican-led Texas legislature. The new map could have given Republicans five additional seats in the U.S. House.

The White House today announced four new trade deals with Latin American countries: Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador, and Ecuador. Meanwhile, the BBC has apologized to President Donald Trump for airing a documentary shortly before the 2024 presidential election that edited his Jan. 6, 2021, speech to make it appear he incited violence.The government shutdown is officially over after Congress reached a deal last night. Eight members of the Senate Democratic caucus and six Democratic representatives joined Republicans to pass the legislation. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins says that most SNAP recipients should receive benefits by the end of next week.Meanwhile, the fight for control of the U.S. House continues as the Justice Department today files a lawsuit targeting California's new congressional map. The lawsuit, filed in a California federal court, accuses the state's newly approved Proposition 50 of racial gerrymandering in violation of the Constitution.

The Trump administration announced it will use contingency funds to pay for two weeks of food assistance benefits in November. Funding for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which supports more than 40 million Americans, expired over the weekend as the federal government shutdown entered its second month.President Donald Trump says he will hold election eve tele-rallies for the Virginia and New Jersey gubernatorial races. On Truth Social, he described New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani as a “communist candidate” and urged New Yorkers to vote for Andrew Cuomo instead.NTD's Steve Lance and Tiffany Meier will provide live special coverage of the key races Tuesday night at 7 p.m. ET. Tune in for the latest election results, along with live analysis from data reporters and on-the-ground teams.

President Donald Trump on Monday, at the Gaza peace summit in Egypt, signed a historic cease-fire agreement alongside Middle East leaders. The day marked scenes of reunion as all 20 living Israeli hostages and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners were released, and the bodies of four deceased hostages were returned to Israel. Trump says phase two of the 20-point cease-fire plan has already begun, as he hails what he calls the "historic dawn of a new Middle East."As the government shutdown enters its third week, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is warning that it may become the longest in U.S. history. Meanwhile, Vice President JD Vance said waste and fraud plague the health care program Democrats want to extend—making future negotiations more difficult.

The government shutdown has entered its sixth day. The Senate is voting again Monday on both Democratic and Republican proposals to reopen the government. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has challenged Speaker Mike Johnson to a debate over the shutdown, while the White House warns that the closure could cost the country about $15 billion per week.In Chicago, Mayor Brandon Johnson has signed an executive order creating “ICE-free zones,” effectively barring federal immigration agents from operating on city-owned property. The Trump administration called the move a “betrayal of every law-abiding citizen.” Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says some federal agents have bounties on them. President Donald Trump called recent attacks on ICE in Chicago and elsewhere “criminal insurrection” and warned of severe consequences for the assailants.The Supreme Court opened its 2025–2026 term Monday, beginning nine months of arguments on cases that could reshape major constitutional issues and affect Trump's agenda. On the first day, the justices heard arguments on two procedural cases, including one involving the right to counsel, while declining to take up several other cases.

President Donald Trump, alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House today, unveiled a 20-point plan to end the Gaza war. Trump said the plan would bring an immediate cease-fire once both sides agree. Alongside peace efforts, the president also teased a tariff plan that could shake up Hollywood, pledging to impose a 100 percent tariff on movies made outside the United States.With less than 48 hours until a potential government shutdown, the top four congressional leaders—two Republicans and two Democrats—met with Trump at the White House today. House Republicans have already passed a continuing resolution to extend current funding levels while bipartisan negotiations continue.The investigation into Sunday's Michigan church shooting continues. Authorities say the suspect, 40-year-old Thomas Jacob Sanford, drove through the front doors and opened fire with a semiautomatic rifle. Four people were killed and eight injured, with two still in critical condition. Officials are working to determine the motive for the attack.

White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller confirmed on Monday that the White House will be going after networks that organized riots, street violence, and other activities, calling such groups a “vast domestic terror movement.” The comments were made as Vice President JD Vance hosted Charlie Kirk's program days after the conservative commentator was assassinated last week while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University. Meanwhile, Democratic leaders condemned the Sept. 10 assassination of Kirk and urged Americans to reject political violence while the investigation continues.President Donald Trump signed an order sending the National Guard into Memphis to combat crime, constituting his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorsed democratic socialist Zohran Mamdani in the New York City mayoral race, aligning herself with the party's progressive nominee as other prominent Democrats distanced themselves.

The Supreme Court cleared the way for Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to continue immigration operations in Southern California. The high court granted President Donald Trump's emergency request to overturn a ruling that restricted immigration stops in Los Angeles. In a separate case, the chief justice allowed Trump to remove a member of the Federal Trade Commission.Trump is still eyeing Chicago for the next crime crackdown. The Department of Homeland Security has already stepped up operations there, as Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker maintains his opposition to federal deployment.France's government fell Monday after Parliament voted against a confidence motion in the prime minister. The move leaves President Emmanuel Macron to decide whether to appoint a new prime minister, call snap elections, or step down himself.

A 6.0-magnitude earthquake killed some 800 people and injured more than 2,500 in eastern Afghanistan, according to figures provided Monday by the Taliban. Eastern Afghanistan is mountainous, with remote areas, and the quake has worsened communications.A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen was targeted by GPS navigation jamming before safely landing in Bulgaria on Sunday. The commission said Bulgarian authorities suspect this interference was carried out by Russia.President Donald Trump demands pharmaceutical companies "justify the success" of their COVID-19 drugs, amid conflicting opinions within the CDC over the effectiveness of the drugs. Trump says companies should make public the "great" and "extraordinary" numbers they have shown him.