Israel’s strike in Qatar triggers rare US rebuke, tests Trump’s Gulf diplomacy
Israel's strikes on Hamas leaders in Doha killed a Qatari security official and created diplomatic tensions between Washington and its key Middle East allies.
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Senate Republicans to move on rules change as Dems warn against going “nuclear”
Washington — Senate Republicans are expected to move Thursday on changing Senate rules to make it easier to confirm President Trump’s nominees amid a blockade from Democrats, who are warning against the move to go “nuclear.” For months, Republicans have criticized Democrats’ efforts to slow the confirmation process, which they have taken to new extremes
Charlotte mayor sidesteps Trump’s death penalty demand in stabbing case
President Trump demanded a quick trial and death penalty for Decarlos Brown Jr. after the suspect allegedly killed Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on Charlotte's light-rail system.
Charlie Kirk’s body will be flown on Air Force Two to Arizona, officials say
Charlie Kirk’s body will be flown on Air Force Two — the vice president’s plane — from Utah to Arizona, where he lived with his family, according to officials familiar with the matter. Vice President JD Vance flew to Salt Lake City to retrieve Kirk’s body on Thursday, a day after the 31-year-old conservative activist was shot
Supreme Court Allows ‘Random’ ICE Stops in Los Angeles: What to Know
Anti-ICE demonstrators confront federal agents and California Army National Guardsmen in Los Angeles on June 8, 2025. John Fredricks/The Epoch Times The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may continue to conduct enforcement operations at places suspected of harboring illegal immigrants while a lawsuit on the matter plays out in
Secret Service under pressure: What Kirk’s assassination means for Trump’s security
The Secret Service is under pressure to strengthen security amid unprecedented political threats after the assassination of activist Charlie Kirk and attempts on President Donald Trump.
What is a bolt action rifle? What we know about the gun used to kill Charlie Kirk
The rifle found in Charlie Kirk's assassination was a bolt-action weapon that requires manual operation between shots and often retains spent cartridges in the chamber.