Trump admin urges restoring ballroom construction in emergency motion: ‘Time is of the essence’
Trump administration files emergency motion to overturn a judge's ruling halting White House ballroom construction, citing security and safety concerns.
House Republican: ‘Only purpose’ for US boots on the ground in Iran is ‘to get the enriched uranium’
Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) said Sunday that “the only purpose that I could see” for U.S. troops on the ground in Iran “would be to get the enriched uranium.” “I think the question, moving forward, with respect to any troops on the ground, would be: For what purpose? And I think the only purpose that…
House Democrat: Iran’s control of Strait of Hormuz ‘more strategically vital’ than nuclear weapon
Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss (Mass.) on Sunday railed against President Trump’s actions in Iran and argued that Tehran understands that its control over the Strait of Hormuz is “more strategically vital” than any plans to develop a nuclear weapon. “The failure of the president’s war thus far is that he has given the new Ayatollah,…
Inside the daring rescue of airman behind enemy lines: How CIA assisted with ‘deception campaign’
U.S. military rescued a seriously wounded F-15 crew member from deep inside Iran's mountains in what Trump called an amazing show of bravery and talent.
Secret Service investigating overnight gunfire near White House
Washington — The Secret Service said it is investigating overnight gunfire near the White House on Sunday. Officers responded shortly after midnight on Sunday to reports of gunfire in the vicinity of Lafayette Park, the Secret Service said in a statement. No injuries were reported, according to the statement, and a search of the park
Trump vows US will strike Iran’s power plants, bridges if Strait of Hormuz is not reopened
President Donald Trump issues a profanity-laced deadline to Iran, threatening to strike power plants and bridges Tuesday if the Strait of Hormuz isn't reopened.
Federal judge blocks Trump push to collect race-based admissions data
A federal judge in Boston temporarily blocked the Trump administration from forcing public colleges in 17 Democrat-led states to submit race data.