U.S. preparing for potential use of ground troops in Iran

Washington — Pentagon officials have made detailed preparations for deploying U.S. ground forces into Iran, multiple sources briefed on the discussions told CBS News.  Senior military commanders have submitted specific requests aimed at preparing for such an option as President Trump weighs moves in the U.S.-Israel-led conflict with Iran, the sources said.  Mr. Trump has

DOJ seeks to drop case against ex-police officers charged in Breonna Taylor’s death

The Justice Department on Friday moved to dismiss its criminal case against two former Louisville police officers who were facing civil rights charges in connection with the shooting death of Breonna Taylor. In a court filing Friday, lawyers from the Civil Rights Division said they are seeking to dismiss the pending case against Joshua Jaynes

US Military Says It Destroyed Drug Vessel in Pacific Ocean, Leaving 3 Survivors

A still from footage of a boat strike targeting drug trafficking in the Eastern Pacific in a file photo. @Southcom/X The U.S. military said it destroyed a drug-smuggling vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean that left three survivors, according to an announcement from Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) on March 20. SOUTHCOM said in a post on

Iranian Official Threatens Attacks on ‘Parks, Recreational Areas, and Tourist Destinations’ Worldwide

The Islamic Republic has already launched strikes on civilian infrastructure throughout the Middle East Abolfazl Shekarchi (@Tasnimnews_EN X) An Iranian military leader on Friday threatened to attack “parks, recreational areas, and tourist destinations” around the world in response to the ongoing campaign against the Islamic Republic, the Associated Press reported. Iran’s military spokesman, Gen. Abolfazl

Trump admin. undertakes heavy preparations for potential use of ground troops

Washington — Pentagon officials have made detailed preparations for deploying U.S. ground forces into Iran, multiple sources briefed on the discussions told CBS News.  Senior military commanders have submitted specific requests aimed at preparing for such an option as President Trump weighs moves in the U.S.-Israel-led conflict with Iran, the sources said.  Mr. Trump has

Senate Passes Bill Removing Preferential Airport Screening for Lawmakers

The U.S. Capitol building in Washington on March 19, 2026. Madalina Kilroy/The Epoch Times The Senate passed a bill on March 19 to end preferential airport security treatment for members of Congress. The bill, introduced by Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas), comes amid a 35-day partial shutdown of most Department of Homeland Security agencies, including the

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps Spokesperson Killed in Overnight Strikes

As the Iran war continues, Israel took out Iran’s Revolutionary Guard spokesman, while the Gulf nations respond to new waves of Iranian attacks on energy sites. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is deploying another set of warships to the Middle East. Brent oil prices exceeded $119 per barrel after Iran attacked energy facilities in Gul… Original News