U.S. aircraft carrier and three destroyers arrive in Middle East amid Trump threats to Iran

An American aircraft carrier and three destroyers have arrived in the Middle East, a show of force after President Trump warned Iran to stop its deadly assault on anti-government protesters. The internet in Iran is still largely down, but Elizabeth Palmer reports that when it does connect, you can see the results of the regime’s

White House message on Pretti killing shifts following backlash

In the initial aftermath of the deadly Border Patrol shooting of Alex Pretti, the Trump administration described Pretti as a “domestic terrorist” who was “brandishing” his gun and said he “attacked” law enforcement. But late Sunday, President Trump declined to say whether the agent who shot Pretti had acted appropriately. Matt Gutman, Ed O’Keefe and

Top Republicans Seek Testimony From DHS Officials

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington on May 14, 2025. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times WASHINGTON—Senate Homeland Security Chair Rand Paul (R-Ky.) joined his House counterpart in asking the heads of key agencies in the Homeland Security Department to testify before Congress in the wake of widespread federal immigration

Minneapolis Mayor Says Some Federal Agents Will Start Leaving the City

Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino (C) in Minneapolis on Jan. 21, 2026. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said after speaking with President Donald Trump that he expects that some federal agents will start leaving the city on Jan. 27. “I expressed how much Minneapolis has benefited from our immigrant communities and was clear

Minneapolis Mayor Says Federal Agents Will Start Leaving the City

Border Patrol Commander Gregory Bovino (C) in Minneapolis, Minn., on Jan. 21, 2026. Stephen Maturen/Getty Images Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said he expects some federal agents will start leaving the city Tuesday after speaking with President Donald Trump about reducing immigration operations. “I expressed how much Minneapolis has benefited from our immigrant communities and was