Washington — The U.S. military on Monday struck four more vessels that were allegedly trafficking narcotics in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing 14 and leaving one survivor, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on X. The four vessels were hit in three different strikes, Hegseth said. The strikes bring the total death toll in President Trump’s
Food stamps are set to be paused on Nov. 1 because of the government shutdown. Some 42 million Americans will not receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) until Congress approves new funding, according to federal officials, although some states have taken steps to intervene. We had a problem loading this article. Please
President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi hold up signed documents for a critical minerals/rare earth deal with Japan during a meeting at Akasaka Palace in Tokyo, on Oct. 28, 2025. Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images President Donald Trump spoke to a crowd of thousands of American troops aboard aircraft carrier USS George
Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin speaks after winning the vote at the Democratic National Committee winter meeting in National Harbor, Md., on Feb. 1, 2025. Rod Lamkey, Jr./AP Photo The Democratic National Committee (DNC) is already preparing for the 2028 presidential primaries, with an eye toward taking back the White House. The DNC’s Rules
More than 41 million Americans won’t receive federal help buying groceries in November unless Congress reopens the government. “The well has run dry,” the Department of Agriculture wrote on its website on Oct. 27. We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit
President Trump signed a trade agreement with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Tuesday, as he focuses on cementing deals with key U.S. trading partners during his nearly weeklong trip through Asia. The deal — which the two countries agreed to over the summer — will see the U.S. charge 15% tariffs on imported Japanese goods, lower
Kilmar Abrego Garcia (C) leaves the Putnam County Jail in Cookeville, Tenn., on Aug. 22, 2025. Brett Carlsen/AP Photo A federal judge has instructed the Trump administration to avoid making statements that could prejudice the jury for Kilmar Abrego Garcia, an illegal immigrant who is fighting multiple court battles with the administration and could be