The Pentagon tightened restrictions on journalists covering the US military on Monday, days after a US court ruled that its previous attempt to overhaul press access was unconstitutional. It announced that it would close the building's designated press area, and that "all journalist access to the Pentagon will require escort by authorized department personnel."
Stock markets dipped across the board early on Monday, with traders nervous after another weekend yielded no real signs of deescalation in Iran or the wider Gulf region or a reduction in the rising energy prices the conflict is causing.
Less than 12 hours before a deadline set by US President Donald Trump for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz was due to expire, the Republican announced he would postpone planned strikes on the Islamic Republic's power plants.
The White House has installed a statue of Italian explorer Christopher Columbus on its grounds, in US President Donald Trump's latest bid to recognize the controversial historical figure.
US President Donald Trump announced that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents will be sent to US airports on Monday to assist Transportation Security Administration (TSA) staff.
Loading... The Trump administration's unprecedented expansion of migrant detention facilities is igniting fierce opposition in communities across the political and geographic spectrum, as the administration moves to scale up its detention footprint to fuel its campaign to arrest, detain and deport the largest number of immigrants in modern U.S. history.
People wait in a TSA line at the John F. Kennedy International Airport on Sunday in New York City. Yuki Iwamura/AP hide caption toggle caption Yuki Iwamura/AP President Trump said he is sending Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to U.S. airports as some air travelers face longer security lines due to the partial government shutdown.
Robert Mueller, the man who led the FBI for 12 years before leading an investigation into Donald Trump's 2016 election campaign, has died aged 81, his family announced on Saturday. "With deep sadness, we are sharing the news that Bob passed away" on Friday night, they said in a statement.
Students walk from the bus to their elementary school in St. Paul, Minn., on March 18. For many students, it was the first week back after nearly two months of online learning.
Travelers wait in line at a TSA security checkpoint at George Bush Intercontinental Airport in Houston, Texas, on March 20, 2026. Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Ronaldo Schemidt/AFP via Getty Images It's spring break season in the U.S.
Special counsel Robert Mueller speaks at the Department of Justice Wednesday, May 29, 2019, in Washington, about the Russia investigation.
Skip next section Banned Nureyev ballet set for Berlin opening night March 21, 2026 Banned Nureyev ballet set for Berlin opening night A ballet chronicling the life of legendary Soviet-born dancer Rudolf Nureyev, banned in Russia over "gay propaganda" allegations, makes its international premiere in Germany on Saturday evening.