Pentagon Orders 82nd Airborne to Middle East Amid Ceasefire Plan
The Lebanese flag is waved amid the rubble of a Lebanese Civil Defence post destroyed in an IDF airstrike in Nabatiyeh, Lebanon, on March 24, 2026.
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Government Buying Americans' Data to Circumvent Warrants
ICE is among the government agencies that buy commercial data about Americans in bulk.
How Trump’s Iran war objectives evolved
US President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC. JIM WATSON/AFP hide caption toggle caption JIM WATSON/AFP At the outset of the U.S.-Israel-led war in Iran, President Trump gave lots of reasons for launching the strikes on Iran from stopping its nuclear capabilities to regime change.
Pentagon Narrows Press Access After Court Ruling
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."
Markets Swing: Asia Falls, Europe and US Rally After Trump Signal
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.
Trump Delays Strikes While Iran's Power Plants Remain at Risk
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.
Trump Installs Columbus Statue on White House Grounds
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.
Trump Deploys ICE Agents to Airports During Funding Standoff
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.
Expanding ICE Detention: Facilities, Backlash, and Costs
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.
ICE to Assist Airports Amid TSA Delays, Homan Says
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, Former FBI Director and Special Counsel, Dies at 81
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.
A Minnesota School Rebuilds After an ICE Surge
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.