news2shortsReports from Iranian state media say the Strait of Hormuz is not open because Iran is responding to the continued Israeli airstrikes into Lebanon. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Lebanon is not part of the ceasefire agreement that has been brokered. NBC News’ Monica Alba details where the Trump administration stands and what’s … Read more
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt rebuked media outlets for running with an Iranian narrative that President Donald Trump had agreed to a wildly slanted 10-point peace plan from Tehran on Wednesday. Leavitt made the comments while speaking to reporters at a press conference, saying the version of the 10-point plan Iran had released publicly … Read more
Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi were arrested 7 March with alleged homemade devices at Gracie Mansion in New York Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Two teen alleged Islamic State supporters accused of trying to detonate explosive devices during a protest outside the New York City … Read more
In a rapid turn Tuesday night, President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran just hours after warning the regime would face devastating consequences. But within hours of the agreement, Gulf states already were reporting drone attacks and officials signaled the agreement may already be under strain. The two-week ceasefire, brokered with help from Pakistan, … Read more
Over 70 Democratic lawmakers are calling for amendment to be invoked to remove Trump from office amid war Democratic party leaders have vowed to renew the effort to curb Donald Trump’s war in Iran next week after several days of escalating tactics that culminated in a temporary ceasefire on Tuesday evening. In recent months, several … Read more
The U.S. Navy is requesting $3 billion in additional funding to replenish its stores of Tomahawk missiles after depleting its stores in the war against Iran. The Navy made the order as part of the Pentagon’s wider $1.5 trillion budget request for 2027 released this week. The Tomahawk missile request represents a 1,200% increase in … Read more
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi will not sit for a planned deposition before the House Oversight Committee as part of its probe into the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, the panel’s Republican majority said Wednesday. “The Department of Justice has stated Pam Bondi will not appear on April 14 for a deposition since she … Read more
President Donald Trump pulled back from his threats to destroy the Iranian civilization, Tehran celebrated what it framed as a victory and markets soared on news that the Strait of Hormuz could reopen.
Lee Zeldin opens conference for Heartland Institute, which once compared climate advocates to the Unabomber Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox Lee Zeldin, the administrator of the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), gave the keynote speech at a conference on Wednesday morning, one which was hosted … Read more
The ceasefire is welcome but fragile. Friday’s talks in Islamabad must address Iran’s nuclear programme and avoid sidelining the rest of the region The ceasefire announcement between the US and Iran has been met with understandable relief. Talks are now set to take place in Islamabad on Friday, offering a chance to step back from … Read more
