US signals readiness to escort tankers through Hormuz as traffic thins, but no mission has been launched

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the U.S. Navy could begin escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz “as soon as reasonable,” reinforcing President Donald Trump’s public statements that the United States is prepared to protect energy shipments through the strategic waterway. But a U.S. official told Fox News Digital that American forces are not … Read more

Virginia Dems push anti-ICE bills days after Spanberger rejects detainer for illegal immigrant murder suspect

Democrats in the Virginia state legislature took steps to advance laws aimed at restricting Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) efforts and cooperation with local police just days after Democrat Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger said that a warrantless ICE detainer would not be sufficient to hand a criminal illegal alien suspected murderer, with over 30 criminal … Read more

WNBA star Arike Ogunbowale arrested after Unrivaled title celebration

WNBA star arrested after Unrivaled title win Police say Ogunbowale punched man at Miami club Wings guard released following battery charge Dallas Wings star Arike Ogunbowale was arrested and charged with misdemeanor battery after police say she punched a man in the face at a Miami nightclub. A four-time WNBA All-Star, Ogunbowale was celebrating early … Read more

The week around the world in 20 pictures

Crisis in the Middle East, Ramadan in Gaza, a blackout in Havana and Stella McCartney at Paris fashion week – the past seven days as captured by the world’s leading photojournalists Continue reading…