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DOL suspends nearly all of India-based Cognizant's visa filings
The Labor Department suspended Cognizant's green card sponsorship filings, part of a widening federal crackdown on alleged H-1B and PERM fraud by IT outsourcing firms.
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Syria, Turkey and Israel Reportedly Agree to Joint Security Committee
Syria, Turkey, and Israel have reportedly agreed to establish a joint security committee aimed at preventing accidental military confrontati…
Indian Illegal Identified as Big Rig Driver in Fatal Mississippi Collision
DHS confirms the 18-wheeler driver who killed a Mississippi pedestrian on I-20 is an illegal alien from India living in Fresno, CA.
Justice Department Secures One of Largest-Ever Children's Privacy Settlements Against TikTokTikTok will pay $400 million to settle Justice Department claims it illegally harvested data from millions of…
Scott Bessent and America’s 'Economic D-Day': Is Washington Changing the War With Iran?For most Americans, Scott Bessent was hardly a household name. Even after becoming President Donald Trump’s Tr…
When the Islamic Republic Falls, Washington Will Knock on Reza Pahlavi’s DoorWashington cannot choose Iran’s future, but it can prepare for it. If the Islamic Republic falls, the White Ho…
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Everyone Wants This War to End. Nobody Wants to Be the One Who Backs Down
Iran’s military reshuffle suggests Tehran is preparing for both possibilities: a negotiated exit and another round of war.
Solar Eclipse 2026: Millions in Europe and the Arctic Brace for Totality
Millions across Europe and the Arctic will witness a rare total solar eclipse on Aug. 12, 2026. Here's where totality hits — and how to watc…
Inside Washington's Campaign to Cut Iran Off From Its Own Money
The next phase of the U.S.-Iran conflict may be fought less with missiles and more through banks, shipping lanes and the financial networks…
Saudi-Turkey-Pakistan Alliance Draws Iranian Rebuke as Houthi Strikes Test Pact's Limits
A new trilateral defense pact among Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan draws a sharp rebuke from Tehran, even as Houthi strikes on a Saudi ga…
Open on Paper, Closed in Practice: The Legal Trap Facing Ships in Hormuz
A diplomatic agreement may soon declare the Strait of Hormuz open to commercial shipping
Peace or Concession? A Hormuz Deal Could End the Fighting While Expanding Iran’s Power
After months of strikes, missile attacks and disrupted energy shipments, diplomacy may finally be gaining ground in the conflict between the…
Strait of Hormuz Tensions Surge as U.S. Naval Blockade of Iran Returns
U.S. Navy Returns to Hormuz as Iran Vows to Control Critical Shipping Lane
Missiles, Drones and Propaganda: Inside the U.S.-Iran Escalation Reshaping the Middle East
Gulf States intercept Iranian missiles as Revolutionary Guard targets U.S. positions
U.S. Central Command forces launch strikes on Iran for attacking commercial vessels
U.S. Central Command forces have begun launching a series of powerful strikes against Iran to "impose heavy costs" for targeting and attacki…
Rubio Steps in and Deports Immigrant Pardoned by Tim Walz for Sexually Abusing a 10-Year-Old
Tou Lue Vang, 42, is out of the country weeks after Minnesota's pardon board wiped the conviction that made him deportable. The board says t…
Trump, NATO Allies Gather in Ankara as Alliance Pushes for Defense OverhaulNATO Summit Unlocks $40B Counter-Drone Push as Trump Tests Alliance Loyalty
Charlie Kirk's Accused Assassin Faces His Widow in Court as Prosecutors Unveil Their CaseOne of Tyler Robinson's five-day preliminary hearings brought the first eyewitness account of the shooting, a…
From Denver to New York, the Democratic Party's Left Flank Is On the MarchDemocratic socialists scored a string of primary upsets this week, unseating two House incumbents and winning…
Large Human Trafficking Crackdown in LA leads to 10 ArrestsFederal agents conducted a "large operation" in Los Angeles amid a human trafficking crackdown; arrested 10, i…
U.S. and Iran reach a deal; await Trump’s final approval
The U.S. and Iran have reached a deal, but wait for Trump's final approval, two U.S. officials tell Axios.
Iran targets commercial vessel in Strait of Hormuz; U.S. strikes back
The United States carried out new airstrikes on a military site in southern Iran on Wednesday
Gabbard Steps Down as DNI; Trump Defends Anti-Weaponization FundDirector of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard resigns to care for husband battling rare bone cancer as Trump…
Kevin Warsh Sworn In as Fed Chair at White House CeremonyFederal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh was sworn in Friday by Justice Clarence Thomas at the White House, taking co…
Mexican Cartel Chemists Arrested in $360M Nigeria Meth Lab RaidNigeria police arrested three Mexican cartel chemists in massive meth lab raid worth $360M, exposing global ex…
Minnesota Fraud Suspect Caught After Jumping From Building During FBI RaidMuhammad Omar arrested within 2 hours of fleeing FBI agents by jumping from 4th-story balcony during Minnesota…
DHS: 3 Million Illegal Immigrants Left US in Trump's First Year Back
Department of Homeland Security reports over 3 million illegal immigrants departed the US, including 2.2 million self-deportations, as borde…
House GOP Blocks Iran War Powers Vote Over Attendance Issues
House Republicans delayed Thursday's Democratic-led war powers resolution vote aimed at limiting Trump's military authority against Iran ove…
Ex-PATH employee busted selling fentanyl near MacArthur Park
Christopher Johnson, former employee of taxpayer-funded homeless nonprofit PATH, arrested May 5 with fentanyl, meth, and dealing supplies ne…
Planned Parenthood Offers Advance Abortion Pills in Washington, Hawaii
Planned Parenthood launches 'Just In Case Abortion Pills' program in Washington state and Hawaii, allowing residents to obtain mifepristone…
Trump's Anti-Weaponization Fund Derails $72B ICE Funding Deal
GOP senators revolt against Trump's $1.776B anti-weaponization fund, putting $72 billion in ICE and Border Patrol funding in jeopardy Thursd…
Epstein Assistant Sarah Kellen Denies Complicity — Claims Sexual, Psychological Abuse
Sarah Kellen told House lawmakers Thursday she was sexually and psychologically abused by Jeffrey Epstein, denying she was an accomplice to…
GOP Senators Break with Trump Over $1.8B 'Slush Fund' — ICE Funding at Risk
Senate Republicans oppose Trump's $1.78 billion anti-weaponization fund, warning Capitol rioters could receive taxpayer money while border s…
Marines Board Iranian Oil Tanker in Gulf of Oman — 91 Ships Redirected
US Marines boarded Iranian-flagged oil tanker in Gulf of Oman suspected of violating Trump blockade. Central Command says 91 vessels redirec…
US Indicts Former Cuban President Raúl Castro for 1996 Plane Shootdown
Federal prosecutors charge 94-year-old Raúl Castro with murder and conspiracy in 1996 attack that killed four Cuban exile pilots in Florida…
Senate GOP Advances Border Bill — ICE, Border Patrol Funded Through 2029
Senate Budget Committee voted 11-10 along party lines Wednesday to advance GOP reconciliation bill funding immigration agencies through 2029…
Johnson, GOP Leaders Brief Media as Border Funding Deadline Nears June 1
Speaker Mike Johnson and House GOP leadership address reporters Wednesday morning as Congress races to finalize immigration enforcement fund…
Rubio Blames Cuba's 'Unimaginable Hardships' on Communist LeadersSecretary of State Marco Rubio released a rare Spanish-language video message to Cubans on their Independence…
Trump's Primary Victories Purge GOP Rebels — But General Election Math Stays ToughTrump successfully ousted wayward Republicans in spring primaries but hasn't expanded beyond his base to attra…
Vance Vows Iran Conflict Won't Become 'Eternal War' as Congress Pushes LimitsVice President JD Vance defended Trump's Iran military authority amid congressional pressure to restrict presi…
Chinese Oil Tankers Exit Hormuz as Trump-Vance Signal Iran Deal ProgressTwo Chinese supertankers carrying 4 million barrels exit Strait of Hormuz as Trump says Iran war will end 'ver…
DACA Recipients Hit Their 30s as Trump Weakens Program Protections
DACA recipients now average 31 years old with degrees and families as Trump administration moves to weaken Obama-era program protections and…
Trump Blocks Congo, Uganda Travel After Ebola Kills 131 — Six Americans Exposed
Trump administration restricts non-US passport holders from Congo, Uganda, South Sudan for 30 days after Ebola outbreak kills 131. Six Ameri…
Kenya Slashes Diesel Prices After Deadly Fuel Cost Protests Rock NationKenya cuts diesel prices following deadly protests over surging fuel costs as unrest over rising living expens…
Australia Burns $11B on Old Submarines as Aukus Partnership StallsAustralian taxpayers face $11 billion bill to extend Collins-class submarines another decade amid delays in Au…
NSW Police Union Demands End to Mental Health Call Default RoleNew South Wales police and health department near agreement to change mental health crisis response after fata…
Trump Postpones Iran Attack After Gulf States Request — Military Ready for 'Full Scale Assault'President Trump announces he called off planned Iran strike on Monday at behest of Qatar, UAE, Saudi Arabia. S…
60+ Trump Allies Demand Federal Vetting of AI Models Before Release
Steve Bannon and Amy Kremer lead group of 60+ Trump supporters urging federal oversight of powerful AI models before public release in new l…
Greene Warns of 'Political Revolution' if US Troops Deploy to Iran
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene predicts widespread domestic unrest if American military forces are sent into combat operations against Iran.
White House Claims China Soybean, Rare Earth Deals After Trump-Xi Summit
Trump administration touts new trade agreements with China on soybeans and critical minerals following president's meeting with Xi Jinping,…
Austin Teen Gunmen Use Stolen Weapons in 12-Shooting Spree
Two teenagers aged 15 and 17 carried out 12 random shootings across Austin over the weekend using stolen guns, injuring four people before a…
Anderson Cooper Signs Off After 20 Years at 60 Minutes
CNN anchor Anderson Cooper delivers final report for CBS's 60 Minutes after two decades with the newsmagazine, reflecting on stories and leg…
Trump Economic Approval Hits Second-Term Low as Iran Crisis Drives Gas Prices
CBS poll shows Trump's economic approval at lowest point of second term, with 75% saying incomes can't keep up with inflation amid Iran conf…
Thousands Pack National Mall for Prayer Rally as Trump Reads Scripture
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Alexander Calls Jan. 6 Impeachable Offense — Urges GOP to Stand Up to Trump
Former Tennessee Senator Lamar Alexander says Trump committed impeachable offense on January 6 and calls on Congress to assert constitutiona…
Trump Donor CEO Uses Tariffs to Crush Quartz Competitors
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Italy's Meloni Demands Hormuz Strait Reopening — Offers Naval Support
Italian PM Giorgia Meloni calls for unrestricted reopening of Hormuz Strait at Greece forum, offers naval support while warning Iran cannot…
Qantas Flight Diverts to Tahiti After Passenger Bites Attendant
A Melbourne to Dallas Qantas flight made an emergency landing in Tahiti after a passenger allegedly bit a flight attendant during disruptive…
Cassidy Loses Louisiana GOP Primary, Fails to Make RunoffSen. Bill Cassidy lost Saturday's Louisiana Republican primary after voting to convict Trump over Jan. 6. Rep.…
Venezuela Remains Unchanged Despite Trump Pressure on Maduro RegimeVenezuelans report little change in daily life despite Trump administration's increased pressure on Nicolás Ma…
Cassidy Crashes to Third Place in Louisiana GOP Primary — First Senate Defeat in 14 YearsSen. Bill Cassidy trails badly in Louisiana GOP primary with 26% as Trump-backed Julia Letlow leads at 42%. Fi…
California Man Arrested for Trafficking 292 Wild Turtles to TaiwanDonald Do faces five years in prison for allegedly obtaining federal permits under false claims to export prot…
Trump Weighs Iran War Decision After China Visit — Netanyahu Pushes for Action
Israeli sources say Trump faces decision on resuming Iran military action vs. Hormuz blockade after Beijing trip ends this week. Netanyahu w…
Trump Secures Boeing Deal in Final Xi Meeting — 200 Jets Ordered Amid Tariff War
President Trump announced 'fantastic trade deals' after meeting Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, securing order for 200 Boeing jets…
Trump Claims Trade 'Wins' in Xi Summit Despite Taiwan Warning
President Trump says Beijing talks produced 'fantastic trade deals' as Xi Jinping warns of potential 'clashes and conflicts' over Taiwan pol…
Trump Administration Deported 15 U.S. Migrants to Congo Hotel — Now StrandedFifteen U.S. migrants were shackled and deported to Kinshasa by Trump administration, now face dangerous choic…
Trump Claims US-China 'Feel Very Similar' on Iran War — No Details GivenPresident Trump said US and China share views on ending Iran conflict during Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, b…
McCormick: AI Revolution 'Most Consequential Moment in Our Lifetimes'Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) tells Breitbart that America must win the AI energy race against China and rival st…
Oil Surges 4% as Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Response — Asian Markets MixedOil prices jumped over 4% Monday after Trump rejected Iran's ceasefire response, sending mixed signals through…