Iran seizes oil tankers, threatens ‘massacre’ in Strait of Hormuz, hours before US talks
Iran seized two foreign oil tankers in the Persian Gulf Thursday, accusing them of smuggling fuel and detaining 15 foreign crew members ahead of high-stakes U.S.–Iran talks Friday in Oman. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) navy said it intercepted the two ships near Farsi Island, claiming they were carrying about 1 million liters of […]
Trump Presses GOP to Pass SAVE America Act
President Donald Trump again voiced support for legislation requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo identification at the polls.[#item_full_content]
Mexico Seeking Way to Send Fuel to Cuba Without US Tariffs
Mexican officials are evaluating how to send fuel to Cuba to help meet basic needs such as electricity and transportation without triggering reprisals from Washington, which has threatened tariffs against countries supplying fuel to the Caribbean island, four sources…[#item_full_content]
Report: Iran Plans to Attack US Bases, Threaten Global Economy
Iran has laid out a vision for a potential war with the United States, detailing how it believes it could strike U.S. military bases across the Middle East, cripple global energy markets and pressure Washington into backing down, The Telegraph reported Thursday.[#item_full_content]
Md. Man Faces Charges After Appearing at Vought Home
A Maryland man is facing attempted murder charges after showing up at the Northern Virginia home of Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought while wearing gloves and a surgical mask, CBS News reported Thursday.[#item_full_content]
In Show of Support, Canada, France Open Consulates in Greenland
Canada and France, which both adamantly oppose Donald Trump’s wish to control Greenland, will open consulates in the Danish autonomous territory’s capital on Friday, in a strong show of support for the local government.Since returning to the White House last year, Trump has…[#item_full_content]
Trump signals willingness to defend Diego Garcia military base if future deal threatens US access
President Donald Trump has warned that the U.S. could use military force to secure the Diego Garcia air base in the Chagos Islands if any future deal threatens access to the joint U.S.-U.K. installation. Trump made the comments Thursday in a Truth Social post while also signaling his willingness to move past tensions with British […]
White House slams Democrat governor for urging public to track ICE agents with new video portal
The White House and conservatives are slamming New Jersey Democratic Gov. Mikie Sherrill after she announced that her administration is launching a portal to monitor U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers and alert people to their presence. Sherrill, a U.S. Navy veteran who entered office just a few weeks ago, encouraged New Jerseyans to film […]
Boston’s Wu orders release of ICE surveillance and body cam footage, says fed government ‘hides behind masks’
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu accused federal immigration agents of conducting “unconstitutional” operations in the city and ordered the public release of surveillance and body-camera footage tied to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) actions, saying the move is aimed at holding federal agents accountable for alleged acts of violence. Wu and other Massachusetts officials held […]
FDA relaxes labeling rules on ‘no artificial colors’ claims amid crackdown
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced Thursday that it will relax federal regulations governing when companies may label their products as free of artificial coloring. The FDA said businesses can now label products as “no artificial colors” if the coloring is natural or plant-based. “Companies will now have flexibility to claim products contain […]
