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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moved to military base after Iranian threats - report

The newspaper reported that US officials have noted that Iran's ability to carry out large-scale attacks in the US and other territories overseas is limited.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference to outline further sanctions against Iran, at the Treasury Department in Washington, DC, US, August 24, 2026.
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth holds a press briefing at the Pentagon in Washington, DC, US, November 10, 2026.

US House of Representatives Republicans derail attempt to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The seal of the Central Intelligence Agency is shown at the entrance of the CIA headquarters in McLean, Virginia, US, September 24, 2022.

Democrats preparing investigations into Trump's handling of US spy agencies

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US CDC will not change measles response even if it loses measles-free status, director says


Israelis among three suspects charged for $129 million fraud scheme, using AI to impersonate CEOs

Israeli national Sharon Hazan and dual Israeli-Emirati national Guy Sheetrit, along with Spanish-British national Jacob Soall, were all charged with offenses related to money laundering and fraud.

US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Jamie McDonald speaks during a press conference to announce actions regarding a Chinese national marriage fraud scheme, at the Justice Department (DOJ) in Washington, DC, US, August 12, 2026.

Tesla to pull the plug on Cybertruck after years of poor sales

Automotive analyst Felipe Munoz said that although the Cybertruck has been called a failure because of its poor sales, electric pickups from Ford and others have also flopped in the US market.

A Tesla Cybertruck as it drives near a Space Exploration Technologies Corp. facility in Hawthorne, California, on June 8, 2026.

Trump's Canada tariffs may be Democrats' first legislative target after midterm success - report

Oregon’s Senator Ron Wyden stated that there is “overwhelming support” for the repeal of the tariffs and that he had already begun discussing legislative strategy with his Democratic colleagues.

Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney waves next to U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 7, 2025.

US Justice Department's Eisenberg, Quiñones resign in post-midterm election exodus

The departures of John Eisenberg and Jason Reding Quiñones follow the resignation of civil rights unit chief Harmeet Dhillon on Thursday.

A US Justice Department logo or seal showing Justice Department headquarters, known as "Main Justice," is seen behind the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, January 24, 2023.

Thomas Markle, father of Meghan, arrested for child pornography possession

The Daily Mail, which first reported the arrest, said Markle Sr., 82, was arrested at his senior living community in Lakeland, Florida, over alleged possession of child sexual abuse material.

An FBI patch is displayed on a ballistic body armor vest at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on September 25, 2026 in San Diego, CA; Illustrative.

Your Investments: Do not let Washington dictate your financial future

Politics has become too partisan and often pushes patriotism aside. True patriotism means honor, love of country, and solidarity with our fellow citizens.

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Iran says it downed US MQ-1 drone over Qeshm Island

The claim follows an explosion believed to have been caused by a missile attack on an oil products tanker in the Gulf earlier on Thursday, killing one seafarer, the ship's manager said on Friday.

A US Air Force MQ-1B Predator unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), carrying a Hellfire missile flies over an air base after flying a mission in the Persian Gulf region on January 7, 2016; Illustrative.

Jay Rockefeller, heir to famed dynasty and healthcare advocate in US Senate, dies at 89

Rockefeller was married to public television executive Sharon Percy Rockefeller, with whom he had four children.

Jay Rockefeller makes opening remarkes during a hearing on Capitol Hill addressing domestic violence in professional sports on December 2, 2014 in Washington, DC.

Israeli watchdog demands probe into possible ties between Trump's aid waiver, Netanyahu endorsement

It also called for an examination of who participated in the decision, whether the Defense Ministry and Finance Ministry were consulted, and what assessments informed the move.

Prime Minister and Likud party chairman Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to the media after casting his ballot in Israel’s general elections at a polling station in Jerusalem, October 27, 2026

Editor's Notes: Why JD Vance is beginning to sound more like Rahm Emanuel on Israel - comment

From JD Vance to Rahm Emanuel, American politicians are questioning the terms of US support for Israel. Jerusalem must prepare for a changing alliance, regardless of who holds power.

 US Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing, the first since Karoline Leavitt stepped down as press secretary, at the White House, in Washington, DC, US, September 3, 2026.