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FBI Confirms Terrorism Task Force Investigating Texas Bar Shooting That Left 2 Dead
The shooting suspect, who was not named, also died, authorities have said.
Oil Prices Expected to Spike as Iran Declares Strait of Hormuz ‘Effectively Closed’
Two oil tankers and an Omani port were attacked, pausing tanker traffic in a waterway where more than 20 percent of the world’s oil is exported.
At Least 22 Killed as Protesters Try to Storm US Consulate in Pakistan
The protests erupted after Iranian Islamist leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and dozens of the country’s senior commanders were killed.
Moore’s Creek Bridge: The Battle That Delayed Britain’s Southern Conquest
With the war at a stalemate, Britain pursued an alternate strategy: winning the war from the South. Standing in its way were the Patriots of North Carolina.
Both Sides of Gun Debate Criticize Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives
Gun control proponents say Trump administration is making America more dangerous while gun rights activists say ATF violates Americans’ constitutional rights.
Iran’s Temporary Council Assumes Leadership After Khamenei’s Death—What Comes Next?
The temporary commission takes control of the nation in the midst of a war with the United States and Israel.
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Iranians in US Consider Air Strikes as Help to Liberate Their Homeland
From California to Washington, D.C., Iranian Americans welcomed the joint U.S.–Israeli military operations against leaders of Iran’s Islamist regime.
‘Freedom Truck’ Mobile Museums of US History Tour the Nation: What to Know
The group’s mobile museums feature exhibits about the Revolutionary War and the nation’s founding 250 years ago.
From Homeless to CEO: Cameron Chell’s Remarkable Return With Draganfly
Chell hit rock bottom but found his way back to a successful entrepreneurial career.
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Key Takeaways From US–Israeli Strikes on Iran
Trump indicated that the strikes will continue until peace is restored in the region.
Iran’s Leader Khamenei Killed During US–Israeli Attack
The U.S. and Israel launched a major aerial bombardment targeting Iran’s leadership and military sites. Several top Iranian officials were killed, Israel said.
OpenAI Reaches Deal With Pentagon to Deploy AI Models on Classified Network
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said the Pentagon showed ‘a deep respect for safety’ and ‘a desire to partner to achieve the best possible outcome.’
NASA Overhauls Moon Program, Adds Another Mission Before Lunar Landing
A mission to Earth orbit was added in 2027. The manned lunar landing is still slated for 2028.
Federal Judge Rules IRS Illegally Shared Taxpayer Data With ICE
The ruling comes after an IRS official issued a sworn statement that tens of thousands of taxpayers’ data was shared.
Trump Being Careful on Iran, Vance Says, Rules Out Years-Long Middle East War
The vice president said Trump is weighing both diplomacy and force—but with ‘no chance’ of getting bogged down in an extended conflict.
DOJ Prosecutor Testifies Ábrego García Case Not Vindictive
Kilmar Armando Ábrego García walked freely into and out of the United States District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee for a hearing on Feb. 26.
Mortgage Rates Drop Below 6 Percent for First Time in More Than 3 Years
Some experts expect the lowered rates to drive more potential buyers into the market.
CDC Advisers to Discuss COVID-19 Vaccine Injuries, Long COVID
The advisers may vote on the subjects after discussing them.
Patel Says Biden’s FBI Obtained His and Susie Wiles’s Phone Records
FBI Director Patel was a top adviser and Wiles a co-campaign manager to Trump at the time he was preparing for his 2024 presidential campaign.
Judge Rules Illegal Immigrants Can Dispute Third Country Deportations
The government must provide them with notice and give them opportunity to challenge their new destination, a Massachusetts judge rules.
Larry Summers Resigns From Harvard in Epstein File Fallout
The influential economist served as president of Harvard university and Treasury secretary.
