U.S. monitoring Chinese activity in South China Sea around disputed shoal
Analysts are scrutinizing recent Chinese maritime operations near Scarborough Shoal, an uninhabited but strategically located atoll near the Philippine island of Luzon, U.S. officials said.
U.S. charges 3 for alleged smuggling conspiracy involving unaccompanied minors
The Justice Department announced it has charged three people in Ohio for conspiring to smuggle unaccompanied minors across the U.S. border.
Pentagon “hazardous materials incident” prompts response from hazmat crews
Hazmat crews deployed to the Pentagon on Thursday and a shelter-in-place was in effect for what authorities described as a "hazardous materials incident."
Trump’s arch construction could take 20 hours a day for 2-3 years, documents say
The Interior Department is planning an aggressive work schedule to complete President Trump's arch near Arlington National Cemetery.
CBS News poll finds most Americans believe extraterrestrial life exists – and some think it’s already here
Many have watched recently released UFO videos, but most still think the government knows more than it is saying.
House to take up last-minute extension of key FISA spy power, but uproar over Bill Pulte could doom vote
Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act lapses Friday.
Judge declines to halt “anti-weaponization fund” since Blanche says it’s dead, but warns DOJ not to “play possum”
A judge denied a request to block the DOJ's "anti-weaponization fund," noting Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche had already vowed not to move forward. But the judge warned: "Don't play…
California redrew its House map to give Democrats an edge. Here’s who will face off in the new districts.
California's Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom spearheaded a redistricting initiative that was intended to make up to five more districts more friendly to Democrats. Voters may have different ideas.
U.S. launches more strikes on Iranian targets after Trump promises to hit Iran “hard”
The U.S. military launched an additional round of strikes on targets within Iran early Thursday morning local time, hours after President Trump vowed to hit Iran "hard."
Vance says Netanyahu has “certainly gotten some things wrong”
The vice president said President Trump "has been very clear about what is in our best interest" as the relationship with Israel is tested over the Iran war.