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Unbiased Updates
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Unbiased UpdatesColombia crews search for quake survivors; Trump’s secret Air Force One switch in Turkey
A powerful earthquake has killed more than 160 people in Colombia, with rescuers still searching collapsed buildings for survivors. Plus, President Donald…
Unbiased UpdatesIran denies Trump’s ‘semi-negotiating’ claim; Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan
President Donald Trump says the U.S. is only “semi-negotiating” with Iran, while Tehran insists there are no talks at all and has laid out new demands before…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump revives birthright citizenship fight; Deadly school shooting rocks Thailand
President Donald Trump unveils a new strategy to limit birthright citizenship, signing executive orders designed to succeed where his earlier effort failed in…
Unbiased UpdatesMichigan Senate primary too close to call; Armed man arrested at Trump golf club
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary is still too close to call after a night of razor-thin returns, with election officials continuing to count thousands of…
Unbiased UpdatesSpokane wildfire suspect arrested; Trump-Pirro rift grows over Reflecting Pool case
Authorities have arrested a man accused of starting one of the three Spokane-area wildfires, a disaster that has already destroyed hundreds of homes and burned…
Unbiased UpdatesBlanche rescinds $1.8B anti-weaponization fund; Family feud rocks Ohio House race
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche scraps President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Will the two Republican senators who…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump claims Hamas disarmament deal; Threatens to pull AG pick over two GOP senators
President Donald Trump says he’s reached a historic deal to disarm Hamas, but Hamas isn’t publicly confirming it yet. Plus, Todd Blanche’s attorney general…
Unbiased UpdatesUS hits Iran after promised retaliation; GOP senators delay Blanche nomination
The U.S. promised a “powerful response” after Iran targeted American forces. What comes next is becoming harder to predict. Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to…
Unbiased UpdatesIran’s surprise attack fails; Fauci returns to Capitol Hill as diaries take center stage
Iran is accused of attempting a sneak attack on U.S. forces just days after the fighting appeared to cool. The U.S. says it responded quickly, but what happens…
Unbiased UpdatesIran denies Trump peace talks as new strikes continue; Washington honors Graham
Drone attacks are back, but are peace talks? President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Iran are talking again, but Tehran says that’s simply not true. Plus, two…
Unbiased UpdatesSeattle festival shooting hunt continues; Berlin Pride attack suspect killed
A deadly shooting at a Seattle food festival leaves police searching for a second gunman. Investigators believe the suspects were shooting at each other, but…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump weighs ‘massive attack’ on Iran; Tariffs return after Supreme Court setback
President Donald Trump says he’s close to deciding on a “massive attack” against Iran as the two sides exchange fresh strikes. Plus, Trump’s tariffs are back…
Unbiased UpdatesRed Sea attacks widen Iran war; Secret Service sees threat surge
The war with Iran keeps spreading. Twelve straight nights of strikes have opened new fronts as President Donald Trump issues another warning that could raise…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump signals possible strike on Iran nuclear site; Pentagon reveals soaring war cost
The cost of the war in Iran just jumped again, and senators aren’t hiding their frustration. A heated Capitol Hill hearing exposed a new price tag and raised…
Unbiased UpdatesIran conflict widens after 10 days of strikes; Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens
Iran and the U.S. trade strikes for a 10th straight day with no sign of backing down. And fresh attacks are raising the stakes well beyond the battlefield…
Unbiased UpdatesIran strikes intensify after US troop deaths; Britain welcomes new prime minister
War between the U.S. and Iran escalates again after more American troop deaths trigger another round of strikes. Plus, Britain gets another new prime minister…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump revives 2020 election claims in speech; Wildfire smoke spreads across US
President Donald Trump says foreign governments are still targeting U.S. elections, and he’s promising to lock them down. Plus, one senator demanded Todd…
Unbiased UpdatesIran threatens wider attacks as war expands; Trump set for prime-time address
Iran is threatening to widen the war if the U.S. escalates again. The next phase of the conflict may be closer than ever. Plus, President Donald Trump promises…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump warns Iran war about to get ‘really bad’; 3 missing after San Francisco Bay tragedy
U.S. strikes on Iran enter a fourth straight night, and President Donald Trump warns things could get “really bad.” He also issues one of his biggest economic…
Unbiased UpdatesIran fires back after overnight strikes; Maine ICE shooting raises new questions
U.S. strikes on Iran enter a third straight night, and Tehran is already firing back. Plus, President Donald Trump is making an even bolder claim about the…
Unbiased UpdatesUS, Iran both claim Hormuz control; Graham cause of death revealed as race to replace begins
Both the U.S. and Iran now say they control the Strait of Hormuz. And a new round of strikes is pushing the ceasefire closer to the brink. Plus, one of the…
Unbiased UpdatesICE admits wrong man killed in Texas; Israel shares new Trump assassination intel
ICE agents say the Mexican man killed during a Houston traffic stop wasn’t the person they were looking for. So why did the stop turn deadly anyway? Plus…
Unbiased UpdatesUS, Iran trade new strikes; Platner exits Maine Senate race
The U.S. strikes Iran for a second straight night. More than 90 targets have now been struck as President Donald Trump warns Tehran it could get much worse…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’; Criticizes NATO allies over defense, Greenland
President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over after new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz Plus, Republicans insist they’ve spoken with Sen. Mitch…
Unbiased UpdatesMacron safe after Syria blasts; Platner weighs dropping Senate bid after rape allegation
President Donald Trump heads to Turkey seeking greater NATO defense commitments. But Ukraine and Iran could complicate the talks. Plus, Maine Democrats face a…
Unbiased UpdatesKyiv battered in Russian assault; Trump’s FIFA intervention ignites backlash
Russia hits Kyiv overnight with another massive barrage just before NATO leaders meet. Plus, Iran is burying its longtime supreme leader, but one person is…
Unbiased UpdatesIran preps for supreme leader’s funeral; Olympian charged with Reflecting Pool vandalism
Technical talks between the U.S. and Iran have been put on hold as the country prepares to hold a multi-day funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali…
Unbiased UpdatesRussian launches massive strike on Ukraine capital; Sky-high proposal ends in arrests
Russia pounds Ukraine with more attacks on Kyiv. This morning, more than a dozen Ukrainians were killed, and others are trapped in the rubble. Plus, the death…
Unbiased UpdatesJohnson calls early recess amid SAVE Act standoff; Trump calls for law ending birthright citizenship
A fight within the Republican Party has lawmakers shutting down and heading home early ahead of the holiday. What’s behind the rift? Plus, Democratic…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump’s Supreme Court wins and losses; Venezuela rescue efforts turn desperate
The Supreme Court is issuing several major new opinions. President Donald Trump calls one a “big win,” but others don’t go his way. Plus, the United Nations is…
Unbiased UpdatesUS-Iran continue talks despite weekend strikes; Colorado wildfires turn deadly
After a weekend of back-and-forth strikes, the U.S. says technical talks with Iran remain on track. However, one U.S. official says President Donald Trump’s…
Unbiased UpdatesVenezuela quake rescue efforts grow; Judge orders more Epstein files released
The search for survivors continues in Venezuela as the death toll climbs after the country’s twin earthquakes. Rescue crews are still racing to find people…
Unbiased UpdatesTwin earthquakes devastate Venezuela; GOP senators reverse course after Trump clash
Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela just 39 seconds apart, turning one disaster into two. Rescuers are still searching through the rubble while officials…
Unbiased UpdatesMamdani flexes political muscle; Trump’s Reflecting Pool headache grows
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wasn’t on the ballot, but three candidates he backed won Tuesday night. The results suggest the mayor’s political influence…
Unbiased UpdatesCongress takes aim at housing costs; National Guard deployed to Reflecting Pool
Buying a home feels more out of reach than ever, but Washington may have found one thing both parties agree on. The Senate has advanced a plan to build more…
Unbiased UpdatesStarmer resigns, Britain searches for new PM; Iran talks survive rocky start
Britain is about to get another prime minister. Keir Starmer is stepping down following a bruising political collapse, and attention is already shifting to the…
Unbiased UpdatesIran talks delayed after new strikes; Renovated Reflecting Pool already peeling
Peace talks with Iran are next on the agenda. So why has Vice President JD Vance’s trip been delayed as Israel resumes strikes in Lebanon? The answer could…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump, Iran sign peace deal early; Arthur raises flood threat along Gulf Coast
The U.S. and Iran sign a deal sooner than expected, but the biggest issue is still unresolved. The fighting stops while negotiators turn to Iran’s nuclear…
Unbiased UpdatesGeorgia voters split on Trump picks; Bystanders help survivors after Texas jet crash
President Donald Trump wins in one of the night’s biggest primaries, but loses in another. Georgia Republicans embrace his Senate pick, but voters have other…
Unbiased UpdatesG7 opens with Iran, Ukraine in focus; B-52 crash kills 8 on test flight
President Donald Trump arrives at the G7, claiming he helped end one war. Now he’s turning his attention to another. Plus, a routine test flight turns into a…
Unbiased UpdatesIran deal set to reopen Strait of Hormuz; UFC fight night transforms White House
President Donald Trump was threatening new strikes just days ago. Now he’s celebrating a deal with Iran that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease…
Unbiased UpdatesDeal or no deal? Iran outlines draft terms; SpaceX hits Wall Street
President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran is nearly complete. Tehran is discussing reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but it’s still refusing to confirm that…
Unbiased UpdatesUS strikes again, Iran retaliates; Knicks pull off historic Finals comeback
Peace talks are still happening, but so are the airstrikes. The U.S. hits Iran again, and Tehran fires back at American allies across the Gulf. Plus, inflation…
Unbiased UpdatesIran launches retaliatory strikes; Platner advances in key Senate race
President Donald Trump has said peace could be close, but the bombs continue to fall. U.S. forces strike Iran again after an American helicopter is shot down…
Unbiased UpdatesLate ballots knock Pratt out of LA runoff; Trump draws spotlight at NBA Finals
Los Angeles looked headed for a celebrity-versus-incumbent showdown. But days of ballot counting flipped the race, setting up a very different fight for City…
Unbiased UpdatesMissiles fly on Day 100 of war in Iran; Penn Station stabbing injures six
The war in Iran reaches Day 100, as fresh attacks and new threats cast doubt on how much longer the ceasefire will hold. Plus, a knife attack at Penn Station…
Unbiased UpdatesBorder funding clears Senate, but House Republicans defy Trump on Ukraine aid
Republicans spend all night fighting over one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial ideas, then hand him a major immigration victory just before…
Unbiased UpdatesIran talks face new doubts after Kuwait attack; Trump taps Blanche for AG
President Donald Trump says Iran talks are going well, but new video from Kuwait suggests the region isn’t there yet. Plus, Trump moves to make Todd Blanche…
Unbiased UpdatesCalifornia voters extend two key races; US and Iran exchange heavy strikes
An upset in Iowa, a runoff in Los Angeles and California’s gubernatorial race remains too close to call. The biggest primary winners from Tuesday and one of…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump-Netanyahu clash clouds Iran talks; DOJ scraps $1.8B ‘anti-weaponization fund’
Are the U.S. and Iran still negotiating? President Donald Trump is pushing for calm in Lebanon, but the fighting — and friction with Israel — continue. Plus, a…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump rewrites Iran deal while strikes continue; Platner challenges new reports
Deal talks continue, but so do the strikes. The U.S. and Iran exchange new attacks even as President Donald Trump sends revised terms back to Tehran. Plus…
Unbiased UpdatesIran deal awaits Trump’s signature; Blue Origin’s New Glenn rocket explodes on pad
Iran may be ready to reopen one of the world’s most important shipping lanes under a proposed new deal. It could ease pressure on global oil markets, but only…
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Iran ceasefire frays as Trump delays deal; DOJ investigates E. Jean Carroll
The ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran looks increasingly shaky after new drone claims and fresh threats near the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the death toll rises…
Unbiased UpdatesKen Paxton wins Texas Senate runoff; Washington chemical blast leaves nine missing
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton pulls off a major win, knocking out longtime Sen. John Cornyn in one of the year’s biggest Republican races. Plus, a deadly…
Unbiased UpdatesUS strikes Iran again; California chemical threat keeps thousands out
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran flares up again, putting new strain on efforts to end the conflict. Plus, the biggest danger from a chemical emergency in…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump makes surprise Poland pivot; Colbert ends 33-year franchise
President Donald Trump hits reverse on Europe, canceling one troop plan for Poland only to replace it with a larger deployment. So what changed? Plus…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump says he’s in ‘no hurry’ on Iran deal; SpaceX files for historic IPO
Iran says it’s reviewing the latest U.S. peace proposal as President Donald Trump shifts between patience and pressure. Plus, a legal fight over the new…
Unbiased UpdatesMassie loses Kentucky primary; Cassidy flips on Trump in Iran vote
President Donald Trump gets the result he wanted in Kentucky after longtime critic Rep. Thomas Massie loses his primary fight. Plus, critics are calling…
Unbiased UpdatesSan Diego mosque shooting investigated as hate crime; Ebola deaths rise in Africa
A shooting outside a San Diego mosque leaves five people dead, prompting investigators to search for answers. Authorities are now examining whether the attack…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump warns time is running out for Iran; Navy probes Idaho midair jet crash
President Donald Trump raises the temperature with Iran again, saying time is running short. His latest warning leaves a bigger question hanging: Is another…