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Unbiased Updates
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Unbiased UpdatesTrump claims breakthroughs in Beijing; CIA director quietly visits Cuba
President Donald Trump leaves Beijing claiming progress on trade and Iran after two days with Xi Jinping. But details of any new deals aren’t coming from…
Unbiased UpdatesXi issues Taiwan warning during Trump visit; Nebraska race draws national focus
President Donald Trump lands in Beijing, and Taiwan quickly becomes a flashpoint. The talks with Xi have already come with a warning for the U.S. Plus…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump travels to Beijing for Xi summit; New hantavirus concerns in US and abroad
President Donald Trump heads to China for a high-stakes meeting with Xi Jinping. Trade, war and global power all move to the table at once. Plus, a possible…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump says Iran ceasefire on ‘life support’ ahead of high-stakes Xi meeting
The Iran ceasefire hangs by a thread as President Donald Trump heads to China. His next move could shape whether talks hold or collapse. Plus, passengers from…
Unbiased UpdatesHantavirus ship passengers arrive for quarantine in Omaha; Trump rejects Iran deal
Passengers from a ship affected by a deadly hantavirus outbreak have landed in the U.S. and are heading straight into quarantine in Omaha. Straight Arrow will…
Unbiased UpdatesIran, US exchange fire in Hormuz; Officials race to track virus ship passengers
Missile strikes hit the Strait of Hormuz again as the U.S. and Iran trade new attacks. President Donald Trump says the blockade is now a “wall of steel” and is…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump awaits Iran’s response on proposal; Alleged Epstein suicide note made public
President Donald Trump waits for Iran’s answer Thursday. The White House said a deal framework is close, but one decision could determine whether this standoff…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump pauses Hormuz plan as peace deal nears; Primaries show split results
A sudden shift in the Strait of Hormuz as the U.S. pauses ship escorts. President Donald Trump calls it progress, even as pressure on Iran continues. Plus…
Unbiased UpdatesHormuz fighting resumes as ceasefire falters; Secret Service shoots suspect in DC
Ceasefire lines blur in the Strait of Hormuz as fresh fighting erupts again. The U.S. and Iran edge closer to confrontation, with shipping and energy markets…
Unbiased UpdatesHormuz escorts begin, Iran threatens attacks; Spirit collapse sparks blame
The U.S. moves to escort ships through the Strait of Hormuz, as Iran warns of retaliation. Plus, Spirit Airlines shuts down, stranding passengers and…
Unbiased UpdatesIran war hits 60-day mark; DHS shutdown ends, but funding battles continue
The Iran war has hit the 60-day mark, and Washington can’t agree on whether the president needs Congress to keep it going. Plus, the DHS shutdown is over after…
Unbiased UpdatesHouse advances $75B ICE funding; Gas tops $4 as Iran standoff drives costs
A late-night standoff and a breakthrough. House Republicans push through a budget move that could unlock up to $75 billion for Immigration and Customs…
Unbiased UpdatesKing Charles warns against US isolation; Comey indicted over social media post
King Charles addresses Congress and calls the U.S.-U.K alliance “unbreakable.” What he says about Ukraine and where he breaks with President Donald Trump…
Unbiased UpdatesSuspect charged in Trump assassination attempt; King Charles heads to Congress
A suspect now faces an assassination charge after rushing the White House correspondents’ dinner. Court filings detail how he got there and who he says he was…
Unbiased UpdatesWHCD shooting suspect in court today; US-Iran talks collapse, blame traded
Was he trying to kill the president? The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting appears in court Monday as investigators examine whether…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump ramps up Iran fight with ‘shoot to kill’ order; US soldier charged in Maduro bet
President Donald Trump slows the pace on Iran, saying there’s no rush to end the war — and no timeline for a deal. Plus, a U.S. soldier bets on a secret…
Unbiased UpdatesIran seizes ships in Hormuz standoff; Judge blocks Virginia redistricting map
Peace talks stall as the fight over Hormuz hardens. The U.S. and Iran dig in over control of the strait, leaving negotiations on hold. Plus, a sudden U.S. Navy…
Unbiased UpdatesCeasefire extended, but Iran talks freeze; Virginia redraw could shift House control
Peace talks stall just as the ceasefire between Iran and the U.S. holds. Iran skips negotiations, and the U.S. leans on its Hormuz blockade, leaving the next…
Unbiased UpdatesIran talks in doubt as Vance heads to Pakistan; Missed warning signs in Louisiana killing
Vice President JD Vance heads to Pakistan, but Iran says it won’t show after the U.S. seized one of its ships. The next round of peace talks is now in doubt…
Unbiased UpdatesIran vows retaliation after US seizes ship; Father kills 8 children in Louisiana
President Donald Trump threatens to strike Iran’s infrastructure after a U.S. naval clash at sea. Now, Tehran is warning of retaliation as talks hang in the…
Unbiased UpdatesIsrael-Lebanon ceasefire falters; Trump clashes with Pope over Iran
A 10-day ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is showing early cracks, raising questions about whether it holds. Plus, the clash between President Donald Trump…
Unbiased UpdatesIran threatens oil choke as US targets banks; Gabbard files referrals over impeachment whistleblower
President Donald Trump claims the war is “close to over,” but Iran says it can still choke off global oil. Threats now stretch well beyond Hormuz, putting…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump signals Iran talks, claims Hormuz control; Lawmakers eye more exits
President Donald Trump has signaled that a second round of U.S.–Iran talks is coming into focus. Officials are now indicating how soon both sides could be back…
Unbiased UpdatesChina enters Iran talks as diplomacy grows; Trump refuses apology to pope
Peace talks widen as China steps in alongside the U.S. and Iran. Both sides remain split Tuesday morning on limits to Iran’s nuclear program. Plus, Rep. Eric…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump vows Strait of Hormuz blockade; Swalwell drops out of California governor’s race
President Donald Trump announces a blockade of ships entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz, starting Monday morning, as peace talks with Iran fail. Oil…
Unbiased UpdatesIran denies breaking ceasefire; USPS tables pensions amid ‘cash crisis’
The fragile ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran continues, with peace talks set for Saturday. What President Donald Trump said about Iran’s hold on the key oil…
Unbiased UpdatesIran accuses US of violating ceasefire; Bondi won’t testify on Epstein files
Possible complications with the U.S.-Iran ceasefire. How Israeli bombing attacks on Lebanon appear to be clouding the agreement. Plus, Pam Bondi is no longer…
Unbiased UpdatesIran deal pauses fighting, Hormuz control looms; GOP wins Georgia seat
A two-week ceasefire is now in place between the U.S. and Iran. The focus shifts to whether it holds — and whether shipping through the Strait of Hormuz…
Unbiased UpdatesIran rejects ceasefire as Trump deadline nears; Artemis crew heads home
Iran rejects a 45-day ceasefire and holds its position as fighting continues. President Donald Trump’s deadline to strike key infrastructure now moves front…
Unbiased UpdatesHormuz tensions spike as Trump warns Iran; Artemis nears moon flyby
President Donald Trump sets a deadline for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and warns of “hell” if it doesn’t. Fighting has escalated this morning with new…
Unbiased UpdatesUS destroys Iran bridges, more targets ahead; Bondi still called to testify
The U.S. strikes three key bridges inside Iran, and President Donald Trump warns power plants could be next. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth forces out…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump vows more Iran strikes; Artemis II launches toward the moon
President Donald Trump says the war in Iran will continue until objectives are met. As of Thursday morning, there is no timeline and no clear off-ramp. Plus…
Unbiased UpdatesUS submarine sinks Iranian warship; Rep. Gonzales admits to staffer affair
A U.S. submarine torpedoes and sinks an Iranian warship in international waters — the first such American strike since World War II. Now Iran is vowing…
Unbiased UpdatesIran hits US targets, Congress to be briefed; Clinton depositions released
Congress is set to receive a classified briefing on the Iran strikes as fighting spreads across the region. Americans in 14 Middle East countries are ordered…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump eyes Iran war exit, may attend SCOTUS birthright citizenship hearing
Ahead of a prime-time address Wednesday night, President Donald Trump says the U.S. could end its offensive in Iran within weeks, even as forces surge into the…
Unbiased UpdatesUS strike hits Iran nuclear hit as gas tops $4; Trump unveils Miami library tower
The U.S. hits a key nuclear site in Iran with a bunker buster strike, targeting a facility tied to enriched uranium. Plus, lawmakers leave Washington with no…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump eyes Iran oil takeover; US allows Russian oil to Cuba
The U.S. weighs seizing Iran’s oil and a key export island as the war enters week five. Plus, a Russian oil tanker heads to Cuba with more than 700,000 barrels…
Unbiased UpdatesDHS funding bill heads to House; Judge says Anthropic not a ‘supply chain risk’
A Department of Homeland Security bill heads to the House after the Senate approved funding to end the partial government shutdown and pay the Transportation…
Unbiased UpdatesIran stalls talks, threatens Hormuz fees; GOP blocks DHS deal
President Donald Trump says Iran wants a deal, but Iran insists there are no talks. The stalemate continues Thursday morning, and the risk of escalation…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump proposes Iran deal, readies troops; Democrat flips seat that includes Mar-a-Lago
A 15-point U.S. plan to end the war goes to Iran. Tehran rejects talks and says Washington is only “negotiating with itself.” Plus, the U.S. prepares to deploy…
Unbiased UpdatesIran denies US talks; DHS funding negotiations gain ground
President Donald Trump says Iran wants talks to end the war. But Iran rejects that outright and says there are no negotiations. Plus, a jet barrels down the…
Unbiased UpdatesAir Canada runway crash kills 2; Iran Hormuz crisis jolts oil supply
A passenger jet collides with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport. Two people are dead as investigators work to determine how both ended up on the same runway…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump warns Iran over Qatar attack; FBI probes Kent over intel leak
Iran strikes a major gas facility in Qatar, and President Donald Trump warns the U.S. will respond if it happens again. Plus, oil prices move past $100 a…
Unbiased UpdatesIran strikes Israel in retaliation for killing; Stratton wins Illinois Senate primary
Iran fires missiles into Israel after the killing of a top security official. Strikes hit near Tel Aviv, killing civilians as Iran vows more attacks. Plus, the…
Unbiased UpdatesUS embassy hit in Baghdad; Trump officials push for Cuba shakeup
Israel says it has killed two top Iranian leaders as new attacks hit U.S. targets. The conflict expands with drones targeting the U.S. embassy in Baghdad…
Unbiased UpdatesIran strikes Gulf allies again; Nationwide storm brings snow, tornado risk
Iran strikes Gulf targets again. Drone and missile attacks hit the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia as Tehran denies seeking talks. Plus, President Donald…
Unbiased UpdatesISIS-linked gunman kills Old Dominion professor; US refueling plane crash kills 4
A convicted ISIS supporter opens fire inside a college ROTC class, killing a military veteran who led the department. How cadets stopped the rampage, including…
Unbiased UpdatesIran hits oil tankers in the Gulf; Trump insists US already won war
Oil briefly jumps back above $100 a barrel after attacks on tankers in the Persian Gulf. Now the U.S. and its allies prepare a massive release of emergency…
Unbiased UpdatesIran launches major barrage; Ships hit in Strait of Hormuz attacks
Iran claims it launched its heaviest operation of the war, firing missiles and drones across the region. Plus, Iran is accused of preparing to lay mines in the…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump predicts Iran war will end ‘soon,’ as Tehran threatens oil blockade
President Donald Trump signals a quick end to the war in Iran. But Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the attacks are “only just the beginning.” Plus…
Unbiased UpdatesIran names new supreme as attacks continue; Oil shock sparks $5 gas fears
Iran names a new supreme leader — and within hours, missiles and drones fly again across the region. Plus, oil markets react to the escalation. Drivers in the…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump wants say in Iran’s successor; Did Noem’s testimony cost her job?
Israel strikes targets in Iran and Lebanon as the war widens. Trump says he wants Iran’s current leadership removed — and a voice in choosing who replaces it…
Unbiased UpdatesIran war intensifies, Khamenei son emerges; Talarico wins Texas primary
Israel expands strikes across Iran overnight as Tehran prepares to choose a new supreme leader, with Ayatollah Khamenei’s son emerging as a possible successor…
Unbiased UpdatesIran conflict escalates: new strikes, US aircraft crash, oil spike
War in the Middle East escalates after U.S.-Israeli strikes kill Iran’s supreme leader. Tehran launches retaliatory attacks and activates its succession plan…
Unbiased UpdatesCuba kills 4 in Florida speedboat clash; Patel fires FBI agents
Cuban officials say armed men aboard a Florida-based speedboat opened fire in Cuban waters, killing four. The U.S. says it’s investigating and confirms it…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump touts a ‘winning’ US as Democrats disrupt State of the Union
President Donald Trump says the country is back on track and the economy is roaring. Democrats disagree, saying affordability is worsening. Plus, the Justice…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump’s global 10% tariffs take effect; Historic blizzard buries Northeast
President Donald Trump’s global tariffs take effect Tuesday at 10%, not the 15% he threatened over the weekend. The White House said the higher rate is still…
Unbiased UpdatesViolence erupts in Mexico after cartel boss death; Blizzard freezes East Coast
Mexico killed the leader of a powerful drug cartel. Within hours, violent retaliation spread across several states. Plus, a major winter storm hammers the East…
Unbiased UpdatesTrump sets 10-day deadline for Iran; Epstein’s Zorro Ranch probe reopens
President Donald Trump says Iran has 10 to 15 days to reach a nuclear deal or face what he calls “bad things.” U.S. forces are repositioning in the region as…
Unbiased UpdatesUK police arrest former Prince Andrew; Iran braces for possible US strike
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor — formerly Prince Andrew — was arrested in England on Thursday morning. Police say the case centers on alleged misconduct tied to…