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Trump signs executive orders that target birthright citizenship

By Nicholas Kerr, Emily Chang, and Michelle Stoddart President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a pair of executive orders targeting birthright citizenship — one that would outlaw what the administration has described as “birth tourism” and another that would narrow the criteria who is eligible for birthright citizenship. The orders come after the Supreme Court struck down an attempt by Trump

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Armed man arrested at Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles County: Authorities

By Meredith Deliso A man allegedly armed with a pistol was arrested after he was seen taking photos and videos of the Trump National Golf Club grounds in Los Angeles County over the weekend, authorities announced on Tuesday. Following his arrest, detectives found more firearms and “multiple notebooks containing concerning statements” at the suspect’s residence,

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Key Republicans say they’ll support Blanche for AG after he rescinds ‘Anti-Weaponization Fund’

By Alexander Mallin and Allison Pecorin Under pressure from two Republican senators blocking his confirmation as the next attorney general, Todd Blanche said he is formally rescinding his establishment of President Donald Trump’s so-called “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” Blanche posted two separate orders on X Sunday night, one rescinding the nearly $1.8 billion fund, as well as another clarifying

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1st deaths in cyclosporiasis outbreak reported in Michigan as cases surpass 11,000

By Youri Benadjaoud The first two deaths of the cyclosporiasis outbreak have been reported in Michigan, the state’s health department announced Monday. Both people had “significant underlying health conditions that may have been impacted by cyclosporiasis and dehydration,” the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) added. No additional information will be provided, according to the department.

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FIFA says it’s not moving forward with controversial World Cup sell-off plan

By Jamie Dorrington and Patricio Chile FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Friday that the international soccer governing body would not be moving forward with a controversial proposal to sell stakes in future competitions to private investors. “Having listened carefully to all the views, it has become clear that the project has created divisions of a nature that, regardless of the

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Ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case released as sheriff’s office asks for public’s help in identifying writer

By Aaron Katersky and Meredith Deliso The Pima County Sheriff’s Department has released two ransom notes received by local media in Tucson, Arizona, in the days after Nancy Guthrie was taken, while calling for the public’s help in identifying their writer. The redacted versions of the notes arrive six months after the mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie was kidnapped

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Former Navy SEAL sentenced for transporting explosives to throw at protests while traveling from El Paso

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — A former U.S. Navy SEAL who intended to use explosives against law enforcement officers at protests was sentenced to 16 months in prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of New Mexico said Monday. Prosecutors argued 49-year-old Gregory Vandenberg was motivated by extremist, antisemitic beliefs, officials said. Court records

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Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence

By GMA Team Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday night on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to a Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office arrest-detention report first obtained by ABC affiliate station WISN-TV. Romo was arrested in Milwaukee. According to the report, Romo was stopped Thursday around 6:18 p.m. and “performed poorly” on

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ICE involved in fatal Maine shooting

By Luke Barr and Bill Hutchinson Federal immigration authorities were involved in a fatal shooting in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday, according to the local elected leaders and multiple sources. Sen. Angus King, I-Maine, said he was briefed on the incident by Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin. He said he was informed that Immigration and Customs Enforcement

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Lindsey Graham, longtime senator from South Carolina and Trump ally, dies at 71

By Kevin Shalvey and Allison Pecorin Lindsey Graham, a longtime Republican senator from South Carolina, who had become one of President Donald Trump’s staunchest political allies, died on Saturday after a “brief and sudden” illness, his office said in a statement. He was 71. “Senator Graham’s family appreciates prayers at this time and asks for privacy during

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Iran live updates: CENTCOM says it launched additional strikes against Iran

By David Brennan and Nadine El-Bawab CENTCOM says it launched additional strikes against Iran U.S. Central Command announced it has begun launching “additional strikes against Iran to further degrade their ability to threaten freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz” on Wednesday. “The United States is holding Iran accountable for recent unjustified aggression against commercial shipping

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