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Iran live updates: Trump says hostilities ‘have terminated’ in War Powers letter

By David Brennan,ย Meredith Deliso, andย Jon HaworthLast Updated: May 1, 2026, 12:50 PM MDT President Donald Trump has sent letters alerting Congress that he “will continue to direct United States Armed Forces consistent with my responsibilities and pursuant to my constitutional authority to conduct United States foreign relations and as Commander in Chief and Chief Executive.”

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Iran strike was Pentagon’s 1st use of 1-way drones, CENTCOM says

Their use comes just three months after their first notable field tests. By Steven Beynon February 28, 2026, 2:37 PM Saturday’s attack against Iran was the Pentagon’s first use of one-way drones in combat, CENTCOM said, and only about three months since its first notable test in the field — a rapid turnaround for a weapon system in the United Statesโ€™ arsenal. The

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US working to ‘dismantle the Iranian regimeโ€™s security apparatus,’ CENTCOM says

ByJon Haworth, Jack Moore, and Nadine El-Bawab Last Updated: February 28, 2026, 11:56 AM MST The U.S. and partners began the joint attack on Iran at 1:15 am ET to “dismantle the Iranian regimeโ€™s security apparatus, prioritizing locations that posed an imminent threat,” U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said in its first statement since the attacks on Iran

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Russian border regions face blackouts after Ukrainian strikes, governors say

Recent cross-border attacks by both sides have focused on energy infrastructure. By David Brennan February 10, 2026, 7:41 AM Russia launches more than 440 drones, missiles at Ukraine overnight, Zelenskyy says Stringer/Reuters LONDON — Governors of two Russian regions bordering Ukraine said Tuesday that residents are facing sustained power outages as a result of Ukrainian attacks

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Maxwell invokes the Fifth Amendment at closed virtual House Oversight deposition

Some committee lawmakers were expected to attend the closed deposition. By Lauren Pellerย andย John Parkinson February 9, 2026, 8:38 AM Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted co-conspirator of Jeffrey Epstein, invoked the Fifth Amendment during the closed-door virtual deposition before the House Oversight Committee on Monday, according to Chairman James Comer. It was expected that Maxwell, who is

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Police release man detained earlier in connection with deadly Brown University shooting, mayor says

UPDATE– The person of interest detained in connection with yesterdayโ€™sย deadly shooting at Brown Universityย has been released, the mayor said. CNN- The person of interest detained in connection with the Brown University shooting, identified by law enforcement sources as Benjamin Erickson, is a decorated soldier who had served in a position at Arlington National Cemetery, according to

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Brown University shooting: Police say ‘multiple’ shot after report of active shooter on campus

ABC NEWS– Police in Providence, Rhode Island, said “multiple” people were shot near Brown University after the school alerted students to an active shooter on campus on Saturday.   “This is an active investigation,” Providence police posted on X. “Please shelter in place or avoid the area until further notice.” No other information about the victims

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Trump urges Republicans to vote to release Epstein files, marking stark reversal

(CNN) โ€” President Donald Trump on Sunday night encouraged House Republicans to vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files and move on from what he calls a โ€œDemocrat Hoax,โ€ marking a stark reversal from his efforts to discredit the effort. โ€œHouse Republicans should vote to release the Epstein files, because we have nothing to hide, and itโ€™s time

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Trump says he appreciates “the TikTok approval” after call with Xi

From CNN’s Betsy Klein and Samantha Waldenberg President Donald Trump said after his call with Chinaโ€™s leader Xi Jinping that he appreciates โ€œthe TikTok approval,โ€ also noting that their call on Friday morning made progress on trade and ending Russiaโ€™s war in Ukraine. โ€œI just completed a very productive call with President Xi of China.

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Special Report: Tequila Tariff Talks

TEQUILA, JALISCO (MEXICO) —ย Recent negotiations between U.S. President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum resulted in a 90-day extension for the existing 25% tariffs already in for exports to the US. After that period, the tariffs are expected to go up to 30%. One of Mexico’s most beloved exports, tequila, will not be immune

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2 dead after multiple people shot in Coeur dโ€™Alene, Idaho, while responding to a brush fire

UPDATE– Two people were fatally shot and others injured while responding to a brush fire in Coeur dโ€™Alene, Idaho, and an active shooter continues to fire at law enforcement with high-powered rifles, according to Kootenai County Sheriff Robert Norris. (CNN) โ€” Multiple firefighters have been shot while responding to a brush fire in Coeur dโ€™Alene, Idaho,

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Senate votes to move forward on Trumpโ€™s โ€˜big, beautiful billโ€™

(CNN) โ€” Senate Republicans took a major step toward delivering President Donald Trump his โ€œbig, beautiful billโ€ on Saturday, though the fate of the bill is still in question as other hurdles remain. With a key procedural vote cleared, Republican leaders must now satisfy numerous holdouts still demanding changes to the bill. Trumpโ€™s multitrillion-dollar bill would

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In-Depth Conversation on the Iran/Israel Conflict with ABC-7’s Marcel Clarke and Former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Joel Rubin

On Friday, European leaders met with Iranian diplomats in Geneva in a renewed push for a diplomatic resolution aimed at preventing Iran from advancing its nuclear weapons program. This high-stakes dialogue comes as tensions escalate between Israel and Iran, who have exchanged strikes for more than a week now, sparking growing concerns over a broader

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LGBTQ youth suicide hotline to close

EL PASO, Texas (KVIA)– On Tuesday, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) announced its ending the national suicide hotline’s specialized support for LGBTQ+ youth July 17. “The 988 Suicideย &ย Crisis Lifeline will no longer silo LGB+ youth services, also known as the ‘Press 3 option,’ to focus on servingย allย help seekers, including those previously

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