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Man Accused of Killing Charlie Kirk Pushes to Ban Cameras from Court

(Headline USA) The man accused of killing Charlie Kirk wants a judge to ban cameras from the courtroom and says live broadcasts of the prosecution are violating his right to a fair trial. Tyler Robinson was back in state court in Utah Friday as his attorneys asked to delay his...

US Has Completed Full Withdrawal from Syria

(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The US military has completed a full withdrawal from Syria, Syrian officials told Middle East Eye on Thursday, marking the end of a military presence that first began with US special operations troops in 2015. So far, the withdrawal hasn’t been confirmed by the US military, but...

Drone Sightings in Restricted Airspace at Colorado Rockies Games Prompt Warning from Authorities

(Headline USA) A rash of drone sightings during the Colorado Rockies' first homestand of the season against the Philadelphia Phillies sent law enforcement scrambling to track down the operators. No one was arrested after more than a half dozen drone sightings around Coors Field April 3 to April 5, but...

US Military will Target Iran-Linked Ships Worldwide, Broadening Scope Beyond Blockade

(Headline USA) The U.S. military has widened its efforts beyond the blockade of Iran's ports to allow its forces around the world to stop any ship tied to Tehran or those suspected of carrying supplies that could help its government, from weapons to oil, metals and electronics. Gen. Dan Caine,...

Informant Earned Millions Working for the DEA While Paying No Taxes

(Headline USA) A longtime informant who traveled the world partying with rogue U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents avoided a prison sentence this week after admitting he failed to pay taxes on nearly $4 million he received for years of undercover work. Andres Zapata was sentenced Wednesday in Austin, Texas, to...

Soros DA Charges ICE Agent While Shielding Attacker of Conservative Journalist

(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) A Soros-funded Minnesota prosecutor announced felony charges Thursday against an ICE agent accused of pointing a firearm at two motorists while on duty.  The controversial charges, brought by Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty, target ICE agent Gregory Donnel Morgan Jr., a Maryland native, after he purportedly pointed his gun at two individuals while driving...

FIFA Rebukes NJ’s Lefty Governor in Transportation Dispute

(Luis Cornelio, Headline USA) Leaders behind the 2026 FIFA World Cup rebuked New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill after she launched what appeared to be a social media campaign complaining that the state would be stuck footing the bill for public transportation tied to the event. The 2026 World Cup is set to...

Six Republicans Join Democrats to Protect Haitian Immigrants

(José Niño, Headline USA) Six House Republicans broke with their party on Wednesday to join Democrats in advancing legislation that would restore temporary protections for Haitian immigrants living in the United States, dealing a blow to a central pillar of President Donald Trump's immigration agenda, NBC News reported. Rep. Ayanna...

New York Loses $73M in Federal Funds Tied to CDL Failures

(Alan Wooten, The Center Square) Federal funds totaling $73 million will be withheld from New York by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, the U.S. Department of Transportation said Thursday. Secretary Sean Duffy said the state failed to revoke “illegally issued nondomiciled commercial learner’s permits and commercial driver’s licenses.” An...

House Rejects Effort to Withdraw US forces from the Iran War as Republicans Stick with Trump

(Headline USA) The House rejected a resolution Thursday requiring President Donald Trump to withdraw U.S. forces from the war with Iran unless Congress authorizes military action. It was the latest such vote that fell short of passage as Republicans largely continue to support Trump's operation. Democrats voiced concern that the...

US Dramatically Ramps Up Bombing Campaign Against Small Boats in the Waters of Latin America

(Dave DeCamp, Antiwar.com) The US military has dramatically ramped up its bombing campaign against small boats in the waters of Latin America in recent days amid the very fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran, and as it prepares for a potential attack on Cuba. According to press releases from...

U.S. Will Strike Iran Infrastructure with No Deal, Hegseth Warns

(Andrew Rice, The Center Square) The U.S. military is prepared to strike Iran's energy infrastructure if it does not agree to a peace deal, War Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday.  "If Iran chooses poorly, they will have a blockade and bombs dropping on infrastructure, power and energy," Hegseth said. Hegseth...
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