LaGuardia crash investigation reveals air traffic controller staffing failures
The National Transportation Safety Board is investigating a deadly collision at LaGuardia Airport in which an Air Canada jet struck a fire truck on the runway, killing two pilots. Investigators have determined that multiple simultaneous failures likely caused the accident, including an air traffic controller working the midnight shift while managing extra duties in one of the nation's busiest airspaces. Controllers had cleared both the aircraft and the fire truck to cross the same runway.
ICE agents deployed to major U.S. airports amid DHS shutdown, TSA staffing shortages
The Trump administration deployed hundreds of ICE agents to more than a dozen major airports, including those in New York, Atlanta, and Houston, to assist an understaffed TSA as the partial Department of Homeland Security shutdown nears the 40-day mark. Trump rejected a Senate proposal to reopen DHS without dedicated ICE funding, prolonging the impasse. Long security lines have resulted, and a separate NPR analysis found ICE surge deployments have already cost cities millions of dollars.
U.S.-Iran conflict escalates as Trump sets Strait of Hormuz deadline, markets slide
President Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum for Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to attack Iranian power plants. Iran responded by threatening to 'completely' close the strait and strike back, while Asian stock markets fell and the International Energy Agency warned of a potential decades-worst energy crisis. Trump has simultaneously said Iran is 'finished' militarily while also suggesting he may 'wind down' operations, drawing criticism for contradictory messaging.
ICE agents deployed to U.S. airports as DHS funding lapse leaves TSA workers without pay
The Trump administration ordered federal immigration agents to assist airport security operations after Congress failed to renew Department of Homeland Security funding, leaving TSA agents, Secret Service personnel, and Coast Guard members working without paychecks. The deployment has prompted concerns about escalating tensions among travelers already facing hours-long security wait times. A collision at LaGuardia Airport between an Air Canada jet and a fire truck that killed the pilot and co-pilot is occurring against this backdrop of airport security strain.
U.S.-Israel war with Iran enters fourth week as missile exchanges escalate, Trump dismisses ceasefire
The U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran has entered its fourth week, with Israel striking Iranian nuclear facilities and Iran retaliating with ballistic missile strikes that injured more than 160 people in communities near Israel's nuclear research center. President Trump has dismissed ceasefire talks, calling Iran 'finished,' while simultaneously sending mixed signals about winding down operations. An analysis estimates Iranian retaliatory strikes caused $800 million in damage to U.S. bases.
U.S.-Israel war with Iran enters fourth week as Trump dismisses ceasefire, lifts some oil sanctions
U.S. and Israeli forces continued strikes on Iranian targets while Iran retaliated with missiles and drones hitting Israel and oil facilities. Trump declared Iran 'finished' militarily and dismissed ceasefire talks, while simultaneously lifting sanctions on some Iranian oil exports to ease surging gas prices. NATO withdrew its advisory mission from Iraq after Iranian attacks on European bases.
U.S.-Israel war with Iran enters fourth week as Trump signals possible wind-down while fighting continues
The United States and Israel have continued strikes on Iranian oil and gas facilities while Iran retaliates with missiles and drones targeting Israel and U.S. bases. President Trump dismissed ceasefire talks, calling Iran 'finished' from a military standpoint, but later suggested he was considering winding down operations. NATO has withdrawn its security advisory mission from Iraq following Iranian attacks on European military bases there.
U.S.-Israel war with Iran enters fourth week as Trump signals possible wind-down amid economic fallout
The U.S. and Israel continued strikes on Iranian oil and gas facilities while Iran retaliated with missiles and drones targeting Israel and bases in Iraq. President Trump dismissed ceasefire talks, calling Iran 'finished,' but later said he is considering 'winding down' military operations. The conflict has disrupted Strait of Hormuz shipping, rattled global energy markets, and prompted NATO to withdraw its Iraq advisory mission.
Jury finds Elon Musk misled Twitter investors ahead of 2022 acquisition, clears him of some fraud claims
A San Francisco jury found Elon Musk liable for misleading investors by deliberately suppressing Twitter's stock price during the months leading up to his $44 billion acquisition of the company in 2022. The jury absolved Musk of the more serious allegation that he had schemed to defraud investors, drawing a partial verdict. The ruling carries potential financial consequences for Musk and may invite further legal scrutiny of the transaction.
U.S.-Israel war with Iran enters fourth week as Trump signals possible wind-down while dismissing ceasefire
President Trump said Iran is 'finished' from a military standpoint and rejected ceasefire talks, but later indicated he is considering winding down operations. Iran continued retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Israeli territory and oil facilities, while Iranian attacks on bases used by U.S. forces have caused an estimated $800 million in damage. NATO has withdrawn its security advisory mission from Iraq following Iranian strikes on European military bases there.
U.S.-Israel war with Iran enters fourth week as Trump signals possible wind-down while dismissing ceasefire
The U.S.-Israel military campaign against Iran has continued for nearly a month, with Iranian missiles and drones striking Israel and oil facilities while attacks on Iranian oil and gas infrastructure persist. Trump told reporters Iran is 'finished' from a military standpoint but later said he is considering winding down operations. The conflict has caused an estimated $800 million in damage to bases used by U.S. forces and prompted NATO to withdraw its Iraq advisory mission.
Trump's Pearl Harbor comparison raises questions about U.S.-Israeli coordination on Iran
President Trump compared the U.S.-Israeli attack on Iran to the Pearl Harbor surprise attack during a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, defending the decision not to inform allies in advance. Netanyahu separately stated that Israel acted alone in striking Iran's gas field and that Trump had asked for no further such unilateral Israeli strikes. The comments have prompted scrutiny over the degree of coordination between Washington and Jerusalem.
Senior U.S. counterterrorism official resigns over Iran war, calls conflict Israel-driven
Joe Kent, director of the National Counterterrorism Center, resigned Tuesday in protest of the U.S. war with Iran, stating the country 'posed no imminent threat' and that Trump 'started this war due to pressure from Israel and its powerful American lobby.' Kent urged the president to 'reverse course,' marking the first senior U.S. government resignation in protest since the conflict began. His departure has drawn scrutiny from intelligence analysts and lawmakers.
Pakistan airstrike on Kabul drug rehabilitation center kills at least 100
A Pakistani airstrike struck the Omid Addiction Treatment Hospital in Kabul during the dinner hour Monday, killing at least 100 people with the toll feared to be in the hundreds. Pakistan rejected Afghan accusations of targeting a civilian facility, insisting its strikes were directed at military sites in eastern Afghanistan. Survivors and BBC witnesses described scenes of mass casualties among patients.
Federal judge orders more than 1,000 Voice of America staffers reinstated, rebuking Trump administration
A federal judge ordered over 1,000 Voice of America employees back to work by Monday, dealing a significant legal blow to the Trump administration's effort to drastically reduce the broadcaster's operations. The ruling is seen as a major defeat for Kari Lake, who had been installed to lead VOA as part of broader efforts to reshape government media. The administration's attempts to cut VOA have drawn First Amendment concerns.
Meta and TikTok knowingly allowed harmful content to spread because outrage drove engagement, whistleblowers say
Whistleblowers told the BBC that Meta and TikTok deliberately allowed more harmful content into user feeds after internal evidence showed that outrage-driven content increased platform engagement metrics. The allegations suggest company executives were aware that algorithmic amplification of harmful material was both a public health risk and a business strategy. The claims add to mounting regulatory and legal pressure on major social media platforms.
Trump Launches Military Strikes on Iran Despite Campaigning Against Middle East Wars
President Trump, who repeatedly promised during both his 2016 and 2024 campaigns to end forever wars and avoid military entanglements in the Middle East, has launched military strikes against Iran. During the 2016 campaign he said the Iraq war was a disaster and promised to stop toppling foreign regimes. During 2024 he campaigned on ending wars and not pursuing regime change in Iran. His own top counterterrorism official resigned saying Iran posed no imminent threat.
Strait of Hormuz blockade disrupts global trade as U.S. seeks NATO support
The ongoing Iran war has resulted in a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments, triggering a surge in U.S. gas prices and supply chain uncertainty. President Trump has called on NATO allies to send ships to help reopen the strait, but European nations and other allies have responded with caution or resistance. Asian countries including Sri Lanka are already implementing fuel conservation measures.