American officials said they were trying to safeguard maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran said it had responded by firing at U.S. bases in Qatar, Bahrain and Kuwait.
Eric Schmitt, a New York Times National Security correspondent, analyzes recent skirmishes between the U.S. and Iran and whether they threaten ongoing negotiations for a peace deal.
Four Colombian nationals have been sentenced to federal prison for orchestrating a targeted burglary operation primarily against Asian American small business owners in Washington and Oregon, employing advanced tactics to avoid detection.
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Four Colombian nationals were sentenced to federal and state prison terms for a sophisticated burglary conspiracy targeting mostly Asian American business owners in Washington and Oregon. The group used advanced tools and methods, including Wi-Fi jammers and detailed surveillance, to carry out their crimes. DETAIL: The crew traveled from California via Nevada and Idaho and rented short-term vacation properties as operational bases while researching and surveilling their targets. They mainly targeted Asian American small business owners, breaking into homes by shattering glass doors and stealing valuables such as cash , jewelry, and travel documents. Authorities unraveled the operation after a burglary in Salem,…Open
The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is baffling fellow Democrats by pouring money into yet another competitive House primary — this time in Arizona. Why it matters: The DCCC has racked up a spotty record in its attempts to intervene in Democratic primaries this cycle, leading some House Democrats to question why they're paying dues to the campaign committee. - Rep. Adelita Grijalva (D-Ariz.), who previously criticized the DCCC for intervening in California, told Axios she is "frustrated" to see the practice in her own backyard. - Another House Democrat, speaking on the condition of anonymity to criticize leadership, told Axios, "The DCCC's endorsement, I think, hurts the message." State of play: Two primary candidates in…
The administration appears to be reverting to an all-stick, no-carrot approach. But it has yet to answer why it believes economic warfare and bombing will yield a different result this time.
Mexico's government is escalating its response to migrant deaths in U.S. custody by pursuing legal actions against ICE and private detention centers.
Mexico’s government is escalating its response to migrant deaths in U.S. custody by pursuing legal actions against ICE and private detention centers. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Mexico’s Foreign Relations Secretariat announced legal actions against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and private detention centers following the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals in ICE custody or during operations in 2025 and 2026. The move includes both criminal complaints and civil lawsuits aimed at improving conditions in detention facilities. DETAIL: This announcement follows the recent death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot by ICE agents during an operation in Houston, Texas, after allegedly attempting to ram a police vehicle and…Open
Trump's proposed 250-foot triumphal arch received initial approval from the National Capital Planning Commission after hours of public testimony against the project.