Hegseth order on first Caribbean boat strike, officials say: Kill them all  —  As two men clung to a stricken, burning ship targeted by SEAL Team 6, the Joint Special Operations commander followed the defense secretary's order to leave no survivors.  —  Just now

How alleged DC terrorist Rahmanullah Lakanwal was welcomed into the US after CIA vetting — and then turned against it  —  BELLINGHAM, Washington — The alleged Afghan terrorist accused of executing one National Guard soldier and critically wounding another just blocks from the White House …

Zelenskyy's chief of staff resigns after anti-corruption investigators search home  —  Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced Friday the resignation of his powerful chief of staff, Andrii Yermak, who was also the country's lead negotiator in talks with the U.S …

Trump's Approval Rating Drops to 36%, New Second-Term Low  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump's job approval rating has fallen five percentage points to 36%, the lowest of his second term, while disapproval has risen to 60%.  The latest decline follows three months of stability …

The next big battleground test: A Wisconsin race that has tortured Republicans … “If you don't tell your voter where you are, you're likely going to lessen their incentive,” said Brandon Scholz, the former executive director of the Wisconsin Republican Party.  “Think about the liberal side.

How Trump's base could break … The results underscore just how sui generis the cohort that reelected Trump was — and foreshadow the GOP's coming challenges.  —  More than half of Trump's voters last year — 55 percent — describe themselves as MAGA, but a critical 38 percent do not …

Trump Spoke by Phone Last Week With Maduro, Venezuela's Leader  —  They discussed a possible meeting between the two of them, but nothing has been scheduled, and the administration continues to increase the military pressure on Venezuela.  —  President Trump spoke by phone last week …

National Guard member killed in D.C. shooting remembered for ‘heart of gold’  —  The slain soldier's former boyfriend recalled her empathy and generosity.  “She doesn't even have to know you and she'll do anything for you,” he said.  —  Sarah Beckstrom, the West Virginia National Guard member …

More than 220 judges have now rejected the Trump admin's mass detention policy … Courts, increasingly aware of the one-sided rejection of the administration's policy, have grown exasperated by the deluge of litigation that has flooded their dockets.  Some have made a partial accounting …

Trump says he may cut income tax ‘completely’ because of tariff income  —  U.S. President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration may slash income tax completely over the next couple of years because of government revenue generated from tariffs.  —  “Over the next couple of years …

Trump Says He Is Canceling All Biden Executive Orders Signed With Autopen  —  The president has antagonized his predecessor over using proxy to sign documents  —  President Trump said Friday he was revoking all executive orders former President Joe Biden signed with an autopen …

Trump hands Putin Ukraine's occupied territories  —  US president sends envoys to Moscow with peace plan that recognises Russia's war gains  —  The United States is poised to recognise Russia's control over Crimea and other occupied Ukrainian territories to secure a deal to end the war.

Scoop: Trump and Johnson to hold tele-rally for GOP in tight Tennessee House race  —  President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson plan to hold a Monday evening tele-rally to boost a Republican candidate in a high-stakes Tennessee special congressional election.

D.C. police to begin patrolling with National Guard after fatal attack  —  If enacted on a long-term basis, the change would significantly shift the way National Guard troops have worked with law enforcement in the District since their arrival.  —  National Guard troops patrolling in D.C …

New Mar-a-Lago no-fly zone means endless plane noise for neighbors  —  Flight rules altered in October by the Secret Service send planes over the Palm Beach homes of millionaires and billionaires, even when President Trump isn't at his estate.  —  PALM BEACH, Fla. — The best days …

Social media users flee X, flock to TikTok and Reddit  —  Americans' social media habits are splintering in ways that echo the fractured traditional news landscape, according to a new Pew Research report. … - Reddit and Twitter, now known as X, were also founded in 2005 and 2006, respectively, but have smaller user bases.