Trump administration underestimated Iran war's impact on Strait of Hormuz  —  The Middle East Donald Trump Oil & gas Economy  —  The Pentagon and National Security Council significantly underestimated Iran's willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz in response to US military strikes …

What we know about the armed attack on Michigan synagogue  —  Police responded to reports of an active shooter opening fire on Thursday at Temple Israel, a reform synagogue located in the Detroit suburbs.  —  Investigators said a man armed with a rifle drove into the building before security guards shot and killed him.

Trump Removes Sanctions on Russia to Help Oil Flow Amid Iran Conflict  —  Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said it was “unfortunate” that the move could benefit Russia, but maintained that it was only for the short term.  —  The United States on Thursday temporarily lifted sanctions …

Gunman in fatal Old Dominion University shooting ID'd as convicted ISIS supporter, officials say  —  The shooter opened fire just before 10:49 a.m. at ODU's Constant Hall in Norfolk, Virginia, killing one person and wounding two others.  The gunman is also dead.  — ADD NBC NEWS TO GOOGLE

Florida's Legislature passes its version of SAVE America Act.  But there's a catch. … “What is our tolerance for fraud and lack of integrity?” said state Sen. Erin Grall, a Vero Beach Republican and sponsor of the bill.  “Yes, we have safe elections in Florida, but they don't stay safe …

4 crew members killed in crash of American KC-135 refueling aircraft in Iraq, U.S. military confirms  —  Add CBS News on Google  —  The U.S. military's Central Command confirmed early Friday that at least four U.S. service members were killed the previous day when an aerial refueling aircraft taking part …

16 and Counting: Oil and Cargo Ships Are Growing Targets in War With Iran  —  The paths of ships struck in and near the Persian Gulf  —  At least 16 oil tankers, cargo and other commercial ships have been attacked in the Persian Gulf since the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran began nearly two weeks ago, a New York Times analysis shows.

Trump names new head of VOA's parent agency after court ruling against Kari Lake  —  Sarah Rogers, Trump's nominee, has led the administration's campaign against E.U. and U.K. regulation of online hate speech and misinformation.  —  President Donald Trump nominated a senior State Department official Thursday …

Palantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic Power … Palantir CEO Alex Karp thinks his AI technology will lessen the power of “highly educated, often female voters, who vote mostly Democrat” while increasing the power of working-class men.

The Justice Department Wants to Make It Safe for Government Lawyers to Lie  —  For presidents, broadly speaking, lying is not against the law.  For lawyers pursuing a president's agenda, however, it's a very different story.  —  Like all other lawyers licensed to practice in the United States …

Fourth-quarter GDP revised down to just 0.7% growth; January core inflation was 3.1%  —  Economic growth was much slower than expected in the final three months of 2025 while core inflation rose to start 2026, the Commerce Department reported Friday.  —  Gross domestic product …

Why China could emerge a winner from Trump's global energy shock  —  China's evolution into an “electrostate” may help insulate it from spiking oil prices.  —  As the threat of strikes by Iran forces oil tankers destined for Asia to idle in the Persian Gulf, some top Republicans have declared …

ICE buys Salt Lake City warehouse  —  A large warehouse facility on Salt Lake City's west side has been sold to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.  —  The 24.9-acre industrial property — located at 6020 W. 300 South just south of Interstate 80 near the Salt Lake City airport …

Hegseth's Boasts of ‘Maximum’ Engagement Authorities Face Scrutiny After School Is Hit  —  The defense secretary has disparaged restrictive rules for opening fire that are aimed at reducing the risk of mistakes and civilian casualties.  —  Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has made contempt for what he calls …

The Secret Police Playbook  —  Since the Pendleton Act of 1883, the U.S. federal government has rested on a simple promise: professionalism, merit-based recruitment, independent oversight.  Over time, U.S. federal law enforcement became a global reference point—effective, technically sophisticated …