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Trump organization will launch phones made in America

Donald Trump's family business unveiled a new U.S. mobile service and a $499 smartphone on Monday, branding the venture as Trump Mobile. The initiative, announced at Trump Tower in Manhattan, marks the latest in a series of deals brokered by the president’s children aimed at leveraging

Trump: Throwing Russia out of the G7 was a mistake

At a news conference with Canadian official Mark Carney, former President Donald Trump repeatedly brought up Russia’s expulsion from what was formerly the G8 in 2014, placing the blame on then-President Barack Obama and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. However, Trudeau wasn’t in office at the time—

Iran says it is preparing for the largest missile attack ever it has done on Israel

On Monday, Israeli forces targeted Iran’s state-run television network during a live broadcast, triggering an explosion mid-airing and causing the on-air reporter to flee the screen. The strike followed a barrage of Iranian missile attacks on Israel that resulted in at least eight deaths. Ahead of the strike, Israel

Israel's Netanyahu says Israel is not ruling out assassinating Iranian Supreme Leader Khamenei and he is not interested in peace with Iran

In an interview with ABC on Monday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested he would not dismiss the possibility of assassinating Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. When asked whether Israel would consider targeting Khamenei directly, Netanyahu responded, “We’re taking the actions that are required.” Addressing reports that

Trump orders ICE to expand mass deportation operations in Democrat sanctuary cities

On Sunday night, former President Donald Trump instructed U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to intensify deportation operations in Democrat-led cities, following protests in Los Angeles criticizing his immigration policies. Trump urged ICE “to do all in their power” to meet his administration’s objectives for large-scale deportations, pointing

Trump says 'it's possible' US will get involved in Iran vs Israel conflict

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that American involvement in the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel remains a possibility. He also indicated that he would be open to Russian President Vladimir Putin stepping in as a mediator. In an interview with ABC News, Trump, a Republican, noted

Trump vetoed a plan to assassinate Iranian Supreme-Leader Ali Khamenei

Former U.S. President Donald Trump rejected a proposal by Israel to carry out a targeted killing of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, according to a U.S. official with direct knowledge of the matter. Israeli officials recently informed the Trump administration that they had formulated what they

Israel Prime Minister Netanyahu: Iran wants to kill Trump

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, during an appearance on Fox News, claimed that Iran has attempted to assassinate former U.S. President Donald Trump on two occasions. In an interview with host Bret Baier, Netanyahu defended Israel’s recent missile strikes inside Iran, framing them as a necessary response to

The US is not considering joining the war with Iran to eliminate its nuclear program

U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that American involvement in the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel remains a possibility. He also indicated that he would be open to Russian President Vladimir Putin stepping in as a mediator. In an interview with ABC News, Trump, a Republican, noted

Israel has asked the US to join war with Iran

Israel has pressed the United States over the past two days to participate in its newly launched military campaign against Iran, but Washington is not currently considering involvement, according to a report from Axios, citing both Israeli and American officials. Two Israeli officials told the outlet that, within the past

Iran says that conflict will spread in coming days to US bases in the region

Iran warned Wednesday that it would target U.S. military bases in the region if hostilities break out, as President Donald Trump admitted he was "less confident" about the prospects of reaching a nuclear agreement. As tensions continued to escalate, a U.S. official confirmed that staffing at

Iran's largest natural gas field catches fire in reported Israeli drone strike

The latest round of U.S.-Iran nuclear talks, previously scheduled for Sunday, has been postponed, mediator Oman announced Saturday. The development came as Iran launched another barrage of missiles, a day after Israel carried out a sweeping assault on Iranian nuclear and military facilities. Both Iran’s state television

Minnesota shooting suspect identified as Vance Boelter, who served on Governor Walz' Workforce Development Board until 2023

Minnesota State Representative Melissa Hortman was shot and killed at her home in Brooklyn Park, according to the Hennepin County Medical Examiner. Her husband, Mark Hortman, was also shot at the residence and later died at the hospital. Roughly five miles away in Champlin, State Senator John Hoffman and his

Trump pauses immigration arrests at farms, hotels and restaurants

The Trump administration has instructed Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to pause arrests at job sites such as farms, restaurants, and hotels, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. The shift comes amid growing concerns that the administration’s hardline stance on illegal immigration is harming critical sectors

A White House official told Axios: "Whatever happens today [with Israel and Iran] cannot be prevented"

Iran has launched another wave of missile strikes against Israel, claiming it targeted facilities involved in the production of fighter jet fuel and key energy supply centers. At least three people were killed in the assault. In retaliation, Israel struck multiple sites across Iran throughout the day, focusing on energy-related

Iran has reportedly launched 150 missiles toward Israel, with only 9 successfully striking their target

Iran announced that it had launched three waves of ballistic missiles targeting dozens of locations across Israel, prompting the Israeli government to activate emergency protocols, urging residents to take shelter as it moved to intercept the incoming barrage. Thick smoke was seen rising above central Tel Aviv as multiple explosions

Trump says that the United States will “defend itself and Israel, if Iran retaliates"

Israel has declared that its large-scale aerial assault on Iran—which targeted nuclear facilities, missile infrastructure, and air defenses while killing high-ranking military commanders and nuclear scientists—marks only the beginning of a broader campaign aimed at dismantling Tehran’s nuclear program. The operation, described by Israeli officials as the

Israeli officials say Trump approved the Iran attack, "We had a clear U.S. green light"

Israel has declared that its large-scale aerial assault on Iran—which targeted nuclear facilities, missile infrastructure, and air defenses while killing high-ranking military commanders and nuclear scientists—marks only the beginning of a broader campaign aimed at dismantling Tehran’s nuclear program. The operation, described by Israeli officials as the

The US military helped shootdown Iranian missiles heading towards Israel

Iran announced that it had launched three waves of ballistic missiles targeting dozens of locations across Israel, prompting the Israeli government to activate emergency protocols, urging residents to take shelter as it moved to intercept the incoming barrage. Thick smoke was seen rising above central Tel Aviv as multiple explosions

Iran Supreme Leader Khamenei: Israel started a war

Donald Trump said in a phone interview Friday that he and his administration had full awareness of Israel’s plan to strike Iran, and that Tehran had been given a fair opportunity to make a deal on its nuclear program. “We knew everything, and I tried to save Iran humiliation

Trump has said; Attack would be great for the market because Iran will not have a nuclear weapon

Donald Trump said in a phone interview Friday that he and his administration had full awareness of Israel’s plan to strike Iran, and that Tehran had been given a fair opportunity to make a deal on its nuclear program. “We knew everything, and I tried to save Iran humiliation

Iran to continue nuclear activities after Israel

President Donald Trump, in a brief phone interview Friday morning, affirmed that the United States “of course” stands with Israel and praised its overnight strikes on Iran as “a very successful attack.” He also warned Iran that it should pursue a nuclear agreement without further delay. Responding to remarks made

Trump says Iran officials calling him to discuss situation

President Donald Trump, in a brief phone interview Friday morning, affirmed that the United States “of course” stands with Israel and praised its overnight strikes on Iran as “a very successful attack.” He also warned Iran that it should pursue a nuclear agreement without further delay. Responding to remarks made

Iran launching upwards of 100 ballistic missiles at Israel

Iran has launched a large-scale missile assault on Israel, firing hundreds of ballistic missiles in what it describes as the start of a “crushing response” to Israeli strikes earlier in the day. According to Iran’s state news agency IRNA, the missiles were directed at what Tehran referred to as

Iran says Israel and America will pay a very heavy price

Israel is now engaged in a full-scale war with Iran and is bracing for what could be a “massive” retaliation, according to CNN’s security analyst. Israel has reportedly been directly targeting top Iranian officials, beginning with high-level military leadership. One such figure was General Hossein Salami, commander-in-chief of Iran’