Crime crackdown: National Guard troops deployed in Washington, D.C., are expected to have their military orders extended through December, a defense official confirmed to NewsNation. Troops have been on the streets of the nation's capital since Aug. 12, as part of Trump's federal crackdown on crime. The deployment initially had a 30-day limit, but Trump has hinted at seeking "long-term extensions" from Congress. The latest >
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'Shot out a boat': The U.S. military conducted a lethal strike on a boat in the Caribbean allegedly carrying drugs that had departed from Venezuela, Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. The president said the U.S. "literally shot out a boat, a drug-carrying boat." Rubio said the vessel was "operated by a designated narco-terrorist organization." The latest >
Video: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared a video of the strike, which allegedly took out 11 members of the Tren de Aragua gang on a "drug vessel." Watch >
Military presence: The U.S. has deployed at least seven ships, a nuclear-powered submarine and more than 4,500 marines near Venezuela in recent days. Details >
'Military pressure': Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro called the deployment "an extravagant, unjustifiable, immoral and absolutely criminal and bloody threat." Read more >
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We're keeping an eye on these topics today. Make sure you tune in to our latest coverage and share your thoughts with us on social media! - President Donald Trump hosts Polish President Karol Nawrocki for a meeting at the White House.
- Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance meet families affected by the Minneapolis school shooting.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio continues travel to Mexico and Ecuador to "advance key U.S. priorities," including action to "dismantle cartels."
- Accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann is due in court.
- A change of plea hearing is set for "Ketamine Queen" Jasveen Sangha, charged in connection to Matthew Perry's death.
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins attend the Congressional Gold Medal Ceremony honoring the "Harlem Hellfighters."
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A University of Kentucky cheerleader who was arrested after an infant was found dead in a closet has been released from jail. The investigation >
Possible wreckage from January's deadly midair collision in Washington, D.C., washed up along the Potomac River. Details >
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is encouraging schools in the state "to implement dedicated time for prayer." What to know >
A test designed to weed out "woke" teachers interested in coming to Oklahoma is virtually impossible to fail, according to reports. Read more >
Video shows police in Florida arresting a Chuck E. Cheese mascot in front of kids. Watch >
Border officers in Seattle confiscated thousands of fake Labubu dolls, officials announced. Take a look >
While at a Colorado film festival, Emma Stone said she recognizes "terrifying" parallels between Luigi Mangione and her new movie. Read more > |
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