Bay Area Wildfire Prompts Evacuation Orders for Thousands of Residents
A fire in the Pleasanton, Calif., area was spreading quickly across dry hillsides and threatening neighborhoods.
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Trump Lifts Ban on Direct Flights to Lebanon
The prohibition had been in place since 1985, when it was imposed in response to Hezbollah’s hijacking of TWA Flight 847.
With His Latest Threats, Trump Signals to Iran That He Is Willing to Escalate
President Trump is facing a critical moment in the war, which has failed to bring about the “unconditional surrender” he once demanded.
Jury Deadlocks on Murder Charges Against 2 Men in California Mass Shooting
The defendants were convicted of weapons charges in connection with the 2022 shootout in Sacramento, which left six people dead and 13 other…
Small Plane Crashes Into House Near Houston
The plane, a Piper J3C-65, struck the house in Fulshear, Texas, around 6:45 a.m. on Monday, the authorities said. Its pilot was in serious c…
Hegseth Estimates Iran War Has Cost $37.5 Billion
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is requesting as much as $70 billion in emergency military spending after nearly five months of war.
Troy Jackson Tightens Hold on Democratic Senate Nomination in Maine
State Democrats released a ballot for their nominating convention on Saturday that includes Mr. Jackson and two long-shot candidates with li…
Senate Panel Advances Jay Clayton as Next Spy Chief on Party-Line Vote
If the full Senate confirms him as expected, Mr. Clayton will take over the Office of the Director of National Intelligence from Bill Pulte,…
U.S. Attorney Chosen by Judges Challenges Trump’s Power to Fire Him
In the first lawsuit of its kind, Roger Rogoff argues that the Trump administration cannot fire him as U.S. attorney without first winning S…
Trump Pushes Chinese Election Threat, but Files Show Russia’s Heavy Hand
Intelligence documents that the White House released to back up President Trump’s claims about China highlight Russian efforts to influenc…
Hegseth and Caine Will Appear Before Senators to Seek More Money for Iran War
The Pentagon seeks an additional $80 billion to cover the costs of the conflict and replenish depleted weapons stocks.
Kaylee Hottle, Actress in ‘Godzilla’ Movies, Is Killed in Car Crash
A deaf teenage actress, she appeared in “Godzilla vs. Kong” and “Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire.”