A US Army Reserve lawyer serving as a temporary immigration judge was dismissed after a month for granting asylum at a high rate, clashing with the Trump administration's mass deportation agenda. Explore the implications for judicial independence.
US military buildup in Caribbean escalates as Trump and aides refuse to rule out war with Venezuela. Maduro orders navy to escort tankers after US seizures cut regime's oil revenue.
The US military will cease using live pigs and goats for trauma training, a practice made obsolete by advanced simulators. The ban, part of the 2025 defence bill, is hailed as a victory for animal rights.
President Donald Trump announced a $1,776 'Warrior Dividend' for US troops, but garbled the number of eligible personnel in a live address. Read the full details.
Donald Trump refuses to rule out military action against Venezuela, citing stolen oil. A massive US naval force, including an aircraft carrier, is now deployed. Read the latest developments.
US President Donald Trump has stated he is not ruling out the possibility of war with Venezuela, following a recent oil tanker blockade. Get the latest breaking news.
Five alleged narco-terrorists killed in latest US military boat strikes in the eastern Pacific. Total fatalities in Trump administration operation now exceed 100. Read the full report.
The US military has killed five more alleged traffickers in Pacific strikes, raising the controversial campaign's total fatalities to over 100. Read the full report on the escalating operations.
The US military has conducted two more strikes on suspected drug-trafficking vessels in the eastern Pacific, killing five. The Trump administration's controversial campaign has now resulted in over 100 fatalities. Read the full report.
The US military has conducted two new strikes on suspected drug smuggling vessels in the eastern Pacific, killing five people. The campaign has now seen 28 strikes and over 100 fatalities. Read the full report.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth tells recruiters many youths are unfit for service due to obesity, poor education, or criminal records, despite recent recruitment rebounds. Read the full analysis.
TikTok has finalised a deal to sell its US operations to a joint venture led by Oracle and Silver Lake, concluding a long-running political battle over data security and foreign ownership. Read the full details.
The US military has assembled a formidable naval and air armada off Venezuela's coast. Discover the scale of the deployment and its strategic implications.
Emily Hart, who visited all 50 US states, shares her top underrated destinations and the popular spots she finds overrated. Discover her travel hacks and journey from teacher to influencer.
Sir Keir Starmer appoints veteran diplomat Christian Turner as Britain's new ambassador to Washington, replacing Lord Mandelson. Discover the challenges he faces.
A Kremlin envoy will meet US officials in Florida to discuss a Washington-proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine, as EU leaders weigh a major loan for Kyiv. Read the latest.
Venezuela's navy has escorted commercial oil tankers to Asia, directly challenging a US military blockade. Tensions escalate as the UN warns of 'extrajudicial killings'. Read the full story.
Venezuela's navy has escorted oil tankers to Asia, directly challenging a US military blockade. Tensions escalate as Trump demands oil and strikes kill 97. Read the latest.
The US military has attacked another vessel accused of drug smuggling, resulting in four fatalities. The strike coincides with a congressional vote on presidential powers. Read the full report.
President Trump pledges $1,776 'warrior dividend' to 1.45m service members for Christmas, but the source of the $2.6bn funding remains unclear. Read the full analysis.
A US military strike in the Pacific kills four alleged smugglers. The same day, the House rejected moves to limit Trump's power to wage force against cartels. Read the full report.
President Trump declares a 'special warrior dividend' for 1.45 million active duty personnel. Read the full details of his year-end economic address and the political backdrop.
Tucker Carlson claims Donald Trump will declare war on Venezuela in a televised address, sparking market turmoil and global condemnation. Read the latest on the escalating crisis.
Two separate near collisions involving US Air Force refuelling tankers near Venezuela have prompted urgent investigations. Pilots reported dangerously close encounters, with one tanker's transponder switched off.
The US Senate has approved a record $901bn defence policy bill, including $800m for Ukraine and measures to bolster European security, sending it to President Trump for signature. Read the full analysis.
Progressive Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez angrily dismissed classified briefings on US military strikes in the Caribbean, calling them a 'communication of opinion'. Read her full reaction and the Pentagon's refusal to release footage.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will brief Congress on deadly military boat strikes. Lawmakers demand answers on the escalating US military buildup near Venezuela.
Air travel in Italy faces major disruption as strikes hit on December 17. Thousands of passengers could see flights delayed or cancelled. Know your passenger rights for compensation.
A detailed timeline of the US military's escalating presence near Venezuela and its controversial strikes on alleged drug-smuggling vessels, raising legal and diplomatic concerns. Read the full analysis.
CrossCountry reinstates normal December timetable after RMT suspends strikes. MD Shiona Rolfe warns of potential short-notice cancellations. Get the latest travel updates.