28 h. ago US spies contradict Donald Trump as Iran 'not racing for nuclear weapon'

American officials and senior lawmakers have pushed back on Donald Trump's claims that Iran is weeks away from a nuclear weapon, suggesting they are not supported by available US intelligence

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29 h. ago Is this Israel's next bombshell covert op? IDF may send crack commandos to take out Iran's most heavily fortified 300ft

The Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant (FEP), buried deep beneath the mountains near the holy city of Qom, is one of Iran's most secretive and heavily fortified nuclear facilities

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45 h. ago Why two of the world’s most powerful spy agencies disagree on Iran’s nuclear capabilities

Donald Trump has publicly disputed analysis by his own intelligence officials that suggests an Iranian nuclear weapon may be years away

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47 h. ago Israel’s assumption US would get drawn into Iran war is being put to the test

President Donald Trump initially appeared to discourage attacks but Israeli officials claim they always had his supportIsrael’s attack on Iran was carried out with Donald Trump’s approval, government officials in Israel claim, and it appears to have been unleashed in the expectation – but not certainty – that the US would ultimately get drawn into the war.That assumption is now being put to the test as the US president weighs a decision on whether to join an assault he has increasingly embraced in his public pronouncements. Continue reading...

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52 h. ago Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei prepares to address the nation as Trump officials warn clerics have 48 hours to save themselves from US military onslaught

Khamenei has been out of public view since the crisis erupted, believed to have withdrawn to a bunker near Tehran.

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55 h. ago Iran's ruling clerics have 48 hours to save themselves from US military onslaught, Trump officials warn as American forces are put on high alert and Supreme Leader Khamenei issues chilling battle cry

A White House spokesperson assured that U.S. forces in the Middle East remained in a 'defensive posture', despite a flurry of activity in the region

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3 d. ago Trump officials reverse pause on immigration raids targeting farms and hotels

The reported change in stance comes after the president admitted hardline immigration policies were ‘taking very good, long time workers’ from key industries

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4 d. ago Donald Trump 'vetoed plot to kill Iran's supreme leader,' claim US officials

Two senior US officials alleged the US president vetoed an Irsraeli plan to assassinate Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran’s supreme leader, claims that Benjamin Netanyahu has denied

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5 d. ago US experts fear all vaccines at risk as Trump officials target mRNA jabs

Administration’s actions signal move away from technology as health agencies see vaccine-related shakeupsAs top US health officials turn against some mRNA vaccines, experts fear for the country’s preparedness for the next pandemic and worry that other vaccines will be targeted next.Donald Trump’s administration recently canceled a $766m award to Moderna on the research and development of H5N1 bird flu vaccines, and officials have announced new restrictions and regulations for Covid mRNA vaccines – actions that signal a move away from the breakthrough technology. Continue reading...

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6 d. ago Millions expected at ‘No Kings’ protests before Trump’s military parade – live updates

‘No Kings’ protests across US come after a week of unrest over anti-immigration raids; Trump’s military parade to begin at 6.30pm ET in Washington DCA flagship No Kings march and rally are planned in Philadelphia, but no events are scheduled to take place in Washington DC, reports the Associated Press (AP). The demonstrations come on the heels of protests flaring up around the country over federal immigration enforcement raids that began last week and Donald Trump ordering national guard troops and marines to Los Angeles where protesters blocked a freeway and set cars on fire. Police responded with teargas, rubber bullets and flash-bang grenades while officials enforced curfews in Los Angeles and Democratic governors called Trump’s guard deployment “an alarming abuse of power” that “shows the Trump administration does not trust local law enforcement”.The White House’s escalating response to street protests echoes talk before Donald Trump’s inauguration of forcibly quelling resistanc...

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6 d. ago ICE preparing $45bn expansion of immigration detention facilities to meet arrest quota

Trump officials are looking to tent companies, private prison operators and disaster-relief providers for a “massive expansion” of immigration detention facilities, according to a new report

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7 d. ago MIKEY SMITH: 6 wild and unexpected Donald Trump moments as judge rules he acted illegally

Trump plans to meet with top security officials in the Situation Room at around 4pm UK time. Which means it will have been 15 hours before he responds to Israel's attack on Iran

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8 d. ago Oklahoma inmate to be executed after Trump officials expedited order

He was convicted of carjacking, kidnapping, and murder in 1999

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8 d. ago Oklahoma prepares to execute a man transferred from federal custody by Trump officials

Oklahoma is preparing to execute a man whose transfer to state custody was expedited by the Trump administration

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8 d. ago ‘We couldn’t have scripted this better’: The White House is thrilled with how events are unfolding in LA

Trump officials reportedly believe it has shown how Democrats are out of touch with country on law enforcement and immigration issues

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8 d. ago US cities brace for further protests as Pam Bondi says Trump administration ‘not scared to go further’ in LA – live

Rallies protesting against sweeping immigration raids spread across the country as Trump officials double down on shows of forceGovernor Greg Abbott has pledged to deploy National Guard troops across his state of Texas, becoming the first governor to do so as protests against Trump’s immigration raids spread throughout the United States.Abbott said on X that the Texas National Guard will “use every tool & strategy to help law enforcement maintain order”. Continue reading...

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9 d. ago Fashion influencer who criticized Trump’s style draws the attention of DHS after revealing he’s an undocumented immigrant

Men’s tailoring expert Derek Guy, known for ruthlessly scrutinizing apparel of top Trump administration officials, reveals his family fled Vietnam and entered U.S. via Canada without proper paperwork

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9 d. ago Trump reveals identity of Joe Biden 'deep state' official he believes wielded the autopen to sign orders

Donald Trump has suggested which former 'deep state' official he believes may behind Joe Biden 's infamous autopen.

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9 d. ago Defense secretary Pete Hegseth says military will stay in Los Angeles for 60 days – live

Troop deployment, which has been heavily criticized, will cost $134m, Pentagon says; Trump doubles down on decision to deploy thousands more troops Trump sends thousands more troops to California in ‘authoritarian’ moveUS officials said the marines were being deployed to protect federal property and personnel, including immigration agents. A convoy of 10 to 15 buses with blacked-out windows and escorted by sheriff’s vehicles, left the base at Twentynine Palms in the desert east of Los Angeles late Monday and headed toward the city, stopping around 1am (9am BST) at Naval Weapons Station Seal Beach, about 20 miles (35 km) south of downtown Los Angeles.Despite their presence, there has been limited engagement so far between the Guard and protesters while local law enforcement implements crowd control. Continue reading...

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1 week ago LA riots: Shocking images as city burns over Donald Trump's migrant crackdown

Crowds have rampaged through the streets of LA following clashes with ICE immigration officials as Donald Trump called in the National Guard with cars burned in the streets and businesses looted

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