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March 19, 2024

Iraqi immigrant plotted to smuggle assassins through Mexico to kill former US president: docs

An Iraqi immigrant living in Ohio planned to smuggle assassins into the U.S. through Mexico to assassinate former president, but his plot was foiled.

March 18, 2024

Legal experts weigh in on Trump’s options after failure to secure $464M appeal bond: ‘uncharted territory’

Legal experts weigh in on Trump’s options after his attorneys said he couldn't secure a $464 million appeal bond he needs in a New York civil fraud judgement against him.

March 18, 2024

Pentagon looks to keep troops in Niger as junta orders departure

The Pentagon is attempting to broker a deal with Niger's military government to keep U.S. troops in the West African nation for counterterrorism operations.

March 18, 2024

Report says famine is 'imminent' in northern Gaza as Israel launches another raid on main hospital

70% of residents in northern Gaza are facing hunger, in the wake of Israeli invasion, prompting international organizations to call for the streamlining of aid delivery.

March 18, 2024

US considered adding more cobalt to defense stockpiles to reduce reliance on China, sources say

The U.S. explored the possibility of purchasing cobalt for defense stockpiles last year, aiming to reduce reliance on China, which dominates cobalt processing.

March 18, 2024

Philippines, China spat escalates over ‘misguided’ South China Sea claims as Blinken visits region

Secretary of State Antony Blinken heads to the Philippines to reiterate U.S. commitment to its regional partners as China continues to ramp up maritime aggression in the South China Sea.

March 18, 2024

Army eyes 'massive' budget increase to tackle troops' horrid living conditions: report

A new Army budget proposal would significantly increase the service's funds to both build new barracks buildings as well as repair existing facilities across installations.

March 17, 2024

America cannot allow China’s ‘propaganda’ to be hoisted onto young people: Mike Pompeo

Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo discusses Haiti’s gang crisis and lawmakers’ ongoing efforts to ban TikTok in the U.S. during an appearance on ‘Fox News Live.’

March 17, 2024

On this day in history, March 17, 1776, British troops flee Boston after dramatic 11-month siege by militia

Nearly 10,000 British troops with loyalists in tow fled Boston in disgrace on this day in history, March 17, 1776. It is celebrated as Evacuation Day in Boston, Massachusetts.

March 16, 2024

Chuck Schumer should be ‘ashamed of himself’: Tony Katz

Democratic strategist Tim Hogan and talk radio show host Tony Katz react to Sen. Chuck Schumer’s latest calls for new elections in Israel.