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DOJ pushing to indict Raúl Castro over 1996 downing of civilian planes, officials say

Charges are expected to be revealed during a public event in Miami on May 20, which is considered Cuban independence day, a source said.
Raul Castro.
Raul Castro.
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The Pentagon has no new munitions contracts amid concerns about a weapons shortage

Without a replenished stockpile, the Defense Department may not be able to sustain many more months of Middle East operations.
U.S. Military Launches Operation Epic Fury Attacking Iran
U.S. Military Launches Operation Epic Fury Attacking Iran

Senate confirms Kevin Warsh as Fed chairman; Trump arrives in China for Xi summit

President Donald Trump arrived in Beijing for a two-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who are expected to discuss trade, the war with Iran and Taiwan.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
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ICE might be at World Cup matches in U.S.

The agency is offering personnel to provide extra security, officials said, but it’s unclear if any department or agency will take ICE up on the offer.
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WCup Los Angeles Soccer
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West Virginia and Nebraska hold primaries; Trump en route to China for Xi meetings

The Senate voted to confirm Kevin Warsh, Trump’s nominee to be the chairman of the Federal Reserve, to be a member of the central bank’s Board of Governors.
President Trump Hosts Maternal Healthcare Event
President Trump Hosts Maternal Healthcare Event

FBI interviewing CIA officers in Brennan investigation

The interviews appeared to focus solely on the former CIA director and his statements to Congress, a person familiar with the investigation told NBC News.
John Brennan, Former CIA Director
John Brennan, Former CIA Director
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Pentagon considering renaming Iran war ‘Sledgehammer’ if ceasefire collapses

The White House could use a new operation name to argue for a reset of the 60-day clock requiring congressional authorization for war.
A woman walks near a billboard featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran
A woman walks near a billboard featuring an image of the late Supreme Leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran
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Trump is growing impatient as Cuban regime clings to power

U.S. officials believe the regime could fall by the end of the year, but that timeline isn’t fast enough for Trump, sources say.
Cuba US Women's Protest
Cuba US Women's Protest
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Saudis feared Trump’s Project Freedom would spur Iran to attack, officials say

Washington launched the operation without notifying key Gulf allies first, U.S. officials tell NBC News. Then Trump abruptly canceled it.
Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
Vessels in Strait of Hormuz
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Democratic congressional district map blocked by Virginia Supreme Court

In Alabama, Gov. Kay Ivey signed legislation that would put in place new primary elections this year if courts let state Republicans make changes to their maps before the midterms.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump
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UFOs and anomalous phenomena

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UFOs and anomalous phenomena

Pentagon releases declassified UFO files including images held by government for decades

The files have been a source of intrigue and fascination for generations of skeptical Americans wondering if we’re alone in the universe.
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon consisting of nine seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024.
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command submitted a report of an unidentified anomalous phenomenon consisting of nine seconds of video footage from an infrared sensor aboard a U.S. military platform in 2024.