Christmas Day Airstrikes Target Islamic State Terrorists in Sokoto WASHINGTON/ABUJA — The United States carried out airstrikes against Islamic State (ISIS) militants in northwest Nigeria on Dec. 25, President Donald Trump announced, saying the operation was a response to what he described
The Supreme Court has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s effort to deploy federalized National Guard troops to Chicago, marking an unusual setback for an administration that has repeatedly prevailed in emergency appeals since returning to office in January. In a brief order,
On Monday, U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) announced another narco strike as President Donald Trump’s administration continues its controversial policy of conducting deadly attacks against vessels it alleges are involved in drug trafficking. “On Dec. 22, at the direction of @SecWar Pete Hegseth, Joint Task
Over the years, Republican presidents have shared Christmas messages that reflect their administrations’ values and the spirit of the holiday season. Here are four notable Christmas messages from past Republican presidents: George W. Bush (2001-2009): In his first Christmas address after the
Few presidents embraced the Christmas season—and the deeper meaning behind it—with the enthusiasm and clarity that President Donald J. Trump brought to the White House. For many Americans, his Christmas messages were a welcome return to tradition, faith, and a confident acknowledgment
The U.S. Coast Guard is pursuing a third tanker in the southern Caribbean near Venezuela, identifying the vessel as the sanctioned crude oil tanker M/T Bella 1. Sanctioned in 2024 for transporting Iranian oil tied to terrorism financing, Bella 1 refused to
On Sunday evening, President Donald Trump announced he is tapping Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) to serve as U.S. special envoy to Greenland, asserting that the island is key to national security. “I am pleased to announce that I am appointing the GREAT Governor
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday night that nearly 1.5 million U.S. service members will receive a special Christmas bonus—what he called a “warrior dividend”—as part of his administration’s renewed focus on strengthening the military and honoring America’s heritage. Speaking from the White
The Trump administration is pushing back against an effort by a liberal advocacy group to halt construction on the new White House ballroom, warning in a court filing Monday that delaying work would directly undermine national security. According to a declaration from
Billionaire investor Ray Dalio threw his support behind President Donald Trump’s plan to establish investment accounts for children nationwide on Wednesday. Dalio announced a donation of roughly $75 million aimed at contributing $250 to investment accounts for 300,000 children in Connecticut. Trump
