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President Donald Trump has again shared a map that labels the Strait of Hormuz as “NEW US territory,” adding to a growing dispute over one of the world’s most important shipping routes. Trump posted the image on Truth Social on Sunday without a long explanation. The post came as the United States and Iran remain locked in a serious dispute over the waterway. Washington has also increased economic pressure on Tehran. The Strait of Hormuz links the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the wider Arabian Sea. It is a key route for energy shipments. Before the current…

A US federal judge has struck down a Trump administration policy that suspended immigrant visa processing for people from 75 countries, dealing a major blow to one of the administration’s immigration measures. US District Judge Jeannette Vargas ruled on Friday that the policy went beyond the authority given to the State Department. She said the government could not use the policy to stop visa processing based mainly on a person’s nationality. The policy was issued in January by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It paused the processing of immigrant visas for applicants from 75 countries across several regions. The administration…

The United States and Iran are trading sharp warnings as Washington prepares to announce new economic sanctions against Tehran. The latest dispute comes as the conflict between the two countries moves closer to its six month mark. The new US sanctions are due to be announced on Monday. They could affect Iran and some of its main trading partners, including China. The move adds fresh pressure to an already tense situation. The two sides are not currently exchanging fire. They are also not holding peace talks. Instead, both governments are using strong words while keeping pressure on each other. US…

President Donald Trump is putting his political weight behind Senator Darline Graham as she prepares for a key Republican Senate runoff in South Carolina. Trump traveled to Myrtle Beach on Friday to campaign for Graham. She is seeking the Republican nomination for the Senate seat once held by her late brother, Lindsey Graham. The Republican runoff will take place on Tuesday. Graham will face Representative Ralph Norman. The winner will move on to the November election against Democratic candidate Annie Andrews. The race has drawn national attention because of Trump’s strong support for Graham. His visit gives her campaign a…

President Donald Trump has stepped into a tough South Carolina Senate runoff to help Darline Graham, whose campaign has faced new doubts after a debate answer on national security. Trump spoke at a rally in Myrtle Beach on Friday. He asked voters to back Graham in the runoff against Rep. Ralph Norman. He also urged voters to see the race as a choice between his agenda and his critics. “We’re going to elect Senator Darline Graham,” Trump said. He said she would fight for South Carolina and put America first. Graham is the sister of the late Sen. Lindsey Graham.…

A prolonged Gary power outage has left thousands of local residents in the dark for eleven full days. Severe storms moved through Northwest Indiana with strong winds reaching near one hundred miles per hour. The intense storm pulled down tree branches, broke power poles, and damaged critical electric infrastructure across the region. Because of these broken wires, thousands of families suddenly lost lights, refrigeration, air conditioning, and clean running water. Local families face tough daily conditions while waiting for repairs. Many households cannot cook hot meals, keep food fresh, or preserve necessary medicine. Local resident Shumaine Douglas shared her story…

California state Senator Aisha Wahab has won a special election to fill the US House seat left vacant by former Representative Eric Swalwell. Her victory gives Democrats a new representative in California’s 14th Congressional District. Wahab defeated Bay Area Rapid Transit board member Melissa Hernandez in the race. She will serve the rest of the current House term, which ends in January. Her win is also historic. Wahab becomes the first Afghan American elected to the US Congress. She has also been a major voice in California politics and has built a profile around progressive issues and the needs of…

Former US Representative Eric Swalwell is facing a new wave of pressure as federal agents investigate sexual misconduct claims against him. The FBI searched his home in Washington, DC, and seized electronic devices from him at San Francisco International Airport. The actions are part of a wider investigation into claims made by several women. Swalwell has denied the allegations. He has also said he plans to fight the claims and defend himself. The FBI search has added a new and serious step to a case that has already changed Swalwell’s political career. He left Congress in April after the claims…

Mike Lindell says he will pay for a full recount of the Minnesota Republican primary for governor. He lost the race to state House Speaker Lisa Demuth by about 11 points. Lindell made the announcement on Wednesday. He said he wants every paper ballot in the state counted by hand and checked. The recount could cost about $825,000. Lindell says he will pay the cost himself. Minnesota law allows a candidate to seek a full recount even when the result is not close enough for a state-funded recount. The move adds to Lindell’s efforts to challenge the result of the…

Israel has admitted that its troops fired on the car carrying five-year-old Hind Rajab in Gaza in January 2024. The Israeli military also said its troops fired on an ambulance sent to rescue her. The army has now ordered a criminal probe into the case. The move marks a major change from its earlier claim that its forces were not near the scene. Hind was trapped in a Kia Picanto with members of her family as they tried to leave Gaza City. The car came under heavy fire. Six family members were killed. Hind was left alive inside the car.…