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President Donald Trump has nominated Hung Cao to serve as Navy Secretary, giving formal backing to the military veteran who has been leading the department in an acting role for the past several months. The nomination was announced on Tuesday. Trump praised Cao and urged the Senate to move quickly on his confirmation. The position became vacant earlier this year after the previous Navy Secretary stepped down in April. In a public statement, Trump said the Navy and Marine Corps need strong leaders and described Cao as the right person for the job. He said Cao has already shown his…
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump, according to a senior government official. The resignation has not yet been accepted, and the White House is still reviewing the matter. The development comes amid reported concerns about the future direction of the U.S. Army. Sources familiar with the situation said Driscoll raised issues related to Army transformation efforts and overall military readiness before deciding to step down. According to people with knowledge of the discussions, Driscoll believed some key modernization efforts faced obstacles in recent months. He reportedly expressed concern that decisions affecting senior military leadership…
At least two people have died and one person remains missing after Grand Canyon Flash Flooding swept through parts of the national park over the weekend. Officials said the number of missing people has fallen sharply from a peak of about 30 as rescue crews worked to locate visitors and staff affected by the disaster. The severe flooding struck the canyon floor on Saturday after heavy rain moved through Bright Angel Canyon. Fast-rising water rushed through the area and caused dangerous conditions in several parts of the park. The flooding also hit Phantom Ranch, which is the only lodging site…
New images said to show former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro in United States custody have appeared online, marking the first public photographs of him since his detention earlier this year. The pictures were shared on social media and were accompanied by a message directed at family members, supporters, and people in Venezuela. The photographs appear to show Maduro inside a detention facility in Brooklyn, New York, where he is being held alongside his wife, Cilia Flores. Maduro and Flores were taken into US custody in January. US authorities accuse the pair of involvement in drug trafficking and firearm-related offences. Both…
A sudden Grand Canyon Flash Flood swept through parts of the Grand Canyon on Saturday afternoon, leaving about 15 people missing or unaccounted for and forcing a large rescue effort in one of the most visited national parks in the United States. The flooding struck the Bright Angel Canyon and Phantom Ranch area at about 2:30 p.m. local time. Park officials said heavy rain triggered fast-moving water that rushed through the canyon. The event caught many hikers and visitors by surprise. Rescue teams quickly began work after the flood. So far, 62 people have been airlifted from the area. Officials…
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing federal agencies to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America” within the United States. The move comes during a period of rising trade tensions between the United States and Canada and has sparked criticism from Canadian leaders and officials. The order instructs the Interior Department to update the federal geographic naming system so that the lake will be identified as Lake America in official U.S. government records. However, the action applies only within the United States. Canada is not required to adopt the new name and has already rejected the change.…
Milo Yiannopoulos, a British political commentator and internet personality, was deported to the United Kingdom on Saturday, one day after his arrest by U.S. immigration officials. The move followed a final removal order issued by an immigration judge earlier this year. Officials said Yiannopoulos was taken into custody at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport on Friday. Authorities stated that he failed to appear for a scheduled immigration hearing in July. According to the Department of Homeland Security, an immigration judge issued a final removal order on July 22. The deportation came as immigration officials continue to increase enforcement efforts…
A federal judge has once again rejected President Donald Trump’s effort to move his New York criminal case involving hush money payments from state court to federal court. The ruling marks another setback for Trump as he continues to challenge his conviction while pursuing multiple appeals. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein ruled that the arguments presented by Trump’s legal team did not justify transferring the case to the federal court system. The judge stated that the reasons offered were neither new nor legally strong enough to support the request. The decision follows a review ordered by a federal appeals court. Last…
President Donald Trump announced a new agreement that would give the United States a large stake in Venezuela’s oil industry. The plan aims to increase future oil production and strengthen U.S. access to one of the world’s largest oil reserves. According to federal officials, the agreement gives the United States a controlling interest in nearly one-quarter of Venezuela’s untapped oil reserves. The arrangement would make the U.S. the majority owner of a new joint venture company that will manage long-term oil projects in the South American nation. Officials said the new company would hold contracts lasting up to 100 years.…
The CIA Moscow Warning Visit has drawn global attention after reports emerged that U.S. Central Intelligence Agency Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Moscow this week for high-level talks with Russian intelligence officials. According to multiple reports, the visit was aimed at delivering a warning against any potential Russian action that could expand the war beyond Ukraine and involve NATO members. The reported mission comes at a time of rising concern over the growing intensity of the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. Ratcliffe’s trip became public after a U.S. Air Force aircraft was seen arriving in Moscow. Videos shared online also…
