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‘I feel betrayed’: US Marine veteran after father assaulted, arrested by masked agents; DHS secretary says ‘illegal alien’ currently in custody

Marine veteran Alejandro Barranco (AP) A United States Marine Corps veteran has said he feels “betrayed” after masked federal officials assaulted and arrested his father, as the man got caught up in one of the ongoing ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) workplace raids which advocates say have left immigrant communities “terrified and on edge.“Marine veteran […]

Kristi Noem hospitalised: US homeland security secretary admitted for treatment; DHS cites allergic reaction

Kristi Noem admitted to hospital US Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was taken to a hospital in Washington, DC, on Tuesday after suffering an allergic reaction, according to officials from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).The 53-year-old cabinet member was transported by ambulance out of precaution and is now alert and recovering, a DHS spokesperson […]

Iran-Israel conflict: US defence secretary Pete Hegseth confirms ‘additional capabilities’ heading to Middle East; refuelling planes, warship deployed

The United States is sending more military assets to the Middle East as the fighting between Israel and Iran continues to escalate. US defence secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed the move on Monday, saying the deployments aim to strengthen protection for American troops in the region.“Over the weekend, I directed the deployment of additional capabilities to […]

Did Elon Musk hit Scott Bessent? White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt dismisses report; calls it ‘robust disagreements’

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt minimised reports of a physical confrontation between Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, describing it as a “robust disagreement.”Speaking to Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures,” Leavitt acknowledged her absence during the April incident but disputed characterisations of it as a “fistfight,” after […]

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth | World News

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (AP) SINGAPORE: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressures from China.He said Washington will bolster its defences overseas to counter what the Pentagon sees as rapidly developing threats by Beijing, particularly […]

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth | World News

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (AP) SINGAPORE: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressures from China.He said Washington will bolster its defences overseas to counter what the Pentagon sees as rapidly developing threats by Beijing, particularly […]

Trump’s education secretary says NY discriminating against school with Native American chief mascot | World News

MASSAPEQUA: New York is discriminating against a school district that is refusing a state order to get rid of its Native American chief mascot, President Donald Trump’s top education official said Friday. US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said on a visit to Massapequa High School on Long Island that a weekslong investigation by her […]

US to begin revoking visas of Chinese students, says secretary of state Marco Rubio

US secretary of state Marco Rubio Secretary of state Marco Rubio announced on Wednesday that US will begin revoking visas of some Chinese students, “including those with connections to the Chinese Communist Party or studying in critical fields.” Rubio announced in a post on X, saying the state department would “aggressively” revoke visas. China is […]

Why Pete Hegseth is locking down Pentagon press access? Here’s what defence secretary said

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth Defence secretary Pete Hegseth implemented strict press restrictions at the Pentagon, requiring government escorts for journalists in previously accessible areas.In a significant policy shift announced late Friday, defense secretary Pete Hegseth implemented strict press restrictions at the Pentagon, requiring government escorts for journalists in previously accessible areas.The new measures affect […]

Defence Secretary Hegseth, bedevilled by leaks, orders more restrictions on press at Pentagon

Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (Image credit: AP) Bedevilled by leaks to the media during his short tenure, Defence Secretary Pete Hegsethissued a series of restrictions on the press late Friday that include banning reporters from entering wide swaths of the Pentagon without a government escort – areas where the press has had access in past […]