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The Justice Department has expanded the U.S. military’s authority to detain migrants for trespassing in areas controlled by the Department of Defense. This legal opinion allows military personnel to apprehend individuals near designated “National Defense Areas” along the U.S.-Mexico border, despite the restrictions of the Posse Comitatus Act.
A sailor fell overboard from the USS Abraham Lincoln earlier this month but was swiftly rescued. The incident is currently under investigation, with family members expressing concerns that the prolonged deployment may be exacerbating mental health issues among crew members.
Senate Democrats have expressed concerns regarding conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, citing reports of food shortages, broken plumbing, and mental health crises. Inquiries were directed to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary Hung Cao following record-setting deployment duration exceeding 250 days.
The United States is gearing up for a ground invasion of Iran as thousands of American soldiers and Marines arrive in the region. The Pentagon is formulating plans involving special forces and conventional troops. The next steps hinge on further approvals from President Donald Trump.
Tens of thousands attend ‘No Kings’ rallies against Trump across US, aiming for the largest single-day protest in history.
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, European leaders address economic cooperation.
Key issues include energy transition and digital transformation strategies.
The US Treasury will feature Donald Trump’s name on all new paper currency, marking a historic first as detailed in All the things Donald Trump has put his name on.
Three killed in tourist helicopter crash in Hawaii as it went down off Kauai’s Kalalau Beach, the Coast Guard confirmed.
Tiger Woods’ mugshot was released after his DUI arrest following a dramatic car crash in Florida.
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