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IRAN: US massing forces as Trump weighs strikes

U.S. military assets and carrier groups have been positioned within striking distance of Iran as the Biden administration's successor weighs limited military options. Top lawmakers are receiving classified briefings as tensions rise and nuclear talks continue.

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10,000+ flights disrupted by Northeast blizzard

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"The regime has never been weaker" — Sen. Ted Cruz

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World awaits Trump's decision on Iran as US forces mass

U.S. officials and lawmakers are confronting a rapid escalation with Iran as military assets move into striking distance and the White House prepares classified briefings. The administration faces pressure over whether to authorize limited strikes while nuclear talks continue.

White House says Trump will focus on economy in State of the Union

The White House says the State of the Union will centre on economic messaging even as polls show slipping approval for the president. Republicans hope the speech will reset the midterm narrative but mixed indicators complicate the pitch.

Erika Kirk named Trump State of the Union guest

Erika Kirk the widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk has been invited as a presidential guest, touching off criticism and media attention. The pick reinforces the political theatre surrounding the address.

Democrats plan People’s State of the Union protest on National Mall

Many House Democrats plan to boycott President Trump's address and hold rival events on the National Mall. The split highlights partisan strategy as both sides prepare messaging for voters ahead of midterms.

NPR reports DOJ withheld Epstein files tied to Trump

New reporting alleges the Justice Department withheld or removed materials from the Jeffrey Epstein file release including documents tied to President Trump. The revelations have prompted congressional scrutiny and accusations of a cover up.

Peter Mandelson arrested in probe tied to Epstein files

British ex minister Peter Mandelson was arrested and later released on bail in a probe linked to the Epstein document fallout. Parliament debates whether to release related confidential files as the political shockwaves spread.

Louvre director resigns after $102 million crown jewels heist

The Louvre's leadership crisis deepens as the museum chief resigns amid fallout from a high profile crown jewels theft. Parliamentary inquiries cite systemic security failures and the resignation underscores institutional embarrassment in France.

Mexican army kills cartel kingpin El Mencho

Mexican security forces killed Jalisco cartel leader El Mencho prompting retaliatory violence that disrupted tourism and stranded Americans. Authorities launched manhunts and international travel warnings as the region reels.

Mexico reviews legal options after Elon Musk links president to cartels

Diplomatic tensions and public accusations swirl after Elon Musk linked Mexico's president to cartels. Mexico said it was reviewing legal options while U.S officials warned cartels against attacking Americans amid rising violence.

DoD threatens to invoke DPA on Anthropic over Claude access

The Pentagon escalated pressure on Anthropic over classified access to its AI tools threatening to invoke the Defense Production Act or cancel contracts. Officials set firm deadlines as the administration presses for unfettered military use.

AI doomsday post sparks market panic

A viral AI thought experiment and a doomsday blog post sparked a market rout that hammered software and chip names. Analysts now debate whether the panic reflected real tech risk or an overreaction to speculative scenarios.

Anthropic partnerships help software stocks rebound

Anthropic's enterprise partnerships and major chip deals calmed markets as software stocks recovered. Meanwhile AMD and Meta announced a landmark AI chip partnership that sent chip stocks sharply higher.

Lawmakers and companies demand refunds after court voids Trump tariffs

The Supreme Court's rejection of the president's tariff program set off a rush of corporate complaints and legal action. Major shippers and firms including FedEx have sued seeking refunds of tariff payments.

Supreme Court rules Postal Service can’t be sued over withheld mail

The Supreme Court issued a narrow ruling shielding the Postal Service from lawsuits even when mail is intentionally withheld, a decision that drew a split 5 4 reaction and renewed debate over agency immunity.

Judge scolds defense in Charlie Kirk murder case

A Utah judge rebuffed defense efforts to remove prosecutors in the high profile killing of Charlie Kirk, keeping the death penalty case intact. The courtroom fight over prosecutorial conflicts has produced repeated rulings and scolding.

Rep Tony Gonzales refuses to resign amid affair allegations

Texas Rep Tony Gonzales faces a mounting scandal as explicit text messages emerged linking him to a late staffer and prompting bipartisan resignation calls. The embattled lawmaker has so far refused to step down.

Savannah Guthrie offers 1 million dollar reward for missing mother

Savannah Guthrie and her family increased their public plea and reward as the search for her missing mother Nancy Guthrie continues. Volunteers and volunteer groups have joined searches as investigators review footage and leads.

More than 2000 flights canceled as storm disruption lingers

A powerful nor'easter left swaths of the Northeast buried, shutting airports and leaving thousands without power. Travel disruptions continue as authorities warn of additional snowfall and ongoing recovery operations.

Ukraine marks four years since Russia’s full scale invasion

Ukraine marked four years of full scale Russian invasion with memorials and calls for sustained support. Analysts warn casualty estimates and battlefield attrition will complicate any near term peace prospects.

US boards third sanctioned oil tanker in Indian Ocean

U.S. forces intercepted multiple sanctioned oil tankers suspected of illicit trade tied to Venezuela and Iran, seizing vessels in the Indian Ocean after tracking movements from the Caribbean. The actions reflect stepped up enforcement of sanctions networks.

Anthropic launches Claude Cowork enterprise tools and plugins

Anthropic rolled out enterprise tools and plugins to integrate Claude with finance and HR workflows as it seeks commercial traction. The product push follows market volatility and government pressure over military access to models.

AI blog post wipes 30 billion dollars off IBM market value

Markets struggled to stabilize after an AI triggered selloff knocked billions off major names including IBM. Traders watched volatile futures as investors parsed the implications of speculative AI scenarios.

Waymo opens robotaxi service to select riders in Texas and Florida

Waymo expanded its robotaxi footprint opening service to select riders in Texas and Florida and dispatching in a total of ten U.S. cities. The move signals growing commercial rollout of autonomous ride services.

DOJ sues New Jersey over order limiting ICE arrests on state property

The Justice Department sued New Jersey over a governor's order limiting ICE arrests even as reports surfaced of ICE detainees being trapped on planes amid a brutal winter storm. The clashes underscore federal state friction over immigration enforcement.

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