Artemis II mission splashes down, returning to Earth: After the first crewed flight to the moon in more than 50 years, the Orion spacecraft and its four ...
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Key FactsArtemis II Completes Historic 10-Day Lunar Journey
11 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The crew of four astronauts splashed down off California and were recovered by the USS John P. Murtha after a 10-day mission around the moon.
- The heat shield of the Orion capsule exhibited wear, providing valuable data for engineering improvements on future flights.
- Astronauts underwent medical evaluations and an obstacle course to assess their reacclimation to Earth’s gravity post-mission.
- The success of Artemis II marks a critical milestone toward future manned lunar landings, with Artemis III scheduled for next year.
We made a big step tonight to get us on the path towards the surface. I think the path of the surface is open now.— Amit Kshatriya, NASA associate administrator, at the post-splashdown news conference, describing Artemis II and future lunar surface exploration
Former staffer accuses Rep. Eric Swalwell of sexual assault, reports say: A woman who previously worked for the California gubernatorial candidate claims he ...
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Key FactsDemocrats Demand Swalwell Exit Over Abuse Claims
12 hours ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: ocregister.com
- Following allegations of sexual harassment and assault by former staffers, California Democrats are urging Eric Swalwell to quit the governor’s race.
- The accusations include an incident in 2024 where Swalwell allegedly assaulted a heavily intoxicated ex-staffer, which he denies.
- Notable Democrats such as Jimmy Gomez and Adam Schiff rescinded endorsements and are calling for Swalwell to leave both the campaign and Congress.
- Support from groups like the California Teachers Association has been suspended amid demands from the Democratic Party for full accountability.
To the survivor who risked everything to come forward — I believe you.— Matt Mahan, a governor candidate, said in a post on social media.
"I never had a relationship with Epstein or his accomplice, Maxwell."
First Lady Melania Trump denies reports of her connection with Jeffrey Epstein ... Show more
Key FactsMelania Trump Firmly Denies Epstein Ties, Calls for Hearings
1 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Melania Trump stated she had no relationship with Jeffrey Epstein and was not one of his victims.
- She rejected claims that Epstein introduced her to Donald Trump, noting she met Trump years earlier at a separate event.
- The first lady called on Congress to conduct public hearings to allow Epstein’s victims to testify under oath.
- Her rare statement from the White House spotlighted the Epstein case amid efforts to move past it.
The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey Epstein need to end today.— Melania Trump, reading a statement and declining to take questions from reporters at the White House Grand Foyer.
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Pope Leo condemns Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization: ‘Truly unacceptable’
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Judge rejects DOJ push to resurrect Powell probe: The government sought to revive the quashed grand jury subpoenas for records relating to a $2 ...
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As the U.S. military searched for the missing crew member of an American F-15E fighter jet downed over Iran, critics slammed President Donald Trump for staying ... Show more
Hegseth fires Army’s top general: Army Chief of Staff Randy George is the latest of more than a dozen senior military leaders fired by the Defense secretary.
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Key FactsArmy Leadership Shakeup Amid Iran Conflict
Apr 4, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: time.com
- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth removed Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George and two other senior generals without providing reasons.
- George, appointed in 2023 as the 41st Army Chief, had extensive combat experience in multiple conflicts.
- Gen. Christopher LaNeve, a veteran with more than 35 years of service, was named acting Army Chief of Staff.
- These firings are part of a broader military leadership overhaul since President Trump resumed office.
U.S. strikes would bring Iran back to the stone ages where they belong.— President Donald Trump, remarks on the U.S.-Iran war
Trump has told Pam Bondi she will be removed as attorney general, sources say
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Trump declared the Iran war nearly over. Then he promised to escalate it.: The president told Americans that military objectives were “nearing completion” in ...
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Key FactsSupreme Court Reviews Controversial Birthright Citizenship Case
Apr 2, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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Summary created with AI assistance · Source: newyorker.com
- The Supreme Court is considering the constitutionality of birthright citizenship, which grants automatic citizenship to anyone born in the U.S.
- The Trump Administration claims the policy encourages illegal immigration and birth tourism, but faces strong judicial skepticism.
- Historical debates and legal precedents largely support a narrow interpretation of the 14th Amendment with limited exceptions.
- A majority of the Justices currently appear inclined to uphold the established right and reject drastic changes.
Ask any American what our citizenship rule is and they’ll tell you everyone born here is a citizen alike. That rule was enshrined in the Fourteenth Amendment to put it out of the reach of any government official to destroy.— Cecillia Wang, legal director of the American Civil Liberties Union, as quoted in The New Yorker
Key FactsArtemis II Unveils Stunning Lunar and Earth Views
3 days ago · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnn.com
- The Artemis II mission completed a seven-hour lunar flyby, approaching within 4,067 miles of the moon's surface.
- Approximately 10,000 photographs were taken, revealing previously unseen craters and lava flows on the moon’s far side.
- Astronauts witnessed a nearly hour-long total solar eclipse, observing planets and stars during the event.
- The images and data collected will enhance scientific knowledge of the moon and support future crewed lunar missions.
When we were on the far side of the moon, looking back at Earth, you really felt like you weren’t in a capsule. You’d been transported to the far side of the moon. And it really just bent your mind. It was an extraordinary human experience. We’re so grateful for it.— Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen, speaking with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman about the flyby.
BREAKING: When asked how long US will take to complete objectives in Iran, Defense Sec. Hegseth says the timeline could be "any particular number" ... Show more
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No Kings live updates: Rallies against Trump drawing huge crowds across the country
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Breakthrough in the dead of night: Senate approves partial funding for DHS: The package doesn’t include any of the reforms Democrats sought and GOP lawmakers ...
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Judge temporarily blocks Pentagon’s ban on Anthropic: The AI company sued the Defense Department earlier this month after it labeled the company a "supply-chain ...
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Iran live updates: As markets tumble, Trump extends pause on Iran energy site strikes
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Trump housing chief Bill Pulte seeks new DOJ probe of New York AG Letitia James: The head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency is pushing for a new inquiry ...
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President Trump says the Iran "present" he mentioned earlier this week was the safe passage of 10 "big boats of oil"
‘Disaster waiting to happen’: Prospect of U.S. ground troops in Iran triggers alarm
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Key FactsOil Surges Amid Middle East Conflict Escalation
Mar 26, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: reuters.com
- Oil prices rebounded sharply on March 26, with Brent nearing $108 per barrel.
- Iran is considering a US peace proposal but refuses to engage in talks to end the conflict.
- Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, handling about 20% of global oil, remains severely restricted.
- At least 40% of Russia's oil export capacity is halted due to attacks and tanker seizures.
defeated militarily— White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said that U.S. President Donald Trump would hit Iran harder if Tehran fails to accept that the country has been 'defeated militarily'.
Jury finds Meta and YouTube liable in landmark social media trial, awards $3 million
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Symone Sanders Townsend and Eugene Daniels analyze how culture and politics collide in their original podcast, “Clock It.”
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Trump and his border czar say ICE will arrive at airports on Monday: Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy also predicted that airport security lines ...
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Trump announces U.S. talks with Iran, 5-day pause on strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure
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The Senate voted 54-45 to install Sen. Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., as secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
All but one Republican, Sen ... Show more
Trump administration doubles U.S. ground troops heading to Persian Gulf: With 5,000 Marines now en route, the administration is assembling a force large enough ...
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"Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn't you tell me about Pearl Harbor?"
Trump responds to a reporter's question about why ... Show more
Key FactsTrump’s Pearl Harbor Joke Sparks Diplomatic Backlash
Mar 19, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: buzzfeed.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: buzzfeed.com
- During a White House meeting, Trump made a contentious joke referencing Pearl Harbor to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
- The remark related to the US-led surprise strike on Iran and visibly unsettled Takaichi.
- This incident quickly spread across social media, prompting widespread criticism.
- The joke was deemed inappropriate and highlighted tensions in diplomatic exchanges.
We didn't tell anybody about it because we wanted surprise.— Donald J. Trump, in front of Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House, responding to a reporter's question about why the U.S. did not warn allies before bombing Iran.
FBI investigating former counterterror chief Joe Kent, reports say: The classified leak investigation reportedly began prior to his stepping down this week ...
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LIVE: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard testifies before Senate Intelligence Committee one day after a top counterterrorism official resigned ... Show more
MOMENTS AGO: Trump says "NATO is making a very foolish mistake" by refusing to assist U.S. with war with Iran, adding "we don't need them ... Show more
2026 Illinois primary election live updates: Follow live updates from the 2026 Illinois primary election as polls open and voters cast ballots across the state.
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Key FactsGlobal Media Reacts to Martin-Trump White House Visit
Mar 18, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: irishtimes.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: irishtimes.com
- Micheál Martin navigated a delicate path by condemning Iran’s regime while supporting Europe’s response to the conflict during his Oval Office visit.
- He defended Keir Starmer against President Trump’s verbal attacks, drawing attention to Ireland’s unexpected role in UK-US relations.
- US media noted awkward moments, with Martin maintaining a restrained smile amid Trump’s controversial remarks on Irish public opinion.
- Coverage included both critical analysis and comedic takes, spotlighting Trump’s gender confusion regarding the Irish president and late-night show jokes.
Border Patrol official Greg Bovino to retire, reports say: The 55-year-old Border Patrol official will reportedly retire this month, capping off about a year of ...
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Hezbollah disputes alleged connection to Michigan synagogue attack: The Israeli military said Sunday that the brother of the man who drove his truck into the ...
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Key FactsAttack on Michigan Synagogue Thwarted by Security
Mar 12, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- A vehicle was driven into Temple Israel in West Bloomfield, and the attacker opened fire before dying at the scene.
- Suspect Ayman Mohamad Ghazali lost two brothers in an Israeli airstrike in Lebanon about ten days prior to the attack.
- At the time, 140 students were inside the synagogue, all of whom were accounted for and unharmed due to security protocols.
- Officials condemned the antisemitic attack and highlighted the importance of enhanced security for Jewish institutions.
This is targeting babies who are Jewish. That is antisemitism at its absolute worst.— Gretchen Whitmer, Governor of Michigan, describing the attack as hate and urging to lower the rhetoric amid rising antisemitism.
‘One Battle After Another’ wins best picture at 98th Academy Awards: The ceremony also saw Michael B. Jordan win best actor and “Sinners” cinematographer Autumn ...
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Opinion‘F1’ got people to the theaters — its best picture nod won’t get them to watch the Oscars
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Trump’s FCC chair threatens news networks over Iran war coverage: FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s warning was met with immediate outrage, with one advocacy group ...
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Iran is receiving ‘military cooperation’ from Russia and China, foreign minister says
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Trump fundraising pitch features U.S. soldiers killed in Iran war: The email solicitation to benefit Trump’s PAC also offers donors “private national security ...
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BREAKING: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran's new supreme leader is "wounded and likely disfigured"
Defense Sec'y Pete Hegseth on blocked Strait of Hormuz: "Don’t need to worry about it"
Gunman in deadly Old Dominion University shooting had past ISIS ties, sources say
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Key FactsVirginia University Terror Shooting Ends in Student Intervention
Mar 13, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: bbc.com
- Mohamed Bailor Jalloh opened fire inside a classroom at Old Dominion University, wounding three individuals.
- Students from the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps subdued and killed the gunman prior to law enforcement arrival.
- Jalloh had a previous conviction for supporting ISIS and was killed at the scene.
- The FBI is investigating the shooting as a terrorist act due to the suspect’s history and statements made during the attack.
thanks to a group of brave students who stepped in and subdued him – actions that undoubtedly saved lives along with the quick response of law enforcement— Kash Patel, FBI Director, at a news conference; he credited brave students for stepping in and subduing the shooter, saying these actions undoubtedly saved lives along with the quick response of law enforcement.