Why Now? Kilmar Abrego Garcia Has Been Returned To The US
CECOT, EL SALVADOR – Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador in March, has returned to the United States to face federal criminal charges.
World Affairs
Morning Midas Car Carrier Ablaze Off Alaska: What Sparked the Fire Involving Over 3,000 Vehicles, Including EVs?
JUNEAU, AK – A fire broke out aboard the Liberian-flagged car carrier, Morning Midas, on June 3, 2025, while it was transiting the Pacific Ocean southwest of Adak Island, Alaska, prompting the safe evacuation of all 22 crew members.
Escalation to Engagement: What Changed for Trump and Xi to Bring Trade Negotiators Back to the Table?
WASHINGTON, DC – United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a significant phone call on Thursday, with both sides confirming they have agreed to revive trade talks between the two economic giants.
White House Announces Full and Partial Travel Bans on 19 Countries Effective June 9
WASHINGTON, DC – The White House announced late Wednesday that President Donald J. Trump has signed a proclamation imposing new travel restrictions on nationals from 19 countries, citing threats to national security, public safety, inadequate vetting procedures, and high rates of visa overstays.
Pentagon Poised to Transfer Greenland Oversight to U.S. Northern Command
WASHINGTON, DC – The Pentagon is planning to shift its military oversight of Greenland from U.S. European Command (EUCOM) to U.S. Northern Command (NORTHCOM), a move that U.S. officials indicate signals a view of the territory as more integral to the defense of the U.S. homeland.
Cologne Defuses Three WWII Bombs After Massive Evacuation
COLOGNE, GERMANY – Life in the German city of Cologne was significantly disrupted as authorities successfully defused three unexploded U.S. bombs from World War II on Wednesday, following the city’s largest evacuation effort since the end of the war.
Smoke from Canadian Wildfires Prompts Air Quality Alerts Across Multiple U.S. States
NATIONWIDE – Smoke from ongoing Canadian wildfires is significantly degrading air quality across large swaths of the United States, prompting health advisories and urging residents to take precautions. The widespread smoke is particularly affecting the Upper Midwest, where air quality has reached “unhealthy” and “very unhealthy” levels in several areas.
Alaska Airlines Unveils First European Route: Nonstop Seattle to Rome
SEATTLE, WA – Alaska Airlines announced its first-ever direct route to Europe, a nonstop service between Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Rome’s Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO), set to begin in May 2026. This marks a significant step in the airline’s international expansion strategy.
FBI Uncovers Alleged Agroterrorism Attempt Involving Toxic Fungus in Michigan
DETROIT, MI – Two Chinese nationals have been charged by federal authorities for allegedly conspiring to smuggle a dangerous fungus, identified as Fusarium graminearum, into the United States, raising significant national security concerns.