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A cleric leads a group of volunteers in prayer next to a police facility struck during the U.S.–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Wednesday, March 4, 2026. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi)
· The Associated Press
'Funding peace or war?': UAE billionaire slams Trump for dragging Gulf into Iran war
UAE billionaire Khalaf al-Habtoor accused US President Donald Trump of dragging the US’s energy-rich Gulf partners into “danger” by unleashing a war on Iran that they did not want and betraying the American people by putting war at the “top of your priorities”.
· Middleeasteye
US House of Representatives to vote on latest effort to halt Iran war
The United States House of Representatives is set to vote on a resolution to halt the administration of US President Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran, in the latest test of lawmakers’ positions on the war.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Trump demite "Barbie do ICE" e nomeia senador para o cargo
O presidente dos EUA, Donald Trump, demitiu nesta quinta-feira (05/03) a chefe do Departamento de Segurança Interna (DHS, na sigla em inglês), Kristi Noem, apelidada popularmente como "Barbie do ICE". A decisão foi anunciada após crescentes críticas à gestão dela no departamento, incluindo a resposta a desastres e à…
· Deutsche Welle
The moment at Kristi Noem’s Senate hearing that likely got her fired as secretary of Homeland Security
Fired Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem likely sealed her fate with one answer to the Senate Judiciary Committee Wednesday — and it wasn’t the one about sex with her aide Corey Lewandowski.
· Chris Nesi
White House vows to ‘vigorously defend’ tariffs as California, New York lead court revolt
Democratic attorneys general in two dozen states, including California and New York, are filing a lawsuit to block President Trump’s new tariffs, two weeks after a new round of taxes and duties on imports were issued following a Supreme Court ruling that found the White House had overstepped its authority.
· Josh Koehn
Trump’s Medicaid work mandate could kick thousands of homeless Californians off coverage
On a brisk January morning, physician assistant Brett Feldman searched the streets of Los Angeles for patients, knocking on car windows and peering into tents. It was the day after a winter storm had doused the city, and many of the unhoused people Feldman usually treats had moved to find somewhere dry.
Kristi Noem out in first shake-up of Trump's second term
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem gives a news conference at Federal Emergency Management Agency headquarters, Jan. 24, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson, File)
· The Associated Press
New York and other US states sue Trump over ‘illegal and reckless’ tariffs
Lawsuit says president does not have authority to impose levies and demands refunds from federal government
· Michael Sainato
Trump to replace Homeland Security chief Kristi Noem with Markwayne Mullin
United States President Donald Trump has announced that he will replace Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem with Republican Senator Markwayne Mullin.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Who is Markwayne Mullin? Ex-MMA fighter tapped as new DHS chief
President Trump has selected Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) to replace Kristi Noem as secretary of Homeland Security.
· Samuel Chamberlain
Morning Mail: Israel orders more than 500,000 to evacuate Beirut, Trump fires Kristi Noem, two mammal species discovered
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· Martinfarrer
Dismay as Hegseth urges Latin American allies to join ‘offense’ against cartels
Critics sceptical Pentagon chief’s plan for increased military force – amid rising US intervention – will stop drug gangs
· Tiago Rogero
Trump y sus subalternos han dado múltiples justificaciones para la guerra
El secretario de Estado de Estados Unidos Marco Rubio (izq) con el secretario de Defensa Pete Hegseth durante una reunión entre el presidente Donald Trump y el secretario general de la OTAN Mark Rutte en La Haya, Holanda, el 25 de junio del 2025. (Brendan Smialowski/Pool Photo via AP)
· Laurie Kellman
Kristi Noem replaced as head of US homeland security, Donald Trump announces
Critics said Kristi Noem demonised immigrants and promoted an immigration enforcement strategy that targeted non-criminal, working immigrants and families. Source: AAP / J. Scott Applewhite/AP
· Sbsaustralia
China waits and watches as the US fights all its tigers at once - DailyNews
Far from freeing up resources to focus on China, Trump’s administration finds itself fighting fires on several fronts, sapping its resources
· Gayan Abeykoon
Iran has a strategy for defeating the US - DailyNews
Tehran knows that dragging out the conflict is their only chance of convincing the White House to leave them alone
· Gayan Abeykoon
Fourth Labor Department staffer placed on leave amid IG probe of Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer
WASHINGTON — Another Labor Department official has been placed on administrative leave for allegedly misusing taxpayer dollars on official travel — as an extensive watchdog probe of Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer rolls on, The Post can confirm.
· Josh Christenson
Donald Trump says US wants to be involved in choosing Iran's next leader as conflict spreads
Donald Trump has rejected the possibility of Ali Khamenei's son, Mojtaba Khamenei, replacing his slain father as Iran's supreme leader, dismissing the younger man as a "lightweight". Source: ABACA / Pool
· Sbsaustralia
Gold Coast mayor says ratepayers did not fund Trump estate visit
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· Jessica Van Vonderen
For Putin, Trump’s Iran war is a mixed bag, both bad and good news
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· Stefan Wolff
Dan cadena perpetua a alborotador del Capitolio indultado por Trump por abusar de 2 niños en Florida
WASHINGTON (AP) — Un empleado de mantenimiento de Florida que fue condenado a cadena perpetua el jueves por abusar sexualmente de dos menores había sido declarado culpable de asaltar el Capitolio el 6 de enero de 2021, pero fue indultado por el presidente Donald Trump.
· Michael Kunzelman
Who are the Kurds and why does Trump want them to join the war on Iran?
A nationless ethnic group of more than 30 million people, their homegrown militia has a reputation as an effective fighting force
· Jasonburke
‘Walk for Peace’ monks to arrive in SL on Bo sapling mission - DailyNews
The Buddhist monks who embarked on the 2,300 mile pilgrimage from Texas to Washington DC will be travelling to Sri Lanka on a sacred mission in April this year.
· Gayan Abeykoon
USC women’s basketball knocked out early in Big Ten Tournament
INDIANAPOLIS — So much for that rematch with UCLA women’s basketball.
· Ben Bolch
Ladine, Howell lead Washington women to 76-64 win over USC in Big Ten Tournament's second round
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Elle Ladine scored a season-high 25 points, Avery Howell added 18 points and nine rebounds and Washington defeated USC 76-64 in the second round of Big Ten Tournament on Thursday.
Senate rejects war powers measure to withdraw forces from Iran - DailyNews
WASHINGTON – Senate Republicans blocked a war powers resolution Wednesday designed to withdraw U.S. forces from hostilities in Iran, as the Trump administration accelerates its military campaign in a conflict that has killed hundreds, including at least six American service members.
· Gayan Abeykoon
24 US states suing to stop Trump’s latest global tariffs
The lawsuit argues that the president cannot sidestep the Supreme Court ruling that invalidated his previous sweeping import duties
· Reuters
Presidente de Panamá expresa gran expectativa por reunión de Trump con líderes latinoamericanos
El presidente panameño, José Raúl Mulino, se ajusta las gafas durante una conferencia de prensa en la Ciudad de Panamá, el jueves 18 de diciembre de 2025. (Foto AP/Matias Delacroix, Archivo)
Amid Iran war, Trump administration eyes military efforts in Latin America
The United States-Israeli war with Iran continues to rage, as Washington pledges to send more troops and military assets to the Middle East and Tehran widens its retaliatory strikes across the region.
· Joseph Stepansky
Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Noem after building criticism over immigration enforcement
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and said he will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.
· Associated Press
Donald Trump fires Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
Kristi Noem has been criticised for her handling of ICE raids. (AP: Alex Brandon)
Trump says Kristi Noem out as Homeland Security chief amid immigration uproar
Senator Markwayne Mullin will replace Noem, one of the top US officials overseeing the crackdown that saw two US citizens killed
· Reuters
Live updates: Trump fires Kristi Noem as Homeland Security secretary
Noem’s departure caps a tumultuous tenure overseeing immigration enforcement tactics that have been met with protests and lawsuits, as well as a wave of criticism over the response to deadly Texas floods.
Trump anuncia que reemplazará a Noem al frente de Seguridad Nacional por senador Mullin
La secretaria de Seguridad Nacional, Kristi Noem, testifica durante una audiencia de supervisión del Departamento de Seguridad Nacional ante la Comisión Judicial de la Cámara de Representantes en el Capitolio, el miércoles 4 de marzo de 2026, en Washington. (Foto AP/Mariam Zuhaib)
Cornyn on offense against Paxton as Republicans await Trump's endorsement
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, talks with reporters as he leaves the Senate chamber during a Senate war powers vote on Iran on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
· Thomas Beaumont
Defence secretary accuses MPs of deliberately undermining UK’s relationship with Trump
John Healey says its ‘unpatriotic’ for opposition politicians to turn the US against Starmer
· Jessica Elgot
Donald Trump to replace homeland security secretary Kristi Noem
Noem’s tenure was marked by killings of US citizens by federal agents, a rumored affair and $220m spent on ads
· Chris Stein
Jan. 6 rioter pardoned by Trump gets life sentence in molestation case
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Florida handyman who was sentenced on Thursday to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.
· Michael Kunzelman
Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security's Noem with Sen. Mullin
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem testifies during a House Committee on the Judiciary oversight hearing of the Department of Homeland Security on Capitol Hill, Wednesday, March 4, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)
· Michelle L Price
'Dangerous' Trump chapter puts Australians' superannuation at risk
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· David Taylor
House GOP leaders ask Rep. Tony Gonzales to drop re-election bid after he admitted to affair with staffer who set herself on fire
Republican leaders in the House of Representatives publicly asked Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Texas) to drop his re-election bid now that he’s admitted an extramarital affair with a staffer who fatally set herself on fire last year.
· Emily Goodin
More than 20 states sue over new global tariffs Trump imposed after his stinging Supreme Court loss
WASHINGTON — Some two dozen states challenged President Donald Trump’s new global tariffs on Thursday, filing a lawsuit over import taxes he imposed after a stinging loss at the Supreme Court.
· Associated Press
Más de 20 estados demandan por aranceles de Trump tras revés en Corte Suprema
Un concesionario de Mercedes-Benz en Bedford, Ohio, el 20 de febrero del 2026. (AP foto/Sue Ogrocki)
· Lindsay Whitehurst
US adversaries made nearly 30K visits to sensitive labs under Biden admin, bombshell data show
Citizens of China, Iran, and Russia made close to 30,000 trips to sensitive American research facilities during the Biden administration, new data show.
· Ryan King
Wisconsin man gets 7 years in prison for allegedly trying to burn lawmaker's office over TikTok ban
Rep. Glenn Grothman, R-Wis. speaks at a rally for Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump, April 2, 2024, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer, File)
· Todd Richmond
Trump says Kristi Noem lied to Congress about getting his approval for $220M ad campaign featuring herself
President Trump said Thursday that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem lied to Congress about getting his approval for a $220 million ad campaign featuring herself.
· Steven Nelson
Trump backs ‘wonderful’ Kurdish incursion into Iran ‘if they want to do that’
President Trump endorsed reported plans by Kurdish groups to launch an incursion into Iran in hopes of fomenting a broader popular uprising against the Tehran regime and potentially earning their own state.
· Steven Nelson
House Republican leaders urge Gonzales to end reelection bid
Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, speaks during a news conference about school safety enhancements at North East Independent School District in front of the new Wilshire Safety Training Center Friday, Feb. 6, 2026. (Blaine Young/The San Antonio Express-News via AP)
· Lisa Mascaro