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US 82nd Airborne Division Ordered to Deploy to Middle East - Reports
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - Commander of the 82nd Airborne Division Maj. Gen. Brandon Tegtmeier, and members of his headquarters staff have received orders to deploy to the Middle East, Fox News reported on Tuesday.
4 dead as Russia fires nearly 400 drones at Ukraine with signs spring offensive has begun
A major Russian drone and missile attack on civilian areas of Ukraine killed four people and injured at least 35, officials said Tuesday, while Moscow’s army stepped up efforts to break through Ukrainian front-line defences in what could be the start of an anticipated spring ground offensive. Russia...
US Republicans weigh DHS deal to reopen most of department, excluding ICE deportations
The homeland security shutdown has snarled airport lines and halted pay for some, even as lawmakers negotiate a dealUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailRepublican senators are considering a bipartisan deal to restore funding to most of the Department of...
US Sees Opportunity for Improved Treaty in New START Expiration - State Department
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The United States believes that the expiration of the New START (New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty) provides an opportunity for reaching a better agreement, US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas DiNanno said on Tuesday.
Greenland Not Planning to Return to EU Due to Bloc's Inflexibility – Trade Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - The Greenlandic government is not considering the island's return to the European Union due to the bloc's insufficient flexibility, Greenland's Minister for Business, Trade, Mineral Resources, Justice and Gender Equality Naaja Nathanielsen said on Tuesday.
'Eye for a head': Iran threatens US, sets tough conditions for ending war
Iran issued a severe warning to Donald Trump, stating that any attack on its infrastructure would result in an "eye for a head" response, potentially paralyzing America. Tehran has hardened its negotiating stance, demanding an end to the war, guarantees against future military action, compensation,...
Watch live: Markwayne Mullin sworn in to lead DHS
President Trump will host a swearing-in ceremony Wednesday afternoon for Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.), who was confirmed Monday to lead the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Trump tapped Mullin late last month to replace outgoing Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who faced criticism o...
Marco Rubio testifies against friend and former Florida congressman over Venezuela ties
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is testifying against his friend and former Florida Rep. David Rivera, who is accused of secretly lobbying for the Venezuelan government. CBS News' Cristian Benavides has more.
House conservatives erupt over Senate GOP, White House deal amid SAVE Act fight
Conservative House members are revolting against a Senate GOP deal to end the DHS shutdown, arguing that a budget reconciliation plan for ICE and voter ID is a political trap.
US, Russia, China Could Jointly Police Global Nuclear Arsenal in Future - State Department
WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - It is possible that the United States, Russia and China could jointly police the global arsenal of nuclear weapons in the future, US Under Secretary of State for Arms Control and International Security Thomas DiNanno said on Tuesday.
Retired general calls for US ground operation to seize Iranian island, cut off regime's 'economic lifeline'
Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg said seizing Iran’s Kharg Island and securing the Strait of Hormuz with U.S. ground forces could break Tehran’s control over global oil flows.
Transgender Bill Passed Amid Resistance By Opposition, Activists
The bill aims to provide a "precise definition" of transgender persons, focusing on those facing severe social exclusion due to biological conditions. The self-perceived gender identities are excluded
Trump meets with Republican senators over DHS funding
President Trump met with Republican senators on Monday night to discuss Department of Homeland Security funding as the partial shutdown continues. Meanwhile, Mr. Trump also signaled he was open to a deal with Iran. CBS News' Taurean Small and Natalie Brand have the latest.
Ex-Trump counterterror chief Kent clashes with Levin, rejects Iran threat claims
Joe Kent claims Israel 'forced President Trump into this war' in a heated Levin interview, denying leak allegations and disputing Iran intelligence.
Ukrainian drones hit two more NATO states (PHOTOS)
Ukrainian drones have hit all three Baltic countries, Estonia and Latvia confirm a day after Lithuania Read Full Article at RT.com
Comer: ICE at airports will ‘drive Democrats crazy’
House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer (R-Ky.) commended President Trump’s decision to deploy Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to airports across the country this week to manage airport staffing shortages resulting from a month-long partial government shutdown. “I think it’s t...
NATO Bombing Failed to Break Serbs, Who Will Never Give Up Kosovo - Serbian Minister
MOSCOW (Sputnik) - NATO's 1999 bombing of Yugoslavia failed to break the Serbian people, who refuse to renounce Kosovo and Metohija and stand ready to respond to force with force, Nenad Popovic, Serbian minister without portfolio in charge of international economic cooperation, said on Tuesday.
Supreme Court backs women officers after long fight for permanent commission
Supreme Court backs women officers after long fight for permanent commission
USC cancels gubernatorial debate after backlash over exclusion of candidates of color
The University of Southern California canceled the gubernatorial debate it was set to host on Tuesday following backlash over the exclusion of candidates of color. The school says its methodology for choosing candidates, designed by a professor, was "air tight." CBS News' Fin Gomez has more.
Reform UK suspends mayoral candidate over comments on Jewish group
Chris Parry referred to members of neighbourhood watch group as ‘cosplayers’ after ambulance arson attackReform UK has suspended one of its key mayoral candidates after he described members of a Jewish neighbourhood watch group as “cosplayers” and likened them to “Islamists on horseback”.Chris Parry...