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A Nashville-based journalist was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents while reporting on enforcement operations, sparking outrage from press freedom advocates and raising questions about First Amendment protections during immigration raids.

President Trump told Reuters and other outlets that the United States should be involved in selecting Iran's next leader, calling Mojtaba Khamenei "unacceptable" and suggesting exiled Crown Prince Reza Pahlavi is "in the mix" for the position.

The conflict with Iran is having profound domestic impacts on the United States, from surging gas prices and partisan warfare in Congress to anti-war protests and concerns among military families about a new Middle Eastern quagmire.

New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani met with President Donald Trump to request dropping immigration cases against pro-Palestinian activists detained by ICE, resulting in the release of a Columbia University student.

Nearly two-thirds of American teachers are taking on second jobs to make ends meet as salaries stagnate and inflation erodes purchasing power, creating what researchers call a "deep financial crisis" in the profession.

Federal immigration agents used deceptive tactics to enter a Columbia University residence and detain student Ellie Aghayeva, sparking protests and raising constitutional concerns.

The final four episodes of Bridgerton's fourth season arrive today, promising a reckoning for Benedict and Sophie as fairy-tale romance collides with Regency-era class divides.

President Trump delivered the longest State of the Union address in history—107 minutes—yet offered little substantive policy direction amid deepening political polarization.

A historic bomb cyclone slammed the Northeastern United States on February 23-24, 2026, dumping up to 38 inches of snow, triggering widespread travel bans, and leaving hundreds of thousands without power.