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U.S. immigration officials told to largely pause raids on farms, hotels, NYT reports
U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has told immigration officials to largely pause raids and arrests in the agricultural industry, hotels and restaurants, the New York Times reported on Friday. The report cited an internal email and...

U.S. Soldiers Conduct Wet Gap Crossing for Saber Guardian 25 (Part 2)
U.S. Soldiers assigned to the 7th Engineer Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, conduct a wet gap crossing for Saber Guardian 25 alongside Italian and Romanian soldiers, Frecatei, Romania, June 13, 2025. Exercises like this enable the U.S....

White House Examines SpaceX Contracts As Trump-Musk Dispute Continues
Home United States White House Examines SpaceX Contracts As Trump-Musk Dispute Continues Sparking an ongoing review, the administration ordered the agencies to scrutinize Musk’s contracts to ready possible retaliation against the businessman and...

U.S. Fifth Circuit Firmly Shuts Courthouse Doors on Petitions to Vacate Arbitration Awards for "Manifest Disregard of the Law"
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in United States Trinity Energy Services., L.L.C. v. Southeast Directional Drilling, L.L.C., 135 F.4th 303 (5th Cir. 2025) ruled that "manifest disregard of the law" is not a ground to vacate an...
White House reviews SpaceX contracts as Trump-Musk feud simmers
Washington – The White House earlier this month directed the U.S. Defense Department and NASA to gather details on billions of dollars in SpaceX contracts following the public blowout between President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk, four...

U.S. Air Force Would Be Challenged to Match Israeli Strike, Given Readiness Slide
June 14, 2025 The U.S. Air Force could match the massive air attack that Israeli made against Iran’s nuclear weapons enterprise, leadership and air defenses, but it would be challenging and involve some risk, due to USAF’s readiness shortfalls,...

U.S., Mexico unveil 15 targets in binational anti-crime campaign
SAN LUIS, Ariz. – In a show of cross-border unity, U.S. and Mexican officials announced 15 new high-priority criminal targets as part of the ongoing Se Busca Información initiative, a binational effort aimed at dismantling transnational criminal...

U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, introduces bill to fund ICE
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Michael Rulli, R-Salem, introduced a bill to redirect federal gambling taxes from the U.S. Treasury to Immigration and Custom Enforcement for enforcement, detention and deportation operations. The bill faces an uphill...
U.S. Open 2025 live updates: Leaderboard, best pairings for the third round at Oakmont
There were 156 golfers when the tournament started a the U.S. Open 2025 at Oakmont Country Club, the highest-ranked private course on the Golfweek's Best state-by-state list. There was a late weather suspension Friday, leaving 13 golfers unable to...

U.S. Open produces the longest days
OAKMONT, Pa. — Thriston Lawrence walked onto the 10th tee box at 2:20 p.m. to begin his second round at the U.S. Open with his name near the top of the front page of the leaderboard. Nearly six hours and 73 shots later, the South African’s name...

U.S. Open Faces Challenge of Long Play Delays at Oakmont
The U.S. Open at Oakmont is proving to be one of golf’s most grueling challenges, with players experiencing delays and extended rounds. Thriston Lawrence took almost six hours to finish his second round, indicating the slow pace due to course...

U.S. Open tee times for Round 3 at Oakmont
The U.S. Open at Oakmont has been a beast so far, as even the best golfers in the world have struggled. Halfway through the event, only three players sit under par, with Sam Burns leading the way. The American shot a 65 on Friday morning, putting...

U.S. man suspected in death of infant
Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. U.S. man suspected in death of infant MILAN -- Greek authorities detained an American man Friday on the Greek island of Skiathos suspected of killing an infant...

U.S. Open at Oakmont is brutal test that takes long time
OAKMONT, Pa. -- Thriston Lawrence walked onto the 10th tee box at 2:20 p.m. to begin his second round at the U.S. Open with his name near the top of the front page of the leaderboard. Nearly six hours and 73 shots later, the South African’s name...

U.S., China agree on framework to de-escalate trade tensions
IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Israel, Iran conflict roils Middle East and raises questions about Trump leadership 05:17 Iran launches retaliatory strikes against Israel 04:51 'A sign of life':...

U.S. Open 2025 Round 2: What to know from a weird, wild day at Oakmont
Through two days, Oakmont has delivered on its reputation as a brutally difficult test of golf. Only three players will be under par when the second round concludes Saturday morning. There were 13 players still yet to finish the round when...
U.S. adversaries fuel disinformation about LA protests
Washington – Russia, China and Iran are amplifying disinformation about protests over immigration raids in Los Angeles, researchers said Friday, adding to a surge of domestically generated falsehoods and conspiracy theories. The findings from...

U.S. Dollar Is All Brakes, No Gas
Summary Year-to-date, the dollar has been sliding terribly, especially against other developed market currencies, as "smart money" flees the dollar. I've taken tactical positions over the course of this year and last in foreign currencies, and...
U.S. marines move into Los Angeles amid protests over immigration raids
LOS ANGELES, June 13 (Xinhua) -- About 200 U.S. marines have been deployed to Los Angeles, the second largest city in the United States, to protect a federal building there, the military said on Friday, after a week of protests over the current...

U.S. Open second round highlights: Oakmont's conditions…