U.S. officials have ramped up counterterrorism efforts and have warned of a heightened threat environment. The partial government shutdown impacts the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) — which has been without funding, going on nearly three weeks.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – We’ve heard President Trump talk about making Canada or Greenland the next US state, but what about Puerto Rico? The island’s Governor is in Capitol Hill this week advocating for Puerto Rico to become the next state but the island’s congressional member believes the Governor should focus on other issues than statehood.  

Following the sweeping military offensive against Iran over the weekend, which resulted in the death of Iran’s supreme leader and dozens of top commanders, President Donald Trump said the operations will continue.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – US Central Command now confirms in total four US service members have died following Operation Epic Fury, the joint military operation with Israel, which struck Iran. The Pentagon said more casualties could happen and didn’t specify how long US operations in Iran could last.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – US Central Command released an update following the US-Israeli strike on Iran. They said as of 9:30 am ET, March 1, three US service members have been killed in action and five are seriously wounded as part of Operation Epic Fury.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – President Donald Trump said Iran’s Supreme Leader has been killed. This follows an intensive strike between US and Israeli forces early Saturday morning. Experts said the killing could have a huge political shift in Iran and the Middle East. 

The United States and Israel have launched a major military offensive against Iran, marking a dramatic escalation in Middle East tensions. President Donald Trump confirmed Saturday afternoon that Iran’s supreme leader, Ali Khamenei, has been killed in the targeted strikes by the U.S. and Israel.

Former President Bill Clinton fielded questions Friday in front of the House Oversight Committee during an hours-long closed-door deposition in Chappaqua, New York. The highly anticipated deposition is part of the House Oversight Committee’s ongoing investigation into the late, convicted sex offender, Jeffrey Epstein.

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressional members left DC this weekend without finalizing a deal to end the Department of Homeland Security shutdown.  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – A US district judge rejects a request to block the President’s $400,000 ballroom project.