Prosecutors charge Heidi Beirich with financial crimes as part of case against the Southern Poverty Law CenterThe justice department on Wednesday arrested a leading expert on far-right extremism, charging her with financial crimes as part of the government’s ongoing case against the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC).Federal prosecutors charged Heidi Beirich, who formerly served as […]
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Trump says White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt to leave post – BBC
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will step down from her position at the end of the month, President Donald Trump has announced.Leavitt, whom the president called one of his "most trusted aides", will depart from her role to spend time with her young children and family – "a decision I totally understand and respect", […]
Two soldiers are dead after a military helicopter crashes in Texas, sparking a fire – NBC News
news AlertsThere are no new alerts at this timeTwo soldiers who were on a military helicopter were killed Wednesday when it crashed in Salado, Texas, the Bell County Sheriff’s Office said.They were pronounced dead after officials responded to 911 calls around 1:30 p.m., sheriff’s spokesperson Cliff Coleman said. Salado is about 50 miles north of […]
USS Abraham Lincoln sailors tried to jump overboard amid extended deployment – reports – The Guardian
Aircraft carrier’s crew in ninth month at sea and has spent record 250 days consecutively without making landMilitary families and Congress members are sounding the alarm about an intensifying mental health crisis onboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, as its 5,000 sailors and marines endure a record-breaking deployment at sea tied to the war with Iran.Two […]
August 12, 2026 — Trump insists US controls Hormuz, Iran says it could ‘prolong’ war with US – CNN
August 12, 2026 — Trump insists US controls Hormuz, Iran says it could ‘prolong’ war with US CNNsource