Author: Andrew Rogers

A US Air Force F-16 fighter jet crashed near Death Valley, California, on Wednesday, prompting a rapid emergency response. The incident occurred around 11:09 a.m. PT (2:09 p.m. ET) south of Trona Airport, near the San Bernardino/Inyo county line. This area is a gateway to Death Valley National Park, though it is roughly a 105-mile drive from the park’s main entrance. Firefighters and emergency personnel rushed to the scene after reports of the crash. Early details remain limited, but authorities confirmed that the pilot successfully ejected from the aircraft. The pilot is believed to have sustained minor injuries and was…

A California dog missing for five years has finally returned home after being found thousands of miles away in Michigan. Choco, a dog from Antelope in Sacramento County, vanished from his neighborhood in 2021. Despite ongoing searches, his family could not locate him. “He disappeared from the neighborhood and the owner kept searching, but could not find him,” said Cindy from Helping Paws and Claws, the animal rescue group that helped bring Choco home. Choco was discovered near Detroit, Michigan, tied to a fence. How he traveled over 2,000 miles remains a mystery. The Lincoln Park Animal Shelter took him…

Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell have donated $6.25 billion to fund a new savings initiative for American children called “Trump Accounts.” The announcement came at the White House, highlighting the program as a way to give millions of children and middle-class families a stake in the stock market and a stronger start toward financial independence. Trump Accounts were created as part of President Trump’s tax and spending legislation passed earlier this year. The accounts provide a $1,000 deposit from the Treasury Department for every child born between January 1, 2025, and December 31, 2028. Funds can be used when children…

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said that Russia is prepared if Europe decides to start a war, amid stalled peace talks over Ukraine. His remarks came as he welcomed an American delegation to the Kremlin. Putin expressed rejection of much of the latest peace plan presented by the U.S. The plan aimed to resolve the conflict in Ukraine but faced opposition from both Russia and European leaders. Putin accused European nations of blocking progress and criticized changes to the plan that he called “absolutely unacceptable for Russia.” “We are not planning to fight Europe. I have said this a hundred…

President Donald Trump called U.S. Somali residents and Congresswoman Ilhan Omar “garbage,” claiming they have cost Minnesota billions of dollars. His comments came amid a federal trial in North Carolina over a voter registration law affecting college students. The case focuses on Senate Bill 747, which increased requirements for voters using same-day registration during early voting. Judge Thomas Schroeder is reviewing whether the law discriminates against students. He requested briefs at the end of November following a week-long trial in Winston-Salem. Cleta Mitchell, a prominent ally of Trump and founder of the Election Integrity Network, testified in the case after…

King Charles, Queen Camilla, and the Prince and Princess of Wales welcomed German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and his wife Elke Budenbender to the UK. This marks the first German state visit in 27 years. The ceremony took place in bright winter sunshine at Windsor. The president and his wife received an elaborate welcome, including marching bands and a carriage ride to Windsor Castle. German flags lined Windsor High Street for the procession, and King Charles and President Steinmeier traveled together. The three-day visit combines pageantry, politics, and cultural events. It aims to strengthen diplomatic relations and highlight shared history between…

NATO foreign ministers met in Brussels to discuss the NATO Ukraine peace plan. The meeting came at a tense time, with many allies worried about the peace plan backed by the United States. The plan has been rewritten over the past two weeks by European and Ukrainian officials. Leaders across Europe say Ukraine must be the one to decide its own borders. Ukraine’s president says his top goals are security and full control of the country’s territory. The talks began as foreign ministers arrived at NATO headquarters. Many of them spoke about the peace discussions taking place in Moscow. They…

Republican Matt Van Epps has won the special election for Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, defeating Democrat Afton Bain. The Associated Press declared Van Epps the winner, capping a closely watched race. Van Epps celebrated his victory in North Nashville, thanking supporters for their efforts. He recognized everyone involved, from President Trump to volunteers who helped throughout his campaign. In his speech, Van Epps also highlighted his service to the country and pledged to serve the district with honesty and integrity. “To everyone who supported our campaign through your time, your prayers, your generosity, your votes, I am truly grateful. To…

A senator from Arizona says he has faced a sudden wave of threats after he spoke out about the duty of military members to follow the law. He says the reaction shows how pressure and fear are now used to silence people who raise concerns about government actions. The senator explains that he will not step back, even as attempts to intimidate him grow. He says many of the threats came from people who support the former president. According to him, their anger rose after he shared a message about the limits of military power and the need for clear…

The U.S. administration confirmed that a second strike against narot terrorists took place under the authority of Admiral Bradley. This action followed orders from Secretary Hegsth on September 2, designed to target groups labeled as presidentially designated narot terrorists. The administration emphasized that the strike was conducted within the laws of war. Officials clarified that while Secretary Hegsth authorized the initial strike, Admiral Bradley issued the second strike independently. His decision ensured that the threat posed by the narot terrorist group was fully eliminated. The statement confirmed that the strikes aimed to destroy the boat and prevent any further risk…