US can expel Wisconsin mosque president over national security concerns, judge rules
CHICAGO (AP) — The United States can deport the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque — a staunch defender of Palestinian rights — on the grounds that he poses a threat to national security, an immigration judge ruled Wednesday. Salah Sarsour was…
Former diplomats assess the US withdrawal from Iraq and the future of the region
Geoff Bennett: U.S. forces officially withdrew from Iraq today, marking the end of a long and turbulent military presence. The withdrawal sparked celebrations in the capital, but also concerns about what might happen next. Thousands of people gathered in…
Here’s Who Won the Hilton-Becerra Debate for California Governor
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton debated for 60 minutes Wednesday night on a soundstage in Burbank. Times columnists Gustavo Arellano, Anita Chabria and Mark Z. Barabak watched the governors’ game and offered their thoughts.…
Why is Hegseth eliminating 20 percent of general and admiral positions in the United States? | Military news
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced plans to cut the number of Army positions reserved for generals and admirals by 20 percent, sparking concerns about political interference in the military’s leadership amid strained relations with senior…
Why the northeast storm surge was so strong and what it reveals about the coming El Niño winter
As a powerful nor’easter storm hit the U.S. Atlantic coast in late September 2026, the ocean poured into coastal neighborhoods from North Carolina to New York. Water from the storm surge and heavy rain filled streets and surrounded homes as…
Yankees bullpen catcher headbutts Ben Rice’s grand slam on the fly in hilarious moment against Red Sox
New York Yankees designated hitter Ben Rice sent Yankee Stadium into an absolute frenzy Tuesday night when he hit a grand slam over the wall to give his club a 9-0 lead in Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series against the Boston Red Sox. The lost moment was…
Newsom signs landmark bill aimed at giving struggling California newsrooms a lifeline
SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a historic bill Wednesday that would provide a financial boost to California’s struggling newsrooms. Assembly Bill 2222 will create refundable tax credits for local news organizations in California based on the…
Musk returns to Trump world for Pentagon war study
Driving the news: Hegseth unveiled Meridian during his second speech at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia. “We leverage a unique source of American advantage that our adversaries do not have: our innovators, our senior leaders and our technologists –…
3 suspects wanted in connection with kidnapping and murder of Tracy’s father identified
3 suspects wanted in connection with kidnapping and murder of Tracy’s father identified SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY, CA. — The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office announced Wednesday that three men have been identified as suspects and charged in the…
US can expel head of Wisconsin’s largest mosque over national security concerns, judge rules
CHICAGO — The United States can deport the leader of Wisconsin’s largest mosque — a staunch defender of Palestinian rights — on the grounds that he poses a threat to national security, an immigration judge ruled Wednesday. Salah Sarsour was…