A White House teleprompter operator is under investigation for allegedly profiting from bets on President Donald Trump’s speeches. Federal regulators are investigating betting claims involving Gabriel Perez, a longtime White House teleprompter operator. Investigators believe Perez made more than $100,000 by placing bets on the content of Trump’s speeches through prediction market platform Kalshi. According…
The US military will begin routine testosterone deficiency screening for service members aged 30 and above. The US Department of Defense will introduce annual testosterone deficiency screening for active-duty and reserve troops aged 30 and older. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the new policy on Wednesday. Troops diagnosed with low testosterone can choose to receive…
A Colombian man was shot dead by an ICE agent during an operation in Maine, prompting protests and an investigation. A Colombian national was killed after an ICE agent opened fire during an immigration enforcement operation in Biddeford, Maine, on Monday. According to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), agents were monitoring an address linked to…
Nigeria and the United States have reaffirmed their commitment to stronger security cooperation. National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu has hosted a senior United States diplomat as Nigeria and the US move to strengthen bilateral security ties. The meeting focused on expanding cooperation in key security areas and reinforcing ongoing dialogue between both countries. Ribadu said…
US officials say the man fatally shot by immigration agents during a traffic stop in Houston was mistakenly identified. The US Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has admitted that Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican national who was fatally shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Houston, was not the intended target of…
Federal prosecutors say the suspects planned to use drones and snipers to target attendees at a UFC event held on the White House grounds. A US federal grand jury has indicted eight men accused of plotting a deadly attack on a UFC event held on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14,…
The family of conservative activist Charlie Kirk attended court as prosecutors outlined evidence against the man accused of his killing. Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk, and his family came face-to-face with the man accused of murdering the conservative activist during a court hearing in Utah. Prosecutors presented surveillance footage, witness testimony and other evidence against…
Charles De Ketelaere scored twice as Belgium ended the United States’ World Cup campaign with a dominant last-16 victory. Belgium defeated the United States 4-1 in the 2026 FIFA World Cup round of 16, with Charles De Ketelaere scoring twice to inspire the Red Devils to the quarter-finals. Hans Vanaken and substitute Romelu Lukaku also…
The United States celebrated its 250th Independence Day with fireworks and flyovers, even as storms, extreme heat and power outages disrupted events nationwide. The United States marked the 250th anniversary of its independence on 4 July with celebrations across the country, including fireworks, concerts and military flyovers. In Washington DC, President Donald Trump addressed supporters…
The United States defeated Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0 to qualify for the last 16 of the 2026 FIFA World Cup after an impressive performance in Santa Clara. Folarin Balogun opened the scoring by reacting quickest to a deflected pass from Malik Tillman. However, Balogun’s night ended shortly after the hour mark when he was shown a red…
