World & Security

Joe Kent Faces Criticism From Left and Right After Sharing Iranian State-Linked Propaganda About Downed Pilot

Former National Counterterrorism Center director left the Trump administration over the Iran operation, then shared reports suggesting US forces were trying to kill rather than rescue the missing airman.

By Diane Park · Monday, April 6, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

Hegseth Compares Iran Rescue Mission to Jesus Resurrection at Trump Press Conference

Defense secretary drew parallels between Good Friday crash and Easter Sunday rescue, calling the airman 'a pilot reborn.'

By Diane Park · Monday, April 6, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

Moore Says Ending Foreign Wars Best Way to Lower Gas Prices

Maryland governor's comments come as average gas prices jumped to $4.11 per gallon amid U.S.-Iran tensions.

By Diane Park · Monday, April 6, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

Strike Kills IRGC Intelligence Chief, Iranian State Media Reports

Majid Khademi led the IRGC's intelligence and counterintelligence divisions; Israel has not commented on the strike.

By Diane Park · Monday, April 6, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

State Department Revokes Legal Status of Qasem Soleimani's Relatives, ICE Detains Two

Secretary Marco Rubio terminated the green card status of a niece and grandniece of the slain Iranian general, citing their support for Iran's regime as reason for removal.

By Diane Park · Sunday, April 5, 2026 · 4 min read
World & Security

Child of Chinese Illegal Immigrants Charged With Planting Explosive at US Military Base

Two U.S.-born adults face federal charges for allegedly placing IED at MacDill Air Force Base, home to U.S. Central Command.

By Diane Park · Saturday, April 4, 2026 · 4 min read
World & Security

China Now Tops US in Global Approval Ratings for First Time Since 2006, Gallup Finds

China's global approval reached 36% in 2025 while US dropped to 31%, marking the widest favorability gap between the powers in nearly two decades.

By Diane Park · Saturday, April 4, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

Family Members of Slain Iranian General Arrested, Legal Status Revoked

State Department terminated green card status of Qasem Soleimani's niece and her daughter, placing them in ICE custody pending removal.

By Diane Park · Saturday, April 4, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

ICE Arrests Relatives of Slain Iranian General Soleimani After Rubio Revokes Green Cards

Secretary of State Marco Rubio terminated the legal status of Hamideh Soleimani Afshar, identified as the late general's niece, and her daughter, both green card holders now in federal custody.

By Diane Park · Saturday, April 4, 2026 · 3 min read
World & Security

Iran Calls on Public to Find Enemy Pilot as US Continues Frantic Search

The search for a missing U.S. pilot focuses on southwestern Iran, marking the first time the United States has lost an aircraft in Iranian territory during the six-week war.

By James Callahan · Saturday, April 4, 2026 · 4 min read