Former U.S. National Counterterrorism Center director Joe Kent resigned, citing moral objections to the war in Iran, and spoke at a Washington prayer event about his decision.
Robert Mueller, former FBI director and special counsel who led the 2016 election interference investigation, has died at age 81, his family announced.
US President Donald Trump says he does not want to declare a ceasefire with Iran, calling it unnecessary while “literally obliterating the other side.” He also criticized NATO allies for not supporting his actions, calling the alliance a “paper tiger” without US backing.
US President Donald Trump stated Iranian leaders are “all gone” and the US has “nobody left to talk to,” adding the US-Israeli war on Iran is going “extremely well” as oil prices rise.
President Donald Trump accused NATO allies of cowardice for not supporting the US-Israel war on Iran and failing to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. He claimed the conflict has caused high oil prices and urged allies to take action.
A partial US government shutdown since February 14 has impacted the Department of Homeland Security, leaving TSA workers unpaid and causing staffing shortages and long lines at airports.