Jack Phillips

Breaking News Reporter

Jack Phillips is a breaking news reporter who covers a range of topics, including politics, U.S., and health news. A father of two, Jack grew up in California's Central Valley. Follow him on X: https://twitter.com/jackphillips5

US Embassies Across the Mideast Issue Travel Warnings for Americans

At least eight U.S. embassies issued alerts on Friday.

Iran War July 24, 2026
Often-Prescribed Thyroid Drug Recalled Across the US

Nearly two-dozen lots of levothyroxine sodium tablets are under recall, according to the notice.

Health News July 24, 2026
Over 148,000 Mail Ballots Rejected in California’s Primary Election, Data Show

The rejection figure and rate represents an increase from the previous statewide primary election.

Election Integrity July 24, 2026
49 Arrested in Florida Operation Targeting Drug Trafficking Network, Officials Say

'Operation Ice Breaker II' focused on drug trafficking across the central part of Florida, said the state attorney ...

US News July 24, 2026
UN Calls for Rescue of Thousands of Sailors Stranded in Strait of Hormuz

Some sailors have been abandoned by the owners of ships that were left in the strait without support, ...

Iran War July 24, 2026
Trump Says He’s Weighing ‘Massive Attack’ on Iran

‘They haven’t received enough pain yet,’ the U.S. president said.

Iran War July 23, 2026
Trump’s ‘Patience Running Out’ as SAVE America Act Stalls in Senate, Leavitt Says

The president ‘wants to see as much of the SAVE America Act passed as possible’ by August, she ...

Executive Branch July 23, 2026
Secret Service Agent in Vance’s Detail Under Investigation Over Leaks, Spokesperson Says

The unnamed agent also faces a ‘potential criminal inquiry,’ a Secret Service spokesman said.

Executive Branch July 23, 2026
Trump’s Border Czar Announces Highest Arrest Numbers in June, July

More than 1,500 people are being detained by immigration officials each day in July, according to recently released ...

Executive Branch July 23, 2026
Allergy Medication Recalled Over Possible ‘Life-Threatening’ Risks

Lots of cetirizine hydrochloride, an antihistamine, were recalled after it was found to be contaminated with ranitidine, an ...

Health News July 22, 2026
White House Says NJ Noncitizen Voter Error Suggests Need for SAVE America Act

‘New Jersey could have as many as 35,152 potential non-citizens registered to vote,’ Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin ...

Executive Branch July 22, 2026
US Embassy Issues Security Alert for Jordan Following Iranian Strikes

The U.S. military said three soldiers were recently killed in Jordan due to Iranian attack on a base ...

Iran War July 22, 2026
Trump Says US Will Hit Iran’s Power Plants, Bridges If Tehran Attacks Ships

The targets could include sites near Iran's capital, Tehran, the president said.

Middle East July 22, 2026
US Issues Worldwide Travel Warning: Here’s What to Know

The State Department earlier updated the Do Not Travel list to 23 countries due to recent fighting in ...

US News July 21, 2026
Trump Says He’s Authorizing Direct US Flights to Lebanon After 40-Year Halt

Former President Reagan suspended flights from the United States to Lebanon following the hijacking of TWA Flight 847 ...

Middle East July 21, 2026
Trump Says US Will Strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain Nuclear Site ‘Very Heavily’

U.S. officials say Iran may have stored nuclear centrifuges at the heavily fortified site.

Iran War July 21, 2026
Blanche Confirms Roughly 935 DOJ Career Employees Fired Since Last Year

The figure represents fewer than 1 percent of the 107,000 Justice Department employees, he said.

US Politics July 21, 2026
Treasury Intercepted $99 Million in Federal Payments to Deceased People, Bessent Says

Some 885 million payments totaling around $2.77 trillion were screened by the U.S. Treasury Department.

US News July 21, 2026
Tropical Storm Bertha Strengthens Overnight as Storm Warnings Issued for Gulf Coast

After the storm reaches eastern Louisiana, it is expected to be downgraded into a tropical depression.

US News July 21, 2026
Anti-ICE Extremist Arrested at NY Federal Building After Lighting Device, FBI Says

‘He is an anti-American, anti-government extremist,’ an FBI official said, adding that the man made anti-ICE comments during ...

US News July 20, 2026
Trump Says Netanyahu Won’t Be Arrested in the US

'Benjamin Netanyahu will not be arrested, in any way, shape, or form, while in the United States of ...

US Politics July 20, 2026
FBI Says Incendiary Device Set Off Near Federal Building in New York City

The person who set off the device is now in custody, said FBI Director Kash Patel.

US News July 20, 2026
US Embassy in Bahrain Warns of Pending Iranian Attacks on Capital

The alert was issued after the United States launched strikes against Iran for a ninth straight day on ...

Iran War July 20, 2026
Yemen’s Houthis Announce Embargo Against Saudi Arabia

The statement Monday from the terrorist organization did not clarify exactly what a maritime embargo would entail.

Iran War July 20, 2026
US Service Member Killed in Detonation of Iranian Drone in Iraq, Military Says

Two other U.S. service members died in an attack in Jordan, the U.S. Central Command said.

Iran War July 19, 2026
Cruise Ship Reports 3rd Gastrointestinal Outbreak in 2 Months, CDC Says

Nearly 20 passengers on the Lindblad Expeditions National Geographic Sea Bird reported being sick, the agency said.

US News July 19, 2026
ICE Agents to Wear Body Cameras During Traffic Stops, White House Border Czar Says

At least one ICE agent will be required to record during a vehicle stop, Tom Homan said.

US News July 19, 2026