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

Trump Urges New Acting Intelligence Director to Clean House

The president argued in a new interview that many workers in the Office of Director of National Intelligence ...

Executive Branch June 5, 2026
Iran War Will End ‘Only When It Ends in Lebanon,’ Iranian Foreign Minister Says

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has demanded that Israeli forces withdraw from Lebanon.

Iran War June 5, 2026
Social Security Benefit Cut Could Average $500 for Some Retirees in 2032, Think Tank Warns

'No state would be spared from the potentially devastating effects of insolvency,' says the Committee for a Responsible ...

US News June 5, 2026
Trump Says He’d Be Willing to Meet With Iran’s Khamenei If Deal Is Made

Trump said that he believes Mojtaba Khamenei would be a 'professional.'

Iran War June 5, 2026
Iranian Foreign Minister Says US–Iran Negotiation Messages Still Ongoing

It came after Iranian state-run media earlier this week said that Tehran cut off its talks with Washington.

Iran War June 4, 2026
FBI, Other Agencies Warn of Hackers Targeting Gas Stations

The advisory says that groups have targeted automatic tank gauge systems used by gas stations nationwide.

National Security June 4, 2026
FBI Director Unveils ‘Most Wanted Fraudsters List’

FBI Director Kash Patel says that the top-10 list was proposed by Vice President JD Vance as part ...

Crime & Public Safety June 4, 2026
Homeland Security Secretary Says He Backs Enhanced Penalties for Protesters Who Dox ICE Agents

Some Democratic lawmakers have proposed laws requiring the agents to be unmasked during removal operations.

Immigration & Border Security June 4, 2026
US Inspectors General Start Iran War Oversight, Saying Hostilities Have Passed 60 Days

The 1973 War Powers Resolution prohibits a president from keeping troops in active hostilities for more than 60 ...

Iran War June 3, 2026
Company Expands Recall of Moringa Supplements Linked to Salmonella Outbreak: FDA

Several products containing the ‘superfood’ and which are sold in major outlets have been recalled in recent months.

US June 3, 2026
Dr. Oz Says Trump in ‘Spectacular’ Health, Has ‘Excellent Parameters’

The head of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid was asked multiple times about President Trump's health during ...

Executive Branch June 3, 2026
‘Operation Summer Heat 2.0’: FBI Director Launches New Anti-Crime Initiative

The director, Kash Patel, also confirmed that 1,139 suspects were arrested, 984 firearms were seized, and 615 indictments ...

US Crime News June 3, 2026
Trump Says Iran’s Top Leader Is Engaged in Peace Talks

'He’s involved, absolutely. Yeah, I think they have a lot of respect for him,' the president said of ...

Middle East June 3, 2026
Trump Disputes Media Reports Iran Negotiations Were Cut Off

‘The conversations between us have been going on continuously,’ including on Tuesday, the president said.

Iran War June 2, 2026
Iranian Intelligence Official Warns of Red Sea Blockade as Tensions Simmer

The head of the shadowy Quds Force said Iran would move to block the Bab al‑Mandab Strait that ...

Iran War June 2, 2026
Most Legal Immigrants Won’t Need to Leave US to Get Green Card: DHS

The policy will not prevent aliens 'from obtaining a green card who legitimately and properly qualify,' a Department ...

Policies & Impacts June 2, 2026
Trump Says Israel and Hezbollah Will Stop Fighting, Iran Talks Still Ongoing

The president says that ‘talks are continuing, at a rapid pace,’ with Iran despite a report from an ...

Iran War June 1, 2026
Tums Antacid Recalled Due to Possible Contamination, Notice Says

CVS Pharmacy announced the recall of two lots of Tums Ultra tablets due to the possibility of metal ...

US News June 1, 2026
Burned Mail-In Ballots, Vandalism Reported in Los Angeles Days Before Election

People who may see suspicious activity involving ballots or election matters are advised to report it to the ...

California June 1, 2026
Cargo Ship in Persian Gulf Hit by ‘Unknown Projectile’ as US–Iran Tensions Simmer

A UK maritime monitoring agency added that a large explosion was reported.

Iran War June 1, 2026
Trump Says Iran Still ‘Wants to Make a Deal’ as US Strikes New Targets

The United States said Monday that it bombed radar and drone sites in Iran.

Iran War June 1, 2026
Former CDC Director Warns Ebola Outbreak Could Be Second-Largest in History

Figures released by WHO show 906 suspected Ebola cases and 223 suspected deaths, mainly in Congo.

Africa News May 31, 2026
Trump Says He’s in No Hurry to Make Deal With Iran

The president gave an update on negotiations between Washington and Tehran in a weekend interview.

Iran War May 31, 2026
Virginia Crash That Killed 5 Involved Non-English Speaking Driver Who Got License in New York: Duffy

The Department of Transportation is now looking into New York's licensing records, training documents, and the history of ...

Crime & Public Safety May 31, 2026
Bondi Says DOJ Produced ‘Everything Required’ in Epstein Files Release

The former attorney general backed the Justice Department's efforts in complying with a law to make public the ...

US News May 29, 2026
Trump Reveals Terms of Iran Deal, Says He Will Soon Make a Decision

The president has concluded a 2-hour meeting in the Situation Room to weigh the Iran deal.

Iran War May 29, 2026
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks DOJ’s ‘Anti-Weaponization’ Fund

The fund was announced last week by the DOJ and acting Attorney General Todd Blanche.

Courts May 29, 2026