Trump says U.S. objective is to defend Americans by eliminating threats from the Iranian regime

In a video posted on Truth Social, President Trump announced the U.S. military is carrying out a “major combat operations in Iran” and said its “objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime.” CBS News’ Charlie D’Agata has the latest. Source link

Rubio designates Iran over wrongful detentions, urges Americans to leave country ‘immediately’

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Friday designated Iran as a State Sponsor of Wrongful Detention, calling for Americans currently in Iran to “leave immediately.” “When the Iranian regime seized power 47 years ago, Ayatollah Khomeini consolidated his control of power by endorsing the hostage taking of … Read more

Here’s how Americans say they plan to use their bigger tax refunds this year

Tax refunds are shaping up to be supersized in 2026, thanks to the “big, beautiful bill” signed into law last summer by President Trump. And many Americans already have plans for how to use that money, according to new findings from Bank of America Global Research The most common use of tax refunds — often the … Read more

What the polls say about how Americans are using AI

Americans are increasingly encountering and using artificial intelligence technologies like Anthropic’s Claude, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Google’s Gemini. Most surveys now suggest more than two-thirds of the population is interacting with these technologies. However, a defining question is how far along we are in a transition from experimentation with AI to integration into daily personal and … Read more

Most Americans see Iran as an enemy but doubt Trump’s judgment on military force, AP-NORC poll finds

WASHINGTON — As the U.S. and Iran head into their next round of nuclear talks in Geneva, a new AP-NORC poll finds that many U.S. adults continue to view Iran’s nuclear program as a threat — but they also don’t have high trust in President Donald Trump’s judgment on the use of military force abroad. … Read more

These Americans call Mexico home — and still feel safe despite recent cartel violence

For Americans who call Puerto Vallarta home, the violence over the weekend was an explosive reminder that they live in a country that is also home to some of the world’s most powerful drug cartels. But they’re not about to give up their place in the sun. Charity Palmatier, who lives year-round just outside the … Read more