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US Secret Service investigates gunfire near White House

US Secret Service investigates gunfire near White House

All road closures lifted after overnight incident near Lafayette Park

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US seeks $152M to reopen Alcatraz as high-security prison: Report
05.04.2026

US seeks $152M to reopen Alcatraz as high-security prison: Report

Proposal to rebuild former prison as modern facility faces skepticism over costs, requires congressional approval

US rescues 2nd F-15 pilot hit above Iran: Trump
05.04.2026

US rescues 2nd F-15 pilot hit above Iran: Trump

US military deploys dozens of heavily armed aircraft for rescue, says president

2nd American member of F-15 fighter jet hit by Iran rescued by US forces
05.04.2026

2nd American member of F-15 fighter jet hit by Iran rescued by US forces

Rescue caps tense 36-hour operation in southwest Iran, where US forces, Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps reportedly trying to reach American officer

3 killed, 3 injured in US-Israeli attacks in Ardabil province in northwestern Iran
05.04.2026

3 killed, 3 injured in US-Israeli attacks in Ardabil province in northwestern Iran

MQ-9 unmanned aerial vehicle shot down in Isfahan, which has also been under attack

Ousted army chief says US soldier deserves 'courageous leaders of character' in retirement letter
05.04.2026

Ousted army chief says US soldier deserves 'courageous leaders of character' in retirement letter

Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy George retires immediately after being asked to resign by defense chief