"Do not travel to Libya for any reason."
Americans planning a trip to Libya are being urged to reconsider those plans, as the U.S. State Department issues its strongest possible travel warning.
The Level 4 advisory cites widespread kidnapping, terrorism, landmines and other dangers
The State Department recommends having a plan to leave in an emergency that does not depend on U.S. government assistance.
"Prepare a will and end-of-life instructions," the advisory states.
Read more about the travel warning. ⬇️
At 7:15 p.m. ET today, U.S. Central Command forces began launching the third round of strikes this week against Iran after Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps forces blatantly attacked M/V GFS Galaxy, a Cyprus-flagged container ship transiting the Strait of Hormuz. A civilian crew member is missing and the vessel is unable to continue the journey due to an onboard fire and significant engineroom damage.
Iran was provided yet another opportunity to demonstrate adherence to the Memorandum of Understanding after being held accountable for earlier attacks on commercial vessels but has again failed.
In response, the United States is imposing a heavy cost by continuing to degrade Iran’s ability to attack civilian mariners and commercial ships freely transiting the strait. The strikes are being carried out at the direction of the Commander in Chief.
Juneteenth is both a joyous celebration and a solemn reminder that the road to justice and equality is a long one that we must all walk together. Today, let’s renew our commitment to one another that we will stay vigilant, that we will not turn back, and that we will build a future we can all truly share.
🕊️ Tay Keith, the Grammy-nominated producer best known for crafting some of hip hop's biggest hits, including Travis Scott's 2018 single "Sicko Mode," is dead.
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Earlier today, U.S. forces in the Middle East shot down two Iranian one-way attack drones that threatened international maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz.
American forces remain postured and ready to continue defending against Iranian aggression.
The Senate stands adjourned until Monday, June 8, at 3:00pm.
At 5:30pm, the Senate will proceed to a roll call vote on the motion to invoke cloture on Executive Calendar #744, Anthony W. Mattivi, of Kansas, to be United States District Judge for the District of Kansas.
Last night at 11 p.m. ET, U.S. forces successfully intercepted two Iranian ballistic missiles targeting American forces based in Kuwait. These missiles were immediately defeated and no American personnel were harmed.
U.S. Central Command remains vigilant and will continue to protect our forces from Iranian aggression while supporting the ongoing ceasefire.
At 10:17 p.m. ET on May 27, Iran launched a ballistic missile toward Kuwait that was successfully intercepted by Kuwaiti forces. This egregious ceasefire violation by the Iranian regime occurred hours after Iranian forces launched five one-way attack drones that posed a clear threat in and near the Strait of Hormuz. All drones were successfully intercepted by U.S. forces which also prevented a sixth drone launch from an Iranian ground control site in Bandar Abbas.
U.S. Central Command and regional partners remain vigilant and measured as we continue to defend our forces and interests from unjustified Iranian aggression.
The World Health Organization says it expects to see more confirmed cases of the deadly hantavirus after eight cases were diagnosed among passengers on a Netherlands-based cruise ship.
🚨IN MINUTES: An update for passengers and Spirit Airlines employees after Spirit announces it is ceasing operations effective immediately
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Things to do in Washington, DC today:
- Truck Touch 2026
- Adams Morgan PorchFest
- Around the World Embassy Tour: Passport DC
- Flower Mart at the National Cathedral
All family-friendly and all free. Rely on Metro and have fun!