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Senate Republicans pressed the Food and Drug Administration to crack down on unapproved abortion pills sold online, warning that weak enforcement leaves women exposed to unsafe products. Story Snapshot Senators sent a formal letter urging swift FDA action on illegal online abortion pill sales. The push targets alleged misbranded and unapproved versions of mifepristone and misoprostol. FDA materials state approved mifepristone remains safe under its risk rules and monitoring. Both sides frame the fight as...

Milo Yiannopoulos was detained by immigration officers and is facing a final removal order, highlighting how fast the system can move when it wants to. Story Snapshot Immigration and Customs Enforcement detained Yiannopoulos in Louisiana, according to multiple reports. Media accounts say he is under a final removal order, triggering stricter detention rules. Listings tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement databases showed him in custody and identified him as a United Kingdom citizen. Officials have...

NATO quietly sent America’s newest electronic warfare jet to the edge of Kaliningrad, putting high-tech pressure on Russia without crossing its airspace. Story Snapshot U.S. EA-37B Compass Call joined a large NATO air package near Kaliningrad on August 18. Allied fighters, a NATO airborne warning jet, and tankers supported the mission. Flight tracking showed the EA-37B orbiting west of Kaliningrad for about two hours. Polish and NATO voices framed the activity as routine training with...

Fentanyl deaths in America fell 22% in one year, but the drop started long before President Trump's border crackdown began. Story Snapshot The White House says fentanyl deaths dropped from 48,913 in 2024 to 38,084 in 2025. Officials credit border enforcement, cartel arrests, and tougher trafficking penalties. Federal data shows overdose deaths were already falling sharply before Trump took office. Health experts point to naloxone access, treatment programs, and shifting drug supply as major factors. ...

U.S. forces rescued both crew members after an American F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran during a combat mission, an episode that shows how dangerous the war has become even for top-tier jets. Story Highlights U.S. officials confirmed an F-15E was downed over Iran; both airmen were rescued alive. The shootdown is the first known loss of a U.S. fighter over Iran in this war, marking a sharp escalation. The Air Force said...

Washington, Tokyo, and Seoul warned that North Korea’s latest missile activity breaks United Nations rules and raises the risk of a larger crisis. Story Highlights United States, Japan, and South Korea condemned North Korean launches as United Nations violations and security threats. The allies said their real-time missile warning data-sharing system is now operating to track launches. Officials linked the tests to broader regional stability, not only the Korean Peninsula. North Korea claims the tests...