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US travelers to be charged $45 for on-site ID verification starting Feb. 1

US travelers to be charged $45 for on-site ID verification starting Feb. 1

Official says passengers arriving at security without Real ID or passport will need to use new Confirm.ID system, which validates identity for up to 10 days

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US defense secretary defends admiral who ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean
02.12.2025

US defense secretary defends admiral who ordered follow-up strike on alleged drug boat in Caribbean

'Admiral Mitch Bradley is an American hero, a true professional, and has my 100% support,' Pete Hegseth says

US warns Israeli strikes in Syria could destabilize country: Report
02.12.2025

US warns Israeli strikes in Syria could destabilize country: Report

'We are trying to tell Bibi he has to stop this, because if it continues, he will self-destruct,' US official tells Axios

US appeals court upholds disqualification of Trump appointee's role as acting attorney
02.12.2025

US appeals court upholds disqualification of Trump appointee's role as acting attorney

Federal court criticizes administration's attempt to bypass Senate confirmation process for top prosecutor position

US Senate minority leader warns of introducing war powers resolution if Trump orders strikes on Venezuela
02.12.2025

US Senate minority leader warns of introducing war powers resolution if Trump orders strikes on Venezuela

Power to declare war lies in the hands of Congress, Chuck Schumer says, adding: 'We intend to exert that authority should the need arise'

Attorneys for suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter seek to have key evidence excluded
02.12.2025

Attorneys for suspected UnitedHealthcare CEO shooter seek to have key evidence excluded

Defense seeks to have evidence seized from Luigi Mangione's backpack thrown out, saying it was searched without a warrant