Elliot Munch

U.S. Jet Downs Iranian Drone Near Carrier

U.S. forces shot down an Iranian drone after it approached the USS Abraham Lincoln in international waters. CENTCOM says de-escalation failed and an F-35C intercepted the unmanned aircraft. Later, two IRGC gunboats confronted a U.S.-flagged tanker in the Strait of Hormuz.

Blanche Fires DOJ Weaponization Chief Ed Martin

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche reportedly removed Ed Martin as head of the Justice Department's Weaponization Working Group and closed the office. The move raises questions about internal politics, staffing, and what that means for investigations into alleged government misuse.

Trump Threatens Lawsuit Against Trevor Noah

President Trump says he will sue Trevor Noah after Noah joked at the Grammys that Trump visited Jeffrey Epstein's island. Trump denied the claim, criticized the Grammys, and named other public figures tied to Epstein in his remarks.

Luxury Dealer’s Title Fraud Exposed

A married couple who ran a Davie luxury car dealership were arrested after state troopers say they found altered titles, fake invoices, and possible VIN work on high-end cars.

Mystery Sinks Massachusetts Fishing Boat

A 72-foot commercial fishing vessel, the Lily Jean, sent an emergency beacon about 25 miles off Cape Ann. The Coast Guard recovered one person and an empty life raft, then suspended a 24-hour search that covered roughly 1,047 square miles. An investigation is underway.