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- PAUL WISEMAN, JON GAMBRELL and CALVIN WOODWARD Associated Press
In his remarks Wednesday night, Trump declared that he inherited a "dead and crippled country" and delivered an economy with "no inflation." Here's a look at the facts.
- LISA MASCARO, MATTHEW LEE and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press
Notably missing from Trump's first address on the war with Iran was his oft-repeated assertion that negotiations were underway. Here are some other key points.
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President Donald Trump said U.S. forces will keep hitting Iran “very hard” in the next two or three weeks and bring the country “back to the Stone Ages,” even as he touted the success of U.S. operations and argued that all of Washington’s objectives have so far been met or exceeded.
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In his first national address since launching the Iran war, President Donald Trump said U.S. forces are "on track to complete" their mission soon, as the “core strategic objectives are nearing completion. Still, he vowed heavy strikes would continue.
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President Donald Trump is seeking to allay fears in the U.S. about rising gas prices as the war on Iran has continues. Trump said Americans “don't need” the Strait of Hormuz and that the countries who do “must grab it and cherish it."
- JOEY CAPPELLETTI and STEPHEN GROVES Associated Press
TMZ built its brand tracking celebrities. Now it's turning its attention to Congress, chasing down paparazzi-style shots of lawmakers on break from Washington during a record-long partial government shutdown.
President Donald Trump has prioritized efforts to calm the financial markets during the Iran war, but his go-to moves are starting to fall flat.
The Supreme Court is casting doubt on Trump's restrictions on birthright citizenship in a consequential case that was magnified by Trump's norm-breaking presence in the courtroom.
Donald Trump’s second-term approval fell below 40%, underscoring pressure on his agenda. Nate Silver’s analysis places Trump’s approval at 39.7% with a -17.4 net rating, calling the drop “remarkably linear.” The review cites gas prices near $4, tariffs, and rising costs as key factors in the…
Trump heads to Supreme Court, making him the first sitting president to attend top court's arguments
President Donald Trump has left the White House, heading to the Supreme Court. Trump will be the first sitting president to attend oral arguments at the nation’s highest court.
Trump said the military could end its offensive in two to three weeks and that the U.S. won't have anything to do with what happens next in the strait, which has been closed by the Islamic Republic.
Trump targets birthright citizenship as the Supreme Court reopens the 14th Amendment battle, sparking protests and fears for US identity.
The citizenship restrictions are a part of Trump’s broader immigration crackdown, signed as an executive order in January 2025, but they have not yet taken effect anywhere in the country after being blocked by several courts. A definitive ruling from the Supreme Court is expected by early summer.
The Dawson County Board of Commissioners approved the county's federal funding for RYDE Transit after a lengthy discussion and a 3-2 vote.
In a social media post, the Nebraska State Patrol said a man ran south toward the Platte River near mile marker 244 between Overton and Lexington.
Gov. Jim Pillen rescinded the statewide burn ban, but the federal team monitoring western Nebraska fires warned that Thursday presented increased fire conditions in western Nebraska.
Carlos Godinez was 10 years old when his parents brought him to the U.S. “I am so heartbroken for his two sons," friend Juan Guzman said.
As Lincoln prepares for the beginning of Project O Street, one group of local businesses is finding a way to draw people in.
Eighteen student entrepreneurs had the opportunity to pitch their business ideas in a real-life “Shark Tank” competition with a $100,000 prize on the line at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln.
The Legislature approved an amendment from Sen. Bob Andersen requiring any no-bid contract be turned over to the auditor within three days of its approval.
As the Iran War hits its second month, gas prices have surged nationwide, putting people across Lincoln on notice and changing driving habits citywide.
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In a social media post, the Nebraska State Patrol said a man ran south toward the Platte River near mile marker 244 between Overton and Lexington.
LEXINGTON — The Lexington Police Department arrested two subjects Thursday morning after conducting simultaneous arrest operations.
Dirk M. Earll, 29, is charged with third-degree sexual assault of a child, a Class 3A felony; and two counts of committing child abuse intentionally with no injury.
Guillermo Goytia-Avitia, 57, of North Platte was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of theft by deception, more than $5,000.
The Legislature approved an amendment from Sen. Bob Andersen requiring any no-bid contract be turned over to the auditor within three days of its approval.
A proposed constitutional amendment strengthening protections surrounding the Nebraska Environmental Trust Fund was pulled from the agenda for not having 33 votes secured.
Omaha Sen. Machaela Cavanaugh's bill would allow the roughly 27,000 students at Nebraska's public and private schools who qualify for reduced-cost lunches to get those meals for free.
State Sen. John Cavanaugh said the ad is an example of conservatives meddling in the Democratic side of the closely-watched Nebraska 2nd Congressional District race.