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US government probe shows no mistreatment of detainees at largest ICE detention center in state of Texas

US government probe shows no mistreatment of detainees at largest ICE detention center in state of Texas

Report did find dozens of safety, security violations, which ICE says it is working to fix

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Trump 'briefed' on downing of US fighter jet over Iran: White House
03.04.2026

Trump 'briefed' on downing of US fighter jet over Iran: White House

2nd US Air Force combat aircraft – the A-10 attack plane – crashed in Persian Gulf region at around same time that Air Force F-15E was shot down over Iran, New York Times reports

US proposes record $1.5T defense budget, highest in history
03.04.2026

US proposes record $1.5T defense budget, highest in history

Trump seeks biggest-ever military funding boost for FY2027 while proposing 10% cut in non-defense discretionary spending

Trump puts Vice President JD Vance in charge of investigating fraud
03.04.2026

Trump puts Vice President JD Vance in charge of investigating fraud

US president says Vance’s focus will be on fraud ‘everywhere,’ but primarily in Democratic-run states; critics call the crackdown politically motivated

US, Israel strikes against Iran violate international law, Chinese consul general says
03.04.2026

US, Israel strikes against Iran violate international law, Chinese consul general says

Wei Xiaodong says China backs Türkiye’s role in reviving talks

US quietly expelled Iran’s deputy UN envoy in December, report says
03.04.2026

US quietly expelled Iran’s deputy UN envoy in December, report says

Move cited national security concerns, used internal procedure instead of formal designation