On March 2, 2026, President Donald Trump today awarded the Medal of Honor to three U.S. Army soldiers: Master Sgt. Roderick W. Edmonds (posthumous), Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis (posthumous), and retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson. Edmonds was cited for defying Nazi orders as a WWII POW to protect about 200 Jewish-American prisoners. Ollis was honored for shielding a wounded Polish officer from a suicide bomber during a 2013 attack in Afghanistan. Richardson received the medal for valor during a September 14, 1968, Vietnam reconnaissance mission in which he rescued dozens, directed airstrikes, and continued fighting despite wounds. (apnews.com)
The FBI has placed counterterrorism and intelligence teams on high alert as U.S. and allied strikes on Iran escalate, a senior bureau official told Fox News. Director Kash Patel ordered Joint Terrorism Task Forces nationwide to work 24/7, mobilize assisting security assets and increase surveillance of priority suspects to deter retaliation. Federal agencies, including DHS, are coordinating with local police and military installations have tightened security around sensitive sites. Officials say the posture is precautionary — there are no confirmed, specific domestic threats publicized — but agencies remain vigilant and are prioritizing protection of diplomatic, religious and community locations. Immediately. (foxnews.com)
On March 2, 2026, President Donald Trump today awarded the Medal of Honor to three U.S. Army soldiers: Master Sgt. Roderick W. Edmonds (posthumous), Staff Sgt. Michael H. Ollis (posthumous), and retired Command Sgt. Maj. Terry P. Richardson. Edmonds was cited for defying Nazi orders as a WWII POW to protect about 200 Jewish-American prisoners. Ollis was honored for shielding a wounded Polish officer from a suicide bomber during a 2013 attack in Afghanistan. Richardson received the medal for valor during a September 14, 1968, Vietnam reconnaissance mission in which he rescued dozens, directed airstrikes, and continued fighting despite wounds. (apnews.com)
The FBI has placed counterterrorism and intelligence teams on high alert as U.S. and allied strikes on Iran escalate, a senior bureau official told Fox News. Director Kash Patel ordered Joint Terrorism Task Forces nationwide to work 24/7, mobilize assisting security assets and increase surveillance of priority suspects to deter retaliation. Federal agencies, including DHS, are coordinating with local police and military installations have tightened security around sensitive sites. Officials say the posture is precautionary — there are no confirmed, specific domestic threats publicized — but agencies remain vigilant and are prioritizing protection of diplomatic, religious and community locations. Immediately. (foxnews.com)
Prime Minister Keir Starmer rebuked US president Donald Trump after Trump criticised Britain for not joining strikes on Iran, declaring: “It is my duty to judge what is in Britain’s national interest… And I stand by it.” Starmer said the UK had prioritised de‑escalation and legal scrutiny over offensive action, while later permitting limited US defensive uses of British bases following Iranian missile and drone attacks that threatened British forces and citizens. He and Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper stressed protecting 300,000 British nationals in the Gulf. Conservatives, commentators accused him of weakness as relations with the US were deeply strained. (theguardian.com)
Breaking reports said the President would address the nation on Iran from the White House at 11 a.m. EST, but the White House later called those reports inaccurate. The announcement followed U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iranian targets and reports that Iran’s supreme leader was killed, actions that have prompted Iranian retaliatory attacks and a sharp regional escalation. Officials are briefing Congress and U.S. military commands remain on high alert as civilian and military casualties mount. Media and government sources continue to report rapidly changing details; the White House has not confirmed a formal, scheduled televised address. Developing; more details expected soon. (yahoo.com)
