U.S. and Israeli forces launch Operation Epic Fury against Iran, striking hundreds of targets in 36 hours with over 1,230 killed amid escalating conflict.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hosts 17-nation Americas Counter Cartel Conference, uniting Western Hemisphere leaders in joint fight against drug trafficking networks.
Pentagon leads Americas Counter Cartel Conference with 24 nations, militarizing drug war as Defense Secretary Hegseth reframes cartels as security threat.
Texas man Detaron Lee Fenley gets life in prison for sexually assaulting woman he targeted due to her illegal immigration status, betting she wouldn't report him.
