Officials with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are reviewing an air-traffic safety incident Tuesday over Washington, involving Marine One while it was transporting President Donald J. Trump from the White House to Joint Base Andrews in Maryland.
According to people familiar with the matter who spoke to The Washington Post, on Tuesday afternoon, Marine One, a military helicopter used to transport the President, took off from the White House, but air-traffic controllers hadn’t yet halted commercial flights at nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as required under safety protocols, in place since the deadly midair collision over the Potomac on January 29, 2025.
During the incident, Marine One and a commercial jet taking off from Ronald Reagan didn’t appear to get dangerously close under federal rules and weren’t converging, indicating the incident didn’t amount to a serious close call, according to a Spokesperson with the FAA. “Marine One flights are piloted by some of the best aviators in the world, and at no point was the President in harm’s way,” said White House Spokesman Kush Desai.
According to people familiar with the matter who spoke to The Washington Post, on Tuesday afternoon, Marine One, a military helicopter used to transport the President, took off from the White House, but air-traffic controllers hadn’t yet halted commercial flights at nearby Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport as required under safety protocols, in place since the deadly midair collision over the Potomac on January 29, 2025.
During the incident, Marine One and a commercial jet taking off from Ronald Reagan didn’t appear to get dangerously close under federal rules and weren’t converging, indicating the incident didn’t amount to a serious close call, according to a Spokesperson with the FAA. “Marine One flights are piloted by some of the best aviators in the world, and at no point was the President in harm’s way,” said White House Spokesman Kush Desai.
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American columnist and media personality Perez Hilton appears to have suffered some kind of psychotic break tonight, significant harming himself and possibly others with a knife in a now deleted TikTok Live. Initial reports of a potential hostage situation…
The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office has confirmed that they have responded to the home of Perez Hilton, who they determined is alone inside, having chosen to ‘tactically disengage’ to de-escalate the situation.
This “can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimize the risk of injury,” a spokesperson for the office said, adding that deputies are continuing to monitor the situation.
This “can reduce the likelihood of a suicide-by-cop encounter and minimize the risk of injury,” a spokesperson for the office said, adding that deputies are continuing to monitor the situation.
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An individual, believed to American media personality Perez Hilton, seen being loaded into an ambulance outside his home in Miami, Florida, following an apparent mental health episode in which Hilton severely injured himself with a knife before barricading himself in his home, all broadcast on TikTok Live.
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The Houthis have announced that they targeted the Saudi oil tanker Wafa with an undisclosed number of missiles in the northern Red Sea off the coast of Yanbu, marking the 8th Saudi Arabian oil tanker targeted and the total number of Saudi tankers diverted since July 22 to 29.
The statement is significant because it explicitly expands the Houthis' targeting to include Saudi tankers operating in the northern Red Sea, representing a notable geographic escalation beyond the Bab al Mandeb and southern Red Sea.
The statement is significant because it explicitly expands the Houthis' targeting to include Saudi tankers operating in the northern Red Sea, representing a notable geographic escalation beyond the Bab al Mandeb and southern Red Sea.
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German authorities are investigating what appears to have been an attempted explosive drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport after a drone carrying an explosive device was discovered near Ukrainian cargo aircraft, according to BILD.
BILD reports the drone was found late Tuesday night on the airport apron with an attached package that security authorities identified as containing explosive material after a positive nitrate test. An X-ray reportedly revealed a detonator, but investigators believe it malfunctioned, preventing the device from detonating. The explosive package has been preserved for forensic examination rather than destroyed, and BILD reports NATO investigators are expected to participate in the investigation.
The incident occurred near several Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft at one of Europe's most important cargo hubs, including shipments supporting Ukraine. Airport operations were temporarily suspended following the discovery.
BILD also reports that shortly after the airport was closed, a DHL cargo aircraft aborted its landing and later struck an unidentified object approximately 400 meters above the ground and about six kilometers from the airport. The aircraft landed safely in Hanover, where damage to its nose section was discovered. German authorities have confirmed the collision occurred and are investigating it as a state security matter, though they have not publicly confirmed that the object was a drone or linked it to the explosive device.
BILD reports the drone was found late Tuesday night on the airport apron with an attached package that security authorities identified as containing explosive material after a positive nitrate test. An X-ray reportedly revealed a detonator, but investigators believe it malfunctioned, preventing the device from detonating. The explosive package has been preserved for forensic examination rather than destroyed, and BILD reports NATO investigators are expected to participate in the investigation.
The incident occurred near several Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft at one of Europe's most important cargo hubs, including shipments supporting Ukraine. Airport operations were temporarily suspended following the discovery.
BILD also reports that shortly after the airport was closed, a DHL cargo aircraft aborted its landing and later struck an unidentified object approximately 400 meters above the ground and about six kilometers from the airport. The aircraft landed safely in Hanover, where damage to its nose section was discovered. German authorities have confirmed the collision occurred and are investigating it as a state security matter, though they have not publicly confirmed that the object was a drone or linked it to the explosive device.
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The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have issued an urgent evacuation warning for residents of the Lebanese village of Mansouri, instructing civilians to move at least 1,000 meters north into open areas.
According to the IDF, the warning was issued in response to what it describes as a Hezbollah ceasefire violation, stating that Israeli forces are "compelled to act forcefully" against the threat.
According to the IDF, the warning was issued in response to what it describes as a Hezbollah ceasefire violation, stating that Israeli forces are "compelled to act forcefully" against the threat.
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The United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) Center has issued an advisory after receiving a report from the master of a tanker who heard a loud explosion in close proximity to the vessel.
According to UKMTO, all crew members are safe and accounted for, and there are no reports of damage to the vessel or environmental pollution. Authorities are investigating the incident.
According to UKMTO, all crew members are safe and accounted for, and there are no reports of damage to the vessel or environmental pollution. Authorities are investigating the incident.
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Six months after the deadliest U.S. loss of the Iran War, Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is demanding the Pentagon publicly release its investigation into the March 1 Iranian attack in Kuwait that killed six U.S. service members.
In a letter obtained by CBS News, Baldwin called on U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to provide Congress with the full 350+ page report, supporting documentation, and any classified reviews. She is also seeking answers about reported delays in medical care and force protection decisions before the attack.
The push follows earlier CBS News reporting that survivors alleged intelligence warnings were ignored, the unit was not adequately fortified, and requests for additional medical supplies were denied. The Pentagon has completed its investigation and briefed families of the fallen, but has not yet publicly released its findings or assigned responsibility for any command decisions.
At the same time, the Pentagon is likely weighing transparency against operational security. A public release could expose vulnerabilities in force protection, intelligence collection, medical response, or command procedures that Iran could study and exploit. Similar investigations are often released only in redacted form or classified versions for that reason.
In a letter obtained by CBS News, Baldwin called on U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) to provide Congress with the full 350+ page report, supporting documentation, and any classified reviews. She is also seeking answers about reported delays in medical care and force protection decisions before the attack.
The push follows earlier CBS News reporting that survivors alleged intelligence warnings were ignored, the unit was not adequately fortified, and requests for additional medical supplies were denied. The Pentagon has completed its investigation and briefed families of the fallen, but has not yet publicly released its findings or assigned responsibility for any command decisions.
At the same time, the Pentagon is likely weighing transparency against operational security. A public release could expose vulnerabilities in force protection, intelligence collection, medical response, or command procedures that Iran could study and exploit. Similar investigations are often released only in redacted form or classified versions for that reason.
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U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has released an image of a U.S. Air Force F-16 "Fighting Falcon" receiving fuel from a U.S. Air Force KC-135 "Stratotanker" assigned to the 912th Air Refueling Squadron at March Air Reserve Base, California, during recent operations in the CENTCOM area of responsibility supporting the U.S. naval blockade of Iran.
According to CENTCOM's latest operational update, U.S. forces have now voluntarily redirected 48 commercial vessels, boarded two vessels to ensure compliance, and disabled two non-compliant vessels since the blockade was established.
According to CENTCOM's latest operational update, U.S. forces have now voluntarily redirected 48 commercial vessels, boarded two vessels to ensure compliance, and disabled two non-compliant vessels since the blockade was established.
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The Houthis have claimed responsibility for targeting the Saudi oil tanker Daisy in the Gulf of Aden with a ballistic missile, alleging the vessel was struck and forced to reverse course, according to the group's military spokesman.
The reported location of the attack loosely coincides with the area of an earlier United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) advisory, in which the master of a tanker reported hearing a loud explosion in close proximity to the vessel. UKMTO stated that all crew members were safe and accounted for, with no reported damage or environmental pollution.
The reported location of the attack loosely coincides with the area of an earlier United Kingdom Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) advisory, in which the master of a tanker reported hearing a loud explosion in close proximity to the vessel. UKMTO stated that all crew members were safe and accounted for, with no reported damage or environmental pollution.
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