Mexican army kills CJNG leader El Mencho in US-backed operation, sparking Jalisco retaliation

U.S. intelligence backed the operation; successor unclear

US deploys F-22 fighters to Israel for first time amid Iran tensions

Largest U.S. military buildup in the Middle East since the 2003 Iraq invasion

HHS slashes CDC budget 53% as H5N1 crosses state lines unchecked

CDC cut 53% while H5N1 spreads with one pandemic staffer remaining