Fifth Nimitz-class aircraft carrier of the US Navy
Families and lawmakers have raised alarms about living conditions and mental health aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, which has been continuously at sea since November and has not made a port call for more than 240 days. Reports have cited food shortages, plumbing failures, water contamination and multiple attempted overboard incidents; senators have asked Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for answers.
A US federal judge has dismissed the Trump administration's March lawsuit accusing Harvard of ongoing Title VI civil rights violations, finding the cited incidents were "too isolated and episodic" to show institutional noncompliance. The government is assessing next steps; Harvard has not immediately commented. The suit had sought to reclaim billions in federal research funding.
The USS George Washington has left Da Nang and is relocating toward the Indian Ocean as the Lincoln remains in the Middle East, underscoring a sustained, high-pressure naval posture amid Iran-related operations and logistic strains aboard deployed carriers.
President Donald Trump has said he will "pretty soon" declare the Strait of Hormuz to be US territory after defeating Iran, and has touted a US naval blockade. Iran has rejected the claim, saying the strait "will only be closed and opened under Iran's command" and has refused to resume talks while the waterway remains blocked. Mediators continue quiet contact.
Natalie Harp has emerged as a focal point in linked stories about President Trump, his secret Air Force One swap with Iran threats, and commentary from Jon Ossoff. Reports describe her as a loyal aide who types Trump’s dictations and influences information flow, while questions about the White House’s handling of security and communications intensify.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has made a brief port call at Laem Chabang, Thailand, allowing about 5,000 sailors and Marines to rest after a record, months-long deployment supporting US operations against Iran. Thai authorities are managing transport, security and restrictions in Pattaya while US officials deny widespread failures in shipboard conditions.
Stars and Stripes has dismissed editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max Lederer and reporter Lara Korte after the Pentagon issued notices of separation citing insubordination. The journalists have filed a First Amendment lawsuit in Washington, DC, arguing the department is attempting to curb the paper's editorial independence after recent disputes over coverage and management changes.
The Strait of Hormuz remains a focal point as President Trump has threatened to declare the waterway a U.S. territory amid a costly Iran confrontation. Oil prices have climbed as the conflict continues, and the administration is pursuing a blockade until Iran concedes.
South Korea has said the U.S. Marine Corps notified Seoul in June that it cannot deploy forces for the biennial Ssangyong amphibious exercise because U.S. forces are tied up by operations in the Middle East. Seoul and Washington are consulting on when to resume training. The move follows U.S. cuts to other joint drills and recent North Korean missile launches.
Luis Manuel Aviles, a 48-year-old handyman and father in Key West, has been detained in a case tied to a broader immigration crackdown affecting relatives of U.S. service members. His detention followed by release has drawn scrutiny as the USS Abraham Lincoln recently set a record for uninterrupted time at sea, with officials and advocates warning of ripple effects for military families.
Iran and Oman have agreed a phased framework to create a temporary navigational corridor and a joint mine‑clearance project for the Strait of Hormuz. The route would route inbound traffic through Iranian waters and outbound traffic partly through Omani waters; technical talks will continue on a permanent arrangement. The strait remains effectively closed until political conditions are met.
The USS Lincoln, a U.S. Navy aircraft carrier, has arrived near Laem Chabang port in Thailand after more than 250 days at sea. Reports indicate crew mental health concerns and shortages of supplies, with Thai officials noting a brief port visit for rest and recuperation before returning to the U.S. The ship was previously deployed in the Middle East, supporting operations related to Iran. The stop signaled a temporary pause before continuing its journey home.
Stars and Stripes publisher Max Lederer, editor-in-chief Erik Slavin and Middle East reporter Lara Korte have filed a federal lawsuit in Washington, D.C., alleging retaliation for reporting on deteriorating conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln. The Pentagon reportedly fired them last week, citing insubordination after a CBS interview. The case underscores tensions over editorial independence in a partially funded military newspaper.
Anak Krakatau has erupted since late Friday, producing lava fountains and ash plumes up to 50,000ft and forcing temporary closures at Soekarno‑Hatta and multiple regional airports. Authorities have suspended operations at several airports, delayed or cancelled hundreds of flights and stranded tens to hundreds of thousands of passengers while marine and air exclusion zones remain in place.
American forces dock in Pattaya after a record deployment, aiming to restock and boost the local economy. Officials warn of health and safety risks as policing tightens and the city balances tourism pressures with security.
The acting Navy secretary has been nominated by the president to a permanent post as U.S. forces confront intensified strikes with Iran. The Lincoln has spent nine months at sea, while domestic political shifts accompany the military movements.
The USS Lincoln has arrived in Thai waters after a record-breaking deployment of 286 days at sea, amid reports of crew stress and food shortages. Sailors are heading home as another port stop nears, while vendors and locals in Pattaya react to the visit.
The Joint Staff is conducting widespread polygraph examinations on civilian and military personnel amid an investigation into leaks of classified information tied to dwindling U.S. munition stocks during the Iran conflict. Officials say the effort aims to identify leakers and deter future disclosures, with no one reportedly failing the tests thus far.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has arrived in Pattaya, Thailand, for rest and recovery after a record-long deployment at sea in the US-Israel war on Iran. Sailors and Marines are being released in staggered groups, and officials say the crew is looking forward to Thai food and downtime, while questions about living conditions and isolation persist.
The USS Theodore Roosevelt is preparing to depart San Diego as the Navy applies lessons from Lincoln and Ford deployments. Caudle says Roosevelt is maximizing logistics and improving quality-of-life measures amid ongoing US-Iran tensions, with a focus on self-sufficiency and better communication with families.
Politico and Independent report on Democrats courting southern states as potential paths to 2028 influence. Newsom’s posture toward a possible presidential bid is evolving, while allies highlight fundraising and coalition-building in South Carolina and neighboring states.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao has told Senator Kirsten Gillibrand that eight sailors across the USS Abraham Lincoln strike group have attempted suicide during a record-long deployment. The carrier has spent about 286 days at sea, faced supply and hygiene problems, and disembarked in Thailand on 1 September; Cao said no deaths occurred and medical and mental-health care remained available aboard.
The United States has expanded military deployments in the Middle East, adding carrier strike groups, amphibious units and thousands of personnel as tensions with Iran rise ahead of the November midterm elections. Washington says the posture keeps options open for potential action while diplomacy continues.
President Donald Trump has approved a U.S. Army firing‑squad execution for Maj. Nidal Malik Hasan, convicted for the 2009 Fort Hood shootings that killed 13 and wounded more than 30. The Pentagon has said the Army will set the time and place; officials have indicated the execution will be livestreamed and scheduled for December 3.
The USS Abraham Lincoln has returned to San Diego after a months-long deployment diverted to the Middle East to support operations against Iran. The carrier, part of a strike group, faced extended at-sea duty, combat operations, and reports of food shortages and mental-health strain before returning home.
The US president has posted that Washington is pursuing productive discussions with Iran and will not attack Iran before the US midterm elections. The comments come as Iran tensions and carrier deployments intensify in the region, with competing narratives from Guardian, Arab News and AP about potential escalation and timelines.
The USS Abraham Lincoln returns to San Diego after a record 265 days at sea, with families welcoming sailors amid reports of food shortages, mental-health strain, and multiple suicide attempts within the crew during the Iran war deployment.