The Trump administration seemed unlikely Tuesday to accept Iran’s offer to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz if the U.S. lifts its blockade on the country.
Since the war began, at least 3,375 people have been killed in Iran and at least 2,521 people in Lebanon amid fighting between Israel and the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group.
The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.
Cole Tomas Allen appeared in court to face federal charges after the chaotic encounter Saturday that resulted in shots being fired. He was ordered to remain jailed pending additional court hearings, and faces up to life in prison if convicted of the assassination count alone.
The University of St. Thomas Undergraduate Student Government announced Wednesday that an additional day will be added to Thanksgiving break going forward.
Student leaders shared that they originally got the idea of including the day before Thanksgiving past the faculty senate and approved by university President Rob Vischer in the Fall 2025 semester.
The change goes into effect for the 2026-27 school year.
Sabrina Thompson can be reached at thom4836@stthomas.edu.
