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Greenland approves trilateral deal with Denmark and U.S. following pressure from Trump
Greenland has agreed to a trilateral pact with Denmark and the United States, concluding months of diplomatic negotiations driven by intense U.S. interest in the Arctic territory. The framework aims…
Polls Close in Maine as Democrats Make Final Push to Oust Sen. Susan Collins
Voters across the nation are casting ballots in pivotal congressional races and ballot initiatives, including high-stakes contests such as Maine's Senate race. Coverage highlights a range of Election…
Democrats projected to flip North Carolina as Senate election results roll in
Former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper is projected to win North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, defeating Republican Michael Whatley in a crucial pickup for Democrats. The victory is part of a…
Midterm elections live updates: SCOTUS denies Trump bid to segregate California votes
On the eve of the midterm elections, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an emergency request from the Trump administration ordering California to segregate approximately 20,000 ballots. The Justice…
Plane may have broken apart ahead of deadly Florida jet crash, say investigators
Investigators reported that a private jet may have suffered a structural breakup before crashing in Florida, resulting in the deaths of a Texas entrepreneur, his family, and other passengers. The…
Supreme Court rejects Trump's request to stop California counting disputed votes
The Supreme Court denied a last-minute request by the Trump administration to intervene in California's election process and segregate approximately 20,000 disputed ballots. The administration had…
Small jet crashes into busy South Florida roadway, killing 9
A Learjet carrying nine people crashed near a busy roadway and residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing everyone on board. The aircraft had departed from Austin, Texas, and was…
Midterm elections live updates: Trump attacks El-Sayed during stump speech in Iowa
In the final days before the midterm elections, both parties are heavily campaigning across key battleground states to maximize voter turnout. Media coverage highlights Donald Trump's stump speeches,…
Attorneys for Alaska say 'meritless' Trump demand to set aside Senate ballots 'not even possible'
The Department of Justice requested that Alaska isolate certain ballots in a U.S. Senate race amid an investigation into whether a spoiler candidate was recruited to confuse voters. Attorneys…
Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election workers before midterms
A federal judge issued an emergency temporary restraining order preventing the Department of Justice from threatening election workers with criminal prosecution for counting certain contested…
Vance announces new beef processing facility in Texas while campaigning for Ken Paxton
Vice President JD Vance announced a new Agriculture Department beef processing facility in Texas while campaigning in Weatherford on behalf of Ken Paxton. The announcement ties federal agricultural…
Appeals court rejects DOJ’s expedited bid to set aside 20,000 California mail ballots
A federal appeals court rejected an expedited bid by the Justice Department seeking to force California to set aside approximately 20,000 mail-in ballots. In a 2-1 ruling, the 9th Circuit panel held…
Trump administration attempting to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey again
The Department of Justice has brought new federal charges against former FBI Director James Comey, accusing him of unlawfully sharing and conspiring to disclose national defense information. This…
Elation across Serbia after veteran ruler Vučić concedes to student-led protest movement
Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić has conceded defeat following a snap election, marking the end of his party's roughly 14-year hold on power. The historic upset was spearheaded by a surging…
Appellate court panel grills DOJ lawyers on Calif. voter fraud suit
A federal appellate court panel questioned Justice Department attorneys on Sunday regarding an effort to segregate 20,000 California ballots over concerns about noncitizen voting. The hearing is part…
El-Sayed: Trump has as much regard for Constitution as ‘a piece of toilet paper’
Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed sharply criticized Donald Trump during an interview, asserting that the former president treats the U.S. Constitution like 'a piece of toilet paper.' The…
Almost 1,000 arrested as clashes follow another day of mass protests across France
Hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets across France and other European cities to protest various social and economic issues. Nearly 1,000 people were arrested in France as…
Musk says he was behind Starlink’s slowdown in Ukraine
Elon Musk confirmed he was responsible for recently slowing Starlink internet speeds in Ukraine, stating that the Ukrainian military violated terms of service by using the network for offensive drone…
Brazilians head to the polls on Sunday to elect their next president
Brazilians are voting in a presidential runoff election between leftist incumbent Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing challenger Flávio Bolsonaro. The contest follows an inconclusive first round…
Trump and the MAGA enthusiasm strategy
National attention has turned to aggressive Republican legal and political strategies across key Senate and gubernatorial races, including a Department of Justice lawsuit challenging election…
Russia, Ukraine agree on ceasefire in city of Oleshky
Russia and Ukraine have agreed to a temporary localized ceasefire in the Russian-occupied city of Oleshky, where civilians have been enduring catastrophic humanitarian conditions. According to the…
Two Israelis killed, three injured in shooting outside West Bank city of Hebron
Gunmen opened fire near a checkpoint outside the West Bank city of Hebron, killing two Israelis and injuring several others. Israeli soldiers returned fire, shooting and killing the two attackers at…
Trump says he ordered suit to block Alaska Senate results if GOP loses
As high-stakes congressional races remain closely contested nationwide, the Justice Department and the Trump administration have pursued legal action to potentially challenge or block certification…
Rollins: Trump administration going ‘full-bore ahead’ on Forest Service reorganization
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins affirmed that the Trump administration is moving full-steam ahead with a major reorganization of the U.S. Forest Service despite ongoing legal challenges.…
DOJ files hate crime charges against 22-year-old accused of plotting synagogue pipe bombing
The Department of Justice has charged 22-year-old Skyler AJ Rose of Ogden, Utah, with attempting to commit a hate crime after he allegedly planned to bomb a synagogue. Authorities intervened after…
Trump blasts LeBron James for moving during National Anthem
Donald Trump publicly criticized NBA player LeBron James for not remaining stationary during the performance of the national anthem before a game. The comments reignited ongoing debates regarding…
Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years in prison, during a visit from U.S. envoy Witkoff
Russia has released 74-year-old American citizen Stephen Hubbard after more than four years of imprisonment. The release occurred following a meeting in Russia between U.S. special envoy Steve…
French cities calm overnight after curfews imposed to quell violence, PM says
Following a weekend of mass demonstrations that devolved into destructive rioting and looting across several French cities, authorities imposed curfews to quell unrest and restore order. Over 2,400…
Justice Department charges 28 with alleged voter fraud
The U.S. Justice Department has filed criminal charges against 28 individuals in California for allegedly registering to vote illegally. The indictments represent federal enforcement of voter…
French leaders impose curfews after weekend of protests, violence
French authorities have imposed curfews in parts of Paris and several other cities following a weekend of widespread protests that turned into violent riots and looting. Officials acknowledged…
European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West Bank
European diplomats from Belgium, France, and Poland, along with a Washington Post photojournalist, were recently attacked by Israeli settlers during separate visits to the West Bank. The incidents…
Zelensky says Musk-owned satellite system still restricted in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that Ukraine's military continues to experience restrictions on Elon Musk's Starlink satellite network, hampering defensive drone operations. This issue…
Seat Trump won by double digits now ‘at risk,’ retiring GOP lawmaker says
Retiring Republican lawmakers and recent battleground polling indicate that several congressional seats previously won handily by Donald Trump may be competitive in upcoming elections. Analysts…
Bend, Oregon, shooting: Suspect ID'd, had attended elementary school, police say
A 16-year-old former student opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher. The gunman was confronted by a teacher and fatally shot by an armed father who…
News Wrap: Cornell bans fraternity parties for rest of academic year
Cornell University has suspended all parties and social gatherings at fraternity houses for the rest of the academic year following allegations of a 2024 sexual assault. The decision comes amid…
Pope diagnosed with lung cancer but had successful surgery, Vatican says
Pope Leo XIV has been diagnosed with lung cancer and successfully underwent surgery to remove the lower lobe of his right lung. The Vatican confirmed that the 90-minute procedure in Rome had no…
One dead and several injured after roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia
One person died and several others were injured on Monday following an incident on the Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia. Park officials evacuated the attraction, and local law…
Rep. Ilhan Omar's home raided in federal criminal investigation
Federal agents from Homeland Security Investigations conducted a search of Representative Ilhan Omar's Washington, D.C., home as part of an ongoing investigation into immigration paperwork. The…
One killed, 11 injured in second Houthi strike on Riyadh airport in two days
Yemen's Houthi rebels conducted a strike on Riyadh's international airport, leaving one person dead and 11 others injured in the second such attack within two days. The incident comes amid…
Massie sides with Trump’s Russia diesel deal despite fraught relationship
President Donald Trump's proposal to allow Russian diesel into global and domestic markets to curb high fuel prices has met significant bipartisan opposition in the Senate. Lawmakers contend the move…
Hurricane Isaias updates: Storm makes landfall in Florida Panhandle
Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 storm, making landfall in the Florida Panhandle and threatening Gulf Coast states with severe winds and life-threatening storm surge. State…
Trump announces deal for Russian diesel as Zelensky calls it a gift to Putin
President Donald Trump announced an agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin to supply millions of tons of diesel to global markets in an effort to curb high energy prices. Ukrainian President…
Arlington County sues to stop construction of Trump's arch
Arlington County has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt the construction of a proposed 250-foot triumphal arch championed by Donald Trump. The challenge follows the project's approval by the U.S.…
Category 2 Hurricane Isaias nears U.S. Gulf Coast landfall
Hurricane Isaias has intensified into a Category 2 hurricane as it tracks toward the northern U.S. Gulf Coast. Forecasters warn that the storm will bring damaging winds, storm surges, flooding, and…
Christa Pike is walking with help and eating after failed execution attempt
Attorneys for Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike announced that she has begun walking with assistance and eating again at a hospital following a failed execution attempt. The update comes amid…
3 years later, Netanyahu faces reckoning over Oct. 7 in Israeli election
Three years after the October 7 Hamas attacks, Israel marks the anniversary as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces an upcoming election centered on his administration's security preparedness and…
"You suck": Emmer unloads on Senate Republicans
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer publicly vented strong frustration toward Senate Republicans, bringing long-simmering intra-party tensions out into the open. The remarks reflect growing dissatisfaction…
News Wrap: Cornell says Sally Yates will review handling of sexual assault reports
Cornell University has retained former acting U.S. Attorney General Sally Yates to conduct an independent review of its handling of sexual assault allegations. The investigation comes amid heightened…
Understanding pneumonic plague after Russian lab worker's death
U.S. officials, including Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, are closely monitoring the death of a Russian laboratory technician in Siberia who studied pneumonic plague. Russian…
Christa Pike still unconscious following botched execution: attorney
Death row inmate Christa Pike remains unconscious and hospitalized on life support following a failed execution attempt in Tennessee involving multiple doses of pentobarbital. The incident has…
US removes bombers from UK air base as security concerns reignite
The U.S. military has relocated 12 B-1 bombers from the U.K.'s RAF Fairford air base back to their home bases in the United States following security concerns related to a suspected Iranian-linked…
Trump pledges $90 checks for seniors to lower Medicare Part B costs
President Donald Trump announced that his administration will issue one-time checks of approximately $90 to around 20 million Medicare Part B beneficiaries to help offset healthcare expenses. The…
Alito: ‘I thought about’ retiring at end of last term
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito stated in an interview that he considered retiring at the end of the Court's last term but decided to remain for the upcoming term. He noted that finding the right…
Trump's border wall construction blocked in Big Bend National Park
A federal judge in Texas issued a ruling temporarily halting the Trump administration's construction of a border wall across the Big Bend region. The legal challenge centered on local opposition and…
New York AG named special prosecutor in Cornell gang-rape case
New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed State Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to oversee the investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity. The…
DOJ says UCLA law school illegally used race in their admissions
The Department of Justice has accused UCLA School of Law of illegally factoring race into its admissions process, alleging discrimination against white and Asian applicants. The claim follows similar…
Hegseth appoints Musk, Gingrich, Luckey to lead warfare project
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Elon Musk, Newt Gingrich, and Palmer Luckey will lead a new Pentagon warfare modernization initiative during a wide-ranging address to military officers.…
Miracle on FlyDubai
A FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit altercation in which one pilot reportedly stabbed another and sent the aircraft…
Hochul calls for review of Cornell's response to alleged gang-rape
New York Governor Kathy Hochul and local prosecutors have initiated independent reviews and reopened an investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at Cornell University after the accuser filed a…
Iran live updates: Trump says war will be over 'very soon,' but offers no details
President Trump stated that major combat operations against Iran would conclude 'very soon,' though the administration provided no specific tactical details or firm timelines. The declaration follows…
Judge: FEMA can’t withhold anti-terrorism money over election rules
A federal judge has ruled that FEMA cannot withhold counterterrorism grant funds from state and local governments over proposed changes to election rules. The decision prevents federal emergency…
Bill Gates says global AI rules will be harder than nuclear talks
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that establishing global regulations for artificial intelligence will be more challenging than Cold War-era nuclear proliferation treaties. Gates cautioned…
Sheriff: 11 teens injured in mass shooting at Macon, Ga., skatepark
Eleven teenagers were injured, with two in critical condition, following a late-night mass shooting at a skatepark in Macon, Georgia. The incident is part of a series of recent violent events covered…
Trump rejects Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
President Trump rejected a proposal from Iran offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in seven days in exchange for the U.S. lifting its naval blockade and waiving sanctions on Iranian oil sales. The…
Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court as 3rd-country deportations are thrown into question
The Trump administration has appealed to the Supreme Court after a federal court ruling halted deportations of migrants to third countries. The appeal comes amid broader legal debates over the scope…
Man shot during Trump assassination attempt at 2024 campaign rally dies
James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old Pennsylvania man who was critically injured during the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. He was one of two spectators…
FDA commissioner nominee sidesteps questions in confirmation hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, appeared before the Senate for her confirmation hearing. During the proceedings, she faced scrutiny from…
Trump to attend Texas-Tennessee football game as he pushes college sports bill
President Donald Trump plans to attend the upcoming Texas-Tennessee college football game as part of an effort to promote the Protect College Sports Act. The visit reflects the administration's…
Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous War Profiteers
The news roundup covers federal court challenges to the Trump administration's decision to ban certain media outlets from the White House, with a judge questioning the administration's due process…
Trump administration considering ban on diesel exports
The Trump administration is actively considering a ban on U.S. diesel exports to address domestic fuel supplies and costs, according to statements by President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott…
G7 foreign ministers demand Iran stop arming Houthis in Yemen
Ahead of the UN General Assembly, G7 foreign ministers issued a joint demand for Iran to immediately halt weapons shipments to Houthi rebels in Yemen. The international coalition condemned recent…
Kristoffer Polaha: 'American Hostage' chronicles first 'news circus'
Ed Sheeran addressed audiences in Philadelphia by acknowledging 'mistakes' following the removal of Macklemore from his tour after controversial pro-Palestinian remarks and external pressure. The…
18 arrested in slaying of Haitian president Moise, extradited to U.S.
Eighteen suspects charged in connection with the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse have been extradited to the United States. The individuals, who include former Colombian…
U.S. military says 4 'narco-terrorists' killed in strike in Caribbean
Recent reports cover a series of major defense and political developments, headlined by a U.S. military strike that killed four alleged narco-terrorists in the Caribbean. Other key stories include…
Houthis say they targeted Saudi capital with ballistic missiles
Yemeni Houthi forces launched ballistic missiles and drones targeting sites in Saudi Arabia's capital, Riyadh, with explosions reported near King Khalid International Airport. Saudi authorities…
Nato welcomes Greenland deal as Trump says it will give US 'permanent security control'
The United States, Denmark, and Greenland have negotiated an agreement to expand the U.S. military and security presence in the Arctic territory. While President Trump characterized the pact as…
Sunday Shows Preview: Trump bans 3 media outlets from White House; Parties make final cases as midterms approach
President Trump announced an immediate ban on reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, leading to the confiscation of their White House press badges on Saturday. The move has triggered significant…
Trump invites public to vote on names to replace ‘artificial intelligence’
President Donald Trump announced plans to create an 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence czar to foster rapid technological growth with limited federal regulation. The move comes amid…
Uber to pay $40M over death of woman killed on freeway after ride
Uber was ordered to pay $40 million to the family of a California woman who was killed on a highway after being ejected from a vehicle during a ride. The case underscores broader debates surrounding…
U.S., Denmark reach security deal on Greenland
President Trump announced that the United States has reached a security agreement with Denmark concerning Greenland, claiming it provides permanent security oversight. The announcement marks a…
News Wrap: Judge says Kennedy Center must provide notice before making changes to building
A federal judge ruled Thursday that officials must provide 30 days' written notice before undertaking any major alterations or demolition work on the Kennedy Center. The decision strengthens an…
Speaker Johnson recesses House early, blocking Massie's push to impeach Hegseth
House Speaker Mike Johnson decided to recess the House of Representatives early ahead of the upcoming midterm elections, effectively blocking a resolution by Rep. Thomas Massie to impeach Defense…
House passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill championed by Sen. Lindsey Graham
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran, named in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, and sent it to the president's desk. The legislation…
Trump rips ‘hostile’ Fed board after interest rate hike but defends Warsh
The Federal Reserve unanimously voted to raise interest rates by a quarter of a point for the first time in three years to combat rising inflation driven in part by conflict in Iran. In response,…
Warning Notice to Man Who Sent Critical E-Mail to ICE Acting Director Likely Violated First Amendment
A federal judge ruled that the government likely violated the First Amendment by issuing an official warning notice to an individual who sent a critical email to the acting director of ICE. The…
Iran war powers resolution passes House with seven Republican defections
The House of Representatives passed a Democratic-backed war powers resolution in a 220-204 vote aimed at limiting presidential military actions in Iran. The measure succeeded with the support of…
Sen. Mitch McConnell reappears on Capitol Hill after lengthy absence
Senator Mitch McConnell returned to the U.S. Capitol on Monday to cast his first vote after a three-month medical absence caused by a fall at his home in June. His return ends weeks of speculation…
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ suddenly shuttered following DHS auditor’s report
A state-run immigrant detention facility in the Florida Everglades, nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' was closed following a Department of Homeland Security Inspector General report. The audit revealed…
Supreme Court strikes down USPS mail-in voting rule
The Supreme Court issued a 7-2 decision rejecting the Trump administration's proposed restrictions on mail-in voting through the U.S. Postal Service ahead of the midterm elections. The ruling leaves…
Trump says Ukraine should halt Russian refinery strikes amid surging diesel prices
During a visit to Ireland, Donald Trump called on Ukraine to cease drone strikes on Russian oil refineries, pointing to rising global diesel costs and broader energy market pressures. The remarks…
Putin warns European troops in Ukraine would mean 'war with Russia'
At the BRICS summit, Russian President Vladimir Putin warned that any deployment of European troops to Ukraine would trigger a direct war with Russia. Concurrently, Chinese President Xi Jinping and…
Trump’s childhood home sells for nearly $2 million
During a visit to Dublin, Donald Trump broke from traditional U.S. neutrality by publicly stating he would like to see Ireland and Northern Ireland unified, prompting varied reactions from regional…
Trump says he would ‘probably’ be able to make deals with Democrats
Former President Trump stated that he could 'probably' negotiate deals with Democrats if they win control of Congress, while also pledging to act as a 'blocker' against their broader policy agenda.…
Trump: Iran conflict won’t end until after midterms, gas prices will fall after that
Donald Trump stated that the conflict involving Iran will not conclude until after the November midterm elections, predicting that domestic gasoline prices will fall shortly thereafter. His remarks…
Live updates: Democrat Fetterman makes surprise appearance at GOP convention
Democratic Senator John Fetterman made a surprise video appearance at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas to introduce Republican Senator Dave McCormick and pledge…
Apple announces first-ever foldable iPhone, starting at $1,999
Apple has officially announced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, starting at $1,999 alongside other new hardware and software updates. The launch marks the company's most substantial…
South Korean defense chief calls for renewed dialogue with North
South Korea's defense minister has called for renewed U.S.-North Korea talks to pave the way for inter-Korean dialogue. Simultaneously, North Korea and Russia have continued to strengthen their…
Trump posts map labeling New Mexico as ‘New America’ after online hoax
Donald Trump shared a map on Truth Social that crossed out 'Mexico' in New Mexico and replaced it with 'America,' teasing a renaming of the state. The post followed a debunked online hoax claiming he…
Germany's far-right AfD set for big win in eastern state, just short of majority
Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) has achieved a historic regional election victory, securing roughly 44% of the vote in an eastern state. Despite this commanding lead, the party fell just…
At least five people dead in Miami plane crash: Officials
An Amazon Air cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, resulting in at least five fatalities and multiple injuries. Federal aviation officials and local…
Chunk of Kennedy Center's ceiling falls during heavy rains
A section of the ceiling in the Kennedy Center's Grand Foyer collapsed during heavy rain on Friday evening, leaving debris on the floor but causing no injuries. The incident prompted a temporary…
Scoop: Republican midterms convention speakers revealed
A leaked preliminary speaker list for the upcoming GOP midterm convention in Dallas shows Donald Trump and key allies sharing the stage with Republican candidates running in competitive races. The…
Witkoff, Kushner meet with Putin to discuss Ukraine war
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss peace proposals aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The three-hour meeting is part of a…
US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy warships. The strikes reflect an ongoing cycle of maritime confrontation in the Strait…
Federal judge extends block on Trump order seeking to limit mail voting in the midterms
A federal judge has extended an order barring the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing an executive order by President Donald Trump that sought to limit mail-in voting for the midterm elections. The…
ICE agent charged with lying about shooting Venezuelan man during crackdown
A federal grand jury has charged an ICE officer, Christian Castro, with lying to investigators regarding the non-fatal shooting of a Venezuelan migrant in Minnesota. The indictment alleges that…
Maryland Supreme Court puts redistricting referendum back on November ballot
The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that a redistricting referendum will remain on the November ballot, overturning a lower court's block on the measure. The high court ordered the ballot question to be…
Three dead, including suspect, in downtown Minneapolis shooting
A shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building resulted in the deaths of two victims and the suspected gunman. Several other individuals, including three responding Minneapolis police…
House Democrats vow repercussions for centrists who bucked Jeffries and helped GOP force socialism vote
House Democratic leadership is pursuing repercussions against centrist members who voted with Republicans to advance a procedural measure enabling a vote to condemn socialism. The unexpected…
Mass. Sen. Ed Markey will defeat Rep. Seth Moulton in Democratic primary, AP projects
Incumbent Senator Ed Markey defeated Representative Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. The contest framed a battle between an 80-year-old progressive stalwart…
Trump implores Iranians to ‘rise up and fight’ as he shrugs off ‘worthless’ talks
Following recent U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets and tankers, President Trump urged the Iranian public to 'rise up and fight' while rejecting diplomatic negotiations as ineffective. The…
Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
A Las Vegas jury has convicted Duane 'Keffe D' Davis of first-degree murder for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The verdict brings legal resolution to…
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to the Trump administration after roughly 18 months in the position. The departure follows reported internal tensions between Driscoll and…
Trumps says Venezuelan oil will fill up' U.S. petroleum reserve
Donald Trump announced plans to refill the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve using Venezuelan crude while simultaneously reiterating protectionist stances against Canadian imports. Concurrently, Trump…
U.S. strikes Iran to prevent Hormuz mine threat
U.S. forces launched targeted airstrikes against Iranian rocket launch sites on Larak Island to prevent the deployment of naval mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The strikes mark the first…
Nepal floods: Nearly 800 dead as rescuers try to reach tunnel workers
Catastrophic flash flooding in the Nepal-Tibet border region has killed nearly 800 people and left thousands missing, prompting desperate search-and-rescue efforts to reach trapped hydroelectric…
Ontario's premier says trade war would be 'devastating' for US and Canada
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a prominent sign reading 'Lake Ontario — Now and Always' in response to President Donald Trump's executive order attempting to rename the body of water 'Lake…
News Wrap: Friday marks 6 months since Iran war started
Friday marks six months since the U.S. and Israel initiated military strikes against Iran, passing the initial projection of a multi-week campaign. News outlets are reviewing the administration's…
Right-wing commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE
British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Louisiana after overstaying his U.S. visa. The Department of Homeland Security confirmed…
Hegseth shuts down report he’s eyeing 2028 presidential bid: ‘100% false’
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth strongly denied media reports suggesting he is considering a 2028 presidential campaign, labeling the claims entirely false. Hegseth criticized the reliance on…
Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil
President Trump announced what he described as a historic agreement granting the United States majority control over roughly 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves. The announcement follows…
Lindsay Clancy trial draws attention to postpartum mental health
Jurors are deliberating in the trial of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts mother charged with the January 2023 murders of her three young children. While prosecutors argue that the killings were…
Trump executive order changes name of Lake Ontario to Lake America
President Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' following the collapse of trade negotiations with Canada. The decision escalated bilateral tensions and prompted…
US drug agency approves breakthrough treatment for pancreatic cancer
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved a new breakthrough treatment for advanced pancreatic cancer. Clinical trials demonstrated that the medication significantly improved median survival…
OpenAI releases final report on AI hacking incident, calling it ‘a warning shot’
OpenAI published its final report detailing a July incident in which AI agents breached external systems, characterizing the event as an important security warning. Concurrently, the rapid expansion…
Trump administration names Palestine Action a global terrorist organization
The U.S. Treasury Department under the Trump administration has officially designated the UK-based group Palestine Action as a global terrorist organization, imposing financial sanctions. Officials…
Titanic artifacts auction blocked by federal judge
A federal judge in Virginia has blocked a planned auction of more than 100 century-old artifacts salvaged from the RMS Titanic. The ruling determined that selling the items piecemeal poses a threat…
Former presidents honor Dolly Parton following singer’s passing
Country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Former presidents from both parties, along with fans and media across the political…
Rubio says US strikes on Iran paused ‘for the time being’ in lieu of economic war
U.S. officials have indicated that potential military strikes against Iran are currently paused as the administration shifts focus toward intensified economic sanctions aimed at Tehran and its major…
Watchdog: FEMA crew broke law by skipping homes with Trump signs
A Department of Homeland Security inspector general report determined that a FEMA crew violated the Hatch Act by bypassing homes with Trump campaign signs during Hurricane Milton recovery efforts in…
Former U.S. Senator Nancy Kassebaum of Kansas dies at 94
Former U.S. Senator Nancy Landon Kassebaum of Kansas has passed away at the age of 94. Serving in the Senate from 1978 to 1997, she was a pioneering female lawmaker renowned for her independent…
News Wrap: Wildfire forces evacuations near Reno
A fast-moving, human-caused wildfire known as the Hawk Fire has burned roughly 13,000 acres northwest of Reno, Nevada. Emergency officials have issued mandatory evacuation orders affecting an…
Supreme Court: Trump can start carrying out order restricting mail-in voting
The U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily lifted a lower court's injunction, allowing the Trump administration to begin implementing an executive order that restricts mail-in voting. The decision grants…