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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…