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Trump Rejects Calls for Advanced AI Development Freeze Despite Cybersecurity Warnings

U.S. President Donald Trump rejected calls from Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei and more than 1,000 researchers to halt development of advanced AI models, after warnings that self-improving agents could threaten internet infrastructure within...

Bank of Japan Poised to Raise Rates to 1.25%, Highest in 31 Years

The Bank of Japan is preparing to raise interest rates to 1.25% amid U.S. pressure to stabilize the yen, with the anticipated move fueling global market volatility as investors brace for an unwinding of yen-funded carry trades.

Guterres Warns UN Faces Financial Collapse as U.S. Withholds More Than $4 Billion

UN Secretary-General António Guterres says more than $4 billion in unpaid U.S. contributions have pushed the organization toward a severe funding crisis as the Trump administration presses for sweeping institutional and geopolitical refo...

North Korea Fires Short-Range Ballistic Missiles After U.S.-South Korea-Japan Drills

North Korea launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the Sea of Japan after trilateral maritime and cyber-defense exercises by the United States, South Korea and Japan, as Washington and Pyongyang also pursue renewed diploma...

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland Leaders Jointly Demand Route to Leave UK

The first ministers of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland signed a joint declaration calling on the British government to create constitutional mechanisms for secession and allow the three nations to pursue eventual reintegration with ...

Houthis Seize Perim Island and Strike Saudi Oil Infrastructure in Red Sea Escalation

Iran-aligned Houthi forces captured Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb and launched drone and ballistic missile attacks on a Saudi airbase and the East-West oil pipeline, forcing a temporary shutdown of the key export route.

Trump Endorses Unified Ireland During Dublin Visit, Prompting Diplomatic Backlash

President Donald Trump said during a visit to Dublin that he would like to see a united Ireland, departing from traditional U.S. neutrality on Northern Ireland’s constitutional status and triggering protests and political criticism.

U.S. Envoy Jared Kushner Says Israeli Strike in Doha Risks Greater Diplomatic Isolation

Jared Kushner criticized an Israeli operation targeting Hamas leaders in Doha, describing the failed strike as strategically damaging and warning that it could deepen Israel’s international isolation.

U.S. Senators Press OpenAI for Answers After Hugging Face Security Breach

Bipartisan lawmakers are seeking technical explanations from OpenAI following a major breach at artificial intelligence company Hugging Face, reflecting growing congressional concern over security risks across technology supply chains.

Federal Judge Blocks Homeland Security Plan to Cut FEMA Workforce in Half

A federal judge ruled that the Department of Homeland Security acted unlawfully in seeking to halve staffing at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, stopping a major restructuring of the federal disaster-response workforce.

Trump Rejects Technology Industry Calls to Slow Advanced AI Development

President Donald Trump dismissed calls from leading technology executives for a slowdown in advanced artificial intelligence development, maintaining a policy of rapid expansion despite industry warnings about safety risks and the need f...

Mike Johnson Pushes Back on Trump’s Proposed $5,000 Midterm Dividend

House Speaker Mike Johnson said President Donald Trump’s plan to provide $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress would require explicit congressional approval, highlighting fiscal divisions within the party.

House Prepares Vote on Expanded U.S. Sanctions Against Russia

Congressional leaders have scheduled a House vote on legislation that would tighten sanctions on Russia, though passage remains uncertain amid partisan divisions over U.S. foreign policy.

U.S. Military Pilot Rescued After Aircraft Is Shot Down Over Iran

The Pentagon said a U.S. Air Force officer was rescued after ejecting over Iranian territory when his aircraft was hit by a missile during combat operations, underscoring the growing risks to American forces in the conflict.

Trump Urges Ukraine to Halt Strikes on Russian Refineries as Global Fuel Supplies Tighten

President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to stop attacks on Russian oil and diesel refineries, arguing that the strikes are worsening global energy shortages and adding pressure to fuel markets.

Global Bond Markets Sell Off as Iran Conflict and Saudi Pipeline Disruptions Fuel Inflation Fears

Government bonds came under broad selling pressure as surging oil prices linked to the Iran conflict and a Saudi pipeline shutdown revived inflation concerns and expectations of further interest-rate increases by major central banks.

Washington Groups Protest Large-Scale Tree Removal at East Potomac Golf Course

Environmental advocates and local officials are challenging federal land managers over extensive tree removals at the East Potomac golf course, renewing debate over local influence on federally controlled land in Washington.

Wisconsin Lawmaker Survives Emergency Water Landing After Small-Aircraft Failure

A Wisconsin state legislator escaped a small aircraft after an emergency water landing and swam to safety, disrupting regional political schedules ahead of the November midterm elections.

Trump Urges Republican Activists to Mobilize Ahead of Midterm Elections

Speaking at the Republican Party’s midterm convention in Dallas, President Donald Trump framed the congressional elections as a referendum on his presidency and called for an aggressive campaign to retain Republican control.

Pennsylvania Reports Probable Measles Death of Unvaccinated Adult

Pennsylvania health officials said an unvaccinated 40-year-old woman died from complications linked to a probable measles infection, adding to national debate over vaccination policy and declining immunization rates.

U.S. Jewish Institutions Spend More Than $1 Billion a Year on Security

Annual security costs for synagogues and Jewish community centers have exceeded $1 billion ahead of the High Holy Days, prompting calls for expanded federal grants amid concerns over rising antisemitism.

Trump Presses Britain to Expand North Sea Oil and Gas Drilling

President Donald Trump criticized the British government’s energy policies and urged London to scale back renewable-energy initiatives while opening more of the North Sea to petroleum development.

Justice Department Secures Denaturalization of Convicted Rapist

Federal prosecutors in New York revoked the U.S. citizenship of a convicted rapist, highlighting the Trump administration’s expanded use of denaturalization proceedings against foreign-born convicted criminals.

Justice Department Carries Out First Deportation Under Alien Terrorist Removal Court Authority

Federal officials said they removed a foreign national using the Alien Terrorist Removal Court, marking the first operational use of the specialized national security process under the Trump administration.

Justice Department Sues Four Jurisdictions Over Policies Affecting Undocumented Migrants

Federal authorities filed complaints against Hawaii, Washington, D.C., Arkansas and Utah, accusing the jurisdictions of providing preferential treatment to undocumented immigrants as the administration expands its immigration enforcement...

White House Adviser David Sacks Pushes Back Against Calls for Federal AI Regulation

David Sacks, co-chair of a White House science and technology advisory council, rejected warnings from technology executives seeking federal intervention and argued that companies can halt advanced AI development without government manda...

White House Convenes Emergency Summit Over Artificial Intelligence Safety Dispute

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett has called an interagency meeting of cyber and science officials amid disagreement between administration advisers and Silicon Valley executives over potential safeguards for advanced AI.

White House Rejects Calls From Technology Executives to Slow Advanced AI Development

President Donald Trump dismissed requests from technology leaders, including executives at Anthropic and OpenAI, for a pause in advanced artificial intelligence development, arguing that restrictions could weaken U.S. competition with Ch...

JD Vance Says Trump’s Proposed Cash Dividend Could Be Limited to Working-Class Americans

Vice President JD Vance said the administration may pursue a more targeted version of President Donald Trump’s $5,000 payment proposal rather than offering checks to every adult citizen.

Mike Johnson Distances House Republicans From Trump’s $5,000 Dividend Proposal

House Speaker Mike Johnson said President Donald Trump’s proposed cash payments would require congressional approval, as Republican fiscal conservatives raised concerns about adding to the roughly $40 trillion national debt.

Treasury Yields Jump as Markets React to Trump’s Proposed $1 Trillion Cash Dividend

U.S. Treasury yields rose to multi-year highs after investors reacted negatively to President Donald Trump’s proposed nationwide cash payout, complicating efforts by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to contain government borrowing costs.

Trump Administration Drafts Post-War Framework for Middle East

Senior State Department and National Security Council officials are circulating a proposed regional security framework intended for implementation after the current U.S. conflict with Iran ends.

White House Reviews U.S. Strike Reportedly Hitting Iranian Wedding

Pentagon and White House national security officials are reviewing a U.S. military strike that reportedly hit an Iranian wedding, raising fresh scrutiny of civilian casualties during the conflict.

Iran Threatens Commercial Ships Using U.S. Naval Assistance in Persian Gulf

Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced a restricted maritime zone south of the U.S. blockade line and threatened sanctions against commercial vessels that rely on American naval assistance while navigating the Gulf.

Trump Administration Finalizes 100-Year Venezuela Oil Rights Deal With U.S. Consortium

The White House says an agreement grants North American Blue Energy Partners century-long rights to 17 Venezuelan oil fields and access to an estimated 65 billion barrels of reserves, drawing criticism over the scale of the concession.

Federal Reserve Expected to Raise Rates as Inflation and Middle East Energy Costs Stay Elevated

The Federal Open Market Committee is widely expected to lift the federal funds target range to 3.75%-4.00% in September as Chair Kevin Warsh confronts persistent inflation and rising energy prices linked to the U.S.-Iran conflict.

U.S. Navy Intercepts Iranian Missiles as Strait of Hormuz Blockade Escalates

U.S. Central Command said American naval forces intercepted an Iranian missile attack targeting an aircraft carrier and destroyer enforcing Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports, further escalating the confrontation in the Persian Gulf.

Dell Hits Record Valuation as Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Demand Surges

Dell Technologies reached a record market valuation after receiving tens of billions of dollars in new enterprise hardware orders, briefly lifting Chief Executive Officer Michael Dell to second place on global billionaire rankings.

Sweden’s Center-Left Opposition Takes Narrow Lead Over Governing Right-Wing Bloc

Exit polls and preliminary vote counts showed Sweden’s center-left opposition ahead of the governing right-wing alliance in a closely fought general election, with the Sweden Democrats losing ground.