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FCC Proposes Cybersecurity Labeling Standards for Connected Consumer Devices

The Federal Communications Commission proposed a standardized cybersecurity certification and labeling framework for smart-home appliances and other internet-connected devices sold or imported into the United States.

Wall Street Ends Mixed as Investors Weigh Energy Costs, Earnings and Trade Tensions

Major US stock indexes closed mixed after a volatile session as strong technology-sector earnings competed with concerns over high fuel prices and continuing international trade disputes.

US Southwest Faces Extended Extreme Heat as Power and Health Systems Come Under Strain

The National Weather Service extended excessive heat warnings across major cities in Arizona, Nevada and California as persistent high temperatures pressured electricity grids and public health infrastructure.

Iceland Summons US Ambassador Over Trump Map Depicting Countries Under American Sovereignty

Iceland’s Foreign Ministry summoned the senior US diplomat in Reykjavik after President Donald Trump published a map graphic depicting Iceland and other Nordic and North American countries under US sovereignty.

US Regulators Tell Banks to Strengthen Cybersecurity and Liquidity for Cross-Border Payments

Federal financial regulators issued joint guidance directing major banks to reinforce cybersecurity and liquidity safeguards in real-time cross-border digital payment systems.

US Diesel Prices Reach Record $5.85 a Gallon Amid Middle East Disruptions

The American Automobile Association said average US retail diesel prices climbed to a record $5.85 per gallon as supply disruptions and escalating Middle East tensions drove energy costs higher.

More Than 60 US Veterans Arrested in Capitol Protest Against Iran Conflict

Capitol Police arrested more than 60 military veterans during a sit-in inside the Cannon House Office Building demanding an end to US military involvement in Iran.

Supreme Court Seeks Administration Response in Voter Verification Database Dispute

The US Supreme Court asked the solicitor general to respond to an emergency request seeking enforcement of a federal voter-registration verification database that remains blocked by lower courts.

Trump Administration Cancels Atlantic Offshore Wind Projects in $1 Billion TotalEnergies Deal

The White House announced a $1 billion agreement with TotalEnergies to terminate planned Atlantic offshore wind installations while redirecting energy policy toward expanded domestic oil and gas development.

Justice Department Charges ICE Agent Over Fatal Protest Shooting

Federal prosecutors filed criminal charges against an active Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer following an internal investigation into the fatal shooting of a civilian protester during unrest.

US Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns Amid Misconduct Allegations

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigned following allegations of administrative misconduct and abuse of office, with Keith Sonderling immediately taking over as acting department head.

Federal Judge Blocks Changes to US Childhood Immunization Policy

A federal district judge halted changes made by the Department of Health and Human Services to national vaccine advisory panels, ruling that the policy shifts and personnel replacements were legally arbitrary and capricious.

US Appeals Court Keeps Block on IRS Sharing Taxpayer Data With Immigration Authorities

A federal appeals court maintained an injunction preventing the Internal Revenue Service from providing confidential taxpayer information to immigration enforcement agencies, preserving privacy protections for undocumented filers.

Pentagon Designates Anthropic a National Supply Chain Risk

The US Defense Department classified artificial intelligence company Anthropic as a national supply chain risk, the first such designation for an American technology company, prompting the firm to vow a legal challenge.

US Senate Confirms Markwayne Mullin as Homeland Security Secretary

The Senate voted 54-45 to confirm Markwayne Mullin as the ninth US secretary of homeland security, making him the first citizen of the Cherokee Nation to serve in a presidential cabinet.

Trump Threatens US Sales Ban on Bombardier Unless Aircraft Production Moves Stateside

President Donald Trump threatened to bar Canada-based Bombardier from selling business jets in the United States unless it shifts manufacturing there, as Ottawa imposed retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of American goods.

US Envoys Hold Peace Talks With Russian and Ukrainian Leaders in Moscow and Kyiv

Presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian and Ukrainian officials as Washington sought to build on temporary regional strike halts and advance a framework for ending the war.

US Launches Heavy Strikes on Iranian Military and Maritime Targets as Hormuz Conflict Escalates

US forces carried out precision strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard air defenses, radar sites and maritime assets amid threats to commercial shipping and American regional positions, as domestic diesel prices climbed to record le...

Veterans and Democratic Lawmakers Oppose Planned 200-Foot Arch Near Arlington

Military veterans, preservation groups and congressional Democrats intensified opposition to a proposed 200-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, arguing it would disrupt the character of military burials and historic gro...

US Regulators Issue Joint Guidance on Digital Credentials for Bank Customer Verification

The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, FinCEN and the Federal Reserve issued guidance clarifying how banks may use verifiable digital credentials while complying with customer identification, Bank Secrecy Act and anti-money laund...

Senate Confirms 53 Trump-Nominated Federal Judges Since January 2025

Judicial monitoring reports said the Senate has confirmed 53 federal judges nominated by President Donald Trump since January 2025, continuing to reshape the lower federal courts ahead of major election-law disputes.

Whistleblower Warns New Election Mail Rules Risk Ballot Processing Disruptions

A complaint released by Senator Richard Blumenthal alleges that Homeland Security and Postal Service officials are implementing new election-mail regulations before the November midterms without sufficient operational testing, raising th...

Rubio Defends US Energy and Diplomatic Engagement During Latin America Tour

Secretary of State Marco Rubio defended the administration’s energy agreements and diplomatic outreach during meetings in Colombia, Ecuador and Peru as regional critics questioned shifts in US policy toward South America.

Iceland Summons US Ambassador Over Trump Map Showing Country Under American Flag

Iceland’s Foreign Ministry summoned the top US diplomat in Reykjavik after President Donald Trump shared a graphic depicting Iceland, Canada, Mexico, Greenland and Cuba as part of the United States.

Congress Averts Immediate Shutdown With Federal Funding Extended Through Dec. 11

House Speaker Mike Johnson defended a bipartisan continuing resolution funding the federal government through Dec. 11 after Senate passage, postponing broader budget disputes until after the midterm elections.

Justice Department Charges ICE Agent Over Fatal Protest Shooting

The US Justice Department filed criminal charges against an active Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent following an internal investigation into the fatal shooting of a protester, marking a rare federal prosecution of law-enforcemen...

CBO Warns Social Security Trust Fund Depletion Is Drawing Closer

The Congressional Budget Office said the Social Security trust fund’s exhaustion date is approaching, prompting some congressional Republicans to discuss possible payroll-tax changes to avoid sharp benefit reductions.

US Envoys Travel to Kyiv to Advance Ceasefire Talks on Ukraine War

Presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Kyiv for high-level discussions with Ukrainian and allied officials aimed at developing a negotiated settlement and a framework for trilateral ceasefire talks.

Canada Imposes Retaliatory Tariffs on $20 Billion of US Goods

Canadian countertariffs targeting $20 billion of American industrial and consumer imports took effect as trade tensions with the United States intensified and political opposition to the White House’s tariff strategy grew.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow New Mail-Voting Rules Before Midterms

The US solicitor general filed an emergency appeal asking the Supreme Court to let new Postal Service requirements for mail-in voting take effect as ballots begin reaching voters in key swing states, arguing the measures are necessary to...

Fighting Intensifies in Western Yemen as Humanitarian Crisis Deepens

Heavy fighting surged across western Yemen as forces loyal to the internationally recognized government advanced toward strategic fronts, causing mass casualties and worsening shortages of medical supplies and vaccines for millions of ch...

Hungary Expels 10 Russian Diplomats as Tensions With Moscow Escalate

Hungary ordered the expulsion of 10 Russian diplomats over national security concerns, prompting Moscow to warn of severe reciprocal measures that could further weaken remaining diplomatic ties between the two countries.

UK and France Lead 12-Nation Sanctions on Israeli West Bank Settlements

Twelve countries led by the United Kingdom and France imposed broad economic sanctions targeting illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank, prompting Israel to freeze diplomatic contacts and announce the closure of the British consula...

Russian Missile and Drone Strikes Hit Kyiv After US Envoys Conclude Ukraine Mission

Russian forces launched heavy missile and drone attacks across Ukraine, striking critical command infrastructure in Kyiv shortly after US presidential envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner concluded a high-level diplomatic mission to th...

US Strikes Iranian Revolutionary Guard Targets After Strait of Hormuz Escalation

US Central Command carried out strikes on Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps facilities in Iran after renewed attacks on commercial shipping and American regional positions, adding to severe energy-market volatility and pushing US diesel ...

Wall Street Ends Mixed as Investors Weigh Earnings, Fiscal Debate and Treasury Yields

Major US stock indexes closed mixed on Tuesday as investors assessed corporate earnings forecasts, federal spending negotiations and movements in Treasury yields.

Zheng Qinwen and Coco Gauff Advance at US Open in New York

Zheng Qinwen and Coco Gauff won quarterfinal matches at the US Open, advancing to the later stages of the tournament at Flushing Meadows.

US Senate Impeachment Court Pauses Hearings to Review Financial Records

The Senate impeachment court suspended proceedings for two days so prosecutors and defense representatives could catalog and examine thousands of banking and financial documents ahead of further evidentiary hearings.

NASA Completes Hot-Fire Tests for Next-Generation Deep-Space Propulsion

NASA engineers completed critical hot-fire testing of advanced rocket propulsion hardware intended for future crewed missions to lunar orbit and deeper-space exploration outposts.

US Education Department Expands Funding for Community College Technical Training

Federal education officials awarded grants to community colleges across multiple states to upgrade technical laboratories, expand nursing programs and align training with regional manufacturing workforce needs.

FCC Tightens Rules Against Illegal Cross-Border Robocalls

The Federal Communications Commission introduced stronger enforcement requirements directing telecommunications carriers to deploy advanced filtering tools against illegal robocalls and financial fraud.

Keith Sonderling Becomes Acting US Labor Secretary After Lori Chavez-DeRemer Resigns

Keith Sonderling assumed duties as acting Secretary of Labor following Lori Chavez-DeRemer’s resignation amid administrative and oversight investigations involving the department.

US Security Envoy Begins South America Tour Focused on Drugs and Regional Cooperation

A US security delegation is visiting Ecuador, Colombia and Peru for talks on countering transnational narcotics networks and strengthening regional security partnerships.