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TSA Unveils Major Airport-Security Overhaul as It Drops Gold+ Privatization Plan

The new Horizon 25 strategy will expand existing private-screening partnerships, upgrade TSA PreCheck, speed the introduction of new checkpoint technology and strengthen defenses against drones.

CIA Chief Warned Russia Against Attacking NATO in Secret Moscow Mission

John Ratcliffe delivered the warning during an unusual visit to Moscow as U.S. intelligence assesses that Vladimir Putin may be increasingly willing to test NATO with cyberattacks, sabotage or other limited operations.

Raheem Sterling Charged With Dangerous Driving After Lamborghini Crash

The former England winger also faces nitrous oxide possession and specimen-refusal charges following a single-vehicle collision on the M3

The Secret Dolly Parton Kept Until Her Death: "She Was Much Sicker Than She Let On"

Dolly Parton reportedly concealed the severity of her cancer during the final months of her life, continuing to reassure fans even as her health deteriorated, leaving her bedridden, unable to travel and increasingly isolated before her d...

US Wage Growth Remains Steady as Employment Stabilizes in Major Metropolitan Markets

Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed moderate wage growth and stable hiring across major urban employment sectors, easing immediate concerns about a recession.

FBI Warns Corporate Leaders of Escalating State-Linked Ransomware Campaigns

The Federal Bureau of Investigation warned executives in critical infrastructure and financial services about a surge in targeted ransomware attacks linked to foreign intelligence-connected cyber groups.

NASA Completes Orbital Testing of Next-Generation Deep-Space Laser Communications Network

NASA completed an initial orbital testing phase for a new laser communications relay network designed to support high-bandwidth data transmission from future lunar and Martian missions.

FCC Spectrum Auction Draws Record Bidding From Major Telecommunications Companies

The Federal Communications Commission reported record corporate participation in a multibillion-dollar commercial wireless spectrum auction, reflecting strong demand for additional capacity for fifth-generation mobile and data infrastruc...

US Prepares New Tariffs on Subsidized Chinese Manufactured Goods

The United States is preparing a broad package of tariffs targeting heavily subsidized Chinese manufactured goods, electric vehicles and technology components as Washington seeks to protect domestic industrial capacity.

Justice Department Expands Healthcare Fraud Enforcement With Philadelphia Task Force

The Department of Justice established a National Fraud Enforcement Division strike force in Philadelphia to target sophisticated Medicaid and False Claims Act violations, expanding federal resources devoted to healthcare fraud investigat...

US Intelligence Agency Releases Declassified Records on Foreign Election Interference

The Office of the Director of National Intelligence released historical investigative records concerning foreign digital manipulation and vulnerabilities in voting systems, adding to continuing debate over election security.

Supreme Court Rejects Trump's Final Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Civil Case

The Supreme Court declined to hear President Donald Trump's petition challenging his civil liability in a sexual abuse and defamation case brought by writer E. Jean Carroll, leaving a $5 million judgment in place.

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration Effort to Bypass Senate Confirmation for US Attorneys

A federal appeals court ruled that the administration cannot use interim appointments to bypass Senate confirmation for United States Attorneys, limiting the Attorney General's ability to delegate permanent prosecutorial authority to unc...

Maryland Supreme Court Blocks Democratic-Backed Redistricting Plan From November Ballot

The Maryland Supreme Court ruled that a contested congressional redistricting plan backed by state Democrats cannot appear on the November ballot, disrupting efforts to reshape the state's electoral map.

US Military Conducts Lethal Strike on Suspected Drug-Smuggling Vessel in Caribbean

The United States military carried out a targeted strike on an alleged narcotics-smuggling boat in the Caribbean Sea, killing four people as the Pentagon takes an increasingly forceful approach to maritime drug interdiction.

Federal Judge Rejects Steve Bannon Bid to Overturn Contempt of Congress Conviction

A federal judge denied former White House strategist Steve Bannon's request to dismiss his criminal conviction for defying congressional subpoenas, leaving the conviction in place.

Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Fast-Track Approvals for AI Data Center Cooling Chemicals

A coalition of environmental organizations filed a federal lawsuit challenging Environmental Protection Agency approvals for cooling chemicals used in the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence data centers across the United States.

US Army Commits $2 Billion to Nuclear Microreactors at Five Military Bases

The Pentagon announced a $2 billion program to deploy nuclear microreactors at five domestic Army installations, with the aim of providing dedicated and uninterrupted power to critical national security infrastructure.

Federal Judge Blocks Ohio Proof-of-Citizenship Requirement for Voter Registration

A federal district court blocked Ohio from enforcing new documentation requirements requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration, delivering a legal setback to efforts to tighten election rules ahead of the November midterms.

Supreme Court Temporarily Allows White House Ballroom and Underground Military Facility Construction

The Supreme Court issued a provisional order allowing the Trump administration to proceed with construction of a new White House ballroom and an underground military facility while litigation over the projects continues.

US Sanctions British Protest Network Palestine Action Under Counterterrorism Authorities

The State Department and Treasury Department designated the British-based direct action group Palestine Action under counterterrorism and foreign-policy authorities, restricting the organization's access to the US financial system.

Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Leaders After Editorial Control Dispute

The Department of Defense dismissed the publisher, editor-in-chief and a senior correspondent at the military-funded newspaper Stars and Stripes after the journalists resisted efforts by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to exert greater co...

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Rebukes Trump Over Threats to Remove Her

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook publicly challenged renewed threats from President Donald Trump over her potential removal, defending the independence of the central bank weeks after the Supreme Court blocked an earlier dismissal atte...

Pentagon Orders Defense Contractors to Accelerate Patriot and THAAD Missile Production

Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg gave major defense contractors 21 days to submit plans for sharply increasing production of Patriot and Terminal High Altitude Area Defense interceptor missiles as the Pentagon seeks to replenish d...

US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion as Federal Borrowing Accelerates

The United States national debt has crossed $40 trillion, intensifying scrutiny of federal spending, deficit reduction and the potential inflationary effects of sustained government borrowing.

DHS Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing After Record July Deportation Arrests

The Department of Homeland Security temporarily halted immigrant visa applications nationwide after Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 50,000 people in July, the highest monthly total of President Donald Trump's second term.

Meta Agrees to Up to $17 Billion Settlement in Landmark Youth Social Media Safety Cases

Meta agreed to pay up to $17 billion to resolve lawsuits brought by 47 state attorneys general alleging that the company deliberately designed its platforms to encourage addictive use among teenagers, with the settlement including usage ...

Supreme Court Lifts Injunction Allowing Federal Restrictions on Mail-In Voting Procedures

The Supreme Court ruled along ideological lines to permit executive actions restricting mail-in voting procedures ahead of the November midterm elections, escalating the national legal battle over ballot access and election administration.

White House Declares National Emergency to Protect US Power Grid From Foreign Equipment and Cyber Threats

President Donald Trump signed an executive order giving the Energy Department broad authority to restrict foreign-made equipment used in the bulk-power system as electricity demand from artificial intelligence data centers continues to r...

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Appeal of E. Jean Carroll Civil Verdict

The Supreme Court has declined to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal of his civil judgment involving writer E. Jean Carroll, leaving in place the $5 million award stemming from findings of sexual abuse and defamation.

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Plan to Bypass Senate Confirmation of US Attorneys

A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s use of interim US attorneys to bypass Senate confirmation, ruling that the attorney general cannot delegate all prosecutorial powers to officials who have not been confirmed.

Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Fast-Track Approvals for AI Data Center Chemicals

Environmental organizations have sued the Environmental Protection Agency over expedited approvals of potentially toxic cooling chemicals used in the rapidly expanding network of artificial intelligence data centers.

Federal Judge Rejects Steve Bannon Bid to Dismiss Contempt of Congress Conviction

A federal judge has denied former Trump adviser Steve Bannon’s request to dismiss his criminal conviction for contempt of Congress, leaving the case against him intact over his refusal to comply with congressional subpoenas.

US Army Commits $2 Billion to Nuclear Microreactors at Five Military Bases

The Pentagon has announced a $2 billion program to deploy nuclear microreactors at five domestic Army installations, aiming to provide secure and uninterrupted power for critical military infrastructure.

Justice Department Says Kennedy Center Needs Trump Branding to Avoid Financial Crisis

The Justice Department has argued that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts faces financial collapse without President Donald Trump’s name attached to the institution, as the administration threatens to withhold federal fun...

US Sanctions UK-Based Palestine Action Under Counterterrorism Authorities

The US State and Treasury departments have imposed sanctions on the British-based protest group Palestine Action, restricting its access to the American financial system under counterterrorism and foreign-policy authorities.

Federal Judge Blocks Ohio Proof-of-Citizenship Requirement for Voter Registration

A federal judge has barred Ohio from enforcing a requirement that voters provide proof of citizenship when registering, complicating Republican efforts to impose tighter election rules ahead of the November midterms.

Supreme Court Temporarily Allows White House Ballroom and Underground Facility Construction

The Supreme Court has provisionally allowed the Trump administration to proceed with construction of a new White House ballroom and an underground military facility while litigation over the projects continues.

Trump Signs Directive Giving Federal Agencies Expanded Powers Against Transnational Cybercrime

President Donald Trump has authorized federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to use offensive cyber capabilities against foreign transnational criminal organizations accused of targeting US infrastructure and businesses.

Democratic Attorneys General Sue Postal Service Over Mail-Voting Restrictions

A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general has sued the US Postal Service to prevent implementation of executive restrictions on ballot collection and mail voting, adding another legal challenge over election procedures.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Rebukes Trump Over Threats to Remove Her

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has criticized President Donald Trump over renewed threats to remove her, reopening a dispute over central bank independence after the Supreme Court blocked an earlier attempt to dismiss her.

Trump Administration Plans New Tariffs on Chinese Imports Over Manufacturing Subsidies

The White House is preparing additional tariffs on Chinese goods to counter what it describes as heavily subsidized manufacturing, escalating economic tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Leaders in Dispute Over Editorial Independence

The Defense Department has dismissed the publisher, editor-in-chief and a senior correspondent at Stars and Stripes after the newspaper’s leaders defended its editorial independence amid efforts by Secretary Pete Hegseth to influence its...