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Trump Administration Repeals U.S. Power-Plant Greenhouse Gas Limits

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency removed carbon pollution restrictions on coal- and natural gas-fired power plants, reversing a major climate policy and raising international concern over U.S. commitments to global emissions redu...

NATO Jets Shoot Down Drone After It Enters Lithuania From Belarus

NATO aircraft destroyed an unidentified drone that crossed into Lithuanian airspace from Belarus, the third recent engagement of an aerial target over an alliance member and another sign of heightened security tensions along NATO's easte...

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Tops 5% as Inflation and Energy Pressures Build

The benchmark U.S. government bond yield climbed above 5% for the first time since late 2023, raising concerns over persistent inflation, rising debt burdens and tighter credit conditions across the global economy.

Zelenskyy Offers Halt to Infrastructure Strikes if U.S. Secures Russian Peace Commitment

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Ukraine is prepared to stop attacks on critical infrastructure and pursue de-escalation if the United States can secure a genuine and lasting Russian commitment to end the war.

Abbott to Pay Nearly $385 Million to Settle Infant Formula Contamination Litigation

Abbott Laboratories agreed to pay almost $385 million to settle litigation tied to bacterial contamination at a U.S. production facility that previously contributed to a nationwide shortage of baby formula.

U.S. Air Force Officer Rescued After Evading Capture in Iranian Desert

The Pentagon said a badly wounded U.S. Air Force officer using the callsign Dude 44 Bravo avoided Iranian forces for several days before being extracted in a classified rescue operation.

Kennedy Center Considers Adding Trump’s Name as Financial Crisis Deepens

Kennedy Center trustees are discussing whether placing President Donald Trump’s name on the building could help secure federal support as the Washington cultural institution faces severe financial distress.

Western U.S. Wildfires Force Evacuations Amid Extreme Heat and Drought

Fast-moving wildfires fueled by high temperatures, dry conditions and strong winds are forcing evacuations across parts of the American West and placing additional pressure on federal firefighting resources.

Russian Oligarch’s Funding of Donald Trump Jr. Wedding Events Draws Congressional Scrutiny

Political opponents and ethics groups are calling for investigations after reports that sanctioned Russian oligarch Umar Kremlev financed post-wedding celebrations for Donald Trump Jr. in the Bahamas.

Trump Administration Plans $500 Healthcare Payments for Nearly One Million ACA Enrollees

The White House plans to distribute $500 payments to nearly one million Affordable Care Act participants beginning in October as House Republicans resist efforts to extend broader healthcare subsidies.

Federal Government Bars 870,000 People From Future Aid After Pandemic Fraud Probe

The administration permanently excluded 870,000 people suspected of abusing Paycheck Protection Program and COVID-era disaster loans from receiving future federal financial assistance.

DHS Watchdog Details Abusive Conditions at Florida Immigration Detention Centre

The Department of Homeland Security inspector general found that the Florida facility known as “Alligator Alcatraz” confined migrants in extremely cramped metal cages and failed to meet federal standards for medical care and humane treat...

Trump Rejects Calls for AI Development Moratorium as Technology Shares Slide

President Donald Trump dismissed proposals to pause advanced artificial intelligence development after industry warnings helped trigger sharp declines across the Nasdaq and broader technology sector.

Keir Starmer Announces Resignation as UK Prime Minister

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would step down as Labour leader and move into a caretaker role, creating fresh political uncertainty for one of Washington’s closest allies.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Mail-In Voting Restrictions

The Justice Department filed an emergency appeal seeking to overturn lower-court injunctions and enforce new federal restrictions on mail-in ballots just weeks before the midterm elections.

U.S. Treasury Yields Breach 5% as Bond Sell-Off Intensifies

U.S. government borrowing costs climbed above 5% amid a sharp bond-market sell-off as investors reassessed the impact of federal debt, persistent inflation and the prospect of higher interest rates for longer.

Oil Climbs Above $100 After Houthi Strikes on Saudi Energy Infrastructure

Global crude benchmarks rose above $100 a barrel to six-week highs after Iran-backed Houthi forces attacked Saudi energy facilities, intensifying fears of prolonged disruptions to Middle Eastern oil supplies.

U.S. and Iran Open Talks in Switzerland as Trump Keeps Pressure on Tehran

Senior U.S. and Iranian officials began negotiations in Switzerland aimed at reaching an interim agreement to halt hostilities, even as President Donald Trump continued to issue public warnings to Tehran.

Pentagon Faces Criticism Over Television Segment on U.S. Airman’s Iran Rescue Mission

A television interview detailing a U.S. military rescue operation inside Iran drew criticism from political observers who said the segment was designed to build public support for the conflict with Tehran.

Kennedy Center Board Weighs Trump Tribute as Institution Faces Financial Crisis

Trustees of the Kennedy Center are considering adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building’s facade as the institution seeks additional federal support amid warnings of severe financial distress.

House Speaker Rejects Calls for Pause on Advanced AI Development

House Speaker Mike Johnson rejected proposals for a legislative moratorium on advanced artificial intelligence, arguing that tighter restrictions could weaken the United States against China in the global technology race.

DHS Watchdog Finds Serious Failures at ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Immigration Facility

The Department of Homeland Security inspector general found that the Florida detention center known as Alligator Alcatraz held detainees in cramped metal cages and failed to meet federal standards for space, medical care and humane treat...

Former CIA Director John Brennan Subpoenaed in Justice Department Investigation

Federal prosecutors issued a grand jury subpoena to former CIA Director John Brennan as part of an investigation into whether intelligence officials conspired against President Donald Trump.

U.S. Defense Bill and Supplemental Military Funding Remain Stalled Amid Iran Conflict

Congress has yet to reach agreement on the annual defense authorization bill or tens of billions of dollars in additional military funding while U.S. forces remain engaged in hostilities with Iran.

Trump Urges Ukraine to Stop Strikes on Russian Diesel Refineries

President Donald Trump said he asked Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt attacks on Russian diesel infrastructure, arguing that the strikes were disrupting global energy supplies and contributing to fuel shortages.

House Passes Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert U.S. Government Shutdown

The House approved a continuing resolution by 370-48 to fund federal agencies through Dec. 11, easing a spending standoff weeks before the November midterm elections.

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.

U.S. Women Reach Basketball World Cup Final After Beating Spain

The United States defeated Spain 76-66 behind strong performances from Breanna Stewart and Caitlin Clark to advance to the FIBA World Cup final against France.

Elena Rybakina Defeats Aryna Sabalenka to Win U.S. Open and Claim No. 1 Ranking

Elena Rybakina beat two-time defending champion Aryna Sabalenka in three sets to capture the U.S. Open women’s title and rise to world No. 1.

Alexander Zverev Beats Ben Shelton to Win U.S. Open Men’s Title

Germany’s Alexander Zverev defeated American Ben Shelton in four sets to win the U.S. Open men’s singles championship, extending the Grand Slam title drought for American men.

U.S. Authorities Warn Over Viral ‘Cat in the Hat’ Property-Damage Trend

Police departments and school districts across the country are warning families after a viral social media challenge known as the Cat in the Hat trend led to teenage arrests and property damage.

Wisconsin Congressman Survives Emergency Water Landing After Aircraft Failure

A Republican congressman from Wisconsin escaped with minor injuries after his small aircraft suffered a mid-air failure and made an emergency landing in a lake, prompting an aviation safety investigation.

CDC Declares End to Record U.S. Cyclospora Outbreak

Federal health officials said the largest cyclospora outbreak in U.S. history has ended after contaminated iceberg lettuce linked to the illnesses was removed from national supply chains.

Trespasser Arrested at Kamala Harris’s California Home

Police arrested a person who breached the perimeter of former Vice President Kamala Harris’s Malibu residence, renewing scrutiny of security arrangements for high-profile political figures.

Four Killed in Louisiana Stabbing Attacks as Police Detain Person of Interest

Police in Louisiana detained a primary person of interest after stabbing attacks at multiple locations left four people dead and prompted a large regional law-enforcement response.

U.S. Removes Tariffs on Irish Whisky Imports

President Donald Trump announced the elimination of U.S. tariffs on Irish whisky, expanding on an earlier reduction as Washington seeks to strengthen trade ties with Ireland.

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.