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United States Marks 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks

President Donald Trump proclaimed Patriot Day as the country commemorated nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks, while the Treasury introduced a commemorative half-dollar coin marking the anniversary.

FCC Accused of Political Retaliation Over Suppressed Interview With Democratic Lawmaker

Texas Representative James Talarico accused the Federal Communications Commission of using regulatory pressure to prevent a late-night television interview from airing, prompting debate over political influence on broadcast oversight.

Marco Rubio Signals Broader Anti-Narcotics Cooperation After U.S. Strike in Ecuador

Senator Marco Rubio visited Ecuador and backed wider international cooperation against drug trafficking following a controversial U.S. boat strike that killed three people.

Nearly 60 Democratic Lawmakers Seek FBI Inquiry Into Hangings of Black Americans

Representative Ayanna Pressley and dozens of Democratic lawmakers called for a federal investigation into a series of hanging deaths, citing community distrust of local investigations and the historical legacy of lynching in the United S...

Former U.S. Defense Secretary Warns Iran Conflict Could Last Another Six Months

A former Pentagon chief warned that escalating naval and air operations involving Iran could become a prolonged conflict, challenging more optimistic White House timelines and raising concerns over U.S. military readiness.

Trump Administration Questions EU Sanctions on Israeli West Bank Settlements

The White House criticized new European Union economic measures targeting Israeli settlements in the West Bank, highlighting growing differences between Washington and Brussels over Middle East policy.

White House Review of Falkland Islands Policy Strains U.S.-U.K. Relations

President Donald Trump suggested Washington might not support Britain if Argentina attempted to seize the Falkland Islands, while Argentina announced criminal charges against British energy companies operating around the territory.

Trump Administration Proposes Major Changes to 2030 Census

The White House proposed sweeping changes to federal census methodology that could affect future congressional apportionment, federal funding and the government’s measurement of national demographic trends.

U.S. Extends Deportation Protections for Salvadorans but Leaves TPS Future Unclear

The Trump administration granted a temporary reprieve to tens of thousands of Salvadoran immigrants while leaving a final decision on the future of Temporary Protected Status unresolved.

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Yield Approaches 5% as Inflation Pressures Persist

Benchmark government borrowing costs rose toward 5% as markets reacted to elevated wholesale inflation, increasing pressure on equities and reinforcing expectations that the Federal Reserve may need to keep rates higher for longer.

U.S. Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Backed Missouri Congressional Map

The Supreme Court rejected an effort by Missouri Republicans to implement congressional districts designed to secure an additional Republican seat, affecting the battle for control of the House ahead of the midterm elections.

Kushner and Witkoff Travel to Kyiv After Talks With Vladimir Putin

U.S. envoys Jared Kushner and Steven Witkoff arrived in Kyiv after holding direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin, signaling a renewed White House effort to pursue negotiations over the war in Ukraine.

U.S. Pressures South Korea to Deploy Naval Forces to Strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration is pressing Seoul to contribute naval assets to a coalition protecting Middle Eastern shipping routes, confronting South Korea with a difficult security decision as the conflict with Iran expands.

Oil Prices Surge Above $100 as Middle East Fighting Threatens Global Supply

Crude oil prices climbed above $100 a barrel following military strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, intensifying inflation concerns and complicating the Federal Reserve’s policy outlook ahead of the U.S. midterm elections.

U.S. Strikes Iranian Vessels Near Strait of Hormuz After Attacks on Navy Warship

United States Central Command said American forces struck multiple Iranian vessels near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for missile attacks on a U.S. Navy warship, sharply escalating tensions with Tehran and raising risks to global s...

Texas Democrat James Talarico Accuses Ken Paxton of Failing Epstein Survivors

Representative James Talarico accused Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton of failing to pursue justice for survivors connected to Jeffrey Epstein, escalating attacks in the state’s Senate race.

U.S. Mint Unveils Coin Marking 25th Anniversary of September 11 Attacks

The Treasury Department introduced a commemorative half-dollar honoring victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks as federal events begin marking the tragedy’s 25th anniversary.

Trump Order to Rename Lake Ontario as Lake America Draws Canadian Protests

A White House directive seeking to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America prompted objections from Canadian officials, including the Premier of Ontario.

John Fetterman Addresses Republican Convention in Video Supporting Steel Industry Cooperation

Democratic Senator John Fetterman delivered a prerecorded message praising Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick and calling for cooperation with the Trump administration to protect U.S. steel manufacturing.

Democrats Deploy Lawmakers to Dallas to Counter Republican Midterm Convention

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries sent Democratic lawmakers to Dallas to challenge Republican messaging on the economy and national security during the party’s midterm gathering.

Trump Orders Interior Department to Remove Gray Wolves From Endangered Species Protections

President Donald Trump directed the Interior Department to delist gray wolves under the Endangered Species Act, advancing a longstanding priority for ranching and hunting groups.

White House Orders AI Use to Accelerate Veterans Affairs Benefits Processing

An executive order directed the Department of Veterans Affairs and Department of Defense to deploy artificial intelligence tools and share records to speed benefits processing and employment transitions for service members.

Supreme Court Asked to Hear Surrogacy Dispute Involving Abortion and Parental Rights

A dispute involving a surrogate who refused a request to terminate a pregnancy after a severe fetal heart defect was identified has reached the Supreme Court, raising questions over reproductive rights and contractual authority.

Trump Ally Resigns From Inquiry Into Alleged Conspiracy Against President

A political ally leading an investigation into an alleged institutional conspiracy against President Donald Trump stepped down, disrupting a high-profile administration inquiry.

Trump Says He Would Use Veto Power Against Democratic Congress

President Donald Trump said he would block Democratic legislation if the party wins congressional majorities, setting the stage for a confrontational relationship between the White House and Capitol Hill if control changes after the midt...

Treasury Sanctions Overseas Criminal Groups Running Cyber Scams Against Americans

The U.S. government imposed financial sanctions on transnational criminal organizations accused of operating sophisticated digital fraud and cyber schemes targeting American citizens.

Treasury Identifies $17 Billion in Suspected Healthcare Fraud

U.S. financial regulators said they uncovered transnational networks suspected of exploiting the healthcare system in schemes involving about $17 billion, prompting a major enforcement and recovery effort.

White House Withholds AI Testing Framework as Anthropic Raises Biological Risk Concerns

The administration is facing pressure to publish voluntary testing guidelines for advanced artificial intelligence models after Anthropic said it blocked attempts by researchers to use its systems to design biological weapons.

August U.S. Inflation Report Expected to Shape Federal Reserve Rate Outlook

Investors and policymakers are awaiting the August Consumer Price Index report, which is expected to play a central role in determining the Federal Reserve’s interest-rate path heading into the autumn election campaign.

Trump Proposes $5,000 Payments to American Adults if Republicans Retain Congress

President Donald Trump proposed sending $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans maintain control of Congress, drawing criticism from Democratic lawmakers and warnings from economists about additional inflationary pressure.

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration Challenge to Mail-In Voting

A federal appeals panel dismissed an administration effort to restrict absentee and mail-in voting procedures before the November elections, leaving existing ballot-access rules in place.

Supreme Court Rejects Missouri Congressional Maps Favoring Republicans

The U.S. Supreme Court rejected an effort to implement new Missouri congressional districts designed to strengthen Republican electoral advantages, preserving existing competitive seats ahead of the midterm elections.

Trump Invokes Defense Production Act to Accelerate U.S. LNG Infrastructure

The White House directed federal agencies to speed development of pipelines, processing facilities and export terminals under national security authorities as the administration seeks to expand domestic liquefied natural gas capacity.

Trump Declares National Emergency to Restrict Foreign Equipment From U.S. Power Grid

President Donald Trump issued an executive order limiting foreign-manufactured equipment in the bulk-power system, directing greater reliance on domestic suppliers to reduce cyber and physical security risks.

U.S. Treasury Launches New Sanctions Campaign Against Iranian Airlines and Proxy Networks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sanctions targeting Iranian commercial aviation and financing networks linked to Tehran, expanding the administration’s use of financial pressure as the Middle East conflict intensifies.

Trump Pressures Federal Reserve for Immediate Rate Cuts With Trade Threat

President Donald Trump threatened to sever trade relations with countries running surpluses against the United States unless the Federal Reserve cuts interest rates ahead of the midterm elections, sharply increasing White House pressure ...

White House Denies U.S. Aircraft Were Damaged in Iranian Strike on Jordan Base

President Donald Trump disputed reports that Iranian attacks damaged American warplanes stationed in Jordan and said the conflict could end before the November midterm elections.

U.S. Strikes Five Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks on Navy Warship

United States Central Command targeted five Iranian oil carriers linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps in the Gulf of Oman and Persian Gulf in retaliation for repeated missile attacks on a U.S. Navy vessel, further escalating t...

U.S. Treasury Chief Says Financial Power Will Be Used to Advance Foreign Policy Goals

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration intends to use American financial leverage and market interventions as foreign policy tools to influence political outcomes and advance strategic interests, signaling a more a...

Britain, France, Canada and Other U.S. Allies Ban Trade in Goods From Israeli West Bank Settlements

Britain, France, Canada and 11 other U.S. allies announced coordinated restrictions on trade involving goods produced in Israeli settlements in the West Bank, citing an unprecedented escalation in settler violence and widening diplomatic...

U.S.-Canada Trade Conflict Deepens as Canadian Leaders Hold Emergency Strategy Talks

Canada’s leadership convened emergency strategy sessions as the trade conflict with the United States intensified, while senior provincial officials publicly called for a change in U.S. political control to ease mounting economic pressur...

Western Intelligence Operation Identifies Russian Submarine Training to Target Arctic Undersea Cables

A joint U.S., British and Norwegian intelligence and military operation identified Russian submarines training to deploy covert technology capable of disabling critical undersea communications cables in the Arctic, heightening concerns o...

IAEA Refers Iran to U.N. Security Council Over Nuclear Program Violations

The International Atomic Energy Agency’s board of governors voted to refer Iran to the U.N. Security Council for the first time in two decades after Tehran repeatedly refused to cooperate with investigations into undeclared uranium enric...

Iran-Backed Houthis Near Control of Strategic Yemeni Coast Along Bab el-Mandeb Strait

Houthi forces are nearing full control of strategic coastal cities including Mocha and Dhubab, Yemeni government and military sources said, strengthening the Iran-aligned group’s ability to threaten shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Str...

United States and Iran Exchange Major Strikes as Attacks Disrupt Gulf Energy Shipping

The United States and Iran exchanged major military strikes after Iranian missiles hit U.S. fighter jets at a base in Jordan and Iranian forces attacked 10 commercial vessels near the Strait of Hormuz, retaliating for the U.S. sinking of...