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UCLA Appoints New Athletics Leadership After Department Restructuring

UCLA has named a veteran sports executive to lead its collegiate athletics programs following a broader restructuring of the university’s athletic department.

EPA Defends Vehicle Emissions Standards Amid Congressional and Scientific Scrutiny

US environmental regulators are facing renewed examination of the economic assumptions underpinning recent changes to national tailpipe-emissions and fuel-economy standards.

Federal Retirement Fund Targets $1.4 Trillion Investment Portfolio

The governing board of the federal retirement system is pursuing a $1.4 trillion portfolio focused on domestic equities and high-grade government securities to support long-term pension obligations.

NTSB Investigates Commercial Airline Runway Near-Miss

Federal investigators are examining a runway-separation breakdown involving two passenger aircraft at a congested regional airport.

FBI Arrests Former White House Staffer in Insider-Trading Investigation

Federal agents arrested a former executive-branch teleprompter operator accused of using confidential government information to make illegal trades in major equity markets.

JD Vance Campaigns in Michigan for Republican Senate Candidate Mike Rogers

Vice President JD Vance traveled to the Detroit area to support former congressman Mike Rogers in a closely watched Senate race ahead of the midterm elections.

Justice Department Expands AI and Data Analytics in Healthcare Fraud Enforcement

The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division is increasing its use of predictive analytics to identify suspected billing fraud, kickbacks and telemedicine abuse across federal healthcare programs.

House Panel Examines Cybersecurity Risks to US Broadband Networks

Lawmakers are reviewing six national-security measures aimed at protecting American telecommunications and broadband infrastructure from foreign cyber espionage and supply-chain tampering.

US Treasury Creates Quantum Readiness Task Force for Financial Sector

The Treasury Department has launched a public-private initiative with regulators and Wall Street institutions to accelerate adoption of post-quantum cryptographic standards across the banking system.

US Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Commercial Driver License Fraud

Federal prosecutors and transportation authorities are targeting more than 200 driving schools across 23 states over alleged commercial-license fraud linked to transnational smuggling networks.

US House Advances Kids Online Safety Legislation

The House moved forward with legislation requiring major technology and social media companies to adopt age verification, curb addictive algorithmic features and strengthen protections for minors.

Trump Administration Reaches Drug-Pricing Agreements With Nine Pharmaceutical Companies

The White House secured voluntary pricing concessions from nine major drugmakers aimed at lowering out-of-pocket prescription costs for seniors and other healthcare consumers.

Tropical Storm Edouard Forms Near US Gulf Coast

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring Tropical Storm Edouard off Texas and Louisiana as authorities warn of high surf, heavy rain and possible disruption to Gulf energy infrastructure.

Grand Canyon Flash Floods Kill Two as Search Continues for Missing Hikers

Rescue teams airlifted dozens of stranded visitors after flash flooding swept through Bright Angel Creek, leaving two people dead and prompting searches for missing campers.

US Homeland Security Imposes $84 Billion in Fines Over Unmet Removal Orders

Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued civil penalties totaling $84 billion against more than 103,000 undocumented immigrants who failed to comply with final administrative removal orders.

US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll Resigns After Disputes With Pentagon Leadership

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submitted his resignation to President Donald Trump after months of disagreements with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over modernization, readiness and Pentagon leadership changes.

US Tightens Security at Diplomatic Missions After Escalation With Iran

The State Department directed embassies and consulates across the Middle East and North Africa to reinforce security and restrict non-essential personnel travel following direct military exchanges between the United States and Iran.

US Details Venezuela Oil Agreement Covering 65 Billion Barrels of Proven Reserves

The Trump administration said an American-led corporate venture will receive majority rights to 17 Venezuelan oil fields containing an estimated 65 billion barrels of proven crude reserves.

Supreme Court Allows $400 Million White House East Wing Project to Proceed

A 5-4 Supreme Court ruling cleared the Trump administration to continue demolishing the East Wing and building a $400 million ballroom and underground bunker without explicit congressional authorization.

Federal Reserve Holds Benchmark Interest Rate in Mid-3% Range

The Federal Open Market Committee kept rates steady as officials weigh resilient employment against persistent housing and services inflation ahead of further policy meetings this autumn.

US Congress Returns Facing Government Funding Deadline and Shutdown Risk

The House and Senate have reconvened after the August recess with lawmakers under pressure to pass stopgap funding before current appropriations expire amid disputes over border security.

US and Iran Exchange Direct Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz as Oil Rises Above $90

US Central Command struck Iranian rocket launchers on Larak Island, prompting retaliatory missile attacks on American military positions in Jordan and pushing Brent crude above $90 a barrel.

Orexo Reaches Agreement in Principle to Resolve US Justice Department Investigation

Swedish pharmaceutical company Orexo has reached an agreement in principle with the US Department of Justice to settle a long-running federal investigation involving pharmaceutical marketing and compliance practices.

White House Creates Commission to Develop United States Space Academy

President Donald Trump established a presidential commission to design a federal military academy for the US Space Force, laying groundwork for specialized training and recruitment in aerospace defense.

Trump Orders Federal Government to Rename Lake Ontario as Lake America

President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing federal agencies to use the name Lake America on government maps, documents and navigational charts.

Justice Department Expands AI-Driven Medicare and Telemedicine Fraud Enforcement

The Justice Department’s National Fraud Enforcement Division is increasing its use of data analytics and artificial intelligence to identify suspected kickbacks, unusual physician payments and telemedicine fraud.

House Panel Advances Broadband and AI Security Legislation

The House Energy and Commerce Committee has begun considering six national-security bills aimed at strengthening cybersecurity requirements for broadband networks and addressing risks linked to foreign artificial intelligence platforms.

US Agencies Launch Nationwide Crackdown on Commercial Driving Fraud and Smuggling Networks

The Justice, Homeland Security and Transportation departments have begun coordinated enforcement against more than 200 driving schools across 23 states over alleged commercial-license fraud linked to human smuggling and labor exploitation.

US Treasury Launches Quantum Readiness Task Force for Financial Sector

The Treasury Department has formed a public-private initiative with regulators and Wall Street institutions to prepare financial systems for post-quantum cryptography and future threats to existing encryption standards.

Congress Advances Kids Online Safety Act With New Platform Safeguards

The House moved forward with legislation requiring large technology and social media companies to strengthen age verification and algorithmic protections for minors amid bipartisan pressure for tighter online-safety rules.

Trump Administration Secures Drug-Price Concessions From Nine Pharmaceutical Companies

The White House reached agreements with nine major drugmakers to reduce prices on widely used medicines, making prescription affordability a central healthcare initiative ahead of the congressional midterm elections.

US Homeland Security Issues $84 Billion in Fines Over Undocumented Immigrants’ Removal Orders

The Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement imposed civil penalties on more than 103,000 undocumented immigrants who failed to leave the country voluntarily, with enforcement measures including potential w...

Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates at 3.5%-3.75%

The Federal Open Market Committee kept the federal funds rate unchanged as officials assess labor-market conditions and persistent housing inflation, maintaining a cautious stance ahead of its autumn policy review.

Trump Administration Reaches Oil Agreement With Venezuela’s Transitional Government

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth finalized an agreement granting the United States majority control over 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan proven oil reserves, with the administration seeking to lower fuel costs a...

Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration to Continue $400 Million White House Construction Project

A divided Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that the Trump administration may continue demolishing the East Wing and building a $400 million ballroom and underground military complex without congressional authorization.

Congress Returns Facing Government Shutdown Deadline and Spending Standoff

The House and Senate resumed work after the August recess with lawmakers under pressure to reach a bipartisan funding agreement before current appropriations expire, while disputes over defense and border spending remain unresolved.

US and Iranian Forces Exchange Direct Strikes Near Strait of Hormuz

US Central Command struck Iranian minelaying forces on Larak Island, prompting retaliatory Iranian missile attacks on American air bases in Jordan and pushing crude oil prices higher amid renewed fears over Persian Gulf energy supplies.

Sweden and France Sign €4.3 Billion Deal for Four Advanced Frigates

Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson and French President Emmanuel Macron signed a €4.3 billion agreement for four advanced frigates, a major investment aimed at modernizing Sweden’s navy and deepening defense integration among NATO al...

Putin, Xi and Modi Deepen Cooperation at Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit

Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met at a regional summit in Kyrgyzstan to expand trade initiatives and coordinate efforts toward a more multipolar global order.

US and Russian Finance Ministers Hold First Direct Meeting Since 2022 Ukraine Invasion

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov met at the Group of Twenty summit to discuss bilateral economic cooperation and President Donald Trump’s proposed plan to end the war in Ukraine, drawing str...

Russian Ballistic Missile Strikes on Kyiv Kill at Least Seven

Russian ballistic missile attacks on Kyiv killed at least seven people at a railway depot, extending a sixth consecutive day of heavy bombardment targeting civilian, transport and energy infrastructure across the Ukrainian capital.

Nepal-Tibet Flash Floods Kill More Than 1,000 as Thousands Remain Missing

Flash floods along the mountainous Nepal-Tibet border have killed more than 1,000 people and left nearly 5,000 missing, as rescuers race to reach hundreds of workers trapped inside flooded hydropower construction tunnels.

DR Congo Ebola Outbreak Surpasses 6,000 Cases as Death Toll Nears 3,000

A rapidly expanding Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has exceeded 6,000 cases and nearly 3,000 deaths, straining regional health services and becoming the fastest-spreading epidemic of the hemorrhagic virus on record.

US and Iran Exchange Direct Strikes as Oil Prices Climb Above $92

The United States and Iran have exchanged direct military strikes for the first time in weeks, with President Donald Trump signaling possible further action as the widening regional conflict pushes Brent crude above $92 a barrel and rais...

Major League Baseball Enters Final Month With Tight Postseason Races

Major League Baseball has entered the final month of the regular season with closely contested division and wild-card races driving strong attendance and television interest.