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OpenAI Unveils GPT-6 and Says: "We May Already Have Reached AGI"

GPT-6 Astra can carry out complex computer tasks, write software, conduct research and produce finished documents with far greater autonomy, while OpenAI says the same leap has pushed cybersecurity capability to its highest risk category...

Gen Z Turns to Investing as America's First-Home Dream Moves Further Out of Reach

First-time buyers are older and scarcer than ever, while younger Americans are putting more money into retirement accounts, savings and markets instead of waiting for homeownership.

National Archives Launches Digital Collection on 20th-Century U.S. Civil Rights Laws

The National Archives and Records Administration opened a digital repository containing millions of declassified documents, legislative drafts and correspondence related to landmark federal civil rights legislation.

IRS Introduces Simplified Digital Filing Tools for Small Businesses

The Internal Revenue Service introduced simplified electronic filing guidance and dedicated digital support tools aimed at reducing compliance burdens for millions of small-business taxpayers.

National Science Foundation Awards $50 Million for Quantum Computing Research

The National Science Foundation awarded $50 million to university research consortia to support theoretical advances and hardware development in quantum computing.

NASA Completes Key Testing for Next-Generation Deep-Space Habitats

NASA completed structural and environmental testing of advanced lunar and deep-space habitats designed to support astronauts during prolonged missions under the Artemis program.

USDA Expands Emergency Assistance for Drought-Hit Midwestern Farmers

The U.S. Department of Agriculture expanded federal crop insurance assistance and low-interest loan programs for farmers facing severe drought and reduced yields across key Midwestern agricultural states.

U.S. Postal Service Unveils Restructuring Plan to Tackle Multi-Billion-Dollar Deficits

The U.S. Postal Service announced a broad operational restructuring aimed at improving processing networks, reducing redundancies and cutting persistent annual deficits while maintaining universal service obligations.

FCC Approves More Than $2 Billion to Expand Rural and Tribal Broadband

The Federal Communications Commission approved more than $2 billion for high-speed fiber and broadband infrastructure in unserved rural and tribal communities across the United States.

U.S. Health Department Announces More Than $300 Million for Rural Healthcare

The Department of Health and Human Services announced more than $300 million in funding to expand telehealth, upgrade emergency medical infrastructure and strengthen maternal health services in rural states.

U.S. Opens Safety Investigation Into Autonomous Vehicles After Traffic Incidents

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration launched an engineering analysis of autonomous vehicles operated by major technology companies following reported traffic disruptions and near-collisions in several metropolitan areas.

EPA Defends Faster Rollback of Industrial Emissions and Fuel-Efficiency Rules

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency defended plans to accelerate the rollback of industrial emissions standards and vehicle fuel-efficiency targets, arguing that the changes would reduce compliance costs for domestic manufacturers.

FEMA Deploys Aid and Personnel After Severe Flooding in Southern States

The Federal Emergency Management Agency deployed personnel, equipment and financial assistance to support state and local authorities responding to severe flooding and infrastructure damage across several southern jurisdictions.

U.S. Unemployment Rate Holds at 4.1% as Payrolls Post Moderate Growth

The U.S. unemployment rate remained at 4.1% while nonfarm payroll employment recorded moderate gains across professional and service industries, according to Labor Department data.

FAA Tightens Airspace Security Around Washington After Updated Threat Assessments

The Federal Aviation Administration, working with the Department of Homeland Security and intelligence agencies, imposed tighter security perimeters and flight restrictions across the National Capital Region following updated threat asse...

U.S. Authorizes Force-Feeding of Detained Cuban Hunger Striker

The Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorized gastric-tube force-feeding for a detained Cuban hunger striker, prompting legal scrutiny and protests from civil liberties groups over prisoner rights.

SEC Proposes Detailed Energy Disclosures for Corporate AI Data Centers

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed requiring listed companies to disclose energy use, environmental effects and financial risks associated with large investments in artificial intelligence data centers.

Justice Department Expands Antitrust Investigation Into Beef Pricing

The Justice Department issued civil investigative demands to eight major grocery and meatpacking companies as it examines pricing practices and corporate profit margins affecting beef costs for U.S. consumers.

U.S. Forces Sink Floating Refueling Station Linked to Drug Trafficking in Eastern Pacific

U.S. Southern Command forces interdicted and sank a multi-vessel floating refueling station in the Eastern Pacific that supported the Los Choneros organization, with detained individuals transferred to Ecuadorian authorities.

Pentagon Faces Congressional Scrutiny Over Civilian Casualties in Middle East Strikes

U.S. defense officials are facing congressional questioning over targeting procedures and civilian casualties resulting from recent American military operations in the Middle East.

Marco Rubio Steps Up Gulf Diplomacy to Protect Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held high-level talks with Persian Gulf governments aimed at stabilizing commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and reassuring regional partners about American security commitments.

Justice Department Sues Kansas City Schools Over Transgender Student Privacy Policy

The U.S. Justice Department filed a civil rights lawsuit against the Kansas City, Kansas, public school district over policies allowing transgender students to share preferred names, gender identities and pronouns with school staff witho...

Missouri Supreme Court Blocks Contested Congressional Map Ahead of November Referendum

Missouri’s Supreme Court blocked implementation of a Republican-backed congressional map, allowing voters to decide the redistricting dispute in a statewide referendum during the November elections.

Federal Reserve and Treasury Track Inflation as Brent Crude Approaches $95

Federal Reserve and Treasury officials are monitoring rising energy costs as Brent crude approaches $95 a barrel and U.S. diesel averages reach $5.85 a gallon, adding pressure on consumers and complicating monetary policy decisions.

White House and Congress Face Government Shutdown Risk as Funding Deadline Nears

President Donald Trump and congressional leaders face difficult negotiations over federal spending and border enforcement provisions ahead of looming funding deadlines, raising the prospect of a government shutdown.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order Seeking to End Birthright Citizenship

U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman blocked President Donald Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship, setting up a constitutional dispute over the Fourteenth Amendment and presidential authority.

U.S. Forces Strike Iranian Oil Tankers After Missile Attacks on Navy Warships

U.S. Central Command forces disabled three Iranian oil tankers and associated shadow-network vessels in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman after American warships avoided missile attacks, escalating the conflict and adding to concerns ove...

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick Defends AI Data Center Expansion Amid Local Opposition

U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick defended the administration’s push for large artificial intelligence data center hubs while attributing some community opposition to foreign disinformation campaigns aimed at slowing U.S. technologi...

Trump Nominates Retired Navy Captain Hung Cao as Permanent Navy Secretary

President Donald Trump formally nominated retired Navy Captain Hung Cao to serve as permanent Secretary of the Navy following his tenure as acting secretary and previous federal policy assignments.

U.S. Transportation Department Approves Billions for Airport and Rail Modernization

The Department of Transportation finalized billions of dollars in grants for air traffic control upgrades, expanded high-speed rail corridors and improvements to commercial cargo facilities across the United States.

FEMA Deploys Disaster Aid After Severe Flooding Across Southern and Eastern States

The Federal Emergency Management Agency sent personnel and financial assistance to support state emergency teams responding to severe flooding and infrastructure damage across multiple southern and eastern jurisdictions.

Congress to Scrutinize EPA Plans to Roll Back Clean Air and Fuel Efficiency Rules

Congressional committees announced oversight hearings into the Environmental Protection Agency’s accelerated plans to reverse industrial emissions standards and vehicle fuel-efficiency requirements adopted under earlier regulations.

SEC Proposes Expanded Disclosures on Corporate AI Spending and Energy Use

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission proposed rules requiring listed companies to disclose risks tied to artificial intelligence investments, including capital spending, energy consumption and operational dependencies.

U.S. Health Department Awards More Than $300 Million to Strengthen Rural Healthcare

The Department of Health and Human Services announced more than $300 million in grants to expand telehealth, emergency medical infrastructure and maternal health services in rural states including Arkansas, Indiana and Hawaii.

FAA Tightens Airspace Security Around Washington Following Updated Threat Assessments

The Federal Aviation Administration and Department of Homeland Security introduced heightened flight restrictions and security perimeters around the National Capital Region following updated federal intelligence assessments.

Justice Department Names Special Counsel to Oversee Ethics and Foreign Influence Investigations

The U.S. Justice Department appointed a senior federal prosecutor to supervise sensitive investigations involving Washington lobbying networks and foreign influence efforts targeting Congress and federal agencies.

New York Governor Kathy Hochul Condemns Freeze on $87 Million in Counterterrorism Funds

New York Governor Kathy Hochul criticized the Trump administration’s decision to withhold $87 million in federal counterterrorism grants, saying the move threatens public safety infrastructure in the state.

House Censures Republican Chuck Edwards After Bipartisan Ethics Investigation

The U.S. House voted 413-2 to censure North Carolina Republican Chuck Edwards after the House Ethics Committee concluded that he sexually harassed two former female staff members.

Marco Rubio Holds Gulf Talks to Protect Energy Routes Through Strait of Hormuz

U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio held high-level talks with Persian Gulf partners aimed at stabilizing commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and reassuring regional allies about U.S. security commitments.

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta Warns Iran Conflict Could Become Prolonged U.S. Commitment

Former Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned that sustained military operations against Iran could draw the United States into a six-month campaign and place additional strain on military readiness.

Federal Reserve and Treasury Track Inflation Risks as Energy and Commodity Costs Rise

Federal Reserve and Treasury officials are monitoring renewed inflation pressures linked to higher energy costs from the Middle East conflict, adding uncertainty to future U.S. interest-rate decisions.

U.S. Agencies Advance Measures Supporting Trump Campaign Against Mail-In Voting

The Department of Homeland Security and other federal agencies have taken administrative steps targeting mail-in voting systems, drawing opposition from Democrats and civil rights groups who say elections should remain under state control.

White House and Republicans Negotiate Border and Spending Package Ahead of Funding Deadlines

Senior White House officials and congressional Republican leaders are negotiating a border enforcement and spending package aimed at averting a government shutdown while tightening asylum restrictions.

House Backs Resolution Condemning Socialism and Supporting Tougher Federal Voting Rules

The Republican-led U.S. House approved a resolution denouncing socialism and backing President Donald Trump’s SAVE America Act, which seeks to ban mail-in ballots and require proof of citizenship in federal elections.