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Hunter Biden-Linked Crypto Token Collapses Shortly After Trading Begins

A cryptocurrency token called Laptop, described in the source notes as launched by Hunter Biden, lost most of its value minutes after becoming publicly tradable.

Pentagon Remains Without Dedicated Visitor Center 25 Years After Sept. 11 Attacks

The Pentagon is the only one of the three principal Sept. 11 attack sites without a dedicated memorial visitor center, renewing calls from victims’ families and lawmakers for a permanent educational facility.

US Supreme Court Asked to Hear Surrogacy Custody Dispute Involving Infant With Heart Condition

A California couple petitioned the Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute involving a four-week-old child born in Texas with a serious heart condition.

Former Anthropic Researcher Warns Advanced AI Could Pose Severe Human Safety Risks

A former Anthropic researcher warned publicly that increasingly capable artificial intelligence systems could eventually pose catastrophic risks to human survival.

Apple Unveils $2,000 Tri-Screen Folding iPhone

Apple announced its first folding smartphone, a $2,000 device with three screens designed to compete in the foldable handset market and support renewed consumer hardware demand.

Ross Fire Burns More Than 90,000 Acres in Texas and Forces Evacuations

The Ross Fire has scorched more than 90,000 acres across Palo Pinto and Jack counties, prompting evacuations, road closures and disruption to local schools.

JD Vance Positions Himself as Trump’s Political Successor at Republican Convention

JD Vance used a major address at the Republican midterm convention to present himself as an ideological and political heir to President Donald Trump as attention turns to the party’s future leadership.

Federal Investigation Finds at Least 1,000 Children Died in State Protective Custody

A national investigation found that at least 1,000 children died while in state protective custody over several years, raising questions about failures across federally funded child welfare and foster-care systems.

SEC Sues Institutional Shareholder Services to Enforce Information Subpoena

The US Securities and Exchange Commission filed a federal lawsuit seeking to compel proxy adviser Institutional Shareholder Services to provide internal information requested under a subpoena.

US Proposes Requiring Some Unemployed Visa Holders to Leave Country Immediately

US Citizenship and Immigration Services proposed a rule requiring certain foreign visa holders to depart the United States if they lose their jobs, drawing opposition from technology companies dependent on skilled immigrant workers.

Federal Court Bars IRS From Sharing Confidential Taxpayer Data With Immigration Enforcement

A federal court upheld restrictions preventing the Internal Revenue Service from providing private taxpayer information to US Immigration and Customs Enforcement for immigration enforcement purposes.

San Francisco Declares Rent Emergency as AI Boom Drives Housing Costs Higher

San Francisco’s mayor declared a rent emergency as an influx of workers and investment linked to artificial intelligence pushes housing costs higher and increases pressure on longtime residents and essential workers.

California Bans Addictive Social Media Features for Users Under 16

Governor Gavin Newsom signed legislation barring social media platforms from offering features including infinite scrolling and autoplay videos to users younger than 16, creating new restrictions for major technology companies.

Special Prosecutor Leading Justice Department Probe of Obama and Biden Officials Resigns

Joe diGenova resigned from the Justice Department after overseeing a grand conspiracy investigation involving officials from the Obama and Biden administrations, although supporters of the inquiry say it will continue.

August CPI Report Raises Prospect of First Federal Reserve Rate Hike in More Than Three Years

Investors are bracing for an August inflation report that could strengthen the case for a Federal Reserve rate increase, potentially raising borrowing costs and slowing economic activity.

US Treasury Sanctions Dozens of Iranian Airlines as Middle East Conflict Intensifies

The Treasury Department imposed economic sanctions on dozens of Iranian commercial and cargo airlines as Washington increases financial pressure on Tehran amid the wider regional conflict.

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Administration Bid to Restrict Mail-In Voting

A US appeals court struck down an administration effort to tighten access to mail-in voting ahead of the congressional midterms, delivering a victory to voting-rights advocates and Democratic officials.

US Supreme Court Blocks Missouri Redistricting Plan for Midterm Elections

The Supreme Court ruled that Missouri must use its 2022 congressional map in the upcoming midterms, rejecting a newer Republican-drawn map that had been challenged in court.

Oil Price Surge Triggers Renewed Sell-Off in US and Global Bond Markets

Rising energy costs have renewed inflation fears and pushed bond markets lower, increasing concerns on Wall Street over higher consumer prices and elevated government borrowing costs.

US Bans Imports of Canadian Alcohol and Motorcycles as Trade Dispute Escalates

President Donald Trump’s administration banned imports of Canadian alcohol, motorcycles and other goods in retaliation for Canadian trade policies, intensifying the bilateral trade dispute ahead of the US midterm elections.

US Diesel Prices Top $6 a Gallon as Iran Conflict Disrupts Energy Markets

The national average diesel price has exceeded $6 a gallon for the first time, up 60% from a year earlier as conflict with Iran and Red Sea tensions disrupt global oil supplies and add to inflation concerns.

Trump Pledges $5,000 Payments to US Adults if Republicans Retain Congress

President Donald Trump promised $5,000 checks for American adults if Republicans maintain control of Congress, a proposal that economists warn could add significantly to federal borrowing and revive inflation pressures.

US Mint Issues Special Half Dollar Marking 25 Years Since Sept. 11 Attacks

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the US Mint released a commemorative Enduring Liberty half dollar with a special privy mark honouring the victims and responders of the Sept. 11 attacks.

US Government Updates Federal Telework Guidelines

The Office of Personnel Management issued revised rules covering remote-work flexibility and office-space use across federal civilian agencies.

US Small Business Administration Expands Lending Support for Veterans and Underserved Entrepreneurs

The Small Business Administration launched new lending partnerships and advisory programmes intended to improve access to lower-cost capital for veteran and underserved business owners.

US Labor Department Issues New Guidance on Employee Benefits and Workplace Rules

The Labor Department released opinion letters and regulatory guidance intended to clarify federal requirements for workers, employers and retirement-plan administrators.

IRS Expands Digital Tax Filing While Maintaining Focus on High-Income Noncompliance

The Internal Revenue Service reported efficiency gains from upgraded digital services while continuing enforcement against complex corporate and high-net-worth tax evasion.

US Housing Department Distributes Grants for Homelessness and Affordable Housing Programmes

The Department of Housing and Urban Development allocated funding to major metropolitan areas for permanent supportive housing and emergency shelter infrastructure.

FCC Releases New Rural Broadband Funding to Expand High-Speed Internet Access

The Federal Communications Commission announced additional funding through its universal-service modernisation programme to improve broadband coverage in underserved rural communities.

US Agriculture Department Opens Drought Relief Programmes for Farmers and Ranchers

The Agriculture Department began accepting applications for financial assistance from crop and livestock producers facing losses caused by severe regional drought.

Federal Emergency Agency Deploys Resources as Severe Weather Threatens US Coastal Communities

FEMA is coordinating emergency-response deployments with state authorities as seasonal severe weather threatens coastal infrastructure and residential areas.

US Veterans Affairs Expands Medical Services Under PACT Act

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced additional specialised clinics and toxic-exposure screening services for eligible military veterans under the PACT Act.

NASA Updates Congress on Artemis Mission and Commercial Lunar Lander Progress

NASA briefed congressional oversight committees on commercial lunar lander development and upcoming crewed flight-test milestones under the Artemis programme.

US Transportation Department Accelerates Air Traffic Control and Aviation Safety Upgrades

Transportation officials announced faster implementation of air-traffic-control technology improvements and enhanced commercial aviation safety protocols as passenger volumes increase.

FAA Finalizes Rules for Commercial Drone Delivery Corridors

The Federal Aviation Administration established automated airspace corridors and flight-authorization procedures for commercial drone delivery operators in suburban test markets.

EPA Finalizes Tougher Air Quality Standards as Industry Groups Prepare Legal Challenges

The Environmental Protection Agency issued stricter air-quality benchmarks affecting industrial facilities, drawing legal challenges from trade groups and support from environmental organisations.

US Defense Contractors Press Government Over Security Clearance Vetting Delays

Industry groups and cleared contractors are seeking reforms and clearer performance data from the Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency as reinvestigation backlogs delay work requiring security clearances.

Pentagon Plans Portable Secure Facilities to Expand Small Business Access to Classified Work

The Defense Department plans to deploy portable classified workspaces across the United States so smaller and nontraditional contractors can participate in sensitive national security projects without building permanent secure facilities.

US Cybersecurity Agency Issues Emergency Guidance on Newly Identified Zero-Day Flaws

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued remediation guidance to federal agencies and critical-infrastructure operators in response to newly identified zero-day software vulnerabilities.

US Senate Panel Prepares Online Safety and Algorithm Accountability Legislation

Bipartisan members of the Senate Commerce Committee are preparing hearings on proposals covering digital safety, data privacy and accountability for algorithms used by major technology platforms.

US Homeland Security Prepares Additional Border Measures Ahead of Expected Autumn Migration Rise

The Department of Homeland Security is coordinating with state law enforcement and deploying additional personnel and technology along the southern border ahead of anticipated seasonal increases in migration.

US Justice Department Defends Immigration Removal Procedures in Federal Appeals Court

Government lawyers defended Department of Homeland Security removal protocols before the US Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit as judges examine whether enforcement actions complied with earlier court orders.

Pentagon Issues Initial Solicitation for Next Joint Warfighter Cloud Contract

The Defense Department released the first of two final solicitations for the next phase of its Joint Warfighter Cloud Capability programme, inviting major cloud providers to compete for an expanded enterprise computing contract.

US Antitrust Regulators Maintain Scrutiny of Artificial Intelligence Partnerships

The Federal Trade Commission and Justice Department are continuing reviews of major AI investments and partnerships to assess whether growing consolidation could weaken market competition.

US Energy Department Reviews Strategic Petroleum Reserve Plans Amid Oil Market Volatility

The Energy Department is coordinating contingency plans with domestic producers as global crude supplies and geopolitical tensions create renewed risks for US energy markets.