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Iceland Referendum Shows Narrow Support for Reopening EU Membership Talks

Initial results from Iceland’s nationwide referendum indicate a narrow majority favors restarting accession negotiations with the European Union, potentially reopening debate over the country’s economic and political relationship with th...

UAE Central Bank Investigates Banque Misr After US Money-Laundering Allegations

The Central Bank of the United Arab Emirates has ordered an urgent inspection of branches of Egyptian state lender Banque Misr after US authorities proposed restricting its dollar correspondent banking services over concerns about money ...

Major Music Publishers Sue Anthropic Over Alleged Mass Copyright Infringement

Major music publishers including Sony and Warner have filed a lawsuit accusing artificial intelligence company Anthropic of large-scale intellectual property theft, in a case with potentially broad implications for copyright protections ...

Germany Prepares to Accuse Russia Over Attempted Drone Attack at Leipzig-Halle Airport

Chancellor Friedrich Merz’s government is preparing to blame Russia for an attempted explosive drone attack at Leipzig-Halle Airport and impose new sanctions in response to what German officials describe as an escalation of hybrid warfar...

CIA Director Visits Moscow as US Seeks Trilateral Summit on Ukraine War

CIA Director John Ratcliffe made a covert visit to Moscow for talks with Russian intelligence chiefs and reportedly proposed a summit bringing together US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President V...

United States and Venezuela Announce $100 Billion Deal Covering Major Oil Reserves

US President Donald Trump announced a $100 billion agreement with Venezuela that would give a US-backed private entity majority control over 65 billion barrels of untapped Venezuelan oil reserves, with potentially significant consequence...

Technology Companies Accelerate Data-Center Spending to Meet AI Computing Demand

Major technology companies and payment processors are bringing forward billions of dollars in planned investment as they compete for limited data-center cooling and energy infrastructure needed for artificial intelligence computing.

National Park Service Warns White House Construction Could Alter Washington Monument Sightlines

A federal environmental and historical assessment says proposed construction near the National Mall would significantly change Washington’s architectural landscape, raising concerns among preservation officials.

ICE Deports Milo Yiannopoulos to United Kingdom

US immigration authorities have deported British political commentator and former Breitbart editor Milo Yiannopoulos after he overstayed his visa and missed an immigration hearing.

Trump Orders Commission to Design US Space Academy

President Donald Trump has directed the creation of a NASA-led commission to design a federal academy focused on technical education and military space leadership.

Chief Justice Roberts Allows White House Ballroom Project to Proceed for Now

Chief Justice John Roberts has temporarily prevented lower-court injunctions from halting demolition and reconstruction of the East Wing ballroom while a dispute over executive authority and historic preservation continues.

CDC Steps Up Monitoring as Ebola Outbreak Spreads in Democratic Republic of the Congo

US public-health officials have increased surveillance and border-screening advisories after Ebola spread to two additional health zones in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Justice Department Warns Schools About AI-Generated Child Exploitation

The Justice Department has alerted school districts and youth organizations to rising financially motivated sextortion and photorealistic AI-generated deepfakes targeting children, urging closer coordination to combat the threat.

Trump Restricts Foreign Drone Imports Over National Security Concerns

The White House has issued a proclamation limiting imports of foreign-made drones and key components, citing espionage risks and seeking to strengthen domestic unmanned-aircraft manufacturing.

Federal Authorities Advance Colorado River Water-Cut Framework

Federal and state water authorities have advanced a plan requiring substantial reductions in Colorado River consumption, intensifying negotiations among southwestern states balancing urban demand, agriculture and prolonged drought.

Justice Department Investigates George Washington University Medical School Admissions

The Justice Department alleges that George Washington University’s medical school favored Black and Hispanic applicants in violation of federal law, expanding the administration’s scrutiny of diversity policies in higher education.

Trump Administration Tightens Rules on International Student Internships

The Department of Homeland Security has restricted Curricular Practical Training work authorizations and warned universities that failure to comply with new immigration requirements could jeopardize their certification to enroll internat...

Federal Judge Blocks Deportations of International Students Solely Over Anti-Israel Protests

US District Judge Noël Wise has ruled that the Trump administration cannot revoke visas or deport international students solely for criticizing Israel or participating in campus protests.

Six-Month Iran Conflict Continues to Disrupt Oil Flows Through Strait of Hormuz

Six months into the conflict involving the United States, Israel and Iran, reduced petroleum transit through the Strait of Hormuz continues to put upward pressure on US energy prices, with no diplomatic resolution in sight.

Trump Delegates Defense Production Act Powers to Expand US Critical Minerals Supply

The White House has delegated emergency authority under the Defense Production Act to increase domestic acquisition and processing of recoverable critical minerals, seeking to reduce reliance on Chinese supply chains.

US Treasury Yields Rise After Federal Reserve Inflation Warning

The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield climbed to 4.68% and the two-year yield reached a one-month high as investors reassessed expectations for interest-rate cuts following the Federal Reserve chairman’s inflation warning.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Transgender Military Discharges

The Justice Department has filed an emergency request asking the Supreme Court to lift a lower-court injunction and allow the Defense Department to resume discharging transgender service members.

US Declines 16-Year USMCA Extension, Triggering Annual Reviews

The US Trade Representative has declined to extend the Canada-US-Mexico Agreement for another 16-year term at its first joint review, requiring the three countries to conduct annual reviews of the trade pact.

US Economy Grows 1.5% as Consumer Confidence Falls to Seven-Month Low

The US economy expanded at a 1.5% pace in the second quarter while consumer confidence dropped to its lowest level in seven months amid high borrowing costs and gasoline prices above $4 a gallon.

Trump Declares National Emergency Over Foreign Equipment in US Power Grid

President Donald Trump has invoked the International Emergency Economic Powers Act to restrict purchases of foreign-produced equipment for the US bulk-power system, citing cybersecurity concerns and growing electricity demand.

Supreme Court Allows Trump Administration Mail-Voting Restrictions to Take Effect

The US Supreme Court voted 6-3 to temporarily lift a lower-court injunction, allowing the administration to proceed with executive measures regulating mail-in election administration ahead of the midterm elections.

Federal Reserve Chair Warsh Warns Persistent Inflation Could Delay Rate Cuts

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh told central bankers at Jackson Hole that underlying inflation remains at 3.7% and further policy work may be needed if price pressures persist, dampening expectations for near-term interest-rate cuts.

Trump Administration Imposes 50% Tariffs on Canadian Goods

The White House has invoked Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act to impose a 50% levy on a broad range of Canadian imports, prompting retaliation from Ottawa and raising legal questions over executive trade authority.

Trump Announces Deal Giving US Majority Control of Venezuelan Oil Reserves

President Donald Trump says an agreement negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio will give the US government and private operators 55% control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil and include $100 billion in investment.

FBI Ends Automatic Disqualification for Applicants With Past Sex Work Experience

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has revised its background-check guidelines so previous involvement in sex work no longer automatically disqualifies applicants, broadening eligibility for prospective recruits.

US Immigration Authorities Deport Milo Yiannopoulos to United Kingdom

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has deported conservative commentator Milo Yiannopoulos to the United Kingdom over visa and residency violations.

National Park Service Warns Proposed Trump Arch Would Alter Washington Monument Sightlines

A federal environmental and historical assessment says a proposed 250-foot memorial arch near Memorial Bridge would significantly change views around the Washington Monument, raising concerns among federal preservation officials.

Trump Administration Announces $93 Million for Rural Telehealth and Surgical Robotics

The Department of Health and Human Services has announced $93 million in federal grants to expand digital healthcare and robotic surgical capabilities across rural hospital networks.

Homeland Security Reports 15 Consecutive Months With No Migrant Releases at Southern Border

Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin says daily border apprehensions have fallen 94% compared with the previous administration, while the department reports 15 straight months without migrant releases at the southern border.

Declassified Election Intelligence Fuels Democratic Concerns Over Possible Emergency Powers

A White House task force has released intelligence memos detailing foreign vulnerabilities in state voter-registration systems, prompting Democratic election lawyers to warn that the material could be used to support an emergency declara...

Trump Orders Creation of US Space Academy Commission

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order establishing a commission to design a NASA-led federal academy focused on technical education, military leadership, orbital operations and commercial space exploration.

Chief Justice Roberts Allows White House Ballroom Project to Proceed for Now

Chief Justice John Roberts has issued a temporary administrative stay preventing lower-court injunctions from immediately halting demolition and reconstruction of the White House East Wing amid a dispute over the $400 million ballroom pr...

Trump Authorizes Federal Agencies to Conduct Cyber Operations Against Foreign Criminal Networks

President Donald Trump has signed a national security memorandum authorizing the Department of Homeland Security and Justice Department to use cyber tools to disrupt transnational criminal organizations targeting Americans.

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Trump Administration Mail-Voting Rule

US District Judge Indira Talwani has imposed a 14-day hold on a new Postal Service rule requiring states to submit eligible voter lists and standardized envelope designs, temporarily halting the measure ahead of the midterm elections.

Trump Administration Imposes 50% Tariffs on $20 Billion of Canadian Goods

The White House has invoked Section 338 of the 1930 Tariff Act to impose a 50% levy on $20 billion of Canadian imports, prompting retaliation from Ottawa and raising legal questions over the administration’s trade authority.

Trump Announces Agreement Giving US Majority Control of Venezuelan Oil Reserves

President Donald Trump says an agreement negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will give the US government and private operators 55% control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil.

Russia Test Launches Mobile Nuclear-Capable Intercontinental Ballistic Missile

Russia's Defense Ministry says a mobile, solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile was successfully launched from the Plesetsk Cosmodrome and struck its designated target area in the far eastern Kamchatka region amid heightened globa...

OpenAI Launches Custom AI Processor Developed With Broadcom

OpenAI has introduced Jalapeño, its first custom artificial intelligence inference processor developed with Broadcom, as the company moves to deploy its own silicon and reduce its dependence on Nvidia-made hardware.

Fed Signals Possible September Rate Hike as Inflation Pressures Persist

Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh warned at the Jackson Hole economic symposium that progress in bringing inflation under control remains insufficient, leaving the door open to an interest rate increase at the Fed's September policy m...

Russian Drone Barrage Triggers Munitions Depot Blast Near Kyiv, Killing at Least 37

An overnight Russian attack involving more than 200 strike drones triggered a catastrophic explosion at a munitions warehouse in Myla near Kyiv, killing at least 37 people and prompting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to order a ...