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Frances Tiafoe Beats Daniil Medvedev to Reach US Open Semifinal

American tennis player Frances Tiafoe defeated Daniil Medvedev in New York to advance at the US Open, sustaining hopes of a home men’s champion at the tournament.

Bernie Sanders Proposes Severe Penalties for US Companies Dealing With Strategic Rivals

Senator Bernie Sanders has introduced legislation proposing major penalties for critical US companies and defense contractors found to be prioritizing commercial interests over national security in dealings with China and Russia.

Leaked Messages Put Senator John Fetterman’s Constituent Work Under Scrutiny

Messages released by a former staff member suggest Democratic Senator John Fetterman expressed frustration with constituent-service responsibilities, creating a new political controversy around his Pennsylvania office.

Kennedy Center Ceiling Partially Collapses During Renovation Dispute

Part of the grand foyer ceiling at Washington’s John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts has collapsed without causing injuries, adding to debate over planned renovations to the federal cultural institution.

Bill Ackman Funds Experimental Cellular Therapy Used to Restore Daughter’s Vision

Investor Bill Ackman financed an experimental procedure involving the transfer of cellular components to his daughter’s eyes, in a highly publicized case involving regenerative medicine.

Flash Flooding Traps Hikers in Grand Canyon

Emergency teams have been deployed after sudden flash flooding trapped hikers and cut off escape routes in the Grand Canyon as severe weather affects parts of the American Southwest.

Trump Political Network Backs Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton With $10 Million Ad Buy

President Donald Trump’s political operation is directing substantial campaign resources toward Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, including a $10 million advertising campaign supporting the embattled Republican ally.

US Diesel Prices Hit Record $5.85 a Gallon as Middle East Conflict Raises Energy Costs

Diesel prices have climbed to a record $5.85 per gallon amid the continuing Middle East conflict, increasing the risk of higher costs across agriculture, freight and commercial logistics.

Treasury Prepares New Sanctions Campaign Against Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is preparing a broad sanctions initiative aimed at increasing financial pressure on Tehran and encouraging US allies to reduce trade ties with Iran as Washington weighs economic measures alongside militar...

White House Prepares for Visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping

The Trump administration is preparing for an upcoming White House visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping as Washington and Beijing seek to manage tensions over trade, technology and wider strategic competition.

US Economy Adds 162,000 Jobs in August as Unemployment Holds Steady

The United States added 162,000 jobs in August while the unemployment rate remained unchanged, indicating continued labor-market resilience despite elevated interest rates and geopolitical uncertainty.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Restrict Mail-In Voting Before Midterms

President Donald Trump and Republican allies have asked the US Supreme Court to intervene in a dispute over mail-in voting, escalating a legal battle over election rules ahead of November’s contests for control of Congress.

White House Envoys Meet Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Ukraine Peace Effort

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner held direct talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow as the Trump administration seeks to revive negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine before winter.

US and Iran Exchange Direct Military Strikes in Strait of Hormuz

United States Central Command says American forces struck three Iranian oil tankers after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two US Navy warships, sharply escalating the six-month conflict around one of the world’s most important energy sh...

Trump Administration Presses Apple to Rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America”

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says President Donald Trump has asked Apple to change the name of Lake Ontario on its digital maps, prompting opposition from Canadian federal and provincial authorities.

Supreme Court Allows Construction of $400 Million White House Ballroom to Continue

The US Supreme Court has declined an emergency request from preservation groups seeking to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom on the White House grounds, allowing the Trump administration’s project to proceed.

Ed Markey Defeats Seth Moulton in Massachusetts Democratic Senate Primary

Senator Ed Markey has defeated centrist challenger Representative Seth Moulton to secure the Democratic nomination in Massachusetts, preserving the veteran progressive’s position against a younger moderate rival.

Trump Signs Orders on Gray Wolves and Competition in Meat Processing

President Donald Trump has directed federal agencies to begin efforts to remove gray wolves from Endangered Species Act protections and create grants intended to increase competition among regional meat processors.

Republican Campaign Committees Ask Supreme Court to Change Political Advertising Rate Rules

The National Republican Congressional Committee and National Republican Senatorial Committee have filed an emergency Supreme Court appeal seeking access to discounted television advertising rates currently reserved for individual candida...

Federal Prosecutors Subpoena Confidant of Former FBI Director James Comey

The US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Florida has issued a grand jury subpoena to Daniel C. Richman, a close associate of former FBI Director James Comey, as prosecutors examine the handling of sensitive federal information.

House Censures Republican Chuck Edwards After Sexual Harassment Investigation

The House voted 413-2 to censure North Carolina Representative Chuck Edwards after the Ethics Committee concluded that he sexually harassed two young female congressional staff members.

Justice Department Seizes More Than $560,000 in Cryptocurrency Bound for Hamas

The FBI and Justice Department have seized more than $560,000 in digital assets allegedly intended for Hamas, highlighting growing federal capabilities to track and disrupt cryptocurrency-based militant financing.

US Forces Join NATO Arctic Exercise Amid Concerns Over Russian Polar Expansion

American personnel have joined Danish and allied forces in the Arctic Endurance exercise, part of NATO’s wider Arctic Sentry mission aimed at strengthening military readiness in the increasingly contested polar region.

Federal Court Blocks $75 Billion New York Climate Compensation Law

A federal judge has barred enforcement of legislation seeking $75 billion from major fossil-fuel companies for climate damages, ruling that the federal Clean Air Act preempts the state-level compensation scheme.

US State Department Plans $25 Million Program for Conservative Civil Society Groups in Europe

The State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor is preparing to distribute $25 million to European organizations, including $4 million for right-wing media, as part of a broader effort to deepen conservative transatlan...

Trump Plans 35-City Campaign Push to Defend Republican Congressional Majorities

President Donald Trump says he will campaign in 35 competitive districts and states ahead of the midterm elections, focusing on his economic record, border enforcement and judicial appointments.

House Democrats Split as Centrists Back Republican Voting and Anti-Socialism Measures

Representatives Marie Gluesenkamp Perez and Jared Golden crossed party lines to support a Republican anti-socialism resolution and the SAVE America Act, exposing divisions inside the Democratic caucus over voting rules and political posi...

Federal Judge Orders Disclosure of Donors to $1.8 Billion Conservative Legal Fund

A federal court has ordered the Trump administration to reveal the anonymous donors behind a $1.8 billion legal defense fund, handing transparency advocates a significant victory in their scrutiny of conservative legal financing.

Trump Nominates Hung Cao as Navy Secretary Amid Scrutiny of Pentagon Leadership

President Donald Trump has nominated acting official Hung Cao to become permanent Navy secretary as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faces bipartisan criticism following Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll’s resignation and broader concerns ove...

US Takes Control of Venezuelan Oil Assets Previously Operated by Russian and Chinese Firms

The State Department facilitated the transfer of Venezuelan oil fields to US-backed Northern American Blue Energy Partners, giving the United States right of first refusal on 80% of the facilities’ crude production.

Witkoff and Kushner Hold Ukraine Peace Talks With Vladimir Putin

White House advisers Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner have held direct discussions with Russian President Vladimir Putin on possible steps toward ending the war in Ukraine.

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Reinstate Mail-In Voting Restrictions

Republican legal teams have taken a challenge to mail-in voting rules to the US Supreme Court, seeking to revive restrictions backed by President Donald Trump ahead of November’s congressional midterm elections.

US House Passes Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert Government Shutdown

The House voted 370-48 to fund federal agencies through December 11, preserving the Internal Revenue Service’s $11.2 billion annual budget and rejecting a proposed Republican funding rescission.

US and Iran Exchange Direct Military Strikes in Strait of Hormuz

The Trump administration struck two Iranian government vessels after Iran attempted to mine the Strait of Hormuz, while the US Treasury prepared additional banking sanctions as tensions around the critical shipping route escalated.

New Zealand Bars Climate-Damage Lawsuits Against Companies and Government Entities

New Zealand's parliament passed legislation preventing courts from hearing greenhouse-gas damage claims against companies or government entities, ending ongoing climate lawsuits and creating a controversial legal precedent.

Brazil Rejects U.S. Tariff Threats in Dispute Over National Digital Payment System

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva pledged to defend the country's state-backed financial platform in talks with U.S. President Donald Trump as bilateral tensions over trade and technology intensify.

Israel Plans Partial Withdrawal and Narrower Security Zone in Southern Lebanon

Israel's military plans to reduce its troop presence and consolidate a narrower security zone along the Lebanese border after operations the government says dismantled underground Hezbollah infrastructure.