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Today: August 18, 2026
Today: August 18, 2026

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Senators press Rubio, Bessent on lack of counter-evasion sanctions on Russia

Two senior Democratic U.S. senators on Wednesday pressed Trump administration officials on why they have paused imposing fresh sanctions on companies, banks and other

Senators press Rubio, Bessent on lack of counter-evasion sanctions on Russia
Americas|Arts|Crime|Economy|Political

Trump administration’s Freedom 250 organization allegedly misdirected donors away from bipartisan America250 charity

An accounting scholar explains what charitable solicitation fraud is and how it’s connected to allegations some Democratic lawmakers made on July 2, 2026.

Trump administration’s Freedom 250 organization allegedly misdirected donors away from bipartisan America250 charity
MidEast|Political|World

US strikes targeting Houthis killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year, Pentagon review says

A Pentagon review has found that U.S. airstrikes targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen last year killed more than 150 civilians

US strikes targeting Houthis killed 153 civilians in Yemen last year, Pentagon review says
Election|Finance|US|World

Trump administration again urges US Supreme Court intervention on mail ballots

President Donald Trump's administration again asked the U.S.

Trump administration again urges US Supreme Court intervention on mail ballots
Science|Technology|World

China is shaping the future of open-source technology – including AI

Nations that lead the development of open-source technology will have a strategic edge for decades to come.

China is shaping the future of open-source technology – including AI
Business|Economy|Travel|World

Head of US travel association sounds alarm on potential expansion of visa bond program

The U.S.

Head of US travel association sounds alarm on potential expansion of visa bond program
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast

Authorities in Yemen say at least six people were killed when Iran-backed Houthi rebels fired missiles on a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait

Iranian-backed Houthis kill 6 in attack on vessel, and other developments in the Mideast
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|World

US military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, official says, citing Pentagon assessment

U.S. military operations in 2025 killed 153 civilians and wounded 243, a U.S. official said on Tuesday, citing Pentagon assessments.

US military operations killed 153 civilians in 2025, official says, citing Pentagon assessment
Health|Political|Science|US

Trump administration bans the use of federal Medicaid funds to cover gender identity healthcare

Trump administration bans the use of federal Medicaid funds to cover gender identity healthcare

Trump administration bans the use of federal Medicaid funds to cover gender identity healthcare
Health|Political|World

Medicaid says it will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors

Medicaid said it won't pay for gender-affirming surgeries or hormones for transgender minors

Medicaid says it will stop paying for some gender-affirming care for transgender minors
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Groups sue the Trump administration over its targeting of the International Criminal Court

Human Rights Watch and three other advocacy groups have sued the Trump administration to challenge its campaign against the International Criminal Court

Groups sue the Trump administration over its targeting of the International Criminal Court
Crime|Education|Health|World

New Mexico AG sues for return of teen forced to cross border by foster care staff

The New Mexico attorney general is asking a judge to prevent the state child welfare agency from removing children from the U.S., absent a court order

New Mexico AG sues for return of teen forced to cross border by foster care staff
Business|Economy|US

US Senate confirms new TSA head as Trump pushes for private airport security

The U.S.

US Senate confirms new TSA head as Trump pushes for private airport security
Economy|Health|Political

The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs

Millions of older adults on Medicare prescription drug coverage could face higher monthly costs in 2027

The Trump administration is ending a Medicare drug subsidy program. Here's how it could affect costs
Uncategorized

Trump threatens to pull attorney general nomination as standoff with Congress escalates

President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to withdraw until next year his nomination of Todd Blanche to serve as U.S. attorney general,

Trump threatens to pull attorney general nomination as standoff with Congress escalates
Arts|Business|Entertainment|World

ABC says FCC seeks to intimidate network over news coverage

Walt Disney-owned ABC said on Thursday that the Federal Communications Commission's threat to revoke the network's broadcast licenses is part of an

ABC says FCC seeks to intimidate network over news coverage
Health|Political|Science|World

US Senate panel advances Trump CDC pick Schwartz

The U.S. Senate health committee voted on Thursday to advance the nomination of President Donald Trump's pick for CDC director Dr.

US Senate panel advances Trump CDC pick Schwartz
Finance|Political|World

US Democratic senators urge Treasury to revive Harriet Tubman $20 bill plan

U.S.

US Democratic senators urge Treasury to revive Harriet Tubman $20 bill plan
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|World

Lula says Brazil denied visas to US officials over election meddling concerns

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva confirmed his government had denied visas to two U.S. officials who planned to travel to the country, accusing them of

Lula says Brazil denied visas to US officials over election meddling concerns
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump’s DOJ charged hundreds with assaulting officers. Many cases were dropped, but the damage was done

By Brad Heath, Kristina Cooke, M.B.

Trump’s DOJ charged hundreds with assaulting officers. Many cases were dropped, but the damage was done
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

EPA weighs RFS deadline extension amid high renewable credit costs, sources say

The Trump administration is weighing whether to extend a Sept. 1 deadline requiring oil refiners to demonstrate compliance with the nation's

EPA weighs RFS deadline extension amid high renewable credit costs, sources say
Crime

Investigators in James Comey seashells case omitted key facts, defense lawyers allege

Federal officials have misled judges, submitted false statements and withheld key facts during the course of the investigation into former FBI director James Comey

Investigators in James Comey seashells case omitted key facts, defense lawyers allege
Crime|Health|Political

Why Anthony Fauci might not be safe after pleading the Fifth

Why Anthony Fauci might not be safe after pleading the Fifth

Why Anthony Fauci might not be safe after pleading the Fifth
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting insurers, more tankers

The United States on Wednesday issued another round of Iran-related sanctions, taking aim at Iran's efforts to "monetize the

US issues new Iran-related sanctions targeting insurers, more tankers
Arts|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.

The Trump admin wants to test paint patches on an iconic DC building this week. Preservationists are trying to stop it.
Business|Health|Political|Science

US lawmakers press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine settlement

A group of U.S. senators has asked Health Secretary Robert F.

US lawmakers press Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on vaccine settlement
Asia|Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them

China’s humanoid robots have been taking over the global market. Now the US is banning them
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight

US weapons stockpiles continue to dwindle with permanent end to Iran war nowhere in sight
Economy|Political|US|World

Russia sanctions championed by Graham clear first Senate hurdle as Zelenskiy visits

The U.S.

Russia sanctions championed by Graham clear first Senate hurdle as Zelenskiy visits
Arts

Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' with global reach

President Donald Trump remembers Sen_ Lindsey Graham as “a giant of the United States Senate" and a "true American original.”

Lindsey Graham eulogized as an 'American original' with global reach
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump’s new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil

Trump’s new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil

Trump’s new intelligence chief takes over an office in turmoil
Business|Economy|Technology|World

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout

The Trump administration on Tuesday unveiled bans that target imports of new Chinese robots and power inverters, seeking to

Trump administration bans new Chinese humanoid robots, to protect US AI buildout
Business|Crime|Economy|Travel|US|World

ICE arrests at US airports are happening more frequently, attorneys say. Here’s what we know

ICE arrests at US airports are happening more frequently, attorneys say. Here’s what we know

ICE arrests at US airports are happening more frequently, attorneys say. Here’s what we know
Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets|World

Oil prices fall 5% to two-week low after several days without US-Iran strikes

Oil prices dropped about 5% on Tuesday to a two-week low, on cautious hopes that the pause in fighting between the United States and Iran will lead to talks to

Oil prices fall 5% to two-week low after several days without US-Iran strikes
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Mail-in voting: Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to revive executive order setting limits, rejected by lower courts

The U.S. Constitution gives states control of elections. An executive order by President Donald Trump aims to take away that control and limit mail-in voting. The Supreme Court will now weigh in.

Mail-in voting: Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to revive executive order setting limits, rejected by lower courts
Business|Entertainment|Technology

Former FCC officials oppose early review of Disney-owned ABC licenses

A bipartisan group of former U.S. communications regulators on Tuesday urged the Federal Communications Commission to abandon an unusual early

Former FCC officials oppose early review of Disney-owned ABC licenses
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Political

Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need

A new policy could deny an immigration application based in part on the use of government benefits by a close relative.

Trump administration changes to ‘public charge’ rule could keep millions of immigrants – and their US citizen kids – from getting healthcare they need
Education|Health|Opinion|Political|Science

How the Trump administration’s rhetoric promotes anti-transgender views

How invented threats, provocative language and repulsive imagery contribute to declining support for transgender people and other marginalized groups.

How the Trump administration’s rhetoric promotes anti-transgender views
Education|Political|US|World

US threatens funding cuts for two school districts over transgender policies

The U.S.

US threatens funding cuts for two school districts over transgender policies
Business|Economy|Political|World

US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say

The Trump administration is preparing to ramp up funding by hundreds of millions of dollars for programs designed to counter China’s growing influence worldwide

US looks to boost anti-China spending worldwide by hundreds of millions, documents say
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says

U.S.

Pentagon says it will not finish spending Ukraine funds until year Trump leaves office, source says
Business|Election|Finance|US|World

Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to allow for now an executive order targeting mail-in voting

Trump administration urges Supreme Court to allow order targeting mail-in voting before midterms
Americas|Europe|Political|World

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record

U.S. diplomats walked out as their French counterparts spoke at the United Nations after the European ally criticized the Trump administration’s human rights record

US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally's criticism of America's human rights record
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy

A federal appeals court has upheld a ruling that halted President Donald Trump’s executive order to create a federal list of eligible voters and limit delivery of mail ballots only to people on that list

The Latest: Trump praises his sweeping tariffs while in Michigan for a speech on the economy
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump

Inside the fights to maintain TPS status for thousands after the Supreme Court sided with Trump
World

Pentagon's official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting

The four American troops killed during renewed fighting between the U.S. and Iran in recent weeks are no longer listed as part of the Iran war death toll in the Pentagon’s official casualty count

Pentagon's official Iran war death toll no longer lists 4 troops killed during renewed fighting
Economy|Political|World

Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes

Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes

Vance, Caine raised concerns about escalating war in Iran, sources say as US pauses consecutive nights of strikes
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war

‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war

‘Going it alone does not work’: America’s first one-party war
Business|Economy|Science|Technology|World

Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations

Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations

Massachusetts Democratic Senate primary sets up a battle of generations
Business|Economy|Political|World

A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs

The Trump administration has levied tariffs on more than 60 countries, using a legal justification that permits the president to impose import taxes and other sanctions against countries found to engage in “unjustifiable,” “unreasonable” or “discriminatory” trade practices

A forced-labor crackdown or an end-run around Congress? Dissecting Trump's new tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?

The U.S. military has paused its airstrikes on Iran after nearly two weeks of intensifying bombing

Airstrikes have paused and talks are pressing forward. But can the US and Iran take the off-ramp?
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris

Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris

Trump administration admits it canceled clean-energy grants in states that voted for Kamala Harris
Business|Economy|Environment|World

US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle

The U.S.

US says it will lift ban on imports of Mexican cattle
Business|Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on Google

President Donald Trump says the U.S. will open a formal investigation into the European Union’s trade practices

The Latest: Trump says US will investigate EU trade practices for ‘unethical’ fines on Google
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump says he trusts Russia and China's leaders not to enable Iran

U.S.

Trump says he trusts Russia and China's leaders not to enable Iran
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump imposes new global tariffs, drawing protests from trading partners

The United States on Friday imposed new tariffs of 10% and 12.5% on goods from 60 trading partners, including the EU and China, alleging those countries

Trump imposes new global tariffs, drawing protests from trading partners
Entertainment

At White House Correspondents’ Dinner do-over, Trump meets a press corps under his pressure

At White House Correspondents’ Dinner do-over, Trump meets a press corps under his pressure

At White House Correspondents’ Dinner do-over, Trump meets a press corps under his pressure
Business|Economy|Political|World

EU's Kallas questions US rationale for tariffs on bloc, seeks clarification

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas questioned Washington's rationale for imposing new tariffs on European goods, saying on Friday that

EU's Kallas questions US rationale for tariffs on bloc, seeks clarification
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump administration faces record turnover in second term

Trump administration faces record turnover in second term

Trump administration faces record turnover in second term
Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

How Trump upended the Saudi nuclear deal less than 24 hours after its signing

How Trump upended the Saudi nuclear deal less than 24 hours after its signing

How Trump upended the Saudi nuclear deal less than 24 hours after its signing
Crime|World

Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas

A nun who was taken into immigration custody last month in Texas is speaking out for the first time about her arrest while walking to Mass

Nun speaks out for first time about being detained by ICE while walking to Mass in Texas
Arts|Political|Sports|Travel|World

Next stop, Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York’s Penn Station

The Trump administration is seeking to rename Manhattan’s Penn Station as part of a planned $8 billion redesign of the country’s busiest transit hub

Next stop, Trump Station? Administration wants to rename New York’s Penn Station
World

US House votes to curb Trump's Iran war powers but Senate backs president

The Republican-led U.S.

US House votes to curb Trump's Iran war powers but Senate backs president
Economy|Education|Environment|Finance

More than 24 states sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding

More than two dozen states have sued the Trump administration after it required them to comply with election and immigration conditions to get billions of dollars in federal funding for disasters

More than 24 states sue Trump administration after it put conditions on receiving disaster funding
World

This court was created 30 years ago and never heard a case. Trump wants to change that

This court was created 30 years ago and never heard a case. Trump wants to change that

This court was created 30 years ago and never heard a case. Trump wants to change that
Education|World

Education Department rescinds disparate impact rule, a key tool used to assess school discrimination

The Education Department will no longer consider school policies that disproportionately harm one group of students as discriminatory unless the discrimination is intentional, rescinding a decades-long standard for civil rights enforcement

Education Department rescinds disparate impact rule, a key tool used to assess school discrimination
Education|Health|Science|US

Vote on CDC nominee clinched with change to CDC’s website on vaccines and autism

Vote on CDC nominee clinched with change to CDC’s website on vaccines and autism

Vote on CDC nominee clinched with change to CDC’s website on vaccines and autism
Political|Science|Technology|World

Saudi-US nuclear deal sparks fear of arms race across the Middle East

Saudi-US nuclear deal sparks fear of arms race across the Middle East

Saudi-US nuclear deal sparks fear of arms race across the Middle East
Economy|World

With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options

With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options

With bombing campaign unlikely to change Iran’s posture according to US intel, Trump faces limited options
Business|Economy|World

Pakistan's US funding push after Iran war role draws skepticism from economists

Pakistan's push to convert some of its diplomatic goodwill with the Trump administration into economic support has drawn skepticism from economists, who

Pakistan's US funding push after Iran war role draws skepticism from economists
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

US Education Department probes five medical schools over admissions practices

The U.S.

US Education Department probes five medical schools over admissions practices
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns

The U.S.

US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Trump administration seizes on New Jersey voting error to demand noncitizen data

The Justice Department is demanding data from New Jersey on non-U.S.-citizens the state says were accidentally registered to vote, as the Trump

Trump administration seizes on New Jersey voting error to demand noncitizen data
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities

The House has adopted a Republican-only $95 billion budget proposal, a long-shot effort to fund the Iran war and other White House priorities over objections from Democrats and a few GOP holdouts in a final push before the midterm elections

The Latest: House adopts $95 billion budget proposal to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities