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

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

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Trump says he trusts Russia and China's leaders not to enable Iran
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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
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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
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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
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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
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US Education Department probes five medical schools over admissions practices

The U.S.

US Education Department probes five medical schools over admissions practices
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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
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Speaker Johnson muscles through plan to fund Iran war and promote Trump’s ‘SAVE America Act’

Speaker Johnson muscles through plan to fund Iran war and promote Trump’s ‘SAVE America Act’

Speaker Johnson muscles through plan to fund Iran war and promote Trump’s ‘SAVE America Act’
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Trump administration considers putting nuclear power plants in US waters

The Trump administration on Wednesday said it would evaluate putting nuclear energy projects in federal waters as part of its agenda to expand domestic energy production and speed

Trump administration considers putting nuclear power plants in US waters
Economy|Science|Technology|World

Why is a US-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and the Middle East?

The Trump administration backs a nuclear energy pact with Riyadh allowing Saudi Arabia to enrich uranium and process spent atomic fuel, a move that worries some U.S.

Why is a US-Saudi nuclear pact causing alarm in Washington and the Middle East?
Political|Science|Technology|World

US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium

The Trump administration has forged a new agreement with Saudi Arabia that could potentially provide the kingdom with uranium enrichment capability for its civilian nuclear program

US and Saudi Arabia sign new nuclear agreement that could pave way for kingdom to enrich uranium
Business|Environment|Political

Tohono O'odham Nation's border wall lawsuit heads to federal court in Washington D.C.

Tohono O'odham Nation's border wall lawsuit heads to federal court in Washington D.C.

Tohono O'odham Nation's border wall lawsuit heads to federal court in Washington D.C.
Americas|Asia|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump: US will be 'hitting' Pickaxe Mountain 'pretty soon'

President Trump is weighing an attack on Pickaxe Mountain after Israeli intelligence suggests Iran moved thousands of centrifuges into the mountain. Kristen Holmes reports on OutFront.

Trump: US will be 'hitting' Pickaxe Mountain 'pretty soon'
Health|Science|World

US quarantined citizens at New York military base after return from Congo, sources say

U.S. health officials quarantined 14 American citizens at a New York military base for four days after a recent return from the

US quarantined citizens at New York military base after return from Congo, sources say
Arts|Business|Entertainment|Political|World

Journalists urge correspondents' association to stand up to Trump at rescheduled press dinner

Hundreds of former or retired journalists and eight press freedom groups have called on the White House Correspondents’ Association to stand up against the Trump administration’s recent attacks on the press at its rescheduled dinner this week

Journalists urge correspondents' association to stand up to Trump at rescheduled press dinner
Americas|Opinion|US|World

The antifa terrorism threat the Trump administration describes does not exist

Antifa is a scattered movement of local collectives that opposes fascism. It has no leader, command hierarchy, funding structure or record of deadly attacks.

The antifa terrorism threat the Trump administration describes does not exist
Business|Economy|Environment|Science

The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help

What communities and businesses really need is information they can act on, with examples of what’s worked elsewhere and why – and what fails.

The National Climate Assessment is broken – appointing Matthew Wielicki to lead it won’t help
Health|Science|Technology

US to spend $5 billion on health, construction research powered by AI

The U.S. will spend $5 billion to tackle long-standing scientific problems across multiple fields using AI, the Trump administration said in a

US to spend $5 billion on health, construction research powered by AI
Environment|Political|US|World

From the Mexican border to Washington: A tiny Texas town fights Trump's wall plan

A small Texas town is challenging the Trump administration's border wall plans, arguing they could cause flooding and bypass legal processes

From the Mexican border to Washington: A tiny Texas town fights Trump's wall plan
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources say

The Trump administration plans to submit to Congress a pact with Saudi Arabia to share nuclear power technology that does not include safeguards the

Trump to seek Congress approval for Saudi Arabia nuclear energy pact that lacks safeguards, sources say
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Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the U.S. war against Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far

Hegseth estimates Iran war has cost $37.5 billion as he defends funding request at fiery hearing
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Tankers with Saudi crude turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war

Two oil tankers carrying Saudi crude to Asia reversed course in the Red Sea on Tuesday after threats from Yemen's Iran-

Tankers with Saudi crude turn back as Houthis open new front in US-Iran war
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US judge blocks Trump administration from stripping immigrants of work permits

A federal judge on Tuesday temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's

US judge blocks Trump administration from stripping immigrants of work permits
Business|Economy|Environment

Coal sector urges Trump administration to provide financing for existing, new power plants

A coal council that advises the Trump administration urged the U.S.

Coal sector urges Trump administration to provide financing for existing, new power plants
Americas|Economy|Health|Political|World

US sends first humanitarian flight to Cuba under new aid package

The U.S. on Tuesday sent a humanitarian flight to Cuba, the State Department said, the first part of a new $100 million assistance commitment that comes alongside U.S.

US sends first humanitarian flight to Cuba under new aid package
Business|Environment|Science|Technology

US states, New York City sue EPA for relaxing climate rule over hydrofluorocarbons

The Trump administration was sued on Tuesday by 18 Democratic-led states, Washington, D.C. and New York City over a new federal rule they say would harm the

US states, New York City sue EPA for relaxing climate rule over hydrofluorocarbons
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Trump administration says it's deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota

The Trump administration says it's deferring over $1 billion in Medicaid payments to Minnesota and California because of suspected fraud and noncompliance

Trump administration says it's deferring $1B in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

US pauses $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota

The Trump administration is pausing $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California and Minnesota over "suspected fraud and noncompliance," U.S.

US pauses $1 billion in Medicaid payments to California, Minnesota
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political

Smithsonian history museum chief rejects White House criticism of its leaders as radical activists

The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is pushing back against a White House report labeling the institution's leadership as radical activists

Smithsonian history museum chief rejects White House criticism of its leaders as radical activists
Africa|MidEast|Political|World

Trump administration pushes ahead with plans to reopen the US embassy in Libya

The State Department has informed Congress that it plans to move ahead with the potential reopening of the U.S. Embassy in Libya

Trump administration pushes ahead with plans to reopen the US embassy in Libya
Health|Political|Science|World

US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says

A new report says the Trump administration’s disruptions to a global AIDS relief program have forced organizations to close clinics, lay off staff and cut services, seriously impeding efforts to prevent and treat the disease in dozens of countries

US actions harm global efforts to prevent and treat HIV in dozens of countries, new report says
Business|Economy|Finance|US|World

JPMorgan, other US banks set to help finance Japan's $550 billion US investment plan, sources say

JPMorgan and other U.S. banks are close to agreeing to provide some financing under Japan's $550 billion U.S. investment pledge,

JPMorgan, other US banks set to help finance Japan's $550 billion US investment plan, sources say
Economy|Political|US|World

US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes

The U.S. and Iran are back to bombing every day in a bid to control the Strait of Hormuz

US and Iran dig in over the Strait of Hormuz, showing the limits of intensifying airstrikes
Economy|Education|Health|Political|World

Trump administration sued by rights groups over attempted childcare funding cuts

Civil rights groups said they filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump's administration on Monday over the government's attempt to restrict

Trump administration sued by rights groups over attempted childcare funding cuts
Economy|Environment|World

Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say

The Trump administration has in recent weeks weighed cutting ties with the U.N. refugee

Diplomatic efforts seek to avert Trump split with UN refugee agency, sources say
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US DOJ says it is probing Harvard over financial aid programs

The U.S.

US DOJ says it is probing Harvard over financial aid programs
Business|Education|Opinion|Political|World

Declassified intelligence is not the same as proof

An international affairs professor with nearly 30 years of experience in the US intelligence community – including at the CIA and NSA – explains how to evaluate the newly released election documents

Declassified intelligence is not the same as proof
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

US senators at airshow to reassure foreign defense contractors, urge tariff-free trade

A bipartisan group of nine U.S. senators on Monday sought to reassure defense contractors from American allies that growing demand for

US senators at airshow to reassure foreign defense contractors, urge tariff-free trade
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Head of US AI safety agency resigns

U.S.

Head of US AI safety agency resigns
Economy|Health|Political|World

New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards

New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards

New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration discloses subpoenas to law firms in fight with US lawyer group

The U.S.

Trump administration discloses subpoenas to law firms in fight with US lawyer group
Crime|Political|US|World

ICE officers to wear body cameras during vehicle stops, border czar says

In the wake of multiple fatal shootings involving U.S.

ICE officers to wear body cameras during vehicle stops, border czar says
Crime|Political|US|World

Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations

The Justice Department has filed a first-ever petition to a secretive and dormant court created 30 years ago to weigh government requests to deport so-called “alien terrorists” from the United States

Justice Department activates untested court for 'alien terrorist' deportations
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid, FT reports

The Trump administration is preparing to unveil a series of grants in Europe and beyond to support Maga-aligned initiatives in pursuance of a dramatic overhaul of U.S. foreign aid

Trump administration to fund Maga-aligned projects in Europe as he reorders US aid, FT reports
MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran’s hardliners warn of a ‘coup’ as US truce comes under pressure

Iran’s hardliners warn of a ‘coup’ as US truce comes under pressure

Iran’s hardliners warn of a ‘coup’ as US truce comes under pressure
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|US

US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions

The U.S. Interior Department has canceled a rule meant to protect plants and animals that are determined to be threatened with extinction

US cancels automatic protections for imperiled animals as critics warn of extinctions
Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Science|US

Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts

A federal judge in Boston has ruled the Trump administration can’t use an obscure clause relating to agency priorities to make funding cuts

Federal judge bars Trump administration from using obscure clause to make huge funding cuts
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US

Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US

Trump alleged China took US election data. Its leader is still planning for a lavish state visit to the US
Crime|US|World

The people killed by U.S. immigration agents during Trump's second term

As U.S.

The people killed by U.S. immigration agents during Trump's second term
Economy|Political|US|World

US judge says Trump administration cannot revoke grants that conflict with its priorities

A federal judge on Friday ruled that U.S.

US judge says Trump administration cannot revoke grants that conflict with its priorities
Election|Interview|US

Former Deputy DNI: Trump's speech was "dangerous"

Sue Gordon served under President Obama and President Trump. She called Trump's claims of election interference was "a dangerous speech and an incredibly important topic".

Former Deputy DNI: Trump's speech was "dangerous"
Education|US|World

Innovation, data fixes fuel Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools

The U.S. agency that oversees dozens of schools serving Native Americans is reporting more on-time high school graduations than ever

Innovation, data fixes fuel Native American graduation gains at federally funded schools
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?

Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?

Andy Burnham will be Britain’s seventh leader in a decade. Can he buck the trend?
Arts|Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas

The Trump administration is drastically shortening visas for foreign journalists in the U.S. The new rule announced by the Department of Homeland Security limits visas to 240 days, down from up to five years

China warns of reciprocal countermeasures after US shortens foreign journalist visas
Arts|Business|Political|US|World

US appeals court keeps in place Pentagon's escort policy for journalists

A federal ​appeals court sided with President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday in a case brought by The New York Times over the Pentagon's

US appeals court keeps in place Pentagon's escort policy for journalists
Crime|US|World

UN experts concerned by Trump's removal of immigration judges

The Trump administration's removal of more than 100 immigration judges is undermining the independence of the courts and the U.S. justice system, a panel

UN experts concerned by Trump's removal of immigration judges
Asia|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Quiet U.S. pullback in Eastern Europe sparks wider allied worries

As Estonia's Defence Minister Hanno Pevkur prepared to fly to the NATO summit in Ankara this month, he revealed to local journalists that several hundred U.S. troops

Quiet U.S. pullback in Eastern Europe sparks wider allied worries
Economy|Health|Political|World

US to revive rule that could deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits

The U.S. government is reviving a rule that could deny permanent residency to immigrants who use public benefits such as food stamps and Medicaid, the Department of Homeland

US to revive rule that could deny green cards to immigrants using public benefits
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says

U.S.

US will focus counterterrorism efforts on left-wing groups, Rubio says
Economy|Health|Political|US|World

Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits

The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits that could include food stamps, Medicaid, housing vouchers and more

Trump administration revives rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits
Education|World

Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US

The Trump administration has finalized a rule that will prevent international students from staying in the U.S. for more than four years unless they seek and obtain government approval, a departure from long-standing practice

Trump administration caps how long international students can stay in the US
Business|Economy|Political|World

Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjust and vows to impose reciprocal tariffs

Brazil has criticized a new U.S. tariff on certain Brazilian imports and says it plans to impose reciprocal tariffs

Brazil calls Trump’s 25% tariff unjust and vows to impose reciprocal tariffs
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz

Fighting between the U.S. and Iran has intensified

Hopes for US-Iran diplomacy still alive as fighting intensifies over the Strait of Hormuz
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|US

Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers

President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead the Transportation Security Administration addressed a Senate confirmation hearing Thursday

Trump's pick to lead TSA calls private airport screening program 'pro-worker,' vows to help workers
Business|Economy|Environment

US lawmakers seek a crackdown on solar imports they say dodge duties

A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers on Thursday urged the Trump administration to crack down on imports of what they say are partially finished solar cells that are being used to

US lawmakers seek a crackdown on solar imports they say dodge duties
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in elections

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has convened leaders from over 60 countries to take part in the Trump administration’s latest effort to quell what it calls “left-wing” political terrorism

Rubio gathers countries on left-wing political violence as it becomes a Trump focus in elections
Crime|Political|World

Rubio and Miller warn of the ‘mortal threat’ of ‘far-left terror’ in speech to 67 countries

Rubio and Miller warn of the ‘mortal threat’ of ‘far-left terror’ in speech to 67 countries

Rubio and Miller warn of the ‘mortal threat’ of ‘far-left terror’ in speech to 67 countries
Business|Education|World

US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists

The Trump administration moved on Thursday to tighten the duration of visas for foreign students, cultural exchange visitors and

US to tighten visa regulations for foreign students, journalists
Economy|Education|Environment|Science

Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which the Trump administration seeks to limit

Detailed data is useful for understanding and addressing environmental effects on people’s lives in ways that become difficult or impossible if only the broadest and blurriest picture is developed.

Research about global fishing shows value of detailed environmental data, which the Trump administration seeks to limit
Crime|US|World

ICE traffic stops were just halted, then swiftly reinstated, as feds try to curb shootings – and the inevitable backlash

ICE traffic stops were just halted, then swiftly reinstated, as feds try to curb shootings – and the inevitable backlash

ICE traffic stops were just halted, then swiftly reinstated, as feds try to curb shootings – and the inevitable backlash
Business|Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently

Americans are waiting longer for disaster aid under President Donald Trump, with delays often lasting weeks or months

Trump is taking longer to approve disaster aid and denying Democratic states more frequently
Crime|US|World

Federal panel clears new design for White House visitor center, considers Lafayette Park fence

A federal panel has given preliminary approval to an updated design for a new underground facility to screen visitors to the White House

Federal panel clears new design for White House visitor center, considers Lafayette Park fence
Crime|Political|US|World

New York Times fights Trump administration subpoenas for reporters’ testimony

New York Times fights Trump administration subpoenas for reporters’ testimony

New York Times fights Trump administration subpoenas for reporters’ testimony
Business|Crime|Political|US|World

Exclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe

Exclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe

Exclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe
Economy|Political|World

China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says

The world has largely viewed the U.S. more favorably than China for years, but those opinions now have flipped in Beijing’s favor

China and Xi are seen more favorably than the US and Trump in many nations, new survey says
Crime|US|World

US Justice Dept says it cannot provide unredacted Epstein files for New Mexico probe

The U.S.

US Justice Dept says it cannot provide unredacted Epstein files for New Mexico probe
Crime|Political|World

Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files

Vice President JD Vance says the Trump administration “absolutely” mishandled the communications surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files

Vance says Trump administration 'screwed up' communications around Epstein files
Health|Political|Science|World

CDC nominee says she won't betray science — while declining to challenge Kennedy's actions

The Trump administration’s latest nominee to lead the nation’ top public health agency drew frustrated reactions from some U.S. senators when they pressed her on whether she would protect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from political meddling

CDC nominee says she won't betray science — while declining to challenge Kennedy's actions
Crime|Political|US|World

Rubio to host conference on 'far-left terrorism' on Thursday

U.S.

Rubio to host conference on 'far-left terrorism' on Thursday
Business|Economy|Political|World

US says it issued sanctions to disrupt Iran's weapon procurement

The U.S government issued sanctions on Wednesday targeting individuals and entities that it said were a part of an international network helping Iran procure weapons.

US says it issued sanctions to disrupt Iran's weapon procurement
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections

House Republicans have unveiled a $95 billion plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules

House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit

Two U.S.-based advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, arguing that sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court violate

Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

White House weighs extending Jones Act waivers as Iran conflict raises price concerns

The White House is weighing another extension of waivers allowing foreign ships to transport goods between U.S. ports as renewed conflict with Iran raises

White House weighs extending Jones Act waivers as Iran conflict raises price concerns
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel

Two human rights groups say Trump administration sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court over its investigations of Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza have illegally impeded their ability to advocate for Palestinians

Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel
Education|World

Appeals court ends US oversight of Louisiana school system related to desegregation mandate

A federal appeals court ended a more than six-decade-old federal oversight of a Louisiana school system related to a desegregation mandate, a court

Appeals court ends US oversight of Louisiana school system related to desegregation mandate
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets

President Donald Trump on Tuesday reimposed a naval blockade of all Iranian ports and

Trump resumes Iran port blockade and threatens strikes on energy targets
Americas|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|US|World

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana

A federal appeals court has ended more than 60 years of federal oversight of a Louisiana school system that had been ordered to eradicate segregation

Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|World

Trump administration sued by environmental groups for rescinding definition of 'harm'

The Trump administration was sued on Tuesday by nine environmental groups that said its recent decision to rescind a more than 50-year-old definition of "harm"

Trump administration sued by environmental groups for rescinding definition of 'harm'
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

US drivers may soon see pump prices climb back up to $4

Americans could soon see gasoline prices top $4 a gallon again as renewed hostilities between the U.S. and Iran have pushed energy prices higher by

US drivers may soon see pump prices climb back up to $4
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Stocks gain on softer inflation, bank results while oil rises on US-Iran hostilities

MSCI's global equities index rose on Tuesday after softer-than-expected U.S. inflation data and strong bank earnings, while oil

Stocks gain on softer inflation, bank results while oil rises on US-Iran hostilities
Crime|World

Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics

Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups for allegedly conspiring to suppress criticism of Israel

Mahmoud Khalil files suit alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to target Israel's critics
Arts|Environment|Political|US|World

Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management

President Donald Trump is sharply reducing the size of two national monuments in Utah

Trump reduces size of 2 national monuments in Utah as Republicans reshape land management
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Family says US seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial

A China-born U.S. seismologist has been detained in China without trial for nearly two years

Family says US seismologist has been detained in China for nearly 2 years with no trial
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Senators unveil sweeping Russia sanctions bill, urge passage in honor of Graham

Senators unveil sweeping Russia sanctions bill, urge passage in honor of Graham

Senators unveil sweeping Russia sanctions bill, urge passage in honor of Graham
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Can US Senator Lindsey Graham's Ukraine initiatives survive without him?

For Ukraine and its supporters, the sudden death of U.S.

Can US Senator Lindsey Graham's Ukraine initiatives survive without him?
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Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa races

Senator Ron Wyden has accused Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. of breaking the law by urging third-party candidates to drop out of Iowa congressional races

Wyden alleges RFK Jr. broke the law in calls urging Libertarians to quit Iowa races
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Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states

Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states

Trump administration ends attempt to freeze $10B in federal funds for blue states
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Trump cuts to clean energy linked to $83 billion in delayed or canceled projects

Trump administration policies that scaled back federal support for clean energy have led to the cancellation or delay of $83 billion in

Trump cuts to clean energy linked to $83 billion in delayed or canceled projects
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What it means when federal authorities say cars are being weaponized

The term weaponized vehicle has become commonplace at news conferences and in statements released by federal officials during the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown

What it means when federal authorities say cars are being weaponized
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Trump task force uncovers more than $1 billion in trade fraud

Trump task force uncovers more than $1 billion in trade fraud

Trump task force uncovers more than $1 billion in trade fraud
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US to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola

The Trump administration is blocking American citizens in the Democratic Republic of Congo from traveling to the U.S. on commercial flights,

US to block citizens in Congo from immediate travel home, citing Ebola
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U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. military carried out a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran on

U.S. military renews strikes on Iran while tankers come under attack in Strait of Hormuz
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US House Democratic Women's Caucus urges USDA to reinstate women ousted from soybean board

The U.S. House of Representatives' Democratic Women's Caucus on Monday urged the U.S.

US House Democratic Women's Caucus urges USDA to reinstate women ousted from soybean board
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China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests

A Chinese-born American seismologist who has published U.S.-funded work on detecting North Korean nuclear tests has been detained in China for nearly

China detains US seismologist who has studied North Korean nuclear tests
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Why has the Iran-US ceasefire memorandum frayed?

Renewed U.S.-Iranian hostilities are eroding an interim agreement signed in June, reflecting disagreements over the Strait of Hormuz and other issues and underlining difficulties

Why has the Iran-US ceasefire memorandum frayed?