- 2h ago
Trump threatens NBC host Kristen Welker with FCC complaint over midterm coverage
Donald Trump called for the FCC to punish NBC anchor Kristen Welker after she reported mixed results for his candidate endorsements ahead of the 2026 midterms.
- 20h ago
US judge rules Trump administration student deportations over political speech violate Constitution
District Judge Noel Wise ruled that federal laws used by Secretary of State Marco Rubio to deport noncitizen students for criticizing Israel violate the First and Fifth Amendments.
- 2d ago
Donald Trump posts modified presidential ranking placing himself above George Washington and Abraham Lincoln
The post placed Donald Trump alone in the top tier above founding leaders, while placing Barack Obama and Joe Biden in a bottom tier labelled for failures.
- 2d ago
CIA Director John Ratcliffe visits Moscow for eight-hour talks with Russian security chiefs
CIA Director John Ratcliffe conducted an unannounced eight-hour visit to Moscow on 25 August, meeting Russian intelligence chiefs to deliver warnings on Ukraine, NATO borders, and Middle East security.
- 3d ago
Trump plans to refill US oil reserve with Venezuelan crude under 25-year pact
Donald Trump announced that Venezuelan crude will replenish the Strategic Petroleum Reserve, which dropped to 290 million barrels following recent international supply disruptions.
- 3d ago
CIA Director John Ratcliffe Travels to Moscow for Talks with FSB Chief Aleksandr Bortnikov
John Ratcliffe flew to the Russian capital aboard a C-17 military transport after stopping in Riga, meeting FSB Director Aleksandr Bortnikov during heightened NATO air activity along the eastern flank.
- 4d ago
Trump eases tariffs on 300,000 tons of beef imports to lower grocery prices
The 90-day tariff exemption covers 300,000 metric tons of lean beef trimmings to counter cattle shortages, drawing swift opposition from domestic ranching groups.
- 5d ago
Shapiro and Kennedy clash over two measles deaths reported in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania officials reported the state's first measles deaths in 35 years, prompting a clash between Governor Josh Shapiro and US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. over autopsy findings and case details.
- 5d ago
Tennessee governor proposes renaming Nashville airport after Dolly Parton following her death
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee announced a proposal on Friday to rename Nashville International Airport in tribute to Dolly Parton, who died on Tuesday at age 80.
- 5d ago
CIA Director Ratcliffe warns Moscow on NATO as Trump downplays secret trip
CIA Director John Ratcliffe secretly visited Moscow to warn Russian intelligence against targeting NATO and urge peace in Ukraine, while President Donald Trump dismissed reports of rising tensions.
- Aug 24
New Zealand proposes under-16 social media ban with fines up to 10% of tech revenue
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon introduced the Online Safety Bill to bar users under 16 from major platforms, though coalition resistance leaves parliamentary approval uncertain.
- Aug 22
US judge strikes down Trump administration visa suspension for 75 nations
US District Judge Jeannette Vargas in Manhattan ruled that the State Department exceeded its statutory authority by halting immigrant visa processing for citizens from 75 countries, vacating all prior denials based on the policy.
- Aug 21
US-Iran conflict hits six-month stalemate as sanctions squeeze Tehran
Six months after the start of Operation Epic Fury, direct negotiations between Washington and Tehran remain stalled while U.S. sanctions shrink Iranian trade by 35%.
- Aug 21
TikTok Agrees to $400 Million Settlement With US Justice Department Over Child Privacy Violations
The agreement resolves a 2024 federal lawsuit alleging ByteDance and TikTok collected data on millions of children under 13 without parental consent, structuring payments across an upfront fee and decree relief.
- Aug 20
Aide Natalie Harp draws scrutiny after leaked letters and secret flight transfer
Donald Trump's 35-year-old assistant Natalie Harp has moved to the center of political debate following leaked letters, security protocols in Turkey, and public criticism from Senator Jon Ossoff.
- Aug 20
US federal debt crosses 40 trillion dollars following treasury issuance
The United States federal debt reached 40.047 trillion dollars on 18 August 2026, driven by higher borrowing costs, entitlement spending, and court-mandated tariff refunds.
- Aug 19
Trump nominates White House aide Heidi Overton to lead Food and Drug Administration
President Donald Trump has chosen White House domestic policy adviser Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration, filling a vacancy left by Marty Makary in May.
- Aug 18
Disney and ABC sue the FCC to block early broadcast license reviews for eight stations
The Walt Disney Company and ABC filed a First Amendment lawsuit in Washington federal court to halt Federal Communications Commission proceedings that demand early license renewals for eight network-owned television stations.
- Aug 18
Canada and US trade dispute escalates after $20 billion tariff clash and auto sector demands
Canadian officials insist any future bilateral trade pact must protect domestic automotive manufacturing and cultural policies following reciprocal $20 billion tariff actions.
- Aug 16
Olympic biathlon champion Émilien Jacquelin to make professional cycling debut at Polynormande
French biathlon Olympic champion Émilien Jacquelin, 31, will ride his first professional cycling race on Sunday, August 16, at the 169 km Polynormande in Avranches, Normandie, with the Decathlon CMA CGM team.
