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Congressman Accused Andrew of Sex Crimes in the United States

Republican Congressman Thomas Massie accused former Prince Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor of committing sex offences in the United States while calling for further investigation and prosecution of people linked to Jeffrey Epstein.

Donald Trump: "I'm Glad Harry and Meghan Left the United States"

The U.S. president said he was pleased by Harry and Meghan's departure, accused them of showing deep disrespect toward the Royal Family, and said he would not welcome them back.

Gen Z Turns to Investing as America's First-Home Dream Moves Further Out of Reach

First-time buyers are older and scarcer than ever, while younger Americans are putting more money into retirement accounts, savings and markets instead of waiting for homeownership.

U.S. Military Disables Advertising Identifiers on Government Devices Over Tracking Risks

The U.S. Air Force and Special Operations Command disabled advertising identifiers on official mobile phones and Windows devices after lawmakers raised concerns that the technology could allow foreign intelligence services to track milit...

Trump Calls for FCC Action Against NBC News Over Midterm Coverage

President Donald Trump urged the Federal Communications Commission to investigate and punish NBC News after an anchor reported that his endorsement record in recent Republican primary contests had produced mixed results.

Elon Musk’s America PAC Begins 2026 Spending for Republican Congressional Candidates

Elon Musk has started direct political spending for the 2026 election cycle through America PAC, directing hundreds of thousands of dollars toward mail campaigns and field operations for Republican candidates in competitive congressional...

Trump Signs Agricultural Orders Aimed at Lowering High Beef Prices

President Donald Trump issued directives to deregulate meat-processing facilities, tighten country-of-origin labeling and allow ranchers greater latitude to kill gray wolves as the administration seeks relief from high beef prices.

Trump Administration Outlines Deficit Reduction Strategy as Budget Gap Widens

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the administration is working to reduce the federal deficit relative to gross domestic product while attributing a $70 billion shortfall to tariff refunds.

U.S. Treasury Defends Intervention Supporting Japanese Yen to Limit Market Disruption

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the use of the Exchange Stabilization Fund to support the Japanese yen, arguing that intervention was needed to prevent market instability that could push U.S. borrowing costs higher.

Supreme Court Allows $600 Million White House Expansion to Proceed

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 that preservation groups lacked standing to challenge a $600 million White House ballroom and underground military bunker project, allowing construction to continue without explicit congressional approval.

U.S. Treasury Says 19 Group of Twenty Members Back Framework Targeting Subsidized Chinese Exports

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said 19 Group of Twenty finance ministers endorsed a coordinated approach to address heavily subsidized manufacturing and global trade imbalances, despite opposition from China.

Federal Judge Blocks Trump Order Restricting Birthright Citizenship

A federal judge in Maryland temporarily halted an August executive order that sought to deny automatic citizenship to children of some foreign workers and people designated as alien enemies, ruling that the policy conflicted with establi...

Trump Administration Asks Supreme Court to Allow Stricter Mail-In Ballot Rules Before Midterms

The Justice Department filed an emergency request seeking immediate enforcement of new U.S. Postal Service rules governing mail-in ballots as battleground states begin distributing early-voting materials for the 2026 midterm elections.

House Passes Bipartisan Stopgap Funding Bill to Avert Federal Shutdown

A bipartisan House coalition approved temporary government funding through December 11 after removing Trump administration language that would have allowed the White House to redirect billions of dollars in unallocated agency funds towar...

U.S. Military Strikes Iranian Radar Systems Near Strait of Hormuz After Missile Attack

President Donald Trump said American forces destroyed Iranian radar infrastructure near the Strait of Hormuz in retaliation for recent missile attacks on a U.S. base in Jordan, further escalating military tensions in the region.

White House Reviews Consumer Sentiment and Housing Affordability Pressures

The National Economic Council is examining consumer confidence and housing-market data as the administration considers policy options to address inflation pressures and home affordability.

Veterans Affairs Expands Healthcare Services and Electronic Health Record Modernization

The Department of Veterans Affairs says it is making progress in expanding specialized medical care and upgrading electronic health record systems across regional facilities.

US Government Accelerates Sale of Underused Federal Property and Office Modernization

The General Services Administration is advancing plans to dispose of underused federal properties and modernize government buildings in the Washington area to reduce long-term operating costs.

US Health Department Prepares Hospitals for Autumn and Winter Respiratory Virus Season

The Department of Health and Human Services has begun nationwide public health and vaccine-distribution preparations ahead of the coming respiratory virus season.

Small Business Administration Expands Financing Support for Rural and Agricultural Firms

The US Small Business Administration has expanded loan guarantees and technical assistance for small companies and agricultural enterprises facing economic pressures in rural areas.

Senate Republican Campaign Committee Adjusts Strategy After Congressional Legislative Wins

Republican Senate campaign strategists are revising spending and messaging in competitive states, with greater emphasis on border security and economic nationalism following recent congressional victories.

House Democrats Center Midterm Campaign Message on Healthcare and Cost of Living

Democratic leaders in the House are focusing their midterm message on health insurance subsidies, prescription drug costs and broader economic support for working families.

House Republicans Shift Midterm Focus to Border Security, Growth and Regulatory Policy

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republican leaders are emphasizing border security, economic growth and regulatory relief after securing bipartisan passage of a short-term government funding bill.

US Homeland Security Maintains Enhanced Border Enforcement Amid Funding Debate

The Department of Homeland Security is continuing heightened border and immigration enforcement while lawmakers negotiate longer-term funding and policy changes for border-management agencies.

US Diplomats Pursue Middle East Ceasefire, Governance and Normalization Talks

Senior State Department officials are engaging regional partners on ceasefire implementation, post-conflict governance and the possible expansion of diplomatic normalization agreements in the Middle East.

Pentagon Reviews US Indo-Pacific Deterrence and Allied Military Readiness

The Defense Department is reviewing force readiness, allied burden-sharing and advanced technology programs across the Indo-Pacific as it assesses the US military’s regional deterrence posture.

US Agriculture Department Announces Beef Grading and Country-of-Origin Transparency Measures

Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins has introduced administrative measures to modernize beef grading, improve market transparency and expand technical assistance for smaller meat producers.

Trump Signs Executive Orders Supporting US Ranchers and Meat Producers

President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders directing agencies to review gray wolf protections, strengthen antitrust enforcement in livestock markets and expand small-scale meat processing options in rural communities.

FBI Issues New Election Security Guidance on Foreign Interference and Cyber Threats

The FBI and US cybersecurity agencies have provided updated threat intelligence and technical guidance to state and local election officials as authorities prepare for possible foreign influence operations and attacks on voting infrastru...

Democratic State Attorneys General Secure Extended Court Protection for Mail-In Voting Procedures

A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta has welcomed a federal injunction blocking administrative changes to mail-in voting systems ahead of the midterms.

Whistleblower Warns Proposed Postal Ballot Rules Could Delay or Reject Legitimate Votes

A whistleblower disclosure submitted to federal oversight authorities says proposed US Postal Service screening requirements could create technical errors and delay or discard large numbers of legitimate mail-in ballots.

Federal Reserve Weighs Inflation and Jobs Data Ahead of Next Interest Rate Decision

Federal Reserve officials are assessing incoming inflation and labor-market figures as they consider whether economic conditions justify changing benchmark interest rates at the next policy meeting.

Strong August US Jobs Report Shows Robust Private-Sector and Manufacturing Hiring

US employment data showed strong job creation in August, led by private-sector and manufacturing hiring, providing fresh evidence of labor-market resilience ahead of the midterm elections.

US Expands Tariffs on Chinese Electric Vehicles, Batteries and Semiconductor Components

The Treasury Department and US trade authorities are advancing new tariff measures targeting Chinese electric vehicles, advanced batteries and semiconductor components as Washington seeks to protect domestic manufacturing.

Trump Administration Plans Postwar Middle East Alliance Focused on Iran and Abraham Accords

The White House is developing a postwar regional security strategy aimed at containing Iran and expanding the Abraham Accords while President Donald Trump publicly downplays the intensity of the six-month-old conflict.

US Justice Department Prepares Supreme Court Appeal in Mail-In Voting Case

Justice Department lawyers are preparing an emergency appeal to the Supreme Court seeking to overturn a federal injunction that halted new administrative requirements for processing mail-in ballots.

Congress Averts US Government Shutdown With Funding Extension Through December 11

Congress has passed a bipartisan stopgap measure maintaining federal spending at current levels through December 11, removing the immediate threat of a government shutdown until after the midterm elections.

Federal Judge Extends Block on Trump Mail-In Voting Order Ahead of Midterm Elections

US District Judge Indira Talwani has extended a preliminary injunction blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order imposing new Postal Service requirements on mail-in voting as states begin sending ballots for the midterm elections.

Global Population Aged 65 and Over Surpasses Children Under Five, US Census Bureau Says

US Census Bureau data showed people aged 65 and older now outnumber children under five worldwide for the first time, highlighting the accelerating ageing of the global population.

Fox News Fires Anchor Maria Bartiromo

Fox News Media dismissed longtime anchor Maria Bartiromo for undisclosed business reasons, removing one of the network’s most prominent conservative television personalities ahead of the midterm elections.

Analilia Mejia Launches Progressive Super PAC to Back Democratic Primary Challengers

New Jersey Representative Analilia Mejia established a political action committee intended to finance progressive challengers against moderate Democratic incumbents ahead of the midterm primaries.