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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Finalizes Tougher Emissions Rules for Heavy-Duty Trucks

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized rules requiring major reductions in nitrogen oxide and greenhouse gas emissions from newly manufactured commercial trucks, prompting legal challenges from trucking industry groups and Rep...

U.S. Government Announces New Cybersecurity Standards for Commercial Aviation

The Transportation Department has introduced mandatory cybersecurity requirements for commercial airlines and major airport authorities to strengthen flight navigation and digital communications infrastructure against growing cyber risks.

U.S. Energy Department Commits Two Billion Dollars to Expand Domestic Nuclear Fuel Production

The Energy Department has announced two billion dollars in funding to build a domestic supply chain for high-assay low-enriched uranium, aiming to reduce reliance on foreign nuclear fuel suppliers and support advanced reactor development.

U.S. Justice Department Charges Major Technology Company With Digital Advertising and Search Monopoly

The Federal Trade Commission has filed a civil antitrust case alleging that a dominant technology company illegally maintained monopolies in digital advertising exchanges and search monetization through acquisitions and exclusive contracts.

U.S. Federal Regulators Launch Yearlong Safety Review of Electric Vehicle Industry

Four federal agencies have begun a yearlong review of electric vehicle safety and technology testing amid concerns about rapid innovation, aggressive cost-cutting and inconsistencies in vehicle production.

U.S. Government Expands Restrictions on Advanced Quantum Computing Technology Exports

The Commerce Department has proposed prohibiting transfers of advanced quantum computing hardware, cryogenic systems and specialized software to strategic competitors as Washington seeks to preserve U.S. technological leadership.

U.S. Congress Advances Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Package

Republican senators have moved a restrictive border security and interior enforcement bill through key committee stages, setting up a broader congressional fight over asylum rules and funding for border barriers.

U.S. Tightens Asylum Screening at Southern Border With New Biometric and Background Checks

The Department of Homeland Security has introduced stricter biographic and biometric screening procedures for asylum applicants crossing the U.S. southern land border as the administration faces pressure to strengthen immigration enforce...

U.S. Treasury Sanctions Networks Accused of Facilitating Iranian Oil Exports

The Treasury Department has imposed financial sanctions on front companies and maritime shipping entities in East Asia and the Middle East that Washington says have facilitated illicit petroleum sales linked to Iran’s Islamic Revolutiona...

Pentagon Expands Indo-Pacific Force Deployments and Allied Basing Arrangements

The Pentagon has announced new rotational military deployments and joint basing agreements across the Indo-Pacific as the United States strengthens defense coordination with regional allies and seeks to deter potential conflict in the Ta...

U.S. Supreme Court to Hear Landmark Case on Presidential Power to Remove Independent Agency Officials

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider whether the president has unilateral authority to dismiss commissioners of independent federal agencies, a case that could significantly affect the balance of power between the executive branch an...

U.S. Justice Department Charges Dozens in Transnational Cyberespionage and Intellectual Property Theft Cases

The Justice Department has announced coordinated indictments against individuals linked to foreign state-sponsored hacking groups accused of stealing defense data, biotechnology research and corporate trade secrets from U.S. companies an...

Federal Reserve Signals Caution on Future Rate Cuts as Inflation and Consumer Spending Stay Resilient

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said the central bank may move cautiously on further monetary easing as persistent core inflation and stronger-than-expected consumer spending complicate the outlook for upcoming interest-rate decisions.

Trump Administration Tightens Foreign Technology Supply Chains to Counter China’s Artificial Intelligence Push

The Trump administration has issued sweeping restrictions on the use of overseas cloud infrastructure and advanced semiconductor supply chains by U.S. technology companies, with national security waivers required as Washington intensifie...

CIA Chief Warned Russia Against Attacking NATO in Secret Moscow Mission

John Ratcliffe delivered the warning during an unusual visit to Moscow as U.S. intelligence assesses that Vladimir Putin may be increasingly willing to test NATO with cyberattacks, sabotage or other limited operations.

The Secret Dolly Parton Kept Until Her Death: "She Was Much Sicker Than She Let On"

Dolly Parton reportedly concealed the severity of her cancer during the final months of her life, continuing to reassure fans even as her health deteriorated, leaving her bedridden, unable to travel and increasingly isolated before her d...

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Appeal of E. Jean Carroll Civil Verdict

The Supreme Court has declined to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal of his civil judgment involving writer E. Jean Carroll, leaving in place the $5 million award stemming from findings of sexual abuse and defamation.

Federal Appeals Court Rejects Trump Plan to Bypass Senate Confirmation of US Attorneys

A federal appeals court has rejected the Trump administration’s use of interim US attorneys to bypass Senate confirmation, ruling that the attorney general cannot delegate all prosecutorial powers to officials who have not been confirmed.

Environmental Groups Sue EPA Over Fast-Track Approvals for AI Data Center Chemicals

Environmental organizations have sued the Environmental Protection Agency over expedited approvals of potentially toxic cooling chemicals used in the rapidly expanding network of artificial intelligence data centers.

Federal Judge Rejects Steve Bannon Bid to Dismiss Contempt of Congress Conviction

A federal judge has denied former Trump adviser Steve Bannon’s request to dismiss his criminal conviction for contempt of Congress, leaving the case against him intact over his refusal to comply with congressional subpoenas.

US Army Commits $2 Billion to Nuclear Microreactors at Five Military Bases

The Pentagon has announced a $2 billion program to deploy nuclear microreactors at five domestic Army installations, aiming to provide secure and uninterrupted power for critical military infrastructure.

Justice Department Says Kennedy Center Needs Trump Branding to Avoid Financial Crisis

The Justice Department has argued that the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts faces financial collapse without President Donald Trump’s name attached to the institution, as the administration threatens to withhold federal fun...

US Sanctions UK-Based Palestine Action Under Counterterrorism Authorities

The US State and Treasury departments have imposed sanctions on the British-based protest group Palestine Action, restricting its access to the American financial system under counterterrorism and foreign-policy authorities.

Federal Judge Blocks Ohio Proof-of-Citizenship Requirement for Voter Registration

A federal judge has barred Ohio from enforcing a requirement that voters provide proof of citizenship when registering, complicating Republican efforts to impose tighter election rules ahead of the November midterms.

Supreme Court Temporarily Allows White House Ballroom and Underground Facility Construction

The Supreme Court has provisionally allowed the Trump administration to proceed with construction of a new White House ballroom and an underground military facility while litigation over the projects continues.

Trump Signs Directive Giving Federal Agencies Expanded Powers Against Transnational Cybercrime

President Donald Trump has authorized federal law enforcement and intelligence agencies to use offensive cyber capabilities against foreign transnational criminal organizations accused of targeting US infrastructure and businesses.

Democratic Attorneys General Sue Postal Service Over Mail-Voting Restrictions

A coalition of Democratic state attorneys general has sued the US Postal Service to prevent implementation of executive restrictions on ballot collection and mail voting, adding another legal challenge over election procedures.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook Rebukes Trump Over Threats to Remove Her

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has criticized President Donald Trump over renewed threats to remove her, reopening a dispute over central bank independence after the Supreme Court blocked an earlier attempt to dismiss her.

Trump Administration Plans New Tariffs on Chinese Imports Over Manufacturing Subsidies

The White House is preparing additional tariffs on Chinese goods to counter what it describes as heavily subsidized manufacturing, escalating economic tensions between Washington and Beijing.

Pentagon Fires Stars and Stripes Leaders in Dispute Over Editorial Independence

The Defense Department has dismissed the publisher, editor-in-chief and a senior correspondent at Stars and Stripes after the newspaper’s leaders defended its editorial independence amid efforts by Secretary Pete Hegseth to influence its...

Pentagon Orders Defense Contractors to Accelerate Weapons Production Within 21 Days

Deputy Defense Secretary Steve Feinberg has ordered defense companies to submit plans within three weeks to speed up weapons production, citing shortages of Patriot and THAAD interceptor missiles following military operations involving I...

Canada Prepares Retaliatory Tariffs on US Exports as Trade Dispute Escalates

Canada is expected to announce major retaliatory measures against US exports in response to new American tariffs, raising the risk of higher consumer prices and further disruption to North American supply chains.

US National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion Amid Mounting Fiscal Pressure

The United States national debt has crossed $40 trillion, intensifying scrutiny of federal borrowing as economists and financial markets assess its potential effects on inflation and domestic interest rates.

Trump Administration Suspends Immigrant Visa Processing After Record ICE Arrests

The Department of Homeland Security has temporarily halted immigrant visa applications following a July enforcement surge in which Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested 50,000 people, the highest monthly total of Trump’s second term.

Supreme Court Allows Trump Mail-Voting Order to Take Effect Ahead of Midterms

The Supreme Court lifted a lower-court injunction, allowing President Donald Trump’s executive order restricting mail-in voting procedures to proceed while state-led legal challenges continue ahead of the November midterm elections.

States Secure Seventeen Billion Dollar Meta Settlement Over Child Social Media Use

A coalition of state attorneys general reached a seventeen billion dollar settlement with Meta that includes limits on minors’ daily screen time and blocks on late-night scrolling, increasing pressure on Congress to establish a nationwid...

Energy Department Funds Domestic Critical Minerals and Battery Projects

The Department of Energy announced grants for seven major critical mineral and advanced battery projects as the administration seeks to reduce US dependence on foreign supply chains and strengthen domestic manufacturing for defense and t...

Treasury Proposes New Limits on ESG Investing in Federal Retirement Accounts

The Treasury Department proposed regulations restricting the use of environmental, social and governance criteria in federal retirement asset management, advancing a conservative effort to remove ESG-focused investment strategies from go...

Republicans Advance Save America Act to Expand Federal Oversight of State Voter Rolls

Republican lawmakers allied with the White House are pushing legislation that would give the Department of Homeland Security authority to inspect state voter rolls, require documentary proof of citizenship and impose tighter nationwide l...

Congress Moves Toward Stopgap Funding Deal to Prevent September Government Shutdown

House and Senate negotiators are advancing competing temporary spending bills to keep the federal government funded through December, with lawmakers facing only sixteen legislative days before leaving Washington for the midterm elections.

White House Releases Election Intelligence Memos as Democrats Warn of Emergency Powers

A White House transparency task force released declassified intelligence files alleging vulnerabilities in electronic voting machines, intensifying a political dispute as Democratic lawmakers and legal experts warn the administration cou...

US-Canada Tariff Fight Escalates as Duties Threaten Border-State Supply Chains

The Trump administration’s push for tariffs of up to fifty percent on Canadian imports has prompted retaliation from Ottawa, disrupting cross-border manufacturing and creating political risks for Republican Senate candidates in competiti...

Supreme Court Upholds Trump Administration Limits on Mail-In Voting Ahead of Midterms

The Supreme Court upheld the Trump administration’s authority to impose new restrictions on mail-in voting, handing conservatives a major legal victory as Democratic state officials prepare further challenges, including in Washington state.