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Mandelson Epstein Case in Jeopardy as U.S. Files Stay Out of Reach

Scotland Yard's investigation remains active, but detectives may struggle to charge the former cabinet minister without original unredacted records from the United States, while the Justice Department says it has not refused cooperation.

US Prepares for Trump Address to United Nations General Assembly

State Department officials are finalizing logistical and policy preparations for President Donald Trump’s planned address to the United Nations General Assembly in New York.

House Oversight Committee Investigates Federal Contracting and Procurement Practices

The House Oversight Committee has opened a broad investigation into federal procurement procedures, focusing on contracting efficiency and oversight of government contractors.

FCC Proposes New Transparency Rules for AI Content Moderation

The Federal Communications Commission has proposed rules aimed at establishing common transparency standards for artificial intelligence content filtering and moderation practices on digital platforms.

Department of Labor Reports Continued Employment Growth in Technology and Manufacturing

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported resilient job gains across manufacturing, technology development and professional services in the latest monthly employment figures.

Ohio Data Center Backlash Raises Republican Concerns Over Senate Election Prospects

The National Republican Senatorial Committee has warned that public opposition to large artificial intelligence data centers could threaten Republican prospects in a closely watched Ohio Senate race.

White House Seeks Private-Sector Partnerships to Strengthen Critical Mineral Supply Chains

National Economic Council officials briefed corporate executives on proposed public-private partnerships intended to secure critical minerals and other key manufacturing inputs.

US Energy Department Funds Domestic Critical Mineral Extraction and Processing

The Energy Department has awarded millions of dollars in grants to mining and processing companies seeking to expand U.S. production of strategic battery minerals.

Senate Confirms New FDA Commissioner Amid Debate Over Regulatory Oversight

The Senate has confirmed a new commissioner to lead the Food and Drug Administration, prompting debate among pharmaceutical industry executives and public health advocates over the agency’s regulatory approach.

Human Rights Groups Challenge Trump Sanctions Against International Criminal Court

Civil liberties and international legal groups have filed additional court motions challenging the legality of economic sanctions imposed by the Trump administration against the International Criminal Court.

White House Defends Security Clearance Process for Senior Presidential Aide

White House officials are defending administrative procedures governing security clearances for senior presidential aides following congressional oversight inquiries.

ICE Expands Workplace Enforcement Operations Across Major US Cities

Immigration and Customs Enforcement has directed broader audits and inspections of employers in major metropolitan areas as part of efforts to enforce federal workforce verification requirements.

US Deportation Flights Begin After Suspension of Selected Temporary Protected Status

The Department of Homeland Security has confirmed the first deportation flights following the suspension of temporary protected status for selected migrant populations.

Pentagon Reverses Course on Aircraft Carrier Launch Systems Following Trump Directives

The Defense Department says upcoming aircraft carriers will revert to traditional steam catapults instead of electromagnetic launch systems following directives from the White House.

Pentagon Plans Indo-Pacific Naval Realignment Amid Regional Maritime Tensions

The Defense Department is preparing changes to naval deployments and logistical support hubs across the Indo-Pacific as U.S. planners seek to deter potential conflicts and protect major trade routes.

US Reviews New Tariffs on Advanced Semiconductor Imports

The Treasury Department and U.S. trade officials are reviewing potential new tariffs on advanced semiconductor imports as Washington seeks to strengthen domestic chip manufacturing and counter foreign subsidies.

CBO Projects Larger US Deficits Under Proposed Extensions of Major Tax Cuts

The Congressional Budget Office has released updated projections showing substantial increases in federal deficits over the next decade if proposed extensions of major tax reductions take effect.

EPA Finalizes Rollback of Clean-Energy Vehicle Mandates

The Environmental Protection Agency has finalized regulatory changes eliminating aggressive federal tailpipe emissions targets, giving traditional U.S. automakers greater regulatory flexibility.

Trump Administration Advances Third Republican Budget Reconciliation Package With Border Funding

House Republican leaders are working to build support for a third major budget reconciliation package that includes increased funding for border enforcement, immigration controls and extensions of tax policies.

Congress Faces Funding Dispute Ahead of October 1 Government Shutdown Deadline

House and Senate leaders from both parties remain divided over competing short-term spending bills and funding limits as lawmakers work to avert a federal government shutdown before the October 1 deadline.

Federal Reserve Officials Signal Caution on Rate Cuts Amid Persistent Inflation

Federal Reserve officials are signaling a cautious approach to potential interest-rate cuts as recent economic data continues to show persistent price pressures across core consumer sectors.

Trump Threatens $5 Billion Lawsuit Against Center for American Progress Over National Guard Report

President Donald Trump has threatened a $5 billion defamation lawsuit against the Center for American Progress unless the think tank retracts a report claiming federal National Guard deployments failed to reduce crime in urban areas.

Supreme Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction to Continue During Legal Review

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a temporary order allowing the Trump administration to continue work on the $400 million White House ballroom project while the Supreme Court considers emergency challenges from preservationist groups.

US Transfers $725 Million to United Nations to Address Funding Shortfalls

The State Department has begun transferring $725 million to the United Nations to help address severe financial shortfalls ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned address to the General Assembly next month.

Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Is American Territory at South Carolina Rally

President Donald Trump described the Strait of Hormuz as American territory during a South Carolina campaign rally, making the claim as U.S. naval forces maintain a maritime blockade and Washington continues efforts to negotiate a durabl...

Bitcoin Surges Toward $80,000 as Short Squeeze and ETF Inflows Ignite Crypto Rally

Bitcoin touched $79,463 after a roughly 23% seven-day advance, while more than $4 billion in short positions were liquidated and U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs drew about $1.6 billion through Thursday.

US and European Governments Warn Israel Over Strikes in Syria and West Bank Settlement Moves

Washington and European allies have criticized recent Israeli actions, including strikes on an airbase hosting Turkish troops in Syria and the advancement of unauthorized residential settlements in the occupied West Bank, adding to tensi...

US Senate Heads for Major Cryptocurrency Regulatory Fight in September

Senators are preparing to advance the Clarity Act when Congress returns, setting up a major debate over digital asset regulation as Democrats scrutinize the cryptocurrency industry’s heavy political spending and the Trump family’s new cr...

Trump Suspends Some Ground Beef Import Tariffs to Ease Grocery Prices

President Donald Trump authorized a 90-day waiver on out-of-quota tariffs covering up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef in an effort to reduce retail prices, drawing strong opposition from the US cattle industry.

Pentagon Moves Against Stars and Stripes Leadership in Clash Over Editorial Independence

The Defense Department has issued separation notices to the publisher, editor-in-chief and a lead reporter at the military-funded Stars and Stripes newspaper, citing insubordination after the journalists defended the publication’s editor...

Supreme Court Allows White House Ballroom Construction to Resume Pending Review

Chief Justice John Roberts temporarily cleared the way for the Trump administration to resume aboveground construction of a $400 million White House ballroom and bunker project while the Supreme Court considers an emergency appeal involv...

Trump Threatens Military Action Against Oman as Iran Ceasefire Talks Collapse

President Donald Trump warned that the United States could strike Oman if it obstructs efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, while Iranian officials adopted a more openly offensive military posture after a temporary ceasefire expired.

US Treasury Doubles Bond Buybacks as National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department will increase purchases of longer-dated government debt to at least $4 billion as officials seek to manage rising bond yields, a move that is drawing fresh concern on Wall Street over ...

Trump Administration Renews Effort to Remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook

The White House has notified Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook that President Donald Trump is considering removing her over mortgage fraud allegations, reviving a constitutional dispute over presidential authority and the independence o...

Twenty-Nine US States Take Meta to Trial Over Alleged Child Addiction on Instagram and Facebook

State prosecutors are demanding an end to algorithmic features like infinite scrolling and seeking hundreds of billions of dollars in penalties in a case that could force a fundamental redesign of social media.

U.S. Military Establishes Maritime Corridor to Protect Commercial Shipping Through Strait of Hormuz

The Pentagon began operations to escort commercial tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, blocking dozens of vessels from entering Iranian ports while protecting oil shipments from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

Senate Advances Bipartisan Bill to Expand Sanctions on Russia and Iran

The Senate cleared a key procedural hurdle for a sweeping sanctions package with eighty-six votes, giving the president broad authority to impose tariffs of up to one hundred percent on third countries, including China and India, that co...

Senate Appropriators Advance Stopgap Spending Bill Ahead of Autumn Shutdown Deadline

The Senate Appropriations Committee unveiled a temporary funding measure that would keep the federal government operating through early December, setting up a dispute with House Republicans over spending levels and executive branch regul...

Trump Escalates Pressure on Iran With Threat of Severe Sanctions on Trading Partners

President Donald Trump threatened harsh secondary sanctions against foreign entities doing business with Tehran, widening Washington’s maximum-pressure campaign against Iran while seeking to isolate the country without committing to a la...

Federal Reserve Officials Split Over Rate Policy as Inflation Stays Elevated

Minutes from the latest Federal Open Market Committee meeting showed growing disagreement among policymakers, with some members favoring renewed rate increases as annual inflation remains at three point four percent and uncertainty persi...

Trump Delays Fifty Percent Tariffs on Canadian Goods After Last-Minute Talks

President Donald Trump postponed tariffs on twenty billion dollars of Canadian imports shortly before they were due to take effect, averting an immediate escalation in the trade dispute while pressing Ottawa for concessions in ongoing ne...

Trump Nominates White House Policy Aide Heidi Overton to Lead Food and Drug Administration

President Donald Trump selected Doctor Heidi Overton, deputy director of the Domestic Policy Council, to lead the Food and Drug Administration, putting a senior White House aide at the center of forthcoming battles over food safety, drug...

Federal Reserve Officials Signal Caution on Rate Changes Amid Energy and Bond Market Volatility

Federal Reserve policymakers have indicated a cautious approach to future interest-rate adjustments, warning that new tariffs and sanctions could create unpredictable inflation pressures in the US economy.

Homeland Security Prepares to Expand Border Enforcement Under Stopgap Budget

Immigration agencies are reallocating available resources to increase deportations and expand detention capacity following passage of the continuing resolution and new White House directives.