The Federal Reserve's internal watchdog found significant mismanagement and cost overruns in the central bank's headquarters renovation project but no evidence of criminal violations, concluding an investigation that former President Trump had used to target Fed Chair Jerome Powell.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Cleveland-Cliffs of betraying Canadian workers after its subsidiary Stelco announced layoffs of up to 500 employees at its Hamilton, Ontario plant, citing U.S. President Donald Trump's steel tariffs. The accusation highlights the irony that Cleveland-Cliffs' CEO has publicly championed the same tariffs now forcing the company to idle operations.
President Donald Trump announced he will meet Chinese President Xi Jinping twice more in 2026: in November in China and again at the G20 summit in Miami in December. Trump said "a lot of progress" had been made in talks between the two countries following Xi's recent state visit to Washington.
The United States, Denmark and Greenland signed a security agreement allowing new US military sites and a missile defense system in Greenland, resolving a crisis triggered by Trump's repeated threats to seize the territory.
The Trump administration launched a 24/7 YouTube streaming channel called Trump TV days after barring reporters from three major news outlets from the White House. The channel promises to showcase White House events and presidential moments directly to viewers.
President Donald Trump addressed the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday, defending U.S. military operations in Iran, Venezuela and elsewhere while warning he could 'annihilate the Islamic Republic' if no deal is reached. Multiple fact-checkers identified numerous false and misleading claims throughout his 40-minute speech.
President Donald Trump decided on Sunday not to join Saudi Arabia in joint military strikes against the Houthis in Yemen, after two weeks of deliberation over the kingdom's plea for military assistance. The decision comes as Trump balances the request against his need for Saudi cooperation in his broader conflict with Iran.
Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt disclosed new details about President Donald Trump's reaction after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner, describing him as a 'caged lion' eager to return to the ballroom. She also shared lessons learned from Trump and explained her reasons for leaving the White House.
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order creating a board that would approve National Institutes of Health grant funding, giving the administration direct control over health research funding. The move is part of Trump's effort to eliminate what he characterizes as 'woke' programs and institutions in biomedical research.
Two Trump-backed super PACs have reserved over $150 million in advertising, primarily targeting deep red House and Senate races that have become unexpectedly competitive. The spending surge comes as Republicans show signs of panic with just weeks until Election Day, with races like Ohio's Senate contest requiring millions in emergency funding.
President Donald Trump will face skeptical world leaders at the UN General Assembly as the U.S.-Iran conflict continues into its seventh month without achieving his goal of halting Iran's nuclear program. The Trump administration has granted visas to Iranian leaders including the president and foreign minister to attend the meeting, despite ongoing hostilities and recent Houthi advances that have complicated the situation.
The Trump administration's intensified immigration enforcement, including sending undocumented children to unlicensed Texas facilities and targeting pro-Palestinian international students, has triggered legal restrictions in California, Republican defections in Miami, and increased activism among young Latinos. The crackdown is emerging as a major issue ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
US President Donald Trump and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum held a phone call described as positive by both sides as the two countries continue active negotiations toward a new bilateral trade deal. Mexican officials are seeking tariff reductions in the ongoing talks.
Former Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown is attempting a political comeback in Ohio's 2026 Senate race against Republican incumbent Jon Husted, who won the seat after defeating Brown in 2024. The race has drawn significant attention as Democrats navigate messaging on transgender issues while Trump-linked PACs flood the state with ads.
The Trump administration withdrew the nomination of former Oklahoma state trooper Lance Schroyer to lead Immigration and Customs Enforcement after his confirmation stalled in the Senate, leaving the agency without a confirmed director.
Belarus released 25 political prisoners following negotiations with President Trump's special envoy John Coale, who met with authoritarian leader Alexander Lukashenko. The US lifted some sanctions in return, continuing a series of prisoner-for-sanctions deals since Trump's second term began.
The U.S. Postal Service has stopped development of a controversial computer system that was central to President Donald Trump's effort to limit mail-in voting, following the Supreme Court's rejection of his executive order this week. The decision comes just months before the 2026 midterm elections.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng concluded talks in New York, with the US proposing a new AI safety and national security notification mechanism for Presidents Trump and Xi to consider at their summit this week. The talks also addressed trade issues, with China making progress on soybean purchases but stalling on broader agricultural commitments.
A U.S. District Judge issued a stay barring the Trump administration from asking federal job applicants to respond to an essay question about which presidential executive orders are most significant to them. Labor unions had described the requirement as a partisan loyalty test.
President Trump pledged to issue $5,000 'Trump dividend' checks to every American adult if Republicans retain control of both chambers of Congress in November. The proposal, which would cost over $1.2 trillion, drew immediate bipartisan skepticism.
The Trump administration announced it will send $500 payments to nearly 1 million Americans enrolled in Affordable Care Act health insurance plans, describing them as refunds for overcharges. The payments are scheduled for October, just weeks before the midterm elections, raising questions about the legal authority and political timing of the rebates.
President Trump announced plans to send $500 rebate checks to approximately 1 million Americans in 30 states who the administration claims were overcharged for Affordable Care Act coverage, with the payments expected before the November midterm elections.
The CEO of Swiss pharmaceutical company Sandoz cautioned that President Donald Trump's threatened tariffs on generic drugs would ultimately be paid by American patients, as manufacturers could pass increased costs onto consumers.
President Trump signed orders banning imports of Canadian dairy products, most alcoholic beverages, and motorcycles starting September 29, sharply escalating the trade war as Canada's retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion of U.S. goods took effect.
Ukrainian officials announced that three-way negotiations between Ukraine, the United States, and Russia could resume in early October, following recent visits by US special envoys to both Kyiv and Moscow with new peace proposals. The talks come after a phone call between President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
As Labor Day 2026 approaches, President Trump confronts challenging midterm election dynamics with 75,000 manufacturing jobs lost, rising inflation from trade wars, and new Gallup data showing Democrats holding a significant advantage in party identification. Trump-aligned groups are responding with major ad spending, including $10 million in Texas Senate races.
President Trump intensified pressure on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, threatening to cut off trade with countries with which the US has a deficit if the central bank does not comply. He made the comments after a stronger-than-expected jobs report.
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to provide 48 hours' notice before proceeding with work on a planned 250-foot triumphal arch near Arlington National Cemetery, except for underground cultural artifact surveys. Veterans and Democrats oppose the project, citing concerns it could disrupt military burials during and after construction.
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on September 4 aimed at helping American ranchers, including measures on meat processing and gray wolf management. The actions come after industry backlash over his plan to increase beef imports from select countries to lower consumer prices ahead of midterm elections.
President Trump announced he will ask European nations to retroactively pay back the United States for military aid and munitions previously sent to Ukraine, marking a significant shift in US policy toward allied burden-sharing.
President Trump posted an AI-generated video purporting to show Iran's critical oil hub Kharg Island being 'blown to smithereens,' though there was no evidence of any actual attack. Iranian officials dismissed the claim as 'laughable.'
President Donald Trump criticized communities opposing AI data centers, calling them "backwards and poor," as Build American AI—a group tied to a super PAC funded by tech leaders including Marc Andreessen and Sam Brockman—launched a multimillion-dollar ad campaign in Kansas, Ohio, and Wisconsin. The push comes amid growing Republican backlash against data centers ahead of the 2026 midterms.
CIA Director John Ratcliffe reportedly floated a trilateral summit between President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a secret visit to Moscow. The proposal came as Washington seeks to restart stalled Russia-Ukraine peace talks, though Putin has rejected similar meeting formats in the past.
President Trump said he plans to authorize farmers and ranchers to process their own food, aiming to break up what he called a 'nasty monopoly' of the four major meatpacking firms, following a push from conservative commentator Glenn Beck.
The US military is experiencing a 'beyond critical' shortage of advanced missile interceptors in Europe, largely driven by President Trump's six-month war with Iran. Defense officials say supplies have been quickly and unexpectedly drained by the conflict.
The Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North, aligned with the Rapid Support Forces, killed 27 people including four children in attacks in South Kordofan, according to the Sudan Doctors Network. The violence comes as Trump's Africa envoy calls for a country-wide UN arms embargo amid escalating drone attacks.
President Donald Trump met with cryptocurrency and traditional finance executives at the White House to discuss the Clarity Act, a federal regulatory framework for the crypto market. Trump appeared optimistic about advancing the legislation, which represents a major priority for establishing US digital asset dominance.
The Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled its first crypto-specific fundraising framework in 90 years, offering exemptions up to $75 million for tokenized securities. The proposal comes as President Trump hosted crypto executives and urged Congress to pass the CLARITY Act, with a Senate vote scheduled for September 15.
Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz warned Turkey against "dangerous adventures" in Syria following Israel's strike on the Abu Al-Duhur air base. Turkey condemned the attack and vowed continued military support for Damascus, raising tensions amid a NATO summit where President Trump praised U.S.-Turkey relations.
President Trump indicated US efforts to bring the Hyperliquid crypto platform under domestic regulation, while evidence emerged that Kraken may be testing a compliant decentralized exchange on Hyperliquid's testnet. The developments sparked significant trading activity in crypto markets.
The U.S. Office of the Comptroller of the Currency granted preliminary conditional approval for a national trust bank charter to World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture partially owned by President Donald Trump and his family. The approval marks a significant step in the crypto firm's integration into the traditional American banking system.
President Donald Trump announced that violent crime in the U.S. fell 9.3% in 2025 to approximately 1.1 million incidents, marking the largest one-year decline on record. Trump is highlighting the statistics as evidence his law-and-order policies are working as the November 2026 midterm elections approach.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing tariffs of up to 100% on imported drones and their components, including from key US allies, set to take effect in 21 days. The measures cite national security concerns and aim to reduce US reliance on foreign suppliers, particularly China.
Four leading US human rights organizations filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Tuesday, challenging its sanctions regime and campaign against the International Criminal Court as unconstitutional. The groups accuse the administration of using 'crippling' sanctions to undermine global justice efforts.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order recommending states reduce the number of childhood vaccines and split the combined measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) shot into separate appointments. The move drew sharp criticism from pediatricians and health experts who warn it will increase confusion and endanger children amid a 35-year high in measles cases.
Iran has issued steep demands including US compensation and sanctions relief as conditions for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to derail a potential deal with Oman despite earlier optimism. The standoff has pushed oil prices above $83 per barrel and drawn sharp responses from President Trump.
The U.S. Senate confirmed James Macy and David Prouty to the National Labor Relations Board on August 7, 2026, shifting its composition to a 3-1 Republican majority. The confirmations — part of a 74-nominee en bloc package passed 51–47 — give Republicans the three votes required by Board tradition to overturn union-friendly precedents set during the Biden era.
The United States is pressing ahead with negotiations to allow Ukraine to manufacture Patriot interceptor missiles domestically, even after President Donald Trump publicly cast doubt on the deal. Ukrainian officials reveal they have been seeking production licenses for two years amid urgent defense needs against Russian attacks.
Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Richard Blumenthal have formally requested the Securities and Exchange Commission investigate President Donald Trump's memecoin, which he launched days before his 2025 inauguration, alleging it may constitute fraud or an illegal 'rug pull' scheme. The inquiry comes amid polling showing 55% of voters disapprove of Trump's billion-dollar cryptocurrency earnings.
Italy and the United States are set to sign a cooperation agreement on the Pax Silica initiative focused on artificial intelligence supply chains on Friday, according to Italy's foreign ministry. The agreement comes after a reported dispute with Trump.
Far-right conspiracy theorist and longtime Trump ally Alex Jones has dramatically broken with the president, calling for his impeachment over his handling of the Iran conflict, which Jones described as 'absolutely out of control' while warning of preparations for a national draft.
President Donald Trump announced he will add the cost of wildfire pollution to existing tariffs on Canadian goods, blaming Canada for smoke from wildfires that has triggered air quality warnings across the Midwest and Northeast United States. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney called the threat 'unacceptable.'
President Donald Trump gave a primetime speech accusing China of meddling in the 2020 election and claiming vulnerabilities in U.S. voting systems, without providing new evidence. The address, which came ahead of November midterm elections, was criticized by experts as undermining confidence in American electoral integrity.
President Donald Trump fired Roger Rogoff as U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Washington on Wednesday, less than an hour after he was unanimously appointed by federal judges and sworn into office. The firing highlights tensions between the Trump administration and the federal judiciary over prosecutorial appointments.
President Donald Trump is scheduled to meet with Republican senators at the White House on Thursday afternoon to address the final obstacle to passing the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act: an ethics provision concerning Trump's $1.4 billion in crypto income. Senate Democrats are threatening to block the bill without stronger conflict-of-interest protections before the August recess deadline.
The United States launched air strikes against Iran for a third consecutive night while Iran retaliated with cruise missile attacks on tankers in the Gulf. President Trump reversed his decision to impose a 20% fee on maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz just one day after announcing the controversial measure.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced Monday that the Trump administration is launching a major effort to dismantle the International Criminal Court, calling it a threat to U.S. sovereignty and urging other countries to join the campaign against the global institution.
President Donald Trump declared the United States will become the "guardian" of the Strait of Hormuz and impose a 20% fee on all cargo passing through the strategic waterway, while simultaneously announcing the reimposition of a naval blockade on Iran. The announcement comes amid escalating tensions with Iran and includes U.S. military strikes.
President Donald Trump warned via Truth Social that the US military would 'decimate and destroy all areas of Iran' if he is assassinated, as regional diplomatic efforts continue with Oman reportedly proposing a plan to manage Strait of Hormuz traffic through separately controlled routes.
FBI Director Kash Patel is under investigation by congressional Democrats over alleged misuse of taxpayer funds for luxury expenses including private jets, BMW vehicles, and helicopter tours. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley has privately pressed Patel on whether he reimbursed the government for personal travel, marking rare Republican criticism of the Trump appointee.
President Donald Trump doubled down on his push for U.S. control of Greenland during a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, threatening to undermine allies if they don't comply. Republican Representative Don Bacon publicly rebuked Trump's comments as 'foolish,' having previously suggested the president could face impeachment over any invasion attempt.
Manhattan federal court Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered the release of $5.8 million from escrow to writer E. Jean Carroll, three years after a jury awarded her damages in a 2023 sexual abuse and defamation trial against Donald Trump. Trump has appealed the decision.
Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, will appear before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions on July 15 for her confirmation hearing.
President Donald Trump has sharply escalated his anti-communism rhetoric over the past two weeks, invoking the term 81 times while warning of a communist takeover of the Democratic Party. His political team is testing whether this messaging strategy will resonate with voters beyond his core base ahead of the November midterm elections.
The United States military conducted air strikes against targets in southern Iran in retaliation for Iranian attacks on commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, while the Trump administration simultaneously revoked sanctions waivers on Iranian oil sales. Iran has vowed a 'crushing response' to the strikes.
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled against President Donald Trump's executive order that sought to deny citizenship to children born in the United States to parents who are in the country illegally or temporarily, affirming the constitutional guarantee of birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment.
US President Donald Trump gave his first public comments on Andy Burnham, the frontrunner to replace Keir Starmer as UK Prime Minister, describing him as 'extremely liberal' and predicting he won't open the North Sea to more oil drilling. Trump also downplayed Burnham's political experience by referring to him as merely a 'mayor of a town.'
The Trump administration has reached a breakthrough agreement with Iran to end hostilities, drawing praise from Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Qatar, but facing criticism from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Vice President JD Vance publicly rebuked Israeli critics of the deal, causing divisions among Republicans.
The Trump-appointed Kennedy Center board voted Thursday to restore President Trump's name to the performing arts center's facade and partially close the building for up to two years for renovations, more than two months after a federal judge ordered the name's removal. The board plans to add an inscription reading "Restored and Renovated by President Donald J. Trump."
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is visiting Ireland where he has taken a more conciliatory approach toward the United States, drawing positive response from Trump's Canada envoy. Ireland is attempting to maintain good relations with both countries while staying neutral in the ongoing Canada-US dispute.
The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) released its first-ever independent vaccine recommendations for pregnant women, advising COVID-19, flu, RSV, and Tdap vaccines during pregnancy. The guidance diverges from current CDC recommendations, which were modified under the Trump administration.
The Trump administration announced new economic sanctions targeting Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, his wife, and members of the Castro family, marking the latest escalation in US pressure on Cuba's leadership amid ongoing food shortages and blackouts on the island.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order on June 2, 2026, creating a voluntary framework for the federal government to review powerful AI models for cybersecurity and national security risks before public release. The order comes less than two weeks after Trump postponed a previous White House AI ceremony over concerns about hampering American AI competitiveness.
President Donald Trump has appointed Bill Pulte, head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, as acting director of national intelligence to replace Tulsi Gabbard. The appointment has drawn criticism from Democrats who cite Pulte's lack of national security experience for the role overseeing the U.S. intelligence community.
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen announced the formation of a new center-left minority coalition government after months of negotiations following inconclusive elections in March 2026. The agreement maintains her leadership amid ongoing tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump over Greenland.
At least eight people were killed in Israeli attacks on southern Lebanon shortly after President Trump announced a partial ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. Trump reportedly called Netanyahu to prevent a planned Israeli strike on Beirut, with the Israeli leader agreeing to scale back operations, though fighting continued in southern Lebanon.
President Trump issued an executive order directing federal regulators to tighten fraud screening and limit credit lines for undocumented immigrants, a move experts say could drive increased adoption of stablecoins and Bitcoin ATMs among affected populations.
Representative Mike Collins has brought on several of President Trump's top political advisers to his campaign team ahead of a Georgia Senate runoff election, signaling strong Trump-aligned support for his candidacy.
President Trump appointed former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi to a White House advisory committee focused on artificial intelligence policy, according to Axios. Bondi is also scheduled to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding the Jeffrey Epstein investigation.
President Donald Trump asserted that Iran is weakening in negotiations to end a nearly three-month-old conflict, while dismissing accusations that he is trying to rush a deal before November's midterm elections. Trump moved a planned Cabinet meeting from Camp David to the White House, citing weather concerns, as talks with Tehran intensify.
Taiwan appealed to President Trump to stay the course on weapons sales following his Friday comments delaying approval of a $14 billion arms sale. US Trade Representative later said Trump is 'considering' how to approach the deal.
A nonpartisan federal agency estimated that a national missile defense system would cost $1.2 trillion to build and maintain over 20 years, seven times Trump's initial estimate and nearly double the CBO's first projection.
The New York Times reports that Trump administration cuts to infectious disease research funding and staffing, including disease detectives, have compromised U.S. preparedness for the ongoing hantavirus cruise ship outbreak. The CDC's response is being led by its Global Migration Health division as seven states prepare to receive potentially exposed passengers.
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, former NATO Secretary General and Danish Prime Minister, called for creation of a new European defense alliance independent of the US, warning of NATO's potential disintegration. The statement reflects growing European concerns about US commitment to collective defense amid Trump's Iran war policies.
Spanish Prime Minister Sánchez called on the EU to activate its blocking statute against US sanctions, specifically targeting those imposed on officials defending international justice. The blocking law was previously applied against US sanctions during the Trump administration.
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth confirmed the US-Iran ceasefire remains in effect despite recent military activity around the Strait of Hormuz, as the Trump administration works to finalize a broader agreement. China's foreign minister expressed concern over the conflict in discussions with Iranian officials.
World Liberty Financial deposited 5 billion of its own WLFI tokens as collateral on Dolomite to borrow $75 million in stablecoins, which were then sent to Coinbase Prime. The move pushed the lending pool to 100% utilization and triggered a 12% token price drop to record lows.
The SEC acknowledged that some past enforcement actions against cryptocurrency companies lacked clear investor benefit and misinterpreted federal securities laws, marking a significant shift in regulatory approach under Chair Paul Atkins.
Iranian officials urged young people to form human chains to protect power plants as President Trump's Tuesday deadline approaches, with the president threatening to destroy Iran's infrastructure if it doesn't reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
President Trump announced 100% tariffs on brand-name pharmaceutical imports and their active ingredients as part of efforts to bring drug manufacturing to the U.S. The administration is negotiating pricing deals with smaller drugmakers, with numerous carveouts expected.
Italy has denied US military planes carrying weapons for the Iran war access to an airbase in Sicily, with the defense ministry stating the US failed to request parliamentary authorization as required by international treaty. The move follows Spain's earlier closure of its airspace to US combat aircraft.
President Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders threatening to impose tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran or provide oil to Cuba, escalating economic pressure on both nations and potentially affecting major trading partners like Mexico.
The Trump administration confirmed plans to reduce U.S. military presence in Eastern Europe, including withdrawing a brigade from Romania without replacement. The decision has sparked concern among NATO allies and sharp criticism from senior Republican senators who warn it sends a dangerous signal to Russia.
U.S. Senator John Cornyn announced his senior campaign team for his 2026 reelection bid, staffing it with prominent Republican strategists including a former Trump pollster. The move signals preparation for a potentially serious challenge from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
