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Maryland: Trump retreats from Ukraine Patriot promise

At Camp David on Friday, President Donald Trump said the United States has not agreed to let Ukraine build Patriot missile interceptors, reversing a pledge he made earlier this month at the NATO summit. Trump cited conce…

Camp David: Trump convenes Cabinet meeting offsite

President Donald Trump moved his Friday Cabinet meeting from the White House to the Camp David presidential retreat in Maryland, using the rustic compound as a backdrop for his administration’s discussions. According to …

Washington: Trump threatens to withdraw Blanche nomination

In Washington, President Donald Trump signaled he may temporarily withdraw the nomination of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche amid a standoff with Senate Republicans over Justice Department conditions. The dispute ce…

US Senate Fails to Limit Trump War Powers

The United States Senate rejected a war powers resolution on Thursday aimed at limiting President Donald Trump's authority to wage military operations against Iran. The measure failed in a 49-50 vote, marking the second …

US Resumes Heavy Strikes on Iran, War Spreads to Egypt

The United States military resumed heavy airstrikes against Iran in the early hours of Thursday, July 30, ending a brief ceasefire that had been in place since July 24. The strikes came in response to an Iranian attack o…

Kuwait lawmakers press Pentagon over wounded troops

U.S. lawmakers have opened a formal inquiry into the Pentagon’s medical response to a March 1 drone strike on a U.S. logistics hub at the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait, that killed six Army reservists from Des Moines, Iowa, an…

Trump Vows "Very Hard" Strike on Iran After Drone Hits US LNG Vessel

US President Donald Trump has reaffirmed his threat of military action against Iran, stating that Washington plans to strike Tehran "very hard" and asserting that "it's our turn to hit them." Speaking during an Oval Offi…

Washington: Fauci invokes Fifth Amendment at Senate hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday, 29 July 2026, to answer questions about COVID-19’s origins and federal research fu…

Iraq: US, Saudi jets strike Iran-backed militias

The United States and Saudi Arabia carried out coordinated airstrikes against Iran-backed groups across eastern Iraq after a surge in drone and missile attacks on U.S. forces and Saudi energy infrastructure, officials sa…

United States: Zuckerberg opposes blocking Chinese AI models

United States - Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told the Financial Times that the U.S. government should not seek to block access to advanced Chinese artificial intelligence models as a way to strengthen its position in the glo…

Wisconsin Democrat reverses stance on conversion therapy

Rebecca Cooke, a Democratic House candidate in Wisconsin aiming to unseat Republican Rep. Derrick Van Orden, has reversed her position on a federal ban on conversion therapy following criticism from progressive voters. D…

United States agency seeks hospital emergency patient data

Washington, United States – The federal Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), a small agency that monitors and responds to injuries linked to consumer products ranging from lawn mowers to household appliances, has d…

Washington, DC: States may defy DNC 2028 primary calendar

A CNN report highlighted growing tensions over the Democratic National Committee’s 2028 presidential primary calendar after its Rules and Bylaws Committee voted in Washington on Friday to award South Carolina the first n…

United States halts Iran strikes, Trump issues new threats

The United States has paused offensive military strikes against targets in Iran after nearly two weeks of daily operations focused around the Strait of Hormuz, according to a directive from President Donald Trump. The de…

Washington, DC influencer Dylan Mulvaney answers Trump remarks

Transgender advocate and influencer Dylan Mulvaney posted a TikTok video on Sunday evening responding to comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump at the rescheduled White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington, D…

Washington: Pentagon reclassifies four Iran conflict deaths

Washington, United States – The Pentagon has removed four U.S. soldiers killed in renewed fighting with Iran from its official Iran war casualty tally and placed them in a separate category labeled “Overseas Operations.”…

United States: Progressive Democrats struggle with minority voters

NEW YORK — A commentary article argues that the Democratic Party faces growing internal strain as the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) move from the fringes into positions of real power while many Black and Hispani…

Australia to press Washington over new US tariffs

Australia – Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he will directly raise new US tariffs with President Donald Trump, describing the measures as unjustified and signaling that Canberra views the issue as a priority in the …

United States officials warn of midterm election interference

In the United States, journalist George Chidi reports that former President Donald Trump is working to undermine confidence in the 2026 midterm elections. With Trump’s approval rating at about 37 percent and historical t…

Washington: Trump backs subpoenas targeting journalists before dinner

In Washington, D.C., President Donald Trump publicly endorsed the use of legal subpoenas and federal investigative powers against journalists and news organizations, according to statements made hours before a reschedule…

Washington senator backs Indiana player on transgender sports

WASHINGTON — Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham received public support on Friday from Sen. Darline Graham, R-S.C., after the WNBA player reiterated her view that it is “common sense” to keep biological males out of w…

United States pursues coercive negotiation strategy abroad

United States – The article analyzes how U.S. foreign policy under Donald Trump centered on an assertive, coercive negotiation style often framed as “maximum pressure.” His administration relied on sweeping economic sanc…

United States states sue Trump administration over disaster grants

A coalition of 25 state attorneys general and the District of Columbia has filed a federal lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the District of Rhode Island against the Trump administration, naming FEMA and the Departm…

New Orleans: Fired CBS reporter criticizes Bari Weiss

NEW ORLEANS — Fired former “60 Minutes” correspondent Cecilia Vega has publicly alleged that CBS News executive Bari Weiss pushed for political interference in her reporting and attempted to alter fundamental facts in he…

Florida donor Ken Griffin gives $10 million to Donalds

Miami, Florida — Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin has contributed $10 million to U.S. Representative Byron Donalds’ campaign for Florida governor, a sum described as instantly transforming the financial contour…

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