Attorney General Todd Blanche said Sunday he would not pledge that the Justice Department would operate independently of the White House, drawing scrutiny over prosecutorial independence under President Donald Trump. During an NBC News “Meet the Press” interview, Blanche said an attorney general should not make such a pledge, while...
The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency on Friday conditionally approved a national trust bank charter for World Liberty Trust Company, a Trump-family-linked crypto venture. The approval, announced Aug. 14, allows the proposed bank, if final conditions are met, to issue and manage World Liberty Financial’s USD1 stablecoin and...
The United States is preparing to warn dozens of countries that joining China’s artificial-intelligence organization could jeopardize participation in the U.S.-led Pax Silica initiative, according to Reuters, which reviewed a draft State Department letter. The draft says Pax Silica participation represents a commitment and warns against conflicting initiatives, although it...
Leaked emails have intensified the NBA’s investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers improperly provided benefits to Kawhi Leonard through outside business arrangements. Journalist Pablo Torre reported a previously undisclosed sponsorship arrangement between Leonard and Daktronics, the company associated with the Clippers’ Intuit Dome video board. Subsequent reports described internal...
Former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene alleged Aug. 16 that Trump administration officials discussed using nuclear weapons against Iran in strategy meetings. Greene said she was not speculating, but provided no names, documents or evidence identifying officials or meetings. The Times of India reported her allegation Aug. 17, while noting that...
Blue Origin is adding a second launch pad to its Cape Canaveral complex while simultaneously repairing damage from a recent rocket explosion. The facility adjustments follow the failure of a New Glenn 7x2 rocket during static fire tests at Launch Complex-36 in May. Blue Origin CEO Dave Limp confirmed that...
President Donald Trump ordered Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to substantially reduce ongoing joint military exercises with South Korea. The decision was announced publicly via Truth Social on Sunday as the 11-day annual Ulchi Freedom Shield drills began on August 17, 2026. Trump cited two main reasons for the reduction: South...
Adam22 and Lena the Plug are facing another fraudulent court filing, this time involving a restraining-order petition, TMZ reported July 31. The development follows a June divorce petition filed in Lena Nersesian’s name that she publicly denied authorizing, saying her identity and signature were misused. Los Angeles police reportedly investigated...
Governor Josh Green and county mayors mandated a coordinated statewide closure of public schools and government offices on Monday, August 17, 2026, following the extensive aftermath of Hurricane Lala. The emergency directive suspended non-essential municipal and state services to prioritize continuous search, rescue, and infrastructure restoration across the islands. Hawaiian...
Former Major League Baseball pitcher Tommy John, whose name became permanently linked to a revolutionary elbow ligament replacement surgery, died Saturday at the age of 83 at his home in Bradenton, Florida. Confirmed by the New York Yankees and family representatives, John had been under hospice care following a recurrence...
