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Greenlandic authorities have delayed a US oil company, Greenland Energy, from drilling in the Arctic territory, citing environmental and social impact concerns and an incomplete regulatory process. This defies earlier claims by a US envoy linked to Donald Trump that oil e…
Max Miller, the beleaguered US Republican representative from Ohio, will remain on the ballot paper for November after missing the final opportunity to resign as a candidate. He has faced calls to resign over accusations of domestic abuse.
Stock Markets Take a Step Back with Oil Prices on the Rise
The stock markets in Asia followed Wall Street's lead in rising on Monday after a weak US jobs report reduced the risk of a short-term increase in borrowing costs. However, the lack of progress in the Gulf peace talks led to a slow increase in oil prices. The Brent crude …
Julian Zelizer argues that Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general reveals how far Trump has eroded the post-Watergate DOJ firewall, with two GOP senators accepting vague assurances as adequate.
President Trump has elevated longtime legal ally Will Scharf from White House Staff Secretary to White House counsel, replacing David Warrington effective September 1.
US Generalstabschef Caine is reportedly seeking a way out of Trump's Iran war. The conflict has led to uncertainty over the opening of the Strait of Hormuz, causing oil prices to rise. The Iranian government has announced that a deal with Oman for new shipping routes is n…
Israel has rejected a US-backed plan for Gaza, with Prime Minister Netanyahu saying troops won't leave until Hamas fully disarms. Iran and Oman are close to a deal over the Strait of Hormuz, but Iran says the strait won't fully reopen until the US meets tough conditions.
US President Donald Trump announced that his new White House counsel will be Will Scharf, the staff secretary who helped secure approval for the US$400 million ballroom project. Scharf will replace David Warrington on September 1.
Israel will not accept the 15-point plan for Gaza set out by President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a Cabinet meeting Sunday. The Senate confirms Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general early Saturday in a mostly party-line vote.
A boat capsized in New York Harbor, killing a mother and her infant daughter. The operator has been charged with reckless endangerment.
NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya says 'I trust the science' on childhood vaccines amid measles outbreak. He encourages parents to vaccinate their kids and emphasizes the importance of herd immunity.
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., said Sunday that she hasn’t ruled out a potential run for president or the Senate in 2028, echoing remarks she’s made while campaigning for congressional candidates ahead of November’s midterm elections.
Senate Majority Leader John announced the Senate won't hold even a procedural vote on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act before the August recess, dimming chances for the bill to become law this year.
The US-Iranian conflict escalates with economic pressure and military threats. Tehran refuses to reopen the Strait of Hormuz unless the US meets its conditions.
Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, discusses the confirmation of Todd Blanche as attorney general, despite concerns about the administration's weaponization of the Justice Department. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, talks about how the Democratic Party can push back against …
Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana said his decision to support Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general wasn't a 'black or white' decision. Cassidy's vote had been the subject of intense interest after GOP Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski said they wouldn't suppo…
US President Donald Trump stated his administration is observing economic pressures on Iran. Military strikes and sanctions have been imposed on Iran for months. The United States is currently semi-negotiating with Iran, according to an interview.
US President Trump is preparing to declare victory in the Iran war if Tehran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz and is privately willing to walk away from a nuclear deal.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected a US-backed 15-point Gaza plan, vowing no military withdrawal until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed, a condition he says the current proposal does not meet.
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) are gaining historic momentum ahead of the November midterm elections, fueled by the election of Zohran Mamdani as New York Mayor. This surge could potentially lead to the first socialist governor in U.S. history.
Angers mounts in U.S. over vast network of car license plate cams
A grassroots movement upset over privacy concerns is fighting back against a surveillance start-up that has installed more than 100,000 license plate reader cameras across the United States.
Joe Biden's prostate cancer has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain, his son Hunter said in an interview. Hunter Biden described his father's condition as very sad to watch.
U.S. House Democrats are developing a broad investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms associated with President Donald Trump, rather than trying to impeach him immediately.
Hunter Biden says his father, former President Joe Biden, has an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones. The cancer is described as 'very debilitating' and 'painful'.
Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is increasingly being viewed as a potential contender for the 2028 US presidential race, with her prospects gaining attention in political commentary, polling, and prediction markets.
Hunter Biden discusses his father Joe Biden's prostate cancer, which has spread to other parts of his body and is causing him pain.
The US Senate has confirmed Todd Blanche as the new attorney general, with a narrow vote of 50-49. Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer has condemned the move, saying it will allow Trump to continue his 'pervasive, breathtaking corruption'.
The Senate approved a continuing resolution to keep the government funded through Dec. 11, but the House has a different approach. The bill now goes to the House, where lawmakers have pursued a different approach.
New York introduces a pied-à-terre tax to address inequality and housing crisis, despite criticism from some.
US Senate passes sweeping sanctions targeting Russian energy revenues
The U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed a bipartisan sanctions package targeting Russian energy revenues, aiming to deprive President Putin of funds for the war in Ukraine.