Senate appears ready to advance Blanche after Cornyn strikes deal
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, a key holdout on confirming Todd Blanche for attorney general, struck a deal to end the controversial “anti-weaponization fund.”
ChatGPT dominates early AI spending in Congress as lawmakers weigh regulation
At least 70 House offices used identifiable AI tools in early 2026, with Democrats leading visible spending and broader use likely undercounted.
‘Winter is coming’: Ukraine fears its toughest test since Russia’s full-scale invasion
Russian forces have ramped up the number of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, likely seeking to exploit Kyiv’s shortage of ballistic missile interceptors.
Trump says Iran talks to resume Monday after calling off planned strikes
The latest peace proposal calls for warring parties to return to negotiations and continue working out some of the thorny issues that derailed diplomatic efforts.
Why flights are so expensive and will likely stay that way
Airlines are paying billions of dollars more in fuel costs this year
GOP Sen. Moreno says ex-son-in-law Max Miller shouldn’t serve in House, needs ‘serious psychological help’
Miller has denied the allegations made against him by his ex-wife Emily Moreno, daughter of Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno.
Capital One says it closed Trump Organization’s accounts after anti-money laundering probe
The disclosure marks the first time a bank has formally tied money-laundering concerns to U.S. President Donald Trump’s family business.
Trump’s threat to push ahead on settlement fund injects new uncertainty into attorney general talks
A new announcement from Trump appeared to put the fund back on the table — and dinged the two senators who are leaving Capitol Hill when their terms end.
To keep growing, incoming Best Buy CEO says he first wants to go smaller
As incoming CEO Jason Bonfig prepares to take the reins, he told CNBC he’s focused on expanding the company’s reach and enhancing the customer experience.
Trump Media’s new paid data service goes live, giving clients faster access to Trump’s posts
Trump Media and Technology Group’s new paid data service launched Aug. 1, selling faster access to top Truth Social posts from President Donald Trump and more.