Politics
U.S. and Iran exchange strikes as Strait of Hormuz standoff escalates
Iran responded to a fresh wave of strikes by U.S. forces by launching an attack on American military bases in several Gulf states.
McConnell provides health update after long unexplained absence; says he suffered fall
McConnell is the longest-serving party leader in Senate history.
Graham’s death scrambles troves of policy in Washington
South Carolina Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham died unexpectedly at 71.
Rep. Nancy Mace interested in Lindsey Graham’s vacated Senate seat
South Carolina Republican Reps. Nancy Mace and Joe Wilson are among the first to express interest in the Senate seat vacated by Lindsey Graham.
Senator Lindsey Graham has died after a brief illness, his office says
Graham, a prominent Republican senator from South Carolina, was 71.
Multiple New York Times reporters issued subpoenas over Air Force One reporting
The Trump administration issued subpoenas to several journalists after its report on security concerns involving the new Air Force One, according to the paper.
Trump threatens to ‘decimate’ Iran if it tries to kill him, as Treasury sanctions alleged Iranian financier
Trump says 1,000 missiles are “locked and loaded” and will hit Iran if it carries out its threats to assassinate the U.S. president.
Trump admin eases export controls for UAE; Warren blasts ‘corrupt’ provision
The Commerce Department will favorably review exports involving MGX, which used a stablecoin linked to President Trump’s family for a $2B Binance investment.
Senate Democrats want hearings on Trump’s crypto holdings and foreign investors
Democratic Senators cited $1.4 billion in Trump family crypto income, unidentified investors, and a reported UAE-backed stake in World Liberty Financial.
Trump purges Election Assistance Commission members, months before midterms
The White House said the Supreme Court’s ruling allowing President Trump to fire FTC Commissioner Louise Slaughter provided the precedent for the removals.