Politics
Meloni slams Trump’s claim she ‘begged’ for a photo with him as Italy’s top diplomat cancels U.S. trip
Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani abruptly canceled a planned trip to the U.S., calling Trump’s claims “serious and offensive” toward Meloni and Italy.
Russia threatens escalation after Ukraine hits Moscow with largest-ever drone attack
Russia has pledged to carry out frequent and “massive group strikes” against Ukraine shortly after Kyiv launched a barrage of drones on Moscow.
U.S. opens tariff probe targeting Germany’s drug pricing policies
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Germany’s proposal to reduce spending on medicines was “a serious step backwards.”
U.S.-Iran deal in photos: ships in the Strait of Hormuz, daily life in Tehran
The first signs of a post-war recovery are emerging across the Middle East after the United States and Iran signed a memorandum aimed at ending the conflict.
In photos: Star-studded crowd gathers to celebrate the Obama Presidential Center dedication
Barack Obama opened his presidential center in Chicago with former presidents, celebrities and dignitaries in attendance. President Donald Trump was absent.
Trump DNI pick Pulte poised to get access to U.S. intelligence despite congressional bid to thwart
With President Donald Trump halting his nomination of U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton as director of national intelligence, Bill Pulte is set to take on the role.
Vance says U.S. isn’t giving Iran ‘a cent’ as he defends Trump peace deal
“The only way the Iranians get any of these resources … is if they comply fully” with the terms of the deal, Vice President JD Vance said.
Supreme Court sides with marijuana user stripped of gun rights
The justices, in 9-0 ruling, upheld a lower court’s decision to dismiss an illegal gun possession charge brought under the law at issue against Ali Hemani.
GOP Rep. Steil pushes bill curbing members of Congress from prediction market betting
The new proposal on limits on members of Congress making such bets come as scrutiny increases on prediction markets like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Trump bid to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook cost her more than $1M in legal, security costs: Filing
A financial disclosure from Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook details large legal and security expenses