Politics
Congress moves toward approving $70 billion for ICE and CBP through Trump’s presidency
The U.S. House is expected to vote this week on a $70 billion measure to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Control after delay.
Iran announces ‘end of military operations’ against Israel, but warns Lebanon strikes could trigger escalation
Iran’s military has ceased strikes against Israel, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told CNBC on Monday. Read more Trump storms out of interview after being challenged about election fraud claims, DOJ fund But Tehran warned it would resume hostilities if Jerusalem continues operations in Lebanon. Read more South Korea nominates Han as country’s first female […]
Trump storms out of interview after being challenged about election fraud claims, DOJ fund
The president said he would like to see the weaponization fund proceed despite setbacks.
South Korea nominates Han as country’s first female prime minister in two decades
If approved by parliament, Han would become South Korea’s first female prime minister in 20 years.
White House AI policy adviser Krishnan to leave position
Krishnan has been involved in Trump administration efforts to create a national framework for regulating AI developments.
U.S. confirms second Texas screwworm case, Canada restricts livestock imports
New World screwworm larvae feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals, creating severe wounds that can be fatal if left untreated.
Inside the Obama-era Iran nuclear deal that Trump withdrew from
The U.S. and Iran have yet to reach a peace deal or address Iran’s nuclear ambitions, despite signals from Trump that talks are progressing.
Russia’s Sechin says U.S. companies benefit from the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
The closures of the Strait has rattled global markets, sending oil prices to multi-year highs, stoking global inflation and undermining economic growth.
Trump wants Bill Pulte to fire big chunk of national intelligence office staff: WSJ
President Trump’s comments are sure to roil members of Congress who criticized the appointment of Bill Pulte as acting national intelligence director.
Prediction market firms face growing scrutiny as Congress weighs regulation
Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisc., is working on a bill to ban Congress members and their staff from certain bets on prediction markets such as Kalshi and Polymarket.