USAPresident Donald Trump branded the Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate hike a hostile act of political sabotage, even as central bank chief Kevin Warsh defended the unanimous decision to raise rates to a range of 3.75 to 4.00 percent, citing persistent inflation well above the institution's long-term target.
USAThe US House of Representatives voted 262-159 on Wednesday to approve a wide-ranging sanctions bill targeting Russia’s energy and defense sectors. The legislation, which previously cleared the Senate, now heads to President Donald Trump for his signature, marking a significant legislative push to disrupt Moscow’s war financing.
USAThe United States has confirmed the deployment of an on-orbit weapon, officially shifting its space strategy from treaty-bound peaceful use to active defense. While US Air Force Secretary Troy Meink cited the need to safeguard forces, the move signals a volatile escalation in the global race for orbital dominance.
USAWashington faces a narrowing window to maintain its artificial intelligence supremacy as Beijing aggressively closes the technological gap. While the Trump administration seeks to curb China’s progress, the complexity of global supply chains and the threat of retaliatory trade measures over rare earths complicate every potential restriction.
USAA routine news assignment turned catastrophic Tuesday evening when an NBC4 Los Angeles helicopter plummeted into a Chatsworth parking lot. The aircraft was hovering over the site of a fatal bus accident when it suddenly spiraled, crashing into vehicles and a storage facility, resulting in at least three confirmed deaths.
USAThe Trump administration is moving to supply Israel with 40,000 high-payload bombs in a $2.8 billion package, marking the largest single transfer of such munitions in years. The deal includes 20,000 MK 84s and 20,000 BLU-117s, effectively reversing a prior suspension on the delivery of these heavy-duty weapons.
USASeventy-nine detainees at a now-shuttered Florida immigrant facility were confined in 18-square-foot metal enclosures, a practice the Department of Homeland Security’s Inspector General flagged as inhumane. The report, released Monday, details how the site, nicknamed 'Alligator Alcatraz,' utilized these boxes to isolate individuals for up to two hours.
USARepresentative Robert Garcia has launched a formal inquiry into reports that Umar Kremlev, a Russian businessman with ties to the Kremlin, financed lavish festivities for Donald Trump Jr. in the Bahamas. The investigation examines whether the substantial payments constitute a gift or a potential influence-peddling scheme involving foreign interests.
USAPresident Donald Trump has threatened to permanently shutter the Kennedy Center, claiming the historic arts venue requires urgent, complex repairs that will only proceed if a federal court allows his name to be displayed on the building’s facade following a recent judicial ruling prohibiting the change.
USAClaiming the bench has become a "shell of its original self," President Donald Trump lashed out at the Supreme Court on Tuesday after justices blocked his attempt to restrict mail-in voting. The president specifically targeted his own appointees, suggesting they have been coerced by the political left.
USAThe US State Department announced new visa curbs targeting South African individuals involved in land seizures and race-based discrimination. This policy shift follows repeated public friction between President Donald Trump and South African leadership regarding the nation's post-apartheid justice initiatives and property policies.
USAThe Kennedy Center board voted Tuesday to shutter the iconic performing arts venue, citing deep financial insolvency and an escalating legal battle over the inclusion of Donald Trump’s name on the building. The decision arrives despite a federal judge’s recent injunction barring the board from renaming the site without congressional approval.
USAThe Trump administration is redirecting $52 million in foreign military financing away from European and Middle Eastern partners to bolster conservative governments in Central and South America. This strategic pivot targets funding previously earmarked for Slovakia, North Macedonia, Tunisia, and Iraq, shifting resources directly to Panama, Peru, Ecuador, and Colombia.
USAA constant roar, likened to a jet engine that never takes off, has shattered the peace for Southaven, Mississippi residents. The noise emanates from gas turbines powering Elon Musk’s Colossus AI facility in nearby Memphis, where sound levels consistently exceed World Health Organization recommendations for nighttime tranquility.
USADonald Trump launched a scathing rebuke of the Supreme Court on Tuesday after the justices refused to reinstate his executive order limiting mail-in voting. The President accused his own appointees of cowardice, claiming they were intimidated by Democrats and had failed to protect the country from alleged election fraud.
USANaval tensions in the Strait of Hormuz escalated this week as US Central Command forces destroyed two Iranian vessels attempting to commandeer an American unmanned surface drone. The incident marks a sharp uptick in friction within the critical energy shipping corridor, where both nations continue to vie for maritime control.
USAFBI Director Kash Patel faced a volatile Senate Judiciary Committee hearing Tuesday, defending controversial adjustments to hiring standards that lifted automatic disqualifications for applicants with histories of prostitution or bestiality. Patel maintained the policy shift is intended to prevent the exclusion of trafficking victims from federal service.
USAA federal judge has barred the Kennedy Center from inscribing Donald Trump’s name onto its facade, ruling that the board’s attempt to honor the president for his renovation efforts bypasses legislative authority. Judge Christopher Cooper emphasized that any such memorialization requires explicit congressional approval, rejecting the board's second attempt to proceed.
USAAmid mounting anxiety over the existential risks posed by machine intelligence, OpenAI is coordinating with primary competitors Anthropic and Google DeepMind. Global policy chief Chris Lehane confirmed the industry rivals have been in closed-door discussions for several weeks, aiming to establish unified safety protocols for high-stakes development.
USAIranian state-linked operatives are systematically compromising the digital security of journalists, activists, and dissidents through a sophisticated spyware suite known as Chosen Brick. A joint advisory from the United Kingdom, the United States, and the Netherlands warns that this malicious software facilitates the covert exfiltration of private communications.
USAThe United States has formally confirmed the deployment of orbital space control weapons, triggering sharp rebukes from Beijing and Moscow. This admission shatters the long-standing ambiguity surrounding Washington’s military footprint in the heavens, forcing a new, volatile chapter in the competition for dominance over the Earth’s final frontier.
USAA federal class-action complaint filed in Illinois accuses Meta of scraping millions of Facebook and Instagram photos to train facial recognition software. Parents and children claim the company used their images without consent to build NameTag, an unreleased system designed for integration with Meta's AI-powered Ray-Ban and Oakley smart glasses.
USASenator Bernie Sanders has demanded that U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping secure a binding international treaty to halt the development of superintelligent AI, arguing that the current industry-led movement to merely "slow down" is insufficient to protect the future of humanity.
USASam Altman has effectively shelved plans for a 2026 public offering, declaring that the current climate surrounding artificial intelligence safety makes such a move ill-advised. The OpenAI chief executive emphasized that the industry must prioritize existential risk mitigation over the immediate financial incentives of an IPO.
USADonald Trump asserted on Saturday that Houthi militants in Yemen have reached out to Washington with a plea to avoid military escalation. Speaking in Dublin, the president dismissed concerns over the group’s recent seizure of the Red Sea coast, suggesting that diplomatic tensions in the region will resolve without direct American force.
USAThe Tudor-style residence in Jamaica Estates where Donald Trump spent his first four years has found a new owner for $1.93 million. The sale follows an extensive eight-month renovation that rescued the property from severe neglect, including water damage and a feral cat infestation that had plagued the home for years.
USAMore than 1,800 Meta employees successfully forced the suspension of an internal AI training initiative after raising alarms over privacy and data security. The program, dubbed the Model Capability Initiative, sought to record keyboard inputs and mouse movements to teach AI models how to navigate basic computer tasks.
USAHigh-quality satellite imagery provided by Chinese firms has been tied to an Iranian ballistic missile attack that killed three American soldiers in Jordan. The discovery complicates diplomatic efforts ahead of the upcoming summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping, despite Beijing’s denials of involvement in the July incident.
USAKhadeer Khan Mohammed, a 46-year-old laboratory owner, is currently a fugitive on the run after allegedly orchestrating a $93 million Medicare fraud scheme. US authorities believe the Texas-based entrepreneur, who stands accused of exploiting genetic testing claims, may have fled the country and is currently hiding in Hyderabad, India.
USACaught between Iranian-backed aggression and an unreliable American security partner, Saudi Arabia is struggling to maintain its vital oil export routes. With Houthi rebels seizing key Red Sea positions and Washington refusing to intervene, the Kingdom’s vision for economic stability is being dismantled by a widening regional conflict.