Democrats Overtake Republicans on Economy in Reuters/Ipsos Poll as Trump’s Approval Rating Slips
For the first time in nearly a decade, American voters have given Democrats a slight edge over Republicans on handling the U.S. economy, according to a new Reuters/Ipsos poll released on August 3. The survey also found that President Donald Trump's…
Read MoreNetanyahu Remains Silent on Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan as Deadly Israeli Strikes Raise Questions Over Ceasefire
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has yet to publicly endorse US President Donald Trump’s latest Gaza peace proposal, more than three days after Washington unveiled a framework centered on the disarmament of Hamas. The absence of an official…
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China’s Rare Earth Curbs Pressure US Missile Magnet Supply Chain as Domestic Production Ramps Up
Efforts by the United States to strengthen its domestic supply of critical minerals have taken on renewed urgency as China's restrictions on rare earth materials continue to disrupt production of components used in advanced weapons systems. American…
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Sen. Bernie Moreno Says Rep. Max Miller Should Leave Congress Amid Domestic Abuse Allegations
Republican Sen. Bernie Moreno of Ohio has publicly called on his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller, to step down from the U.S. House of Representatives, saying the congressman should "seek professional help" as allegations of domestic abuse continue to…
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Todd Blanche Rescinds Trump’s Anti-Weaponization Fund Ahead of Senate Confirmation Vote
Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche has formally rescinded President Donald Trump's proposed "Anti-Weaponization Fund," removing a major obstacle that had threatened to derail his nomination to become the country's next attorney general.
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Japan, US Confirm Joint Yen-Buying Intervention, Signal Readiness for More Action
Japan and the United States have confirmed that they carried out a coordinated intervention in the foreign exchange market to support the Japanese yen, marking the first joint currency operation between the two countries in more than a decade. Japanese…
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Capital One Says Trump Organization Accounts Were Closed After Anti-Money Laundering Review
Capital One has told a U.S. federal court that its decision to close more than 300 bank accounts linked to the Trump Organization in 2021 followed an internal anti-money laundering (AML) review rather than political considerations. The filing was made as…
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Iran Expands Pressure Campaign as Tensions With US Shift Toward Economic and Maritime Leverage
Iran is increasingly relying on economic and maritime pressure rather than direct military confrontation as it seeks to strengthen its position in its ongoing standoff with the United States, according to Gulf officials and analysts cited by Reuters.…
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Jay Clayton to Assume Office as US Director of National Intelligence After Bill Pulte’s Departure
Jay Clayton will officially take charge as the United States Director of National Intelligence (DNI) on Monday after receiving Senate confirmation earlier this week, bringing an end to Bill Pulte's two-month tenure as acting intelligence chief. The…
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Russia Launches Deadly Missile and Drone Attack on Ukraine as Zelensky Urges More Patriot Air Defenses
At least nine people were killed and 30 others injured, including four children, after Russia launched a large-scale overnight missile and drone assault targeting Kyiv and several other regions of Ukraine. Following the attack, Ukrainian President…
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