US Intelligence Warns Putin Could Test NATO Unity

WASHINGTON, United States — Recent US intelligence assessments indicate that Russian President Vladimir Putin could attempt to test NATO’s resolve by launching a limited attack against a member country within the next few years, according to three people familiar with the assessments.

Trump Administration to Invest $3 Billion in US Minerals

WASHINGTON, United States — The Trump administration plans to invest $3 billion in critical minerals and battery projects as it seeks to expand domestic production, strengthen defense supply chains and reduce U.S. dependence on foreign sources, particularly China, President Donald Trump said on Friday.

Senate Passes Russia-Iran Sanctions Bill Named for Lindsey Graham

WASHINGTON, United States — The U.S. Senate has overwhelmingly approved legislation targeting Russia and Iran with new sanctions, advancing the measure after months of stalled negotiations and naming it in honor of the late Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, one of its strongest supporters. The bill passed 86-11 and now moves to the Republican-controlled House, where its prospects remain uncertain.

Trump Renews Effort to Remove Fed Governor Lisa Cook

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump has renewed his effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, giving her three weeks to respond to mortgage fraud allegations that her lawyer has called baseless. The move comes after the U.S. Supreme Court blocked Trump’s earlier attempt to fire Cook in June, keeping the dispute over presidential authority and Federal Reserve independence alive.