Trump Foreign Policy Faces Midterm Test

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump is heading toward the November midterm elections with several major foreign policy goals still unresolved, as the prolonged Iran war, stalled efforts over Gaza and Ukraine, and rising economic costs create new political pressure for his administration.

Midterm Elections 2026: Crypto, AI Fuel Record Spending

NEW YORK, United States — Crypto, artificial intelligence and online betting companies are emerging as powerful new players in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, helping drive corporate political spending to unprecedented levels as industries facing greater regulation seek to influence lawmakers and policy debates.

Donald Trump Taps Heidi Overton to Lead FDA

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump on Wednesday named White House policy aide Heidi Overton to lead the Food and Drug Administration, months after the agency’s previous chief stepped down, according to Reuters.

Donald Trump Crypto Meeting Comes as SEC Advances Rules

WASHINGTON, United States — President Donald Trump is set to host cryptocurrency executives at the White House on Wednesday as US financial regulators move forward with proposed rules for certain digital assets, putting the crypto industry in focus as lawmakers continue to debate broader legislation.

Donald Trump’s Washington Troop Deployment Faces Questions Over Crime Impact

WASHINGTON, United States — Thousands of National Guard troops deployed to Washington under President Donald Trump have played a limited role in the city’s criminal cases, according to a Reuters review of publicly available court records. The review found that soldiers were mentioned in about 1.3% of criminal prosecutions filed in the District of Columbia Superior Court during the year-long deployment.

Palestinian American Confronts Israeli Settler at West Bank Home

QUSRA, West Bank — Palestinian American Loui Ridi confronted an Israeli settler who entered his property in the occupied West Bank village of Qusra on Tuesday, days after settlers began surrounding his home and two neighbouring Palestinian properties. Ridi had returned from the United States and raised a large American flag over his house, hoping it would help deter further intrusion.