Joe Biden’s Cancer Has Spread and Is Very Painful, Son Says

WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — Former U.S. President Joe Biden’s prostate cancer has spread beyond his bones and is causing severe pain, his son Hunter Biden said in an interview with the BBC. Hunter Biden described the illness as painful and debilitating, while a spokesman for the 83-year-old former president declined to comment on the interview.

Senate Confirms Todd Blanche as US Attorney General in 50-49 Vote

WASHINGTON, United States — The US Senate early Saturday confirmed Todd Blanche as the country’s 88th attorney general, ending weeks of uncertainty over his nomination. Blanche, a former personal attorney to President Donald Trump, secured confirmation in a 50-49 vote after a late-night Senate session that continued past 4 a.m.

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.