The US has pledged $1bn (740m) in assistance to Colombia, after the country's new right-wing president was sworn in on Friday. read more
Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the United States, has fallen to a record low -- yet another sign that the Colorado River system is spiraling further into crisis. read more
Some estimates made by Doge, the body charged with reducing US government spending, that it saved billions of dollars are "incorrect or lack supporting evidence", a watchdog has found. A report released on Thursday by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) has given an extensive review of Doge's claims about its so-called "Wall of Receipts", which reported savings of $110bn (82bn) across contracts, grants and leases. "Several issues limit the transparency and reliability of these reported savings," the report stated. read more
Donald Trump's administration has paid back $100bn (78bn) in "Liberation Day" tariff refunds to businesses through US customs officials. This represents roughly 60% of all tariff revenue collected by the government under the policy, according to a recent court filing from US Customs and Border Protection. read more
Trump said: "The Winning Shot in the Bedminster Club Championship! Thank you very much to all of those who participated. I won with a score of 70, and am so honored in that, unlike the rest of the field, I'm given very little time to practice, because I'm focused on many other things. It's called TALENT, and I have it, and they don't! read more
Prove me wrong.