It's been 12 months since President Donald Trump announced a crime emergency in Washington ... read more
The Louisiana Republican was the last holdout on the Senate vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general before recess. read more
After U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents shot and killed two people in Texas and Maine last week, this week's Economist / YouGov Poll finds that 60% of Americans have heard about the recent killings. read more
Congressional Democrats said they are investigating the Trump administration's efforts to deport military service members ... read more
In minutes released Aug. 5, the Treasury Borrowing Advisory Committee -- a panel of senior bond dealers and investors, known as TBAC, that advises the Treasury on its own funding -- warned that at current auction sizes, the government faces a $1.45 trillion funding shortfall in fiscal 2027--28. read more
Actor Ben Jones' wife: "He was home resting in his favorite chair, waiting for the Braves to come on and whoop the Yankees." read more
The quake shook several major cities, including Bogot, Cali and Medelln. At least 69 people have died, and the death toll appeared likely to rise as rescuers continued to search damaged buildings. read more
A lot of people seem to be realizing that knowledge work is mostly pointless. AI might give us the pleasure of finding out what happens if an entire class of workers loses faith in their careers. read more
Michael Gold: The summer exit confirmed what had been apparent for weeks: that Republicans lacked the votes to pass the voting restrictions the president has made a top priority. read more
Health Secretary Robert. F. Kennedy Jr.'s call for Americans to "eat real food" to combat chronic illness is being tested by a parasite that's driving consumers away from fresh produce. read more
US President Donald Trump signalled on Sunday he is prepared to let economic pressure mount against Iran ... read more
Two drones were spotted flying over a German military base earlier this week, just two days after a drone carrying explosives was found at a cargo airport, the German Armed Forces said on Saturday. read more
Iran's politburo-like body known as the Supreme National Security Council said the Strait of Hormuz will not open until the United States "corrects its behavior." read more
Five people have died in Louisiana from flesh-eating bacteria infections so far in 2026, state health officials said on August 6. read more
Some officials warn that a more hard-line leader could emerge if the Trump administration moves forward with its plans. read more
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected US President Donald Trump's 15-point plan for Gaza, stating that no military pull-out will happen until Hamas is "genuinely" disarmed. read more
