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Trump Signs AI ‘Cyber Defense’ Executive Order
AI companies would be required to submit their frontier models on a voluntary review basis before public releases.
Iran Has Showed Willingness to Negotiate Aspects of Nuclear Program: Rubio
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington and Tehran are close to a deal, but he warned that progress is slowed by fractures in Iran’s leadership.
Trump Issues New Vaccine Order: What to Know
The order came after a federal judge blocked updated vaccine guidance.
New York Democrats Move to Redraw Congressional Maps
Democrats say the change protects voters and answers Republican-led states while the GOP calls it a partisan gerrymander.
UK Releases More Files on Epstein-Linked Former US Ambassador Peter Mandelson
Mandelson’s private exchanges reveal criticism of Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s government but questions remain over why Mandelson failed security vetting.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis Wants Property Tax Relief for Floridians—What to Know
Supporters say it can rein in local government spending, but critics warn it will hamstring Florida’s cities.
Young, Eager Minds Versus Old, Complicated Words
An eighth grader from California claimed the $50,000 National Spelling Bee top prize by spelling 32 words in 90 seconds.
California, Iowa, 4 Other States Hold Primaries: Key Races to Watch
The California gubernatorial and Los Angeles mayoral primaries are among the most closely watched races today.
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5 Cruise Ship Passengers Leave Nebraska Facility to Complete Hantavirus Quarantine at Home
They will be monitored 24/7 by state and local law enforcement and health officials for another 3 weeks and are not allowed to leave their homes.
US Backs Japan’s Defense Buildup, Agrees to Expanded Missile Cooperation
The two countries also pledged to enhance flexible air deployment operations and continue strengthening force posture arrangements.
Kidnapped at 15, a Sex Trafficking Survivor Turns Trauma into Advocacy
Marlene Carson is doing what she loves to fight what she hates.
Dissidents Rally Outside Chinese Embassy, Seeking Release of Mother, Sister
The gathering in Washington came ahead of the 37th anniversary of Beijing’s Tiananmen Square massacre, also a taboo subject in China.
Trump Says Iran Still ‘Wants to Make a Deal’ as US Strikes New Targets
The United States said Monday that it bombed radar and drone sites in Iran.
What to Know About Iowa’s Primary Election on Tuesday
Governors are up for reelection in 36 states across the country this fall, including Iowa.
Trump Says He’s in No Hurry to Make Deal With Iran
The president gave an update on negotiations between Washington and Tehran in a weekend interview.
Organizers Say Trump to Open 250th Event, Some Artists Withdraw
Five out of nine artists scheduled to perform as part of a planned concert series have pulled out, citing politics and security concerns.
Hegseth Stresses Need for Defense Burden-Sharing in Indo-Pacific to Check China
‘For too long, the security of this region has rested disproportionately on American military power,’ Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said.
Trump Backs Pamela Evette in South Carolina Governor’s Race
The move comes as endorsements from the president demonstrate heavy influence in Republican primaries across the country.
Trump Directs Agencies to Align With Study Recommending Fewer Childhood Vaccines
The president’s order references a scientific assessment by the Department of Health and Human Services issued earlier this year.
Texas Man Charged for Allegedly Threatening Violence Against Erika Kirk
Jacob Wenske allegedly suggested in a Facebook post that he wanted to bomb an event with the Turning Point USA CEO.
Louisiana Legislature Passes Congressional Map That Eliminates One Majority-Black District
State lawmakers started redistricting talks after the Supreme Court ruled that race could not be a key factor when drawing electoral maps.
