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US Officials Warn Iranian Cyberattacks Continue Despite Ceasefire

A ceasefire between Iran and Israel has not ended the risk of cyberattacks from hacking groups supportive of Tehran, federal cybersecurity officials and the FBI warned Monday. Persistent Cyber Threats…

Trump Says No Plans to Extend Global Tariff Pause Beyond July 9

President Donald Trump said Friday he does not plan to extend the 90-day pause on tariffs imposed on most countries after the July 9 deadline. His administration will soon notify…

Trump Refutes Claims Iran’s Nuclear Program Remains Intact, Says ‘Whole Place Was Destroyed’

Iran’s nuclear program suffered significant damage from recent U.S. airstrikes but did not face “total destruction,” according to Rafael Mariano Grossi, head of the U.N.-sponsored International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).…

Elon Musk Slams ‘Utterly Insane’ Trump-Backed Megabill

Elon Musk harshly criticized the Senate’s sweeping domestic policy package on Saturday, labeling it “utterly insane” and “destructive.” His main grievance centers on provisions that would raise taxes on numerous…

Elon Musk Reiterates Criticism of Trump’s Big Bill as Senate Republicans Rush to Pass It

Elon Musk intensified his opposition Saturday to the sweeping tax and spending legislation championed by President Donald Trump, warning that the bill would devastate jobs and stifle emerging industries. “The…

Trump Dismisses July Tariff Deadline, Says ‘We Can Do Whatever We Want’

President Donald Trump indicated Friday that the July deadlines for reinstating massive U.S. tariffs on multiple countries are not set in stone. When asked at the White House whether he…

Trump Allies Launch Attack Ads Targeting Massie for Opposing Agenda

A super PAC aligned with President Donald Trump has launched a sharp attack ad targeting Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie. The ad criticizes Massie for his high-profile breaks with the…

Trump Claims ‘We Have All the Cards’ as He Ends Canada Trade Talks

US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he is immediately ending trade negotiations with Canada amid tensions over the country’s digital services tax targeting major tech firms. The…

Trump Announces New Peace Deal in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

President Donald Trump announced a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, with hopes it will bring stability to the region and pave the way…

Trump Administration Sues 15 Maryland Federal Judges Over Immigration Removal Block

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against all 15 federal judges in Maryland following a court order that blocked the immediate deportation of migrants who are challenging their…

Why Trump Wants the World to Believe Iran’s Nuclear Program Is ‘Obliterated’

President Donald Trump has strong reasons for insisting that Iran’s nuclear program has been completely destroyed. First, his presidency revolves around projecting an image of bold and infallible leadership, where…

US Senators Introduce Bill to Open Apple and Google App Stores to Third-Party Payments and Sideloading

A bipartisan group of US senators is reviving the Open App Markets Act, a bill originally introduced in 2022 aimed at increasing competition within Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play…

Pakistan Condemns Trump’s Iran Bombing a Day After Nominating Him for Peace Prize

Just hours before President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran on June 21, Pakistan recommended him for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his “decisive diplomatic intervention”…

Trump Administration Moves to Rehire Key Federal Workers After DOGE Layoffs

Federal agencies are rehiring and recalling employees laid off shortly after President Donald Trump took office as they work to address critical service gaps caused by efforts to reduce the…

Trump Administration Accuses District Judge of Defying Supreme Court Over Migrants Held in Djibouti

The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday to allow immediate deportation of a group of migrants held at a U.S. military base in Djibouti to South Sudan. The…

Carney Says Canada Will Hit New NATO Spending Target Through Critical Minerals Development

Canada plans to increase its NATO defence spending target in part by developing its critical minerals sector and the necessary infrastructure to export these resources, Prime Minister Mark Carney said…

Trump Urges ‘Everyone’ to Keep Oil Prices Low to Avoid Helping the Enemy

President Donald Trump demanded on Monday that “everyone” keep oil prices down, warning that rising prices would only “play into the hands of the enemy.” His message comes amid escalating…

Putin Declares ‘The Whole of Ukraine Is Ours’

Russian President Vladimir Putin declared during the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum on June 20 that the entirety of Ukraine belongs to Russia. His statement comes despite Russian forces controlling…

Trump Says Harvard Has Acted ‘Appropriately’ and Deal May Be Announced Soon

President Donald Trump said Friday that Harvard University has “acted extremely appropriately” in ongoing negotiations that may soon lead to a landmark settlement. His comments mark a potential shift in…

Appeals Court Rules Trump Can Retain Control Over Thousands of California National Guardsmen

A federal appeals court has temporarily allowed President Donald Trump to maintain control over roughly 4,000 California National Guard members whom he had federalized to bolster security in Los Angeles…