US Lawmakers to Question Marco Rubio as Iran Conflict Continues
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to face lawmakers as concerns grow in Washington over the ongoing Iran conflict and rising energy prices. U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is expected to face questions from lawmakers this week as concerns increase in Washington over the ongoing conflict involving Iran and the broader impact […]
Russian Missile and Drone Attacks Kill 18 Across Ukraine
At least 18 people were killed and more than 100 injured after large-scale Russian missile and drone strikes targeted multiple areas across Ukraine.At least 18 people were killed in a large wave of Russian missile and drone attacks across Ukraine overnight, according to Ukrainian officials. The strikes targeted several cities, including Kyiv and Dnipro, causing […]
Israeli Strikes in Southern Lebanon Kill Five Despite De-escalation Announcement
At least five people were killed in Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon shortly after reports of a new de-escalation agreement between Israel and Hezbollah. At least five people have reportedly been killed in a series of Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, according to Lebanese state media, only hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced efforts […]
Iran Reviews Proposed US Agreement as Regional Stalemate Continues
Iran is reportedly reviewing a proposed agreement with the United States aimed at extending the ceasefire and reducing tensions as the regional conflict remains unresolved. Iran is reportedly examining a proposed agreement with the United States designed to reduce tensions and help end the ongoing conflict between the two countries, according to Iranian media reports. […]
Taiwan President Says Stability Is Vital for Global AI Supply Chains
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te says maintaining peace and political stability is essential for protecting global technology and AI supply chains. Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has stressed the importance of maintaining political stability across the Taiwan Strait, saying it is necessary for protecting global technology and artificial intelligence supply chains. Speaking during the opening ceremony of […]
Amtrak CEO stepping down, weeks after Musk says the rail service should be privatized
Amtrak CEO Stephen Gardner is stepping down from his position to “to ensure that Amtrak continues to enjoy the full faith and confidence of this administration,” he announced in a statement. The decision comes as Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk said he believes the US Postal Service and Amtrak need to be […]
Utah just gave Mark Zuckerberg a big win. But other tech giants aren’t so happy
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg told lawmakers in acongressional hearing last January that it didn’t make sense for his platforms to verify how old their users are in order to serve them age-appropriate experiences. Instead, that responsibility should lie with app stores, he said. Just over a year later, one state has taken his advice. Utah […]
Trump reverses new tariffs threat on Canada after Ontario rescinds electricity charges
President Donald Trump backed down from an extraordinary trade war escalation Tuesday that had threatened a massive surge in tariffs on Canadian steel and aluminum and new tariffs on Canadian electricity. In turn, Ontario paused surcharges on electricity to US customers. After the back-and-forth tariff threats that sent markets sharply lower for a second day […]
It’ll be tough for Trump to dig his way out of this one
With his chaotic trade policy, President Donald Trump is digging himself into an economic and political hole so deep, it may prove impossible to climb out. On Wednesday morning, just after markets spent a day reeling from Trump’s on-again-off-again threat to levy extraordinary energy, steel and aluminum tariffs on Canada and to destroy the country’s […]
Trump’s moves to hollow out government could be difficult to undo
Americans have grown accustomed to dramatic shifts in policy each time control of the White House changes between parties. But across a wide range of domestic and foreign policy issues, President Donald Trump is now pursuing structural changes to the federal government that could prove very difficult for the next Democratic president to undo. On […]