The Trump administration is appealing a federal judge's order that blocked the White House from banning reporters from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico in an escalating First Amendment showdown.
In the high-stakes race to succeed retiring Senator Gary Peters, economic anxiety driven by U.S.-Canada tariff disputes and the ongoing military conflict in Iran has forced a major strategic shift. While Democrat Abdul El-Sayed ties rising household costs directly to Washington’s policies, Republican Mike Rogers is breaking with President Donald Trump on trade and foreign intervention to win over undecided Michigan voters.
President Trump confirmed he is considering removing U.S. Ambassador to Greece Kimberly Guilfoyle amid mounting reports accusing her of seeking money for government access and accepting lavish gifts, allegations her legal team denies.
A fragile diplomatic opening with Iran is rapidly shutting down. With Donald Trump voicing sharp skepticism over potential talks and Tehran refusing concessions, the Pentagon has moved ahead with detailing military strike options across the region.
Dry pumps, burning highway barricades, and runaway pump prices: as diesel reaches an eye-watering €2.36 per liter, the French government has tapped into its strategic petroleum reserves to break supply bottlenecks and head off nationwide unrest.
Diplomacy is taking a backseat to deterrence. As Donald Trump publicly dismisses breakthrough talks with Tehran,the Pentagon is ramping up operational readiness and positioning strike assets, signaling a dangerous new phase in Middle East escalation.
Short-term interventions can only buy so much time. From emergency reserve drawdowns to fuel tax suspensions, Washington’s quick-fix playbook for cooling gas prices is hitting a wall against persistent supply headwinds and mounting political fallout.
A finance-hardened regulator is heading to Silicon Valley for high-stakes meetings with tech leaders. As the White House sharpens its artificial intelligence policy, the tour signals a pivot toward scrutiny on data monopolies, compute access, and safety.
Camila Henry • Oct 12, 2026 • 4m read
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