TikTok has agreed to a $100 million settlement with Alabama over claims it misled parents about protecting minors from harmful content. The deal includes restrictions on teen usage and a $300 million potential total if other states join.
President Donald Trump's administration has barred CNN from accompanying him on Air Force One for a planned trip to Knoxville, Tennessee, marking a significant media restriction. The decision comes as part of a broader conflict between the Trump administration and major media networks.
Yemen's leader Rashad al-Alimi urged citizens to join government forces as Houthis seized control of the Red Sea coast, threatening global shipping through the Bab al-Mandab Strait. The move comes after the Houthis launched a major offensive, expanding their control and intensifying attacks on Saudi Arabia.
Iran has proposed a seven-day plan to the U.S. to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war, with talks ongoing between regional leaders and mediators. The plan, if accepted, would allow for the immediate resumption of energy flows and potential diplomatic breakthroughs.
Senate Republicans and Democrats advance a bill to restrict Chinese vehicle imports, citing national security and economic concerns. The measure, backed by Sen. Bernie Moreno and Sen. Elissa Slotkin, aims to protect the U.S. auto industry from Chinese competition. The bill is set to be considered next week after bipartisan support and a stalled UC request due to concerns from Sen. Rand Paul.
Pope Leo XIV condemned AI and assisted dying during a speech in France, warning against the commercialization of technology. The visit marks the first papal trip to France in 18 years, with the pope addressing ethical concerns in a secular society. His remarks come as France debates new laws on end-of-life care and AI regulation.
U.S. President Donald Trump rejected Iran's 7-day proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran urged a swift deal to end the war. The plan, which would allow U.S. sanctions to be lifted and a ceasefire in Lebanon, was met with skepticism by Trump, who warned of renewed attacks.
Iran proposes a 7-day plan to reopen the Hormuz Strait, contingent on U.S. conditions. The proposal, delivered via Qatar, aims to restore maritime passage and end the conflict. The Strait's closure has disrupted global energy markets, with 20% of world oil passing through it.
Supreme Court upholds Trump administration's use of voter citizenship database ahead of midterms. The decision allows states to check voter rolls for non-citizens, despite concerns over data accuracy and privacy.
Iran proposes a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and restart talks on Iran's nuclear program, with Tehran's foreign minister saying the deal could rapidly end the conflict but requires significant U.S. concessions. The plan, which includes lifting the naval blockade on Iran's oil ports and allowing Iranian oil exports, is set to be implemented within six days of the proposal.
Chinese leaders Trump and Xi conclude a three-day U.S. visit with a pledge for two more meetings this year, though no major policy breakthroughs were achieved. The visit included a state dinner and a tour of the National Archives, highlighting the symbolic and strategic importance of the relationship.
Iran proposes a seven-day plan to reopen the Hormuz Strait with the U.S., as Tehran's foreign minister outlines a roadmap to end the conflict. The plan, delivered via Qatar, includes steps to lift a U.S. naval blockade and release frozen Iranian funds. The strait, a critical global oil route, remains closed, causing economic disruption and fueling tensions.
Saudi forces intercepted two drones launched by the Iran-backed Houthis toward Riyadh, according to a statement from the Saudi-led coalition. The incident highlights ongoing tensions in the Red Sea region as the Houthis continue their attacks on Saudi interests and Yemen's government.
US Supreme Court permits Trump to use controversial voter verification system ahead of midterms. The decision allows the administration to proceed with its expanded immigration database, which states can use to check voter citizenship. The ruling overturns a lower court order that would have blocked the use of the system.
The Supreme Court blocked a Republican-backed congressional map in Missouri for the third time, ending a legal battle that could have shifted election outcomes in the midterms. The map, which was used in August primaries, was deemed unconstitutional by a federal appeals court, but the high court upheld a previous decision allowing the 2022 map to be used in the November elections.
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping concluded a three-day summit in Washington with symbolic gestures, including a tea ceremony and a visit to the National Archives, despite limited trade agreements. The summit, marked by personal diplomacy, saw both leaders highlight progress in bilateral trade and artificial intelligence cooperation, with details of agreements to be released on September 28.
The Supreme Court rejected a Republican-backed congressional map in Missouri, halting a legal battle that could have shifted election outcomes in the midterms. The map, which was used in August primaries, was deemed unconstitutional for use in November elections, with the court ruling that reverting to the 2022 map would cause electoral chaos.
Trump and Xi concluded a two-day summit at the White House, focusing on strategic stability between the US and China. The meeting followed a trade war that ended with a US climbdown on tariffs.
The Supreme Court has permitted the Trump administration to use a controversial database for voter verification, overturning a lower court ruling that deemed it a privacy violation. The decision allows the use of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (Save) program, which checks voter citizenship, ahead of the November mid-term elections.
US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a rare diplomatic meeting in Washington, marking a temporary pause in US-China tensions despite ongoing trade and AI disputes. The summit, held at Andrews Air Force Base, included a state dinner and discussions on strategic relations, with both leaders emphasizing stability over immediate policy outcomes.
Trump and Xi Jinping concluded a three-day summit in Washington, with the Chinese leader departing after discussions on trade, AI, and the Iran conflict. The meeting highlighted tensions between the U.S. and China amid economic pressures and rising security concerns.
Supreme Court permits Trump administration to proceed with expanding federal voter database ahead of November midterms. The decision allows the Department of Homeland Security to integrate Social Security data into the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements system. The move follows a lower court ruling that paused the expansion over privacy concerns.
U.S. and Chinese leaders wrap up three-day summit with tea and National Archives visit, highlighting personal diplomacy over economic deals. Trade details to be released Monday, with agreements on trade exemptions and AI cooperation.
Ethiopian forces and Tigray rebels clash in northern regions as internet services in Tigray face disruption, raising fears of renewed conflict and supply shortages.