U.S. and China agreed to cut tariffs on $30 billion of non-sensitive goods and establish a channel for AI-related incidents following a three-day summit between President Trump and President Xi Jinping.
China and the U.S. clashed over Iran and Cuba at the UN as Trump and Xi met, with China urging the U.S. to stop threatening Cuba and lift its blockade. The U.S. has launched a pressure campaign on Cuba that has largely blocked oil from reaching the island. The comments stood in sharp contrast to the bonhomie on display earlier this week at the White House, where President Donald Trump feted Chinese leader Xi Jinping with military flyovers and at a lavish state dinner.
US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping within seven days. The deal, which would have allowed the vital waterway to resume normal maritime passage, was rejected by Trump, who said Tehran 'want to make a deal where they open the Strait immediately because they're losing so badly.'
Supreme Court upholds Trump administration's plan to expand a voter database for midterms, allowing states to use it for citizenship checks. The decision lifts a lower court ruling that blocked the expansion of the SAVE system, which was created to track noncitizens.
US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, according to multiple reports. The deal, which would have allowed for the resumption of nuclear talks and the lifting of a US naval blockade, was met with skepticism by Trump, who warned of potential renewed bombing campaigns.
U.S. and China leaders clash over Iran and Cuba at UN as trade truce nears expiry. China urged the U.S. to stop threatening Cuba and lift its blockade, while U.S. and China agreed to extend a trade truce. The truce is set to expire in November.
The Supreme Court upheld a Trump administration request to use a federal database for voter verification ahead of the November midterms. The decision allows states to use the SAVE database to check voter rolls for noncitizens, reversing a lower court ruling that blocked the 2025 modifications. This decision impacts the upcoming elections by allowing states to implement new verification processes.
US President Donald Trump has rejected an Iranian proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz within seven days, despite Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi claiming the deal is feasible if conditions are met. The waterway, critical for global energy trade, has been blocked since February, causing price volatility and economic strain.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held a high-level meeting in Washington, marking a rare diplomatic event as global leaders gather in New York for the UN General Assembly. The summit occurred amid rising concerns over AI development and U.S. military actions, with both leaders emphasizing cooperation despite differing political interests.
Pope Leo XIV's open-air Mass in Paris drew an estimated 700,000 attendees, marking a significant religious event in France. The service, held at the Place de la Concorde, attracted large crowds and highlighted the Pope's efforts to reconnect with the French public.
Trump administration allows CNN back into White House as media access battle continues. The White House has reinstated access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico after a federal judge ruled the ban likely unconstitutional. The three outlets were previously barred from the White House complex over coverage Trump deemed false or negative.
The Supreme Court permitted the use of a Trump-era database for citizenship checks, allowing states to verify voter rolls for noncitizens. The database, which was originally designed to track noncitizens, has been used by the Trump administration to expand its use for election purposes. The decision comes just two months before the midterm elections.
U.S. and Chinese leaders conclude three-day summit in Washington as Iran conflict and economic strain intensify. Trump and Xi held talks on trade, AI, and military issues, with Trump showing Xi White House construction projects. The meeting occurs amid rising concerns over AI growth and the Iran war, which have boosted energy prices and hurt Trump's approval ratings.
Ethiopian rebels have intensified their offensive, with multiple groups joining a new alliance aimed at toppling Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's government. The Tigrayan rebels, along with six other armed groups, have declared a coalition to challenge the federal government, raising fears of a return to civil war.
The Supreme Court has allowed the Trump administration to resume expanding a federal voter database, overturning a lower court ruling that raised privacy and accuracy concerns. The decision permits the use of the system for voter eligibility checks ahead of the midterms, despite concerns over its potential to disenfranchise naturalized citizens.
Federal judge temporarily struck down Trump's ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico from White House, but White House still barred CNN from accompanying Trump on Saturday's trip to Tennessee.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi proposed a seven-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but U.S. President Donald Trump rejected the proposal, citing skepticism about Iran's ability to meet demands. Trump's rejection comes as Iran seeks to resume talks on its nuclear program and end a naval blockade.
White House media access restrictions temporarily lifted as Trump and Xi Jinping conclude a three-day visit marked by ceremonial events and limited policy outcomes. The visit saw a brief resumption of press coverage after a legal challenge over media access restrictions.
White House resumes coverage of Trump's events as legal battle over media restrictions continues. CNN, MS Now, and Politico were barred from the White House complex but their access was reinstated after a federal judge ruled the ban likely unconstitutional.
U.S. and Chinese leaders conclude three-day summit in Washington as AI and Iran tensions remain unresolved. The meeting, held at the White House, focused on trade, artificial intelligence, and the ongoing conflict in Iran. No significant progress was made on key issues, but both leaders sought to move past the trade war that began in 2025.
The Supreme Court approved the Trump administration's plan to expand a voter verification system ahead of the midterms, allowing states to use the database for individualized checks. The decision permits the use of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) system, which includes Social Security data, for voter eligibility checks before the November election.
White House bars CNN from Air Force One for Trump's Tennessee trip. The network is replaced by Real America's Voice for the president's Saturday visit to Knoxville. The move follows a federal judge's temporary reversal of Trump's media ban, which allowed CNN and two other outlets to return to White House grounds.
Senate Republicans and Democrats advance a bill to restrict Chinese car imports, with bipartisan support, as U.S. leaders meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The bill, backed by Sen. Bernie Moreno and Sen. Elissa Slotkin, aims to protect the American auto industry from what they call a national security threat posed by Chinese vehicles and technologies. The legislation would impose restrictions on the import, sale, and operation of vehicles from countries designated as 'foreign entities of concern,' primarily targeting Chinese manufacturers.
Bangkok declares flood disaster after 48-hour downpour leaves roads submerged. Heavy rain has caused widespread flooding across the Thai capital, with canals filled and roads submerged as authorities warn of continued risk.