As debt surpasses $40 trillion, the bill for Washington spending comes due
The national debt has surpassed $40 trillion for the first time in history, according to a Department of the Treasury update.
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U.S.-Iran Live Updates: Iran declares victory as U.S. turns to economic warfare
Egypt is actively working to revive negotiations between Tehran and Washington as the nearly six-month-old Iran war continues.
Live Updates: Latest from Israel, Iran, and the Middle East
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian claims global acceptance of a military and political victory over the United States amid ongoing Middle East tensions.
GOP lawmakers criticize Trump’s beef import plan amid blowback from ranchers
President Donald Trump announced a plan on Friday to waive tariffs on up to 300,000 metric tons of imported ground beef to lower grocery costs.
China mulls bid to host 2028 UN climate talks: sources
China is considering a bid to host the UN climate change conference COP33 in 2028, positioning itself as a potential exporter of green technologies while navigating complex…
Canada-U.S. Trade Talks Collapse; Washington Imposes New Tariffs
Trade talks between the United States and Canada collapsed late Friday night after nearly two weeks of furious negotiations, leading Washington to impose steep 50% tariffs on approximately $20 billion worth of Canadian goods, according to Nbcnews. The import taxes went into effect at the stroke of midnight, specifically at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time on … Read more
Trump pauses quota tariff on 300,000 tons of beef ahead of midterms
President Donald Trump announced Friday that the United States will allow up to 300,000 metric tons of product for ground beef to be imported over the next three months without being subject to out-of-quota tariffs, aiming to lower grocery prices for American families ahead of the November congressional elections. The administration secured commitments requiring that … Read more
China is preparing its boldest Moon mission yet
Four astronauts launched from Florida aboard NASA’s Artemis II mission on Wednesday, embarking on a 10-day expedition around the Moon. The historic flight marks humanity’s first crewed journey beyond Earth orbit in 53 years, serving as a critical stepping stone for future lunar surface bases as space agencies race to establish a permanent presence. Four … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Relocate to the United Kingdom
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are relocating from California to the United Kingdom for an extended period starting this month. The couple, who stepped back from royal duties in 2020, have enrolled their two children in a British school for the upcoming September term, according to multiple media reports, including those from Reuters, Sky News, … Read more
San Diego Padres Minor League Catching Coordinator Detained by ICE in Texas
San Diego Padres minor-league catching coordinator Oswaldo Pirela remains in federal immigration custody following his arrest at El Paso International Airport on August 16, 2026. While his family maintains he has a pending asylum claim and valid work permits, federal authorities state he overstayed a 2014 tourist visa and faces removal proceedings. The arrest unfolded … Read more