United States

‘Who has a say in the history children learn?’ Texas standards fight draws Laurie Cardoza-Moore

Cardoza-Moore says state education standards offer a powerful way to shape how millions of students learn about American history, Israel, antisemitism, and Judeo-Christian values.

School board members gather as the Texas Board of Education votes on various proposals, among them a new social studies curriculum and required reading lists to include Christian stories across the state’s public K-12 schools, in Austin, Texas, US, June 26, 2026.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on the 'This Past Weekend' podcast with comedian Theo Von, October 1, 2026.

Mamdani calls Netanyahu 'architect of horrific genocide,' calls for US to join ICC, enforce warrant

The US Capitol Building is seen on October 01, 2026 in Washington, DC.

US Senate unanimously passes bipartisan resolution honoring American October 7 victims

Palestinian Hamas terrorists stand guard at a site as Hamas says it continues to search for the bodies of deceased hostages, in Beit Lahiya in the northern Gaza Strip December 3, 2025.

Louisiana brothers charged for raising funds for Hamas through social media scam - report


Arming Taiwan an important US interest, Taipei official says after Trump-Xi summit

David Perdue, the US ambassador to China, told CNBC on Friday that Trump has made no change in Taiwan policy, including the 1979 Taiwan Relations Act, which mandates arms sales to the island.

Taiwan’s Patriot air defense system is deployed during a July 2025 drill

FBI staff psychiatric, medical records stolen by ShinyHunters, hackers claim

ShinyHunters told Reuters on Tuesday that the data it had was "very very sensitive" and included medical information, discharges, prescriptions, clinical visits, and "any health issues with Agents."

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.

US investigating how sensitive F-35 parts diverted to Hong Kong ended up in China's hands - report

Sensitive F-35 stealth fighter parts ended up in Chinese hands after a shipment was diverted to Hong Kong, with US lawmakers investigating how the incident occurred.

The F-35 "Adir" fighter jet.

Trump rejects Iranian proposal, expects war to continue after midterm elections

In comments to reporters on Saturday, Trump said that he "rejected their deal" and added that Iran should "immediately open the Hormuz Strait ... because they have no money coming in."

US President Donald Trump speaks during the 81st session of the United Nations (UN) General Assembly at UN Headquarters on September 22, 2026 in New York City; illustrative

White House bans CNN from Air Force One trip despite federal judge's decision - report

CNN also reported on Thursday that its journalists were still denied entry to the White House without an explanation.

US President Donald Trump waves while boarding Air Force One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York on September 22, 2026.

Trump, Netanyahu’s refusal to accept responsibility threatens democracy - opinion

With elections approaching, Trump and Netanyahu’s rejection of accountability puts democratic checks and balances under scrutiny.

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hold a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025.

Saudi Arabia has not ruled out developing nuclear weapons, US intelligence warns - report

Classified US intelligence warns Saudi Arabia may still seek nuclear weapons, fueling bipartisan pushback in Congress against a proposed Trump administration civilian nuclear cooperation pact.

Saudi Arabia's Minister of Energy Prince Abdulaziz Bin Salman Al Saud speaks during the 69th annual International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) general conference on September 15, 2025 in Vienna, Austria.

AI-altered photo posted by Trump shows Xi's US welcome with only Natalie Harp in background

A photo posted to Truth Social showing Donald Trump greeting Chinese President Xi Jinping appears to have digitally removed both first ladies, leaving only Natalie Harp visible on the tarmac.

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping walk on the red carpet as Xi arrives ahead of a state visit at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, September 23, 2026.

Trump warns Xi over Chinese support for Iran, receives assurances, US envoy says

The warning came amid reports that China had supplied Iran with shoulder-fired air-defense missile launchers and that Tehran had found ways to evade sanctions on its oil sales with Chinese help.

U.S. President Donald Trump reviews an honor guard with Chinese President Xi Jinping during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People on May 14, 2026 in Beijing, China.

Iran will make no nuclear concessions, Iranian official says

The United States is having positive, constructive discussions with Iran through mediators and continues to discuss nuclear issues, a US official said on Friday.

A symbolic mockup of an Iranian missile is displayed in Tehran Monday, 27th April 2026