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New records and a recording of a call between Department of Homeland Security officials and Nevada election authorities reveal that the agency's much-publicized figure of nearly 16,000 noncitizens on the state's voter rolls was a "ceiling" that has so far yielded only 185 confirmed cases. The disclosures come as state officials continue to press for evidence behind the administration's claims.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged an end to the war with the US, claiming Tehran holds a position of strength, while Washington prepares to unveil 'the toughest sanctions in history.' With diplomatic talks stalled and the Strait of Hormuz partially shut, both sides trade defiant messages ahead of the US Treasury's press conference.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham arrived in Kyiv on Monday for his first official foreign visit, marking Ukraine's Independence Day and chairing his inaugural meeting of the Coalition of the Willing. He announced an agreement to allow the release of classified information on British components of the Storm Shadow/SCALP missile to enable local production in Ukraine, a step that drew sharp criticism from the Kremlin.
US funding cuts to PEPFAR have left many HIV patients in northern Nigeria without access to free antiretroviral therapy, driving some to seek unregulated 'Islamic medicine' from traditional healers. Despite partial resumption of the programme, significant budget cuts and the closure of HIV service sites have worsened the crisis, with patients like Aisha selling their belongings for unproven cures.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says Moscow is ready to consider new proposals for settling the Ukraine conflict, provided they align with President Putin's goals and 'realities on the ground.' He stressed Russia will not abandon its fundamental positions, while noting Washington's ability to influence Kyiv and its European backers.
Israeli security sources say the chances of an expanded military confrontation with Iran have decreased following Trump's economic sanctions, seen as a move to buy time until US midterms. Meanwhile, PM Netanyahu dismissed prospects for a diplomatic deal with Iran's leadership, and the IDF is preparing for worst-case scenarios.
Florida-based startup Powerus has opened its first Middle East facility in the UAE to assemble low-cost Guardian drone interceptors, producing about 30 per day. The company plans to scale global output to 15,000 interceptors monthly by 2027, following a wave of Iranian drone and missile attacks on the Emirates.
SpaceX announced plans to build a $100 billion rocket launch complex in southern Louisiana, named Starbase Louisiana, that could support thousands of Starship flights annually. The project, slated to begin construction next year with a first launch in 2029, has drawn both praise from state officials and environmental concerns.
The US Treasury has redesignated Hezbollah to emphasize its role as an Iranian proxy under the IRGC Quds Force and imposed sanctions on 10 individuals accused of smuggling hundreds of millions of dollars via commercial flights. Officials described the group as an extension of Iran's forces operating with little regard for Lebanese sovereignty. The move occurs amid ongoing Israel-Lebanon hostilities and broader US pressure on Iran.
A 35-year-old Albany woman has been arrested on charges of attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol. According to the criminal complaint, Jessica Bowie discussed plans with undercover FBI agents, acquired bomb-making materials, and visited the building multiple times for reconnaissance. Federal officials said the plot was disrupted before it could be carried out.
Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell at a San Francisco airport and searched his Washington, DC, home over the weekend as part of an investigation tied to sexual assault allegations. Swalwell, who resigned from Congress in April, denies the accusations and faces separate criminal probes by the Manhattan DA and LA Sheriff's Department.
The US State Department has formally designated American citizen Min Zin as wrongfully detained in China, escalating the case to the presidential office for hostage affairs. The decision, made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, comes weeks before a planned summit between Presidents Trump and Xi.
The US national debt crossed $40 trillion as the Treasury doubled its bond buyback programme to calm a bond market alarmed by yields at multi-decade highs. Secretary Scott Bessent says the move is about liquidity, but analysts and market veterans question its staying power and whether it addresses deeper fiscal concerns.
Continental Resources and Mercuria have agreed to form a $4 billion joint venture to develop Argentina's Vaca Muerta shale, while both Continental and Geopark placed bids in Neuquén's largest acreage auction in over a decade. The moves, alongside Peter Thiel's reported stake in Vista Energy, underscore growing foreign interest in Argentina's energy sector following President Milei's economic reforms.
North Korea launched approximately 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, a day after the US and South Korea announced scaling back their annual military exercises. The launch prompted emergency meetings in Seoul and trilateral consultations with the US and Japan, while Pyongyang dismissed the drill reduction as 'unworthy of comment.'
President Trump met with crypto executives at the White House as the SEC proposed new regulations, while saying his administration had discussed buying more Bitcoin but made no decision. The event highlighted the industry's growing influence, with Trump's family having earned over $1.4 billion from crypto ventures.
President Trump led reporters on a tour of new White House construction, including a granite driveway and helipad, while the U.S. faces a record $40 trillion debt and ongoing war with Iran. Critics, including Sen. Jon Ossoff, accuse Trump of prioritizing construction over presidential duties.
The Pentagon has fired the editor-in-chief, a reporter and the publisher of the US military newspaper Stars and Stripes, escalating a showdown over editorial independence. The dismissals follow the outlet's coverage of sailor welfare and come amid broader restrictions on press access.
A new report details a covert US military operation that has established a shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz, moving approximately 10 million barrels of oil daily. The operation, reportedly coordinated from Fort Bragg, was enabled by a campaign that degraded Iran's radar and surveillance capabilities.
US gross national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time, according to Treasury data, months earlier than projected. The milestone has renewed warnings from economists and lawmakers about unsustainable deficits, rising interest costs, and the need for fiscal reforms.