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Democrats face a steep path to regain the Senate majority, needing to flip four Republican-held seats while defending their own. The race features competitive matchups across the country, with third-party candidates and a name-twin challenger in Alaska adding unpredictability.
Negotiations between Canada and the United States broke down on Friday, leading to the imposition of 50% U.S. tariffs on about $20 billion in Canadian goods. Prime Minister Mark Carney announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs starting September 8, as provincial leaders and industry officials weigh the economic impact.
Ukraine fired nearly 800 drones into Russia in one of its largest attacks days after a similar salvo, while a Russian missile strike on the village of Pechenihy killed at least 10 people. The aerial duel marks an escalation in the conflict, with European leaders showing support in Kyiv on Ukraine's Independence Day.
The White House and CNN are at odds after a reporter's question about President Trump's relationship with aide Natalie Harp drew sharp rebuke. The incident has spotlighted Harp's role and past writings, triggering reactions from both sides of the political aisle.
The rupee rose 7 paise to 95.64 against the US dollar in early trade on Monday, supported by a softer dollar, but later pared gains to settle 3 paise lower at 95.74 amid rising Brent crude, importer demand, and cautious sentiment over impending US sanctions on Iran. The Reserve Bank of India likely intervened to support the currency, while its decision to shorten the foreign-currency deposit swap window surprised bankers and added to the rupee's vulnerabilities.
The United States and Canada failed to reach a trade deal, leading to the imposition of 50% tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods. Canada announced matching retaliatory tariffs effective September 8, escalating tensions between the longtime allies.
President Trump's approval rating fell to 33% in a mid-August Reuters/Ipsos poll, tying his lowest ever. The decline is linked to the ongoing war with Iran and rising gas prices, with support eroding among key voter groups including independents, non-MAGA Republicans, and Hispanic men.
US President Donald Trump's envoy Jared Kushner has reiterated that Iran cannot be allowed to acquire a nuclear weapon, outlining core conditions for any deal, as the 60-day framework from June lapses unresolved. The collapse of that memorandum has left tensions over the Strait of Hormuz and uranium enrichment unresolved, with Tehran not yet deciding on direct talks.
A Texas judge has denied a new trial for Karmelo Anthony, who was convicted of murder in the death of Austin Metcalf. The judge's decision follows a two-day hearing focused on a disputed off-the-record agreement, with Anthony's defense vowing to appeal the ruling.
Brent crude rose above $90 a barrel after a two-month negotiating window expired without a deal, while a US blockade has sharply reduced Iranian oil flows to China. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to detail new sanctions aimed at isolating Iran. Iranian officials have warned of a more aggressive military stance in the Strait of Hormuz.
Natalie Harp, a trusted aide to President Donald Trump, has been thrust into the spotlight after Senator Jon Ossoff questioned her presence on a secretive flight. Newly reviewed tweets show her fervent support for Trump on January 6, 2021, while her brother calls her relationship with the president 'unhealthy.'
President Donald Trump and White House officials have fiercely criticized CNN reporter Kristen Holmes after she asked about his relationship with aide Natalie Harp. The exchange follows Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff's comments about Harp, which have sparked a partisan firestorm and brought scrutiny to the aide's close ties to Trump.
Brooke Hanlon, a 35-year-old mother and child therapist, was found stabbed to death in her Chester home in June. Her husband has denied involvement, but no suspect has been named. The community mourns her loss, with her obituary published more than two months after her death.
Oil prices fell more than 1% on Monday as investors booked profits ahead of a US announcement on new sanctions against Iran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil what he calls an 'economic D-Day,' while analysts debate the effectiveness of the measures and the risk of Iranian retaliation.
Natalie Harp, an executive assistant to President Donald Trump, has come under public notice for her role as a constant presence at his side, personal letters expressing intense devotion, and involvement in recent security and political matters. Multiple outlets have reported on nicknames given to her by colleagues and observers, as well as questions surrounding her security clearance. White House officials have defended her loyalty and status.
Talks between Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and US envoy Jared Kushner on the Gaza ceasefire deal ended without progress, with Netanyahu insisting on Hamas's disarmament first. Hamas, meanwhile, demands an Israeli withdrawal from the 60% of Gaza it occupies.
President Trump declared on Truth Social that Iran cannot possess a nuclear weapon 'in any way, shape or form' as the 60-day ceasefire agreement signed in June expired Monday, with no permanent peace deal reached. Iran rejected the deadline, citing 'gross and widespread US violations' and saying it does not formulate policy under pressure. In related developments, US envoy Jared Kushner pressed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept a Gaza peace plan, while Hunter Biden and Bill Maher sparred over Kushner's role on 'Real Time.'
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed she will return to the Trump-aligned super PAC MAGA Inc. after leaving the administration at the end of August, citing family reasons. President Trump has yet to name her successor, while he has indicated interest in Scott Jennings and Margo Martin for the role.
President Donald Trump will award the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the Artemis II crew on Aug. 28 at Johnson Space Center, recognizing their record-breaking journey around the moon. The crew, consisting of Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch, and Jeremy Hansen, traveled 252,756 miles from Earth, surpassing Apollo 13's record.
US President Donald Trump has repeatedly declared the Strait of Hormuz an 'American territory' amid a naval blockade and escalating tensions with Iran. While Trump asserts total control, international law experts and Iranian officials dismiss the claim as legally and practically impossible, as the waterway remains a critical global chokepoint.