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The US Commerce Department lifted export controls on Anthropic's Fable 5 and Mythos 5 AI models, allowing the company to restore global access. The decision followed security concerns that had prompted a June 12 ban, with Anthropic agreeing to cooperate on security protocols.
US President Donald Trump reported more than $1.4 billion in income for 2025, much of it from cryptocurrency ventures including meme coins and World Liberty Financial. The White House denied conflicts of interest, while historians and ethics experts called the earnings unprecedented.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold birthright citizenship, rejecting President Trump's executive order. Trump and his advisers vow to continue the fight through Congress, while civil rights groups celebrate the decision as a reaffirmation of a fundamental American promise.
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Qatari mediators in Doha, while Iran denied plans for direct talks with the US, despite President Trump's claim. Qatar said no high-level meetings were planned, with indirect negotiations set to continue.
The US and European powers have failed to agree on a new high representative for Bosnia and Herzegovina, with Washington backing an Italian diplomat who some say has little knowledge of the country. Russia has criticized the maneuvering, warning that bypassing the UN Security Council undermines the Dayton Agreement.
The US Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that limits on coordinated spending between political parties and candidates violate the First Amendment, striking down a decades-old federal election law. The decision, rooted in a lawsuit by Vice President JD Vance, allows parties to spend unlimited funds in coordination with candidates.
Washington and Tehran are sending delegations to Doha for indirect technical talks mediated by Qatar and Pakistan, focusing on the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear program, and the release of $6 billion in frozen funds. However, Iranian officials insist no direct meetings with the US are planned, contradicting President Trump's claim that talks would take place.
The US Supreme Court ruled that President Trump can fire leaders of independent agencies, overturning a 90-year precedent. The court also declined to review the E. Jean Carroll verdict and upheld privacy protections for smartphone location data.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announced that $6 billion of $12 billion in frozen Iranian assets held in Qatar would be released, citing the interim deal with the U.S. as a victory. However, tensions remain high after recent attacks in the Persian Gulf and internal disagreements between civilian leaders and the IRGC over control of the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Supreme Court blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, ruling in a 5-4 decision that she was entitled to more due process. The case tests the Fed's independence from the White House.
Rescue teams in Venezuela are in a race against time to find survivors after twin earthquakes killed at least 1,450 people, with hopes fading as the 72-hour rescue window passes. International aid pledges from the EU and China arrive as the government faces criticism over its response.
Rescue teams in Venezuela race against time to find survivors of twin earthquakes that struck the northern coast, with the death toll nearing 1,500 and tens of thousands reported missing. International teams have joined the effort, while the government faces criticism over its response amid a deep economic crisis.
Iraqi security forces have arrested several politicians and senior officials in anti-corruption raids in Baghdad's Green Zone. The crackdown, led by Prime Minister Ali al-Zaidi, has uncovered large sums of cash, and the resumption of US dollar transfers to Iraq has been confirmed.
The US and Iran have signed a 14-point memorandum of understanding to halt active hostilities, with a 60-day window for formal negotiations. The deal, mediated by Pakistan and Qatar, lifts the US naval blockade and reopens the Strait of Hormuz, but analysts remain divided on whether it represents a genuine step toward peace or a temporary intermission.
The US Trade Representative has opened a Section 301 investigation into Germany's pharmaceutical pricing policies, citing concerns that underpayment for innovative drugs burdens US commerce. The probe could lead to tariffs and has spotlighted longstanding differences between the two countries' healthcare systems.
The US government has partially reversed its two-week-old order restricting Anthropic's most advanced AI models, allowing the company to redeploy Claude Mythos 5 to over 100 trusted US organizations. The decision comes amid ongoing national security concerns and follows OpenAI's similar delay of GPT-5.6. Critics question the vetting process for access.
Environmental groups, immigrant-rights advocates, and the Miccosukee Tribe are calling for an independent investigation into the environmental damage caused by the now-closed Alligator Alcatraz detention center in Florida's Everglades. The facility shut down after nearly a year, with Governor Ron DeSantis citing its temporary purpose and hurricane season safety concerns.
Israel and Lebanon have signed a US-mediated framework agreement in Washington, described as a first step toward ending hostilities and establishing lasting peace. The deal, which includes provisions for a ceasefire and Israeli troop withdrawal from southern Lebanon, has drawn mixed reactions from residents and analysts.
John Bolton, former national security adviser to Donald Trump, pleaded guilty to illegally retaining classified information. He faces up to five years in prison, a $2.25 million fine, and other penalties under a plea deal. Sentencing is scheduled for October 28.
A National Park Service official said the liner of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool was cut with a sharp knife or razor, causing damage to the foam sealant. The incident was reported to US Park Police and is part of a lawsuit seeking to halt the Trump administration's renovation project.