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The Pentagon has prohibited journalists from entering its press office, which has been redesignated as a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility. The move, confirmed by acting press secretary Joel Valdez, follows a series of restrictions on press access and legal challenges from The New York Times. Media freedom advocates have condemned the action as an escalation of efforts to curtail independent reporting.
A US appeals court ruled that the Trump administration's policy banning transgender troops is discriminatory, but allowed enlistment restrictions to remain for now. The decision blocks the expulsion of current service members while litigation continues, with a likely appeal to the Supreme Court.
Former Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accepting the 2026 Profile in Courage Award, warned that political interference in monetary policy could permanently undermine public trust in the central bank. His remarks come amid ongoing legal battles over President Trump's attempts to remove Fed officials, including Governor Lisa Cook.
Israel has ordered strikes on Beirut's southern suburbs following Hezbollah rocket attacks, escalating a conflict that has killed thousands in Lebanon and displaced over a million. A US-brokered ceasefire has failed, with both sides exchanging threats of further retaliation.
A potential US-Iran deal faces further delays as President Trump seeks additional amendments, while Iran's negotiator insists on securing Iranian rights. The IDF expresses concerns over the deal ignoring ballistic missile threats, and Israel's advance into Lebanon continues.
Iran's top negotiator says Tehran does not trust US guarantees, as reports emerge President Trump sent back a tougher peace proposal. Multiple outlets report a fragile ceasefire since April, with Pakistan mediating and disputes over nuclear material and frozen assets unresolved.
The United States military has killed at least 202 people in air strikes on boats described as part of 'narco-trafficking' operations in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean Sea. The Trump administration says the US is in armed conflict with Latin American drug cartels, while human rights groups call the strikes unlawful extrajudicial killings and the Pentagon's inspector general opens a self-initiated review of the targeting process.
A federal judge ruled that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center, ordering its removal. The Trump administration missed the deadline and appealed, while workers eventually removed the name. Trump announced he would transfer control of the center to Congress.
A US federal judge ruled that only Congress can change the Kennedy Center's name, ordering the removal of President Trump's name from the building and website. The judge also blocked the administration's planned closure for renovations, prompting the board to seek a stay while the center complies with the order.
A Kenyan High Court judge ordered a temporary suspension of a planned US-run Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base, following a petition by the Katiba Institute rights group. The court also barred admission of Ebola-exposed individuals until the case is heard. The decision comes amid opposition from Kenyan medical workers and legal bodies, while the US defends the facility as part of a broader health partnership.
US Vice President JD Vance says Washington and Tehran have made progress toward a ceasefire extension, but disagreements remain over Iran's enriched uranium stockpile. President Trump has not yet approved any deal, while both sides warn of military action if negotiations fail.
Iran and the US have exchanged new rounds of strikes, with Iran targeting US bases in Kuwait and Bahrain and Washington hitting Iranian drone operations, after President Trump dismissed reports of a near-term deal. The escalation threatens a fragile ceasefire and has sent oil prices surging.
Recent press reviews highlight Russia's expanding military infrastructure near Finland and Norway, as well as a potential state-run VPN. Other stories include World Cup surveillance, a Spanish corruption scandal, and the ongoing war in Ukraine.
US Customs and Border Protection has begun processing approximately $85bn in tariff refunds, with $20bn already approved, following the Supreme Court's ruling that President Trump exceeded his authority. The Trump administration has formally appealed, putting the refund process under uncertainty as businesses and households grapple with the economic impact.
Israeli forces have advanced beyond the April ceasefire line into Lebanon, responding to persistent Hezbollah drone attacks that have wounded and killed soldiers. The IDF has pushed past the Litani River, discovered sophisticated tunnels, and established new positions, while Hezbollah continues to launch drones and rejected disarmament calls.
The Trump administration is constructing a quarantine and treatment facility in Kenya for Americans exposed to Ebola, diverging from past practice of bringing patients home. The move has drawn criticism from public health experts and former officials, and a Kenyan court has blocked the order, though construction reportedly continues.
Syria has established a 'Breath of Freedom' Task Force to eliminate remnants of the Assad-era chemical weapons program, following the discovery of dozens of undeclared weapons and the arrest of 18 suspects, including a former general accused of involvement in a 2013 chemical attack.
The Trump administration is reportedly planning to suspend immigration and customs processing at airports in 'sanctuary cities' amid ongoing clashes over immigration enforcement. The move, confirmed by Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin, would affect major airports in Democrat-run states and has drawn criticism from the travel industry and Transport Secretary Sean Duffy.
The US Senate has confirmed Frank Garcia as Assistant Secretary of State for African Affairs, ending a vacancy of over a year. Garcia, a former naval officer and intelligence expert, will oversee US policy across 54 African states. His confirmation comes amid debate over the Lobito Corridor project, which some see as a strategic move to counter Chinese influence while others warn of neocolonial risks.
The US has selected five companies, including Oklo and Newcleo, for talks on using 20 tonnes of weapons-grade plutonium as fuel for advanced nuclear reactors. The plan revives a long-stalled effort to dispose of Cold War stockpiles, but critics warn of proliferation risks.