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Arizona is threatening to sue the Trump administration over new federal guidelines that would cut its Colorado River water supply by about one-third over the next two years, potentially leading to a complete shutoff if drought worsens. The plan also reduces allocations for California and Nevada, while upper-basin states avoid mandatory cuts.
Reports say Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is expected to leave his post by the end of 2026, possibly earlier, after months of tension with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. His departure would leave the Army without a Senate-confirmed secretary, adding to leadership gaps following the firing of Gen. Randy George.
Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh faces a critical test at his first Jackson Hole symposium, while Nvidia's earnings and key economic data are poised to drive market direction this week.
Chinese humanoid robots broke multiple human athletic records at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing, including running the 100 meters faster than Usain Bolt's world record. The events showcase China's rapid robotics progress amid a US-China tech race, though experts note limitations in real-world deployment.
A federal judge in New York ruled that the Trump administration's suspension of immigrant visas for nationals of 75 countries was unlawful, exceeding Secretary of State Marco Rubio's authority. The ruling vacates the policy and sets aside visa denials based solely on it, with the government likely to appeal.
The US Supreme Court cleared the way for the Trump administration to begin implementing parts of an executive order restricting mail-in voting, though legal challenges and practical hurdles remain. The US Postal Service published a final rule requiring states to share voter lists and use barcoded envelopes, but it remains blocked by a separate nationwide injunction.
Sinaloa Governor Rubén Rocha Moya reversed his return to office within a day, requesting an indefinite leave after backlash from President Claudia Sheinbaum and his own Morena party. The move follows US drug-trafficking charges and a dispute over whether Mexican prosecutors cleared him.
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.
Anthropic has begun embedding invisible, machine-readable watermarks in text generated by its Claude AI models, a move tied to the European Union's Artificial Intelligence Act. The rollout is global, and while it aims to aid transparency, it has sparked debate over potential U.S. backlash and concerns about the technology's limitations.
Moderna and Merck announced that their personalized mRNA-based cancer vaccine intismeran, combined with Keytruda, significantly reduced melanoma recurrence in a Phase 3 trial. The results, hailed as a 'landmark moment' by researchers, sent Moderna's stock soaring and marked the first successful late-stage trial for an mRNA-based cancer therapy.
The US imposed sanctions on two International Criminal Court officials, including its president, prompting fierce criticism from the ICC, Japan, and EU leaders, who called the move a 'flagrant attack' on the court's independence. Washington defended the sanctions, accusing the officials of undermining US sovereignty.
Trade negotiations between the US and Canada collapsed at the last minute, triggering 50% US tariffs on about $20 billion of Canadian goods. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney announced retaliatory tariffs, matching the US measures 'dollar for dollar', set to take effect on September 8.
Six people deported by the U.S. to Liberia refused to get off the plane and were instead flown to Equatorial Guinea, where they are held in a hotel without medical staff and face deteriorating conditions, according to a fellow deportee and a lawyer.
Fresh US tariffs on Canadian goods took effect at midnight Saturday after last-minute talks broke down. Prime Minister Mark Carney suspended negotiations and vowed to match the tariffs 'dollar-for-dollar,' while Washington blamed Canada for the collapse.
The United States is working to establish a deconfliction mechanism between Israel, Turkey, and Syria following an Israeli strike on a Syrian airbase. US envoy Tom Barrack warned the attack could have escalated into a direct military confrontation, while Turkey condemned the strike and denied any military presence at the base.
The International Criminal Court has condemned US sanctions on its president and a senior trial lawyer as an attack on the rule of law, while ICC President Tomoko Akane warned of the 'demise of international rule of law'. The measures, tied to ICC investigations involving Israel, drew support for the court from European leaders and the Dutch and German governments.
The United States has imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court president Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye, sparking condemnation from the ICC, Japan, and European allies. The move is part of a broader campaign against the court, which has also seen Venezuela and Chad announce their withdrawal.
The Trump administration has filed a proposal to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, potentially opening nearly 45 million acres of national forest to development. Environmental groups criticize the move, warning of increased road construction, logging, and wildfire risk, while officials say it will improve forest management.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an 'economic D-Day' against Iran, vowing to sever Tehran's economic lifelines. Iran has threatened to halt oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz and warned of an 'act of war' against supporting nations, escalating tensions.
Israel's fresh strike on a northern Syrian air base sparked a rare public rift with Washington's special envoy, Tom Barrack, who called the earlier attack an 'unnecessary escalation'. Israel's defence minister rejected his claims, but the incident has exposed tensions over Syria's new government and Turkey's role.