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The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a civilian nuclear deal that could allow Riyadh to enrich uranium on its soil, a shift in longstanding US non-proliferation policy. Critics warn the deal could spark a regional arms race and compromise Israel's security, while the agreement drops a previous requirement for Saudi normalization with Israel.
A US appeals court has reversed a lower court decision ordering the release of Columbia University activist Mohsen Mahdawi from immigration detention, opening the door to his possible re-arrest. The ruling, which found the lower court lacked jurisdiction, is seen as a victory for the Trump administration's efforts to deport pro-Palestinian student protesters.
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced a Senate hearing where he estimated the war with Iran has cost $37.5 billion so far and defended an $88 billion supplemental funding request. Lawmakers pressed him on the rising costs, shifting justifications, and recent troop deaths, as the Pentagon warns it is running low on cash.
Regional mediators have presented the US and Iran with a proposal for a 10-day ceasefire aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz and salvaging the collapsing memorandum of understanding. Both sides have responded, with Washington reportedly holding fire for two nights and demanding a longer truce, while some experts warn the ceasefire could be a US ploy to prepare a ground operation.
The Intercept reports that the Pentagon's official casualty figures undercount the number of U.S. troops injured in recent Iranian attacks. A U.S. official said 'far more' personnel were wounded than acknowledged, and the Pentagon has admitted to nearly 100 injuries since July 7. The story also details specific troop deaths and ongoing discrepancies in the Defense Casualty Analysis System.
After the US Supreme Court rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, he has turned his focus to China, posting a sarcastic message and prompting the Department of Justice to prioritize 'birth tourism' investigations. The Guardian and South China Morning Post report on the administration's shifting tactics and the controversy over a Texas hospital advertising to Mexican expectant mothers.
Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada, co-founder of the Sinaloa cartel, was sentenced to life in prison by a US federal judge. He pleaded guilty to racketeering and drug trafficking charges, admitting to shipping millions of kilograms of cocaine over decades. The case has also drawn attention to his health and political tensions between Mexico and the US.
Maine Democrats have chosen Troy Jackson as their new US Senate nominee following Graham Platner's withdrawal amid sexual assault allegations. Jackson faces Republican incumbent Susan Collins in November, with the race seen as crucial to Senate control. Reactions range from party unity to Jewish community skepticism over Jackson's stance on Israel.
Two pro-Palestinian groups have filed a lawsuit in a New York federal court challenging the Trump administration's sanctions on the International Criminal Court, arguing that the measures violate Americans' First Amendment rights to advocate for Palestinian human rights. The lawsuit, brought by DAWN and the Taxpayer Alliance Against Genocide, targets Executive Order 14203 and its impact on free speech and association.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has called on federal authorities to execute the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while acknowledging he lacks the legal authority to direct local police to do so. The ICC issued the warrant in November 2024 over alleged war crimes in Gaza, and the debate has intensified as Netanyahu may visit for the UN General Assembly in September.
The US allowed a national emergency declaration on Hong Kong to expire, leading to the lifting of sanctions on nine Hong Kong and mainland Chinese officials. The Hong Kong government welcomed the move, while analysts see it as a gesture to improve US-China relations.
Luis Manuel Otero Alcántara, a prominent Cuban dissident artist and leader of the San Isidro Movement, has arrived in the United States after serving a five-year prison sentence. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed his arrival and called for the release of other political prisoners. Otero Alcántara was greeted by supporters in Miami.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio convened representatives from more than 60 countries to refocus international counterterrorism on 'far-left terror,' a move that has drawn criticism from Democrats and civil liberties advocates who question the data behind the designation.
The Trump administration has finalized new rules limiting foreign journalists to 240-day stays and Chinese journalists to 90 days, replacing the 'duration of status' system. The changes also cap student visas at four years, drawing criticism from media rights groups and China's foreign ministry.
Seven American aid workers who had been in the Democratic Republic of Congo to fight Ebola are quarantining at a new US-built isolation facility in Kenya, following new US travel restrictions. The facility has sparked local opposition and is the subject of a legal dispute over its construction.
House Republicans have advanced a $95 billion budget resolution that funds military operations against Iran, aids farmers, and seeks to impose new voting restrictions. The resolution passed a key committee vote and could enable Republicans to bypass Democratic opposition in the Senate.
US Representative Ilhan Omar has introduced a resolution calling on the United States to join the International Criminal Court, days after Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged to dismantle the tribunal. The move marks the first congressional pushback against the Trump administration's pressure on the ICC, which has investigated both US and Israeli personnel.
The Trump administration has replaced panels at Philadelphia's President's House site with a version critics say is less critical of George Washington's views on slavery. The move follows a legal dispute with the city over the exhibit, which the administration revised under an executive order targeting historical content it deemed disparaging.
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth announced mandatory annual testosterone screening for service members aged 30 and older, with voluntary replacement therapy for those diagnosed with low levels. The policy, framed as a readiness measure, has drawn criticism from Democrats and medical experts concerned about overprescription and disparities with the treatment of transgender troops.
Vice President JD Vance told podcaster Joe Rogan that Jeffrey Epstein had connections to the highest levels of American and Israeli intelligence, and acknowledged the Trump administration mishandled the release of Epstein files. Vance also theorized about Epstein's ties to the Israeli left, drawing criticism from the Jerusalem Post for embracing conspiracy theories.