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Michael Penix Jr. has been cleared for full team drills, setting the stage for a true quarterback competition with Tua Tagovailoa in Atlanta. With the regular season opener less than a month away, the Falcons face a pivotal decision on their Week 1 starter.
Florida Republicans nominated Rep. Byron Donalds for governor on Tuesday, setting up a general election against former Republican-turned-Democrat David Jolly. In the Senate special primary, progressive state lawmaker Angie Nixon defeated better-funded Alex Vindman, while Democrats and Republicans advanced candidates in a historic slate of Black gubernatorial nominees across the nation.
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion of Canadian goods after last-minute trade talks failed, prompting Canada to announce dollar-for-dollar retaliatory tariffs starting September 8. Prime Minister Mark Carney called the US terms 'uneconomic' and 'unfair,' while US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer blamed Canada for declining the deal and warned of further measures.
California AG Rob Bonta canceled Monday's settlement talks with Paramount, accusing the company of leaking confidential details. Paramount denies the leaks and has asked a judge to require the states to post a $1.88 billion bond to cover delay costs, as the $110 billion Warner Bros. Discovery merger faces a March trial.
Iran's rial dropped to a record low against the dollar as Washington readied what it called an 'economic D-Day' of new sanctions. The currency's fall underscores the toll of nearly six months of war, with inflation soaring, oil exports halted, and pressure mounting on Tehran despite its control of the Strait of Hormuz.
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.
President Trump told reporters he has a good relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, saying the two leaders understand each other and that his approach is making the region safer. He also addressed reducing joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the relationship.
Gold prices rose for a third session as expectations of a US rate hike faded, with investors eyeing Fed minutes for policy clues. Treasury yields stabilized and the dollar weakened, while geopolitical tensions with Iran supported safe-haven demand.
Iran's foreign minister said Tehran pushed the war with the US to force a ceasefire on its own terms, claiming victory in both war and diplomacy. Meanwhile, Egypt seeks to revive US-Iran talks, France and Saudi Arabia plan alternative trade routes, and the US warns of unprecedented economic pressure.
Ship crossings through the Strait of Hormuz remain in single digits despite a slight weekend uptick, according to Kpler data, as US-Iran tensions continue to disrupt a key energy chokepoint. While overall traffic edged higher, analysts note a decline in cargo-carrying transits and a rise in sanctioned and Iran-routed vessels.
US President Donald Trump announced plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong-un later this year, citing their personal rapport and Pyongyang's 57 nuclear weapons. The announcement follows his decision to scale back joint military drills with South Korea, drawing mixed reactions from Seoul, Pyongyang, and US lawmakers.
Polish Deputy Defense Minister Cezary Tomczyk said Poland is preparing for war while hoping it never happens, citing escalating Russian pressure. Poland's defense spending is nearly 5% of GDP, and the country is building the Eastern Shield fortification project along its borders with Russia and Belarus. Russian President Vladimir Putin dismissed claims of Russian aggression as 'nonsense' and 'provocation.'
California state Sen. Aisha Wahab is projected to win the special election primary in the 14th Congressional District, defeating Melissa Hernandez in a race marked by record outside spending. Wahab will serve out the remainder of former Rep. Eric Swalwell's term and face Hernandez again in November.
A new Reuters/Ipsos poll shows President Donald Trump's approval rating at 33%, matching the lowest of his presidency, while support for US military action against Iran fell to 31%. The findings underscore growing public concern over the prolonged conflict and its economic toll, with 83% expecting the war to continue.
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.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian called for an end to the war with the US, saying Iran was negotiating from a position of strength, even as the partial truce agreed in June expired without renewal. His remarks come amid a reported push by Iranian moderates to revive the economy, while hardliners reportedly favor prolonging the conflict.
Kyle Kirkwood won the first-ever IndyCar race in Washington, D.C., leading 128 of 147 laps in a dominant performance. Alex Palou's bid to clinch the championship was derailed by pit-lane troubles, shrinking his points lead to 91 with three races remaining.
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.
As the US prepares new economic measures against Iran, its leaders face mounting internal pressure from a collapsing economy, disrupted trade, and fears of renewed popular unrest. Oil exports have nearly halted, the UAE has cut off trade, and officials publicly urge an end to the war.
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.