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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine has reached an agreement with the United States on monthly supplies of interceptor missiles, while acknowledging the current stockpile is smaller than last year. Separately, he discussed missile production cooperation with Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk during a visit to Lublin.
Todd Blanche, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, has been confirmed as US attorney general in a 50-49 Senate vote. Republican Senator Bill Cassidy was the deciding vote, while Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski opposed the nomination amid concerns about Justice Department independence.
President Trump announced $3 billion in investments in critical minerals and battery projects to boost US domestic production and reduce reliance on foreign nations. The package includes conditional loans to several companies, workforce development funding, and a push to expand mining education.
The US Senate voted overwhelmingly to advance the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a bill that would allow President Donald Trump to impose sanctions and tariffs up to 100% on countries that are the top five importers of Russian oil and gas, including India and China. The bill also extends the Iran Sanctions Act until 2031, but critics warn it grants the president excessive tariff powers.
A federal appeals court has ordered the Trump administration to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House, ruling that the president lacks unilateral authority to build without congressional approval. The court's decision is on hold for 14 days pending an appeal to the Supreme Court.
Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar met Colombian officials in Bogotá as the two countries move to restore diplomatic relations. Incoming President Abelardo de la Espriella plans to reverse former President Gustavo Petro’s Israel policy, including restoring ambassadors, lifting visa requirements, and pursuing an embassy in Jerusalem, according to the Jerusalem Post.
A US official confirmed progress in negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz, expecting a deal soon that would restore commercial shipping and lead to lifting the US blockade of Iranian ports. Reports, citing Axios, indicate a 60-day interim agreement with Iran and Oman, but also the possibility of US large-scale strikes if no agreement is reached.
President Donald Trump is again attempting to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, citing unproven mortgage fraud allegations. The White House has sent Cook a letter demanding a response within three weeks, despite a June Supreme Court ruling that blocked her removal. Cook's lawyer calls the allegations baseless and vows to challenge the latest effort.
The United States has spent months seeking an international naval coalition to escort vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, but European allies, including the UK and France, are reluctant to commit. Analysts say the hesitation reflects deep caution about being drawn into a conflict they did not initiate, especially without clear Gulf support.
Rwanda has confirmed it is in discussions with Italy about potentially hosting asylum seekers, though no deal has been reached. The talks follow Italy's proposal at an EU meeting to create return hubs outside the bloc, a plan that Amnesty International has warned against based on conditions in existing centers in Albania.
US companies are exploring investments in Pakistan's mining sector, including smaller mines and larger projects in copper and antimony, as Washington seeks to diversify critical mineral supply chains. The US Exim Bank has committed $1.25 billion for the Reko Diq copper-gold project, while Pakistan and the US advance negotiations on a bilateral trade agreement.
President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday in a renewed attempt to limit birthright citizenship, focusing on expanding exceptions to the 14th Amendment and banning 'birth tourism.' The orders come weeks after the Supreme Court rejected his earlier, broader effort to end the practice.
Shipping through the Strait of Hormuz will not be subject to fees until a final agreement is reached, according to US officials. Iran and Oman continue negotiations on passage fees for Western vessels, while Washington insists on free transit and views the current arrangement as temporary.
President Trump is privately furious that reports of depleted US munitions stockpiles became public, fearing they weaken his hand against Iran. Pentagon officials deny shortages, but reports from sources including Reuters and the Washington Post detail extensive use of long-range missiles, sparking concern among allies like Australia about delayed deliveries.
The UN Security Council condemned the suicide bombing in Swat that killed at least 16 people, while Pakistan warned the body about terrorist groups operating from Afghanistan. The attack, claimed by the TTP, underscored Pakistan's regional security concerns, including its allegations of state terrorism in Kashmir.
President Donald Trump has publicly criticized U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro after her office dropped charges against a former Olympian accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Prosecutors now attribute the damage to a botched installation, not vandalism, a finding Trump disputes.
At the International Conference on Veterans Affairs in Washington, officials from South Korea, the U.S., and other Korean War participating nations called for greater solidarity amid security challenges, including North Korea's military threats. The forum, held for the first time outside South Korea, also marked the U.S. 250th anniversary of independence and highlighted commitments to recovering the remains of fallen troops.
Senator Mitch McConnell has been discharged from a rehabilitation center and will continue his recovery from a fall and pneumonia at home. The 84-year-old's lengthy absence has sparked speculation and criticism over transparency, with political tensions rising between Kentucky's governor and fellow senators.
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation imposing a 15 percent tariff on polysilicon derivative products and setting minimum import prices, a move U.S. officials say is meant to protect domestic production of a material crucial to semiconductors and solar panels. The action takes effect in December, with South Korea's trade ministry assessing its impact on exports.
At least two US military tanker aircraft were seen over the Persian Gulf during a reported IRGC operation near the Strait of Hormuz, according to TASS. The aircraft, identified as Boeing KC-135R Stratotankers, were flying over international waters as regional tensions persist.