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President Trump announced a 90-day move to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef into the U.S. without out-of-quota tariffs, claiming exporters would sell at 25% below market prices. The plan, aimed at lowering grocery costs, has drawn sharp criticism from cattle producers and Republican lawmakers in ranching states. Trump did not specify which countries would supply the beef.
The Trump administration has opened a 30-day public comment period on how the U.S. categorizes vaccine recommendations, with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. floating new designations that could make some shots sound less definitive. The move follows an executive order to shrink the childhood schedule and a judge's earlier block on similar changes.
Deputy Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov says Moscow is ready to consider new proposals for settling the Ukraine conflict, provided they align with President Putin's goals and 'realities on the ground.' He stressed Russia will not abandon its fundamental positions, while noting Washington's ability to influence Kyiv and its European backers.
A 35-year-old Albany woman has been arrested on charges of attempting to provide material support to a designated foreign terrorist organization, accused of plotting an ISIS-inspired attack on the New York State Capitol. According to the criminal complaint, Jessica Bowie discussed plans with undercover FBI agents, acquired bomb-making materials, and visited the building multiple times for reconnaissance. Federal officials said the plot was disrupted before it could be carried out.
Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell at a San Francisco airport and searched his Washington, DC, home over the weekend as part of an investigation tied to sexual assault allegations. Swalwell, who resigned from Congress in April, denies the accusations and faces separate criminal probes by the Manhattan DA and LA Sheriff's Department.
The US State Department has formally designated American citizen Min Zin as wrongfully detained in China, escalating the case to the presidential office for hostage affairs. The decision, made by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, comes weeks before a planned summit between Presidents Trump and Xi.
North Korea launched approximately 10 short-range ballistic missiles toward the East Sea on Thursday, a day after the US and South Korea announced scaling back their annual military exercises. The launch prompted emergency meetings in Seoul and trilateral consultations with the US and Japan, while Pyongyang dismissed the drill reduction as 'unworthy of comment.'
President Trump met with crypto executives at the White House as the SEC proposed new regulations, while saying his administration had discussed buying more Bitcoin but made no decision. The event highlighted the industry's growing influence, with Trump's family having earned over $1.4 billion from crypto ventures.
President Trump led reporters on a tour of new White House construction, including a granite driveway and helipad, while the U.S. faces a record $40 trillion debt and ongoing war with Iran. Critics, including Sen. Jon Ossoff, accuse Trump of prioritizing construction over presidential duties.
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.
Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and his wife, Fox News host Rachel Campos-Duffy, premiere a six-episode YouTube series, 'The Great American Road Trip,' celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The show mixes family visits to national landmarks with reality-TV nods, but draws criticism over sponsorships from companies Duffy regulates and questions about its official purpose.
Washington, D.C., hosts its first IndyCar race this weekend as the Freedom 250 Grand Prix takes over the National Mall and Pennsylvania Avenue. President Trump and first lady Melania Trump are scheduled to attend, with Trump set to lead the prerace kickoff in the presidential limousine. The event marks the finale of a summer of celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary.
Roughly 4,500 National Guard troops in Washington outnumber the city's 3,200 police officers, yet a review of court records shows they appear in only 1.3% of criminal cases. Troops mostly handle minor incidents in affluent neighborhoods, with no court record of activity in areas where most murders occurred. The deployment, costing an estimated $1.65 million per day, has drawn praise from the White House and skepticism from local officials and residents.
Sen. Jon Ossoff's joke about President Trump's aide Natalie Harp has sparked a fierce backlash, with White House allies defending Harp and attacking the senator. Harp's estranged brother described her loyalty as 'unhealthy obsession' after learning she reportedly jumped into an SUV trunk to accompany Trump.
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.
U.S. President Donald Trump paused the rollout of 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days, announcing the reprieve on Truth Social and citing a potential deal. The pause comes after negotiations collapsed over the weekend, with both sides blaming each other for the breakdown.
The US and Canada have reached a tentative trade deal, prompting President Trump to pause planned 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days. Negotiators are finalising details, with both leaders expressing optimism despite unresolved issues.
The Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise between the US and South Korea ended six days early on Friday after President Trump ordered a substantial reduction, citing cost and the message it sent to North Korea. The move, seen as a conciliatory gesture, drew a cool response from Pyongyang and raised concerns among experts about defense readiness.
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.
U.S. President Donald Trump's 50% tariffs on Canadian goods took effect Saturday after negotiations collapsed, prompting Canada to promise 'dollar for dollar' retaliation. The escalating trade war casts a shadow over a major investment summit in Toronto next month, where leaders will pitch Canada to global investors amid uncertainty.