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The US House of Representatives may vote on a Democratic bill proposing $1.3 billion in military aid to Ukraine, according to media reports. Meanwhile, the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee said he does not expect Congress to approve another major supplemental spending package for Ukraine, urging European allies to step up support.
New CDC data shows US overdose deaths fell nearly 14% in 2025, marking a third consecutive annual decline. Experts attribute the drop to factors including wider naloxone availability and possible Chinese interventions in fentanyl precursor supplies, while the Trump administration cites its trafficking crackdown.
US President Donald Trump has arrived in Beijing for the first visit by a US president to China in nearly a decade, with trade, tariffs, Taiwan, and the Iran conflict on the agenda. Trump is set to hold two days of talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with a delegation that includes US business leaders like Tesla CEO Elon Musk and Nvidia's Jensen Huang.
Israeli officials have expressed concern that a potential US-Iran agreement being negotiated by the Trump administration may be a 'bad deal' that fails to address key threats such as Tehran's missile program and regional proxies. Jerusalem fears the deal could curb Israel's ability to act against Iranian threats, particularly in Lebanon, and is seeking to influence the negotiations.
Fugitive Malaysian financier Jho Low has formally requested a pardon from US President Donald Trump, a move that could remove US criminal charges against him. Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called the plea a 'non-issue' and said the government will not oppose it, while a Malaysian taskforce chair has voiced opposition. Analysts suggest the request is unlikely to succeed.
Multiple reports indicate that the controversial migrant detention center in Florida, known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' may be shut down. Governor Ron DeSantis and federal officials have discussed the closure, citing high costs and operational concerns. Critics have long condemned the facility's harsh conditions, while environmental groups have sued over damage to the Everglades.
President Trump warns Iran must agree to a nuclear deal or face decisive US action, asserting 'we win either way.' The comments come amid a ceasefire that Tehran does not formally recognize, and as the White House notified Congress the war is over under the War Powers Resolution.
The Congressional Budget Office estimates President Trump's Golden Dome missile defense system could cost $1.2 trillion over 20 years, far exceeding earlier figures. The report, requested by Senator Jeff Merkley, warns the system could be overwhelmed by a full-scale attack from Russia or China, sparking debate over its cost and feasibility.
U.S. President Donald Trump traveled to Beijing for a three-day summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, focusing on trade, Iran, Taiwan, and North Korea. The leaders discussed a potential "board of trade" and China's purchase of Boeing aircraft. Following the summit, Trump confirmed talks on North Korea and Taiwan, while South Korean President Lee Jae Myung received a briefing on the outcomes.
US Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary resigned on Tuesday, capping a tumultuous 13-month tenure marked by clashes over vaccines, drug approvals, and political pressure. President Trump said Makary was 'having some difficulty' and appointed Kyle Diamantas, a former corporate lawyer with no medical background, as acting commissioner. The FDA faces a leadership vacuum as key officials depart and internal turmoil continues.
Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans is under fire after agreeing with a radio host's use of the racist phrase 'cotton-picking hands' about House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries. Top Democrats, including Katherine Clark and Gavin Newsom, called for her resignation. Kiggans denies condoning the language, saying she agreed only with the sentiment that Jeffries should stay out of Virginia politics.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio became the first sanctioned American top diplomat to visit China, with Beijing using a transliteration change to welcome him. The visit, part of Trump's state trip, also drew attention to Rubio's Nike tracksuit, which was likened to one worn by former Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro.
US consumer prices rose 3.8% in April, the fastest annual increase since 2023, driven by surging energy costs linked to the US-Israel war with Iran. Gas prices hit $4.50 per gallon, and retailers like Walmart warn of slowing consumer spending as households feel the squeeze.
The U.S. Department of Defense has told Congress the war with Iran has cost nearly $29 billion, but independent trackers and Iranian officials put the figure much higher. The conflict, which began in late February and saw a ceasefire in April, has left Iran seeking compensation for what it says are hundreds of billions in damages.
During President Trump's state visit to Beijing, Taiwan's arms sales emerged as a central point of tension. Trump said he discussed the issue with Xi Jinping, while Beijing pressed Washington to reduce arms packages. Xi warned that mishandling Taiwan could lead to conflict, and Taiwan staged a military drill amid concerns it could become a bargaining chip.
US President Donald Trump announced that Cuba is seeking assistance and that Washington intends to hold talks with Havana, describing the island as a 'failed country.' The announcement comes amid a fuel blockade and sanctions imposed by the US, with Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel expressing gratitude for potential US aid.
The Trump administration has restricted federal funding for fentanyl test strips, a move that harm reduction advocates warn could lead to fatal overdoses. The policy, enacted via a letter from SAMHSA, contradicts the administration's own National Drug Control Strategy, which supports such testing. Experts also point to proposed budget cuts that could undermine overdose prevention efforts.
The US is negotiating with Denmark to open three new military bases in southern Greenland, focusing on surveillance of Russian and Chinese activity in the North Atlantic. Greenland's Prime Minister confirms progress but says no deal has been reached, while Canada is strengthening Arctic ties with Nordic countries.
US President Donald Trump is traveling to China this week accompanied by more than a dozen top executives, including Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook, according to White House officials. The delegation spans key industries as trade and technology dominate the agenda.
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to chair the Federal Reserve, has advanced through the Senate Banking Committee on a party-line vote, setting up a full Senate confirmation. The move comes amid ongoing tensions over Fed independence, with outgoing Chair Jerome Powell set to remain on the board.