The warning widened to the Strait of Hormuz after Iran said it could shut West Asian oil exports if its infrastructure comes under attack.
The deal could open the door to uranium enrichment facilities in Saudi and would take effect without US congressional approval.
Any nominee must clear the Security Council, where a U.S. veto could still block confirmation by the General Assembly.
What's new: Jordan's referral cites records released by Chuck Grassley showing Smith's team reviewed texts from 44 lawmakers and White House staff.
Why it matters: The nominee will face Republican Jay Feely in a district that could help decide control of the House.
What's new: officials warned drone attacks are a growing risk and said mental health committals tied to threats have jumped tenfold.
The comment came after New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said the city lacks independent authority to enforce the ICC warrant.
Why it matters: The deaths push confirmed U.S. military fatalities in the war to 18 as lawmakers press for funding and a clearer endgame.
What's next: The measure goes to the Senate, where the attached voter-ID provision could sink support needed to clear a filibuster.
Why it matters: The levies start in 30 days, cover some goods once shielded by USMCA, and could widen a new U.S.-Canada trade war.
The war cost has reached US$37,5 billion in five months, while 68 percent of Americans say the conflict is not worth fighting.
Why it matters: The GOP nominees for governor, secretary of state and attorney general could shape how Arizona runs and defends future elections.
Why it matters: The warning points to possible escalation around Natanz as Tehran threatens to hit US and allied interests across the Middle East.
What's next: Speaker Mike Johnson is trying to move the measure through reconciliation, bypassing the need for Democratic votes in the Senate.
Why it matters: Brent crude climbed above $94 a barrel as tanker reroutings spread from Hormuz to the Red Sea.
What's next: The C$4.7 billion Gordie Howe bridge is still set to open July 27, with Canada holding its own event on July 24.
Why it matters: The disclosure lands as Republicans push federal proof-of-citizenship rules and tighter voter-roll checks.
Why it matters: The July 1 nonrenewal starts a 10-year countdown for the pact unless all three countries agree on changes.
The new plan would replace a temporary 10% levy expiring July 24 after courts struck down the legal basis for Trump's earlier tariffs.
What's next: Hobbs advances to a November matchup with the winner of a crowded GOP primary led by Rep. Andy Biggs.
What's new: Fewer than 400 of those mistakenly registered cast ballots since 2023, and the state plans to replace the vendor.
What's next: The duty would rise to 200% in August 2029, a move that could hit India's drug exports to the US.
Why it matters: The clash is part of a wider Trump effort to strip DEI themes from federally backed accounts of U.S. history ahead of the nation's 250th anniversary.
Why it matters: Any disruption at Bab el-Mandeb would add to risks for oil and cargo routes already strained by Houthi attacks.
Why it matters: The levies would reach products once shielded by USMCA, while energy, potash, fish and critical minerals stay exempt.
What's next: Aoun plans to present a written proposal on disarming Hezbollah as he seeks a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon.
Why it matters: Oil climbed to $94 and Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan reported intercepting Iranian drones or missiles.
Why it matters: The results will shape challenges to Gov. Katie Hobbs and a key House seat in a 2028 swing state.
The duties take effect Aug. 19 and cover nearly US$20 billion in imports, but energy, potash, fish and critical minerals are exempt.
Why it matters: India supplies nearly half of generic medicines used in the U.S., and the levy rises to 200% in 2029.
What's new: The UN post opens Jan. 1, 2027, but any candidate must clear the 15-member Security Council and the General Assembly.
Why it matters: The step follows White House talks with President Joseph Aoun and signals broader US backing for Lebanon as Washington tries to curb Hezbollah's influence.
What's new: Trump said he raised the issue with Mark Carney as air alerts spread from the Midwest to the Northeast.
What's next: The current 10% Section 122 tariffs expire Friday, and proposed Section 301 duties could reach 12.5% on goods tied to forced labor concerns.
Why it matters: California and Minnesota must provide documentation for the payments before federal health officials release more money.
Why it matters: A finding of unlawful discrimination could jeopardize billions in federal research grants and student aid.
What's next: Filing opens Tuesday in a fast special election shaped by Donald Trump's backing and a crowded Republican field.
What's new: Their first conversation covered North Sea oil, shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and a possible near-term visit.
Why it matters: Traders are weighing higher energy costs against soft US data and the risk of further Federal Reserve tightening.
Among the triggers was the lifting of Folarin Balogun's suspension after intervention from U.S. President Donald Trump.
Series: Fifa World Cup · 2026 Final Fallout · 2 chapters since Jul 21What's next: A weeklong filing period opens Tuesday ahead of the Aug. 11 Republican special primary to replace Lindsey Graham.
What's next: Filing opens Tuesday, with Rep. Russell Fry and Rep. Ralph Norman already in the race and Nancy Mace out.
Why it matters: The strikes aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, where tanker traffic remains far below normal and oil prices have been jolted.
What’s new: Trump said the retrofitted 747-8 will be sent away in about a month after scrutiny over missing defensive systems.
What's next: Candidate filing opens Tuesday as Trump backs Graham and Rep. Russell Fry also joins the race.
What's next: A weeklong filing period opens Tuesday as Russell Fry and other Republicans compete for the seat vacated by Lindsey Graham's death.
Why it matters: The exit adds to uncertainty around who is steering US AI oversight as agencies race to meet a 60-day review deadline.
Why it matters: The filing says the subpoenas reached back to Jan. 1 and included a reporter’s mother and spouses, widening press-freedom concerns.
What's next: Republicans pick a nominee in an Aug. 11 special primary, with filing set to open Tuesday and Annie Andrews waiting in November.
Why it matters: Higher fuel costs are returning ahead of the midterms, with Brent crude above $90 and diesel at $5.11 a gallon.
CENTCOM said the targets included air defenses, coastal surveillance facilities and Iranian missile and drone depots.
Earlier: Iran threatens Israel if its infrastructure is hit againSeries: Iran · US Iran Conflict · 11 chapters since Jul 7The agenda also includes a phased Israeli withdrawal from southern Lebanon through two pilot zones, officials said.
What's new: President Donald Trump's expected attendance stretched media entry lines to as long as three hours at MetLife.
Why it matters: The rights body urged FIFA to build a tougher integrity framework before the 2030 tournament in Spain and Portugal.
What's new: the intelligence reports said vote-tally systems would be hard to manipulate at scale and audits would likely catch broad tampering.
What's next: The agency said cameras have already been bought and trainers are preparing a nationwide rollout.
DOJ said the national security risk has eased after ByteDance was left with just a 19.9 percent stake in TikTok USDS.
What's new: sources described a weak chain of command, scarce equipment and no disaster plan in the first days after the June 24 quakes.
Iran's health ministry also counted more than 500 injured and said 10,000 residents lost access to clean water.
Earlier: Trump seeks 20% cargo levy on Strait of Hormuz shipmentsSeries: United States · Hormuz Blockade · 11 chapters since Jul 9What's new: The documents cited China, Venezuela and noncitizen voting, but prior intelligence and studies undercut key allegations.
Why it matters: Broadcasters have wide First Amendment protections, and the clash deepens a long-running fight over airing false election claims.
What's next: Norman is set to compete in the Aug. 11 special primary for the seat opened by Lindsey Graham's death.
What's next: Norman said he is filing for the Aug. 11 special GOP primary and has endorsements from Mike Lee and Rick Scott.
What's new: He released heavily redacted intelligence files, even as prior US assessments found China did not interfere.
What's new: Trump's attorney general pick said the DOJ could still prosecute new suspects if fresh evidence emerges.
What's new: The material conflicts with a 2021 US intelligence review that found no foreign actor altered any technical part of the vote.
The move could deepen U.S.-Canada trade tensions as smoke drifts across state lines and air-quality alerts spread in several states.
20 others were wounded, as a ceasefire Gaza authorities say has been violated leaves more than 1,000 dead.
What's next: Trump is set to attend the Argentina-Spain final after the US hosted 11 of the tournament's 16 venues.
The allegation conflicts with a 2021 U.S. intelligence assessment that found no foreign actor altered technical aspects of the election.
Why it matters: The first-of-its-kind measure could raise tens of billions, but state analysts warn some wealthy residents may leave.
What's next: Filing for the Aug. 11 Republican primary opens July 21, as funeral services for Lindsey Graham are set for July 28 and 29.
What's next: Candidate filing for the special GOP primary runs July 21-28, with the election set for Aug. 11.
What's next: The interim South Carolina senator would serve only until January unless she wins the special Republican primary for a full term.
What's next: Filing for the Aug. 11 special primary runs from July 21 to July 28 as other Republicans weigh bids.
What's new: The Financial Times reported the service was pitched at up to $100,000 a month for early access to market-moving posts.
What's next: The rule takes effect in 60 days unless Congress blocks it, and students would get just 30 days to leave after finishing.
What's new: FIFA plans winner rings for the champions, and Trump is set to present the trophy at MetLife Stadium.
What's new: Brent settled at $84.73 and WTI at $79.34 after renewed strikes and tanker attacks raised inflation and diesel-supply fears.
What's new: John Lee and Carrie Lam were removed from one US sanctions list but shifted to another tied to a separate Hong Kong law.