How the partial government shutdown is affecting more than just airports. Tensions flare during a briefing with lawmakers about the Iran war. And the AI-generated reality show starring fruit captivating social media audiences. Here’s what to know today. Long airport lines are the tip of the iceberg of DHS shutdown The Senate failed again to … Read more
In today’s newsletter: Trump’s daily Iran video briefing fuels concerns he’s not getting a full picture on the war. Congress seeks more answers about Jeffrey Epstein’s death. And Savannah Guthrie reveals the “agony” her family is going through after the disappearance of her mother. Here’s what to know today. Trump shown daily video montage about … Read more
Investigators probe the fatal collision between an Air Canada plane and a truck at LaGuardia Airport. The Senate confirms Markwayne Mullin is to lead the Department of Homeland Security. And a special report into how Trump’s policies are widening the economic divide. Here’s what to know today. Air Canada passenger recalls LaGuardia crash: ‘Like the … Read more
In today’s newsletter: Two people are dead after an Air Canada plane collided with a fire truck at LaGuardia Airport. Trump and Iran trade threats over the Strait of Hormuz closure. And the Supreme Court hears a case on mail-in voting. Here’s what to know today. 2 dead after Air Canada plane, fire truck collide … Read more
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday defended U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran’s infrastructure, saying “sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate.” His comments came just hours after President Donald Trump wrote on Truth Social that he was giving Iranian leadership 48 hours to open the Strait of Hormuz or risk strikes that “will hit … Read more
In today’s newsletter: Iran’s strikes force Gulf nations to consider joining the war. Bipartisan efforts to end the DHS shutdown reach a new level of urgency. And the cast of “Secret Lives of Mormon Wives” raised concerns over abuse allegations against one of the show’s stars at a meeting with ABC execs. Here’s what to … Read more
In today’s newsletter: Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard deflects senators’ questions about the threat posed by Iran. A conservative activist group and teachers unions become unlikely allies fighting big tech in schools. And street soccer is gaining popularity in Mexico, fueled by excitement surrounding this summer’s World Cup. Here’s what to know today. Gabbard … Read more
In today’s newsletter: The FBI is probing a deadly university shooting as an act of terror. Iran’s new supreme leader gives a fiery first public statement. And immigration officials are violating the legal limit to hold kids in detention. Here’s what to know today. University shooter was convicted ISIS supporter, FBI probing attack as act … Read more
In today’s newsletter: Whoever becomes Iran’s next supreme leader, real power is likely to rest in the hands of a hard-line military corps. Democrats have outperformed Republicans in flipping state legislative seats. And snow droughts raise the risk of a dangerous wildfire season across Western states. Here’s what to know today. Who is set to … Read more
Israel launched a new wave of strikes in Tehran on Sunday, a day after killing Iran’s supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in joint strikes with the U.S. Iran has continued to retaliate, striking Israel and U.S. military assets in the region. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned the foreign ministers of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, … Read more