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The United States is seeking to establish a rare earths partnership with Brazil to decrease its reliance on China for these critical minerals, but Brazil's hesitation poses a significant challenge to this effort, which aims to diversify the US supply chain and reduce its dependence on Chinese imports.
The Trump administration has taken the unprecedented step of bypassing Congress to push through $23 billion in arms sales to Middle Eastern allies, including the UAE, Kuwait, and Jordan, raising concerns over transparency and the role of Congress in overseeing such transactions.
The US Department of Health and Human Services has initiated an investigation into 13 states that mandate insurance plans to cover abortion services, citing potential conflicts with the federal Weldon amendment and sparking a new development in the ongoing debate over abortion rights in the US.
The US has launched a diplomatic effort to combat social media content restrictions in Europe, seeking to balance free speech with the need to protect citizens from harmful online content, amidst growing tensions between the US and European governments over online content regulation.
A 23-year-old man from Los Angeles claims to have suffered permanent blindness in one eye after being hit by a police projectile at an anti-ICE protest, and has filed a claim against the LAPD, highlighting concerns over police use of force and accountability.
California lawmakers have announced plans to rename Cesar Chavez Day, a state holiday, amidst serious allegations of sexual abuse against the late labor activist, prompting a statewide conversation about the appropriateness of honoring him with a state holiday.
The US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency has been making over 1,100 arrests per day on average in 2026, with notable regional variations in enforcement activity, shedding light on the agency's priorities and strategies.
A severe heatwave is gripping the western United States, with scientists agreeing that the extreme weather event would have been virtually impossible without the impact of climate change, warning of more frequent and intense heatwaves due to rising global temperatures.
The Pentagon's request for an additional $200 billion in funding has sparked debate among lawmakers, with House Republicans expressing support for the measure amid rising tensions with Iran and concerns over national security.
The US and Iran are navigating a complex and contentious relationship, with President Trump signaling reluctance to deploy troops amid escalating tensions and the Pentagon seeking substantial funding for potential military operations.
The Senate committee has voted to advance Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, bringing him one step closer to overseeing critical functions such as border security, immigration enforcement, and disaster response, amidst controversy and scrutiny over his qualifications and potential impact on the department.
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell has announced he will stay on as head of the Fed until the investigation led by Jeanine Pirro is completed, ensuring stability and continuity in the nation's monetary policy amidst reports of President Donald Trump's attempts to influence the central bank.
The US and UK are collaborating to explore options for reopening the Strait of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane for international oil trade, amid rising tensions with Iran and significant implications for global trade and security.
The Senate committee has approved Markwayne Mullin's nomination to lead the Department of Homeland Security, paving the way for a full vote amid escalating tensions between the US and Iran, with significant implications for national security.
The Middle East crisis is escalating, with attacks on gas facilities leading to soaring energy prices worldwide. The US is considering releasing more oil reserves to stabilize the market and mitigate the effects of the crisis on the global economy.
The Trump administration has suspended the Jones Act for 60 days to ease the strain on the US oil market, allowing foreign vessels to transport oil between US ports and potentially reducing gas prices amid rising tensions with Iran.
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's possible delayed departure has sparked uncertainty, with potential implications for US economic policies and a potentially contentious period with President Trump, amidst speculation about the future direction of the central bank's policies.
A young woman's life was cut short in a senseless act of violence as an 18-year-old was shot and killed near Loyola Beach in Chicago's Rogers Park, sparking a police investigation into the deadly shooting.
Former US counterterrorism chief Joe Kent has made a startling claim, saying Iran is "nowhere close" to building a nuclear weapon, directly challenging the Trump administration's justification for the Iran war, in his first interview after resigning over the conflict.
US President Donald Trump has warned Iran of severe retaliation if it continues to attack energy sites in the Gulf region, threatening to unleash a massive response if Iran strikes at Qatar again, in a move that could escalate the conflict and have significant implications for global energy markets.
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Turkey hosts COP31 climate talks in Antalya. 
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