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Tehran frees US-Iranian woman Dena Karari after almost two years' detention

Tehran frees US-Iranian woman Dena Karari after almost two years' detention

Dena Karari, a U.S.-Iranian dual national, was released from Iran following her December 2024 detention on espionage charges. Her departure follows a gesture of goodwill amid increased military activity between Washington and Tehran.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 04:09 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Trump to address nation Thursday on election security and foreign meddling

Trump to address nation Thursday on election security and foreign meddling

President Trump will deliver a primetime address regarding election security and claims of foreign interference. The speech follows recent administration efforts to overhaul federal election oversight and documentation requirements.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 03:01 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump says 'it gets really bad' for Iran next week: What is the US ...

Trump says 'it gets really bad' for Iran next week: What is the US ...

President Donald Trump has announced plans to target Iranian power plants and bridges unless the nation enters negotiations. This threat follows a series of military actions described as a systematic escalation of U.S. operations against Iran.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 20:07 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
White House officials meet senators to resolve Clarity Act ethics impasse

White House officials meet senators to resolve Clarity Act ethics impasse

The White House is working to secure bipartisan support for the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act by addressing Democratic demands for strict crypto-ethics rules.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 19:07 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Trump says ICE won't halt traffic stops after recent fatal shootings

Trump says ICE won't halt traffic stops after recent fatal shootings

Following two fatal shootings by ICE officers, the agency announced a temporary pause on traffic stops that President Trump has explicitly rejected. The directive has sparked protests and prompted calls for congressional oversight into immigration enforcement practices.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 17:04 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US reimposes Iran blockade and escalates strikes as conflict intensifies

US reimposes Iran blockade and escalates strikes as conflict intensifies

The United States has reimposed a naval blockade on Iranian ports and launched fresh airstrikes, signaling the collapse of a recent interim ceasefire.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 14:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East

Oil prices rise as hostilities worsen in the Middle East

Crude oil benchmarks have climbed as military conflict between the U.S. and Iran threatens to disrupt energy trade through the Strait of Hormuz. Gulf exports have dropped significantly following the reimposition of naval blockades and threats to energy infrastructure.

Business ·15 Jul 2026, 13:04 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
US House passes Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving permanent

US House passes Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving permanent

The US House voted to pass the Sunshine Protection Act, which aims to make daylight saving time permanent. The legislation now faces an uncertain path in the Senate.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 12:06 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
U.S. resumes Iranian port blockade as Trump declares ceasefire over

U.S. resumes Iranian port blockade as Trump declares ceasefire over

President Trump declared the ceasefire void after recent Iranian attacks on commercial shipping, triggering a massive U.S. military response.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 09:04 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6 million from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation case

E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6 million from Trump in sexual abuse and defamation case

Writer E. Jean Carroll has officially collected approximately $5.6 million in damages from Donald Trump following the resolution of a 2023 civil case.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 02:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US resumes naval blockade of Iran as airstrikes intensify

US resumes naval blockade of Iran as airstrikes intensify

U.S. Central Command has reinstated a naval blockade of Iranian ports following the collapse of a ceasefire. The move signals a major escalation as the U.S. bolsters its maritime presence to secure the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·15 Jul 2026, 01:12 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll plan for new Middle East trade deals

Trump drops Strait of Hormuz toll plan for new Middle East trade deals

The administration is pivoting to new investment agreements with Gulf partners as the interim peace deal with Iran collapses following renewed military strikes.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 18:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US strikes Iran, Tehran hits Gulf allies in widening Middle East clash

US strikes Iran, Tehran hits Gulf allies in widening Middle East clash

A fresh round of coordinated attacks has shattered a fragile interim cease-fire, pushing the U.S. and Iran toward a widening Middle East conflict.

World ·14 Jul 2026, 17:37 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read
Trump notifies Congress of resumed military hostilities with Iran

Trump notifies Congress of resumed military hostilities with Iran

The United States has formally ended the ceasefire with Iran, launching a naval blockade and imposing new fees on ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 23:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump reinstates Iran blockade, orders 20% toll on Hormuz cargo

Trump reinstates Iran blockade, orders 20% toll on Hormuz cargo

President Trump has reimposed a naval blockade and announced a 20% transit fee for vessels in the Strait of Hormuz following intense military exchanges. The policy shift has caused Brent crude prices to climb as shipping companies face significant uncertainty regarding trade costs.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 20:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister for interim South Carolina Senate seat

Trump backs Lindsey Graham's sister for interim South Carolina Senate seat

Former President Donald Trump is pushing for Darline Graham to serve as interim senator, a move supported by Senate leadership as South Carolina prepares for a special election.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 19:35 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US launches fresh strikes on Iran, one soldier killed

US launches fresh strikes on Iran, one soldier killed

The U.S. launched airstrikes against over 140 Iranian targets following an attack on a Cyprus-flagged vessel. Iran responded with reported missile strikes across the region.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 15:03 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Oil prices surge 5 percent as US and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices surge 5 percent as US and Iran clash over Strait of Hormuz

Oil prices spiked following the collapse of a ceasefire and intensified military strikes between the U.S. and Iran. Tehran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to traffic amid this escalating conflict.

World ·13 Jul 2026, 09:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief and sudden illness

US Senator Lindsey Graham dies at 71 after brief and sudden illness

Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, a fixture of American legislative and foreign policy for over three decades, has passed away at 71. His death leaves a vacancy in the US Senate and triggers procedural requirements for a successor in South Carolina.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 11:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
US demands public Iranian pledge to secure Strait of Hormuz transit

US demands public Iranian pledge to secure Strait of Hormuz transit

The U.S. is pressuring Iran to guarantee toll-free transit through the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of a ceasefire. Tensions remain high as global oil prices surge amid ongoing military and diplomatic friction.

World ·12 Jul 2026, 06:07 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read