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Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is planning to spend up to $2 million on robot “dogs” to assist its agents’ operations, according to a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding document. A funding document posted to DHS’s Acquisition Planning Forecast System on Thursday said the agency could spend between $1 million and $2 million on…
Burning Man begins this weekend as Hawk Fire reaches 95% containment The Washington Post
Measles’ role in child’s death ignites fight between RFK Jr. and Pennsylvania governor The Washington Post
China’s crude reserves have given it huge power over the global oil market—and a critical new defense against the West.
President Trump says his administration has entered a sweeping agreement with Venezuela that could give the U.S. access to vast amounts of the South American country's untapped oil reserves, at cost.
Donald Trump has said the US has entered into an agreement with Venezuela to take control of a fifth of the country's oil reserves.
Venezuelan interim president says the unusual agreement will help revive her country's economy.
President Trump said Friday evening that there will be “majority U.S. control” of a large swath of Venezuela’s oil reserves. “BREAKING NEWS: The United States of America has just entered into an Agreement with the Country of Venezuela on, THE BIGGEST OIL DEAL IN WORLD HISTORY!” Trump wrote in a post on Truth Social. “At my…
Trump says US is taking partial control of Venezuela's vast oil reserves Reuters
Two Trump administration officials are calling for an independent Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) investigation into the government’s response to the 2023 East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment — which caused toxic chemicals to spill into the town. In a joint Friday letter, Vice President JD Vance and EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin asked the EPA’s acting inspector…
Wyoming governor decries ‘aggressive’ behavior of federal election monitors The Washington Post
OpenAI to end partnership with SpaceX's Cursor Reuters
Judge rejects Trump’s latest bid to challenge hush money conviction The Washington Post
A judge ruled the Pentagon's supply chain risk designation of Anthropic was an unlawful, “arbitrary,” and “capricious” decision made to punish Anthropic.
The Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s (CBC) walked back its move Friday to advise its journalists not to refer directly to Al Qaeda’s Sept. 11, 2001, attack on the U.S. as an act of terrorism — guidance that garnered widespread criticism from political leaders. In an internal memo this week first reported by The Toronto Sun, CBC’s…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth blocked promotions of four Army officers picked for promotion to one-star rank, some of whom have ties to top Army generals the Pentagon chief ousted earlier this year, The Hill has learned. Some of the officers pulled from the list have links to former Army Chief of Staff, Gen. Randy George, who…
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is overseeing the shift of munitions using an “orders book” under longstanding Pentagon procedures.
Gunfire, blasts heard in several areas of Niger capital Niamey, witnesses say Reuters
Turbulent international affairs have brought the vote forward, but the campaign has focused more on Iceland's vital fishing industry.
The proposed land swap would allow easy access to the crown jewel of the national park system. Democrats and former Park Service officials are incensed.
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump to give speech at Pentagon for 25th anniversary of 9/11 President Trump is set to give a speech at the Pentagon for the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks and will not visit…
The Trump administration is eyeing a land swap that would give part of Yosemite National Park to a private company, according to a document submitted to Congress. In the document, obtained by The Hill, the National Park Service (NPS) states that a landowner is seeking to connect their property with a park service road in…
CFTC fines former White House aide $172,000 for trading on Trump speech information Reuters
The British citizen, who lives and works in the US, has supported Trump and ICE agents in the past.
Chipmaker CXMT sues Pentagon over 'Chinese military company' designation Reuters
His removal order was triggered by two convictions from over 15 years ago, when he struggled with untreated PTSD. New York's governor said Park earned a "second chance through rehabilitation."
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story RFK Jr. seizes on Shapiro’s measles statements Top Trump administration health officials are seizing on vague information from Pennsylvania to openly question the circumstances of two deaths that state health authorities attributed to measles. Natasha Kaiser Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro (D)…
Researchers in fields like climate and medicine are being lured north by new research funding.
The Sussexes' return to the UK has been linked to a possible resumption of Meghan's acting career - but senior TV executives have told Sky News "there's no chance" that is the reason.
Drivers in Singapore are facing tough choices as certificates required for car ownership surge in price.
The war has deteriorated over the past six months into Mr. Trump’s own version of a “forever war,” with no clear goals and no end in sight.
The disaster has left countless people with little or nothing of the lives they had built, struggling with immediate survival and unsure how to rebuild.
Drawings obtained by The New York Times and reviewed by engineers show insufficient reinforcements on eight more steel columns than previously known at a Manhattan building.
President Trump pushed back Friday against a report that he will not attend a ceremony in New York City marking the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attack after event organizers denied his request to speak at the event. The New York Times reported Friday that the president’s team conveyed Trump’s interest in speaking…
The consequences of having an unserious president.
Kalshi can't evade Nevada gambling laws by calling bets "swaps," judges rule.
Some of the most dramatic footage from the deadly flash flooding is hidden from public view in China.
The leftist president recently forced out a state governor accused in the U.S. of drug trafficking, pushing aside a powerful ally of her mentor.
Also, Trump orders the creation of a space academy. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.
More than 2,480 people are missing and at least 584 are confirmed dead in Wednesday’s devastating flooding.
Mr. Yiannopoulos, a prominent early supporter of President Trump, was detained at the New Orleans airport. The Trump administration publicized his arrest and shared a mug shot.
Milo Yiannopoulos in ICE detention
Cancellations have accelerated.
President Trump’s administration has been pushing U.S. companies like Chevron to invest more in Venezuela’s oil industry.
Chevron to complete deal in Venezuela to migrate, expand oil projects, sources say Reuters
Roughly 200 accounts from a suspected Chinese bot farm have quietly tried to influence Americans to oppose AI data centers on social media, X said … Source
Any move to increase borrowing costs in September will likely invoke the frustration of President Donald Trump. JACKSON HOLE, Wyoming — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Friday laid the groundwork for a possible interest rate hike in the coming months, arguing that the economy is strong and the … Source
Tech industry is perplexed by Trump’s plan to win AI race by taxing data centers. Donald Trump may be preparing to announce sweeping new semiconductor … Source
There is little sign that public exhaustion, economic headwinds or increased Ukrainian strikes are changing the Russian leader’s view that he will eventually achieve victory.
RFK Jr. went to Samoa to spread vaccine fears. The measles outbreak after killed 83.
A new Ninth Circuit ruling raises a number of hard issues.
Iran's navy says it has 'full control' over Strait of Hormuz Reuters
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The U.A.E. branch of Banque Misr, Egypt’s second largest bank, faces penalties for alleged dealings with Tehran.
Crude futures posted weekly losses as the market expects tighter U.S. sanctions against Iran to lead to negotiations rather than military escalations.
Norway's King Harald died peacefully at Oslo University Hospital at age 89, with Crown Prince Haakon set to succeed him as the nation mourns.
Mourners gather outside the palace as royals, politicians and citizens remember a beloved king, whose son has adopted the family motto "all for norway".
Instead of collapsing, the Iranian regime has dug in its heels and taken an even harder line.
Trump wants the pageantry of the presidency. Not the actual job.
How Karoline Leavitt Debased Her Job The Atlantic
Tennessee intends to name Nashville airport after Dolly Parton, Governor says Reuters
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But they say Moscow will likely continue its "hybrid activity" against Nato members, short of direct military action.
Oil companies and governments are consuming their once vast stockpiles as Iran and the United States continue to struggle for control over the Strait of Hormuz.
"Put plainly, Silicon Valley is the problem threatening our ways of life." Government watchdog Public Citizen on Thursday hit back at the artificial … Source
Staff raised antitrust concerns and partners objected to the conditions attached. The chipmaker says the model is still in place. Nvidia has halted some of the transactions under the financing programme it introduced eight weeks ago, in which it extends credit to AI cloud companies buying its chips … Source
The massive cyclosporiasis outbreak linked to iceberg lettuce and thousands of illnesses has expanded to three new states, federal health regulators announced Thursday. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the outbreak, which has been linked to hundreds of hospitalizations and two deaths … Source
An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill “not fit for continued service” 10 months before it failed in May, killing 11 in one of the deadliest U.S. workplace disasters in recent decades, according to a federal report released Friday. The U.S. Chemical Safety … Source
Video from Nepal's Prime Minister's Office shows rescue workers pulling trapped citizens through a mud-saturated hydropower plant tunnel in Rasuwa.
Anthropic refused to support lethal autonomous warfare and mass surveillance.
Elon Musk and a censored word and X on a laptop screen
"It's called the US Space Academy. That's a big deal."
Annual Apple TV subscriptions get the biggest bump.
A man has died and at least six people have been injured at a Christian festival in West Sussex.
The 40 essential dishes of D.C. The Washington Post
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Fed Chair Kevin Warsh reiterated his commitment to fighting inflation in a major speech — raising expectations that rate hikes may be coming, though he did not clearly spell out a path going forward.
Parkinson’s can rob people’s voices. This instrument could help bring them back. The Washington Post
Building work at the White House contributed to radio problems that led to a flight being cleared for take-off as Donald Trump's helicopter was departing Washington, investigators have revealed.
Meta fixes AI glasses to stop recording any time users cover up the safety light.
Paleontologist Ken Lacovara never expected to find critical fossil data in a New Jersey suburb—let alone info about the asteroid that killed the dinosaurs. His dig site is now a fossil park and museum.
Anne Lindboe, the mayor of Norway's capital, had planned to marry her fiance on Friday.
WASHINGTON—Prompting widespread concern among fans and followers, President Donald Trump uploaded a disturbing video of himself Friday rapidly twirling while holding knives. According to sources, the clip showed the commander-in-chief spinning around in the East Room in the Executive Residence, waving the blades close to his face as he danced and posed with them. The […] The post Trump Posts Disturbing Video Of Himself Twirling With Knives appeared first on The Onion.
Stricter work requirements enacted in the Big Beautiful Bill have caused enrollment in the SNAP food assistance program to plummet over 13% over the past year as provisions kick in. What do you think? The post SNAP Enrollment Drops By Over 13% appeared first on The Onion.
With the competition for song of the summer in full swing, The Onion shares the 20 most popular tracks of July. The post Top Songs August 2026 appeared first on The Onion.
INDIANAPOLIS—Contending that the proposed restrictions were “common sense” and necessary to preserve the integrity of the sport, Indiana Fever shooting guard Sophie Cunningham claimed Friday that any woman who averages more than eight points per game should not be allowed to play in the WNBA. “Women who average more than 8.4 points, 2.3 rebounds, or […] The post Sophie Cunningham Claims Any Woman Who Averages More Than 8 Points Per Game Should Not Be Allowed To Play In WNBA appeared first on The Onion.
WASHINGTON—Revising the former timetable to reflect its latest public guidelines, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services replaced the childhood vaccination schedule Friday with a list of recommended animal bites. “It’s highly important that kids receive at least 15 bites from a variety of mammals, reptiles, and insects before they reach the age of […] The post HHS Replaces Childhood Vaccination Schedule With List Of Recommended Animal Bites appeared first on The Onion.
LOS ANGELES—Responding to scrutiny concerning her tech billionaire father, artist Stella Lefty admitted in an interview Friday that nepotism may have played a role in helping her get Groupon+. “I had to set up the account myself, but yeah, I definitely have to recognize that not all aspiring artists have the privilege of scoring great […] The post Stella Lefty Admits Nepotism May Have Helped Her Get Groupon+ appeared first on The Onion.
Plus: The ‘Balkan Butcher’ dies, Trump renames Lake Ontario, and large rodents have a penchant for theft.
Tourists still flock to the picturesque 16th-century Dunguaire Castle on Galway Bay. But in recent years, a dispute over ownership has prevented visitors from entering.
"From here on, Starlink missions out of Florida will fly on Starship."
Men in the tech industry are covering up their legs, even as their counterparts in finance are increasingly open to showing them off.
Shreya Ahuja is searching for her parents after devastating floods struck Nepal. She is calling for international help and communications access as her family waits for news.
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launches Aug. 30 on a mission to explore some of the most pressing mysteries of the cosmos.
Four men have admitted setting fire to four ambulances owned by a Jewish charity in an arson attack that caused around £1m in damage.
The singer, actress and philanthropist could have filled a whole quiz, but we had to give other people a chance.
The US central bank "will have work to do" unless inflationary pressures recede, according to its Trump-appointed chair who was under pressure to signal if interest rates would rise in response.
Plus: Reflecting on the late Dolly Parton.
Iranian business activity and banking continues openly despite warnings by the U.S. and an announced end to ties.
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ finally looks like the future The Washington Post
The Wall Street Journal’s AI faux pas reignites a longtime debate about the art of writing.
The financial markets are sending out warning signals, but no one is listening.
Every state should show its work before November’s midterm elections.
Iceland calculates whether 28 is greater than 1.
Russia threatened to strike British military targets inside and outside Ukraine after Moscow accused Kyiv of using Storm Shadow missiles against Donetsk.
A Turning Point in AI Writing The Atlantic
Is Putin about to attack NATO?
Ratko Mladić, the notorious Bosnian Serb general convicted of genocide and war crimes, has died at age 84 in a Hague prison hospital while serving a life sentence.
Paul Claude Gigot: Why I Am Right About AI The Atlantic
A further seven men have been arrested as part of Cleveland Police's investigation into organised crime in Middlesbrough after a fatal collision killed seven last weekend.
MIAMI—Saying the manosphere influencer vastly exaggerated aspects of his life in order to fabricate a social media persona, lawyers for Andrew Tate disclosed Thursday that he rented a brother to appear loved online. “Despite all the videos of Andrew supposedly sparring with his brother at the gym or smoking cigars with him in a supercar, the […] The post Lawyers Say Andrew Tate Rented Brother To Appear Loved Online appeared first on The Onion.
The president is willing to wait and see if the strategy of squeezing Iran economically bears fruit.
Opinion | What the disloyal leaks about Iran prove about Trump The Washington Post
Cooperation helps us survive, while innovation helps us prosper. How ‘interjurisdictional competition’ can foster the latter.
The U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion for the first time ever, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claiming the country can grow its way out of it. What do you think? The post U.S. National Debt Surpasses $40 Trillion appeared first on The Onion.
A massive glacier collapse triggered a magnitude 5.2 landslide event that caused catastrophic Nepal and Tibet floods, with over 1,400 people still missing.
Data Centers Are a Distraction The Atlantic
Rabbi Yehuda Kaploun called the Dominican Republic's IHRA adoption a "historic moment" and urged other Latin American governments to follow suit.
The Campaign to Create Second-Class Citizens The Atlantic
Economists Who Weren’t Worried About the Debt Are Now Panicking The Atlantic
About 1,800 volunteers pulled ropes to move the 360-tonne Hirosaki Castle keep back into position using hikiya, an ancient Japanese moving technique.
Video captures mudslides engulfing buildings in Gyirong, Tibet, minutes after a 4.4 magnitude earthquake triggered flash flooding near Nepal's border.
UN Watch says UNRWA teacher Imad Youssif El Samhouri glorified terrorism for years before the United Nations honored him at a memorial service.
The Jason Arday Truthers The Atlantic
The German Far Right Is Poised for a Breakthrough The Atlantic