Politics
- Intel says it will match government's 'Trump Accounts' contribution to kids of employees - The 530A program, often called "Trump Accounts," passed last year as part of the administration's "big beautiful bill."
- Trump says 'we're going to de-escalate a little bit' in Minnesota after Alex Pretti killing - Trump and the White House has sought to lower tensions over the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis.
- House Democrats to Trump: Fire DHS chief Noem or they'll start impeachment proceedings against her - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing criticism for her caustic comments on Alex Pretti, who was killed by a federal agent in Minnesota.
- The government is barreling toward a partial shutdown over DHS funding. Here's what to expect - The U.S. government may partially shutdown on Saturday months after a record 43 day shutdown in 2025.
- All eyes are on Trump's reaction to the 'mother of all deals' between India and the EU - The trade deal is being widely seen as a strategic hedge against volatile U.S. trade policies.
- The 'middle powers' are having a moment, but can they stand up to Trump? - Some are looking to the world's "middle powers" as a possible bulwark against increasing unilateralism among global superpowers.
- South Korea scrambles to pass U.S. investment bill after Trump threatens higher tariffs - The bill aims to establish a state-run investment corporation and fund to manage Seoul's planned $350 billion investment pledge to Washington.
- Treasury cancels Booz Allen contracts after employee leaked Trump tax records - Booze Allen employee Charles Edward Littlejohn also had leaked tax records of Amazon's Jeff Bezos and Tesla chief Elon Musk to a news outlet.
- Trump sends Tom Homan to Minnesota to manage ICE after Alex Pretti killing - The killing of ICU nurse Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis, like the fatal shooting of Renee Good by an ICE officer, was caught on video.
- Carney says Canada not pursuing free trade deal with China as Trump threatens 100% tariffs - His remarks come after U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to slap a 100% tariff on Canadian exports if Ottawa "makes a deal" with China