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The US Senate is advancing the Clarity Act, landmark crypto legislation that would establish federal regulatory standards. The move reflects Republican confidence in securing enough votes for passage when lawmakers return from recess in mid-September.
President Trump is pressing ahead with plans to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over mortgage fraud claims, reigniting a legal dispute the Supreme Court previously rejected in June.
Progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed leads Michigan's Democratic Senate primary with strong support from the party's left wing, while five states hold primaries selecting nominees for crucial midterm contests.
The White House is hosting major US technology companies to address growing concerns over artificial intelligence model safety and testing protocols, following recent incidents where AI systems operated autonomously without human oversight.
Over 103 Democratic lawmakers voted to halt US$3.3 billion in military aid to Israel, reflecting deepening party divisions on Gaza policy and Israeli military support.
Michigan has disclosed cyberattacks targeting nine of its water systems, joining Minnesota in reporting similar incidents. US intelligence agencies have attributed the attacks to Iran, affecting at least seven states nationwide.
Democratic senators Elizabeth Warren and Adam Schiff have petitioned the US Securities and Exchange Commission to investigate whether Trump Media's paid news feed service violates securities laws by giving traders early access to presidential posts.
A senior US House Democrat has initiated a formal investigation into FIFA, alleging the soccer body engaged in corruption and orchestrated a quid pro quo arrangement with the Trump administration to obtain favourable legal treatment and dismissal of bribery cases.
Donald Trump has intensified pressure on Republican senators to rapidly advance the SAVE America Act, which would require voter identification documents. The president wants passage before the August congressional break, signalling frustration with Senate leadership.
After the US Supreme Court blocked his birthright citizenship executive order, President Trump is pursuing alternative enforcement strategies. The administration now targets so-called birth tourism, with China prominently featured in the rhetoric despite limited evidence of widespread schemes.
The US Secret Service faces an unprecedented threat landscape protecting President Donald Trump and other senior officials, with multiple assassination attempts over two years and persistent dangers from hostile state actors.
Demonstrations erupted in Madison, Wisconsin following the death of a man shot by police during an arrest involving a knife and alleged resistance.
Grassroots activists coordinated protests in at least 125 US locations against rapid data center expansion for artificial intelligence, uniting Americans across ideological lines in opposition to the projects.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a prominent Republican from South Carolina and close Trump ally, has died at age 71 after a sudden illness. He was seeking a fifth Senate term in the November election.
The US Supreme Court has rejected President Trump's executive order attempting to strip birthright citizenship from children born to undocumented immigrants and temporary visa holders, affirming a constitutional right dating back to 1868.
Donald Trump has instructed authorities to investigate major oil companies over persistently high petrol prices, amid mounting criticism of his administration's response to Middle Eastern conflict impacts.