Following his narrow primary victory in Michigan on August 4, 2026, Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed faced a fierce barrage of attacks from Donald Trump, who labeled the progressive candidate a communist and accused him of hating Jewish people and Israel during a campaign event in Las Vegas. El-Sayed, a physician and public health official … Read more
Authorities arrested a 38-year-old California man carrying a loaded pistol, hollow-point ammunition, and radio signal devices at President Donald Trump’s Rancho Palos Verdes golf course on Sunday, just two days before a scheduled Republican National Committee fundraising dinner. A subsequent search of his home revealed an illegal rifle, body armor, and concerning notebooks. A high-security … Read more
President Donald Trump criticized major U.S. oil companies ExxonMobil and Chevron over soaring fuel prices and massive quarterly profits, demanding immediate retail price cuts as pump costs exceed $4 per gallon amid ongoing market disruptions in the Middle East. American drivers are facing steep fuel costs as the national average for regular gasoline climbs past … Read more
A cargo ship was struck by an unknown projectile in the Strait of Hormuz in the night before Tuesday, August 4, 2026, amid an escalating diplomatic standoff. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that reopening the vital trade route is possible as early as Tuesday, while Iranian officials flatly denied holding bilateral talks with Washington. Cargo … Read more
U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro met with President Donald Trump at the White House on Monday, August 3, 2026, following the president’s public claims that she choked after dropping felony vandalism charges against Olympian David Hearn regarding the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. The meeting followed a weekend of public friction between … Read more
President Donald Trump called off a massive military operation against Iran over the weekend to pursue a two-phase diplomatic deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and denuclearize Tehran. While Trump claims negotiations are underway, Iran denies direct talks with the U.S., stating it is negotiating exclusively with Oman for a temporary shipping route. The … Read more
U.S. stock indexes rallied sharply on Monday, August 3, 2026, as falling oil prices helped calm intense Wall Street anxieties over inflation. The S&P 500 rose 1.2% following a volatile July, while President Donald Trump announced he had delayed planned strikes against Iran. Wall Street kicked off the new trading month on strong footing, with … Read more
U.S. stock futures climbed early Monday as investors balanced a cooldown in global oil prices against a heavy slate of corporate earnings and impending labor market data. Markets open the first trading day of August digesting a hawkish Federal Reserve hold, shifting geopolitical tensions involving Iran, and strong technology sector results. U.S. equity futures rose … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Saturday that American forces will hold off on new strikes against Iran after Mideast allies reached parameters for a deal. The emerging agreement aims to end the five-month war, secure the Strait of Hormuz, and neutralize Iran’s nuclear threat, according to AP News. U.S. President Donald Trump stated in … Read more
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened intensified military action against Iran on August 1, 2026, as maritime shipping faced renewed attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and Kuwait responded to incoming drone strikes. The confrontation in the Middle East escalated on multiple fronts as Washington signaled that its military campaign against Tehran will persist. Speaking to … Read more