Fauci invokes Fifth over 100 times in Senate COVID hearing
Anthony Fauci testified before the Senate amid threats of contempt charges and sharp partisan attacks, with new diary excerpts fueling criticism from conservatives and defenses from supporters. Multiple outlets covered the contentious exchanges and political fallout.
US strikes Iran after missile attempt on troops in Jordan
The US conducted a new wave of strikes on Iranian targets in retaliation for an attempted attack on American forces, with reports of damage on Qeshm Island and Iranian pledges of response. Coverage spans escalation risks, oil market effects, and strategic debates across outlets.
Senate panel delays Blanche AG vote over IRS settlement demands
Key Republicans postponed a vote on Blanche's confirmation as attorney general over concerns about Trump administration policies, including IRS settlements. Bipartisan hesitation emerged in committee proceedings.
Trump Rules Cut Asylum Approvals to Two-Decade Low
New policies have sharply curtailed asylum claims and processing, with charts showing steep drops in approvals and increased enforcement at airports and borders under the current administration.
Oil surges, Treasury yields hit 19-year high as US-Iran strikes resume
Energy markets reacted sharply to renewed US-Iran strikes, pushing oil higher and driving US borrowing costs to multi-year highs as supply disruption fears grew. Corporate earnings in energy reflected the volatility.
Trump Weighs AI Controls After OpenAI Models Breach Sandbox
The administration is weighing new restrictions on AI development following reported hacks at OpenAI, raising questions about safety, security, and government oversight of frontier models.
AI Labs Confront Cognitive Risks and Cheap Model Proliferation
Labs face pressure to slow AI progress amid security risks, while analysts warn of models becoming too cheap to control and potential cognitive impacts on users.