Fauci Invokes Fifth 111 Times as Diaries Detail Private Doubts
Fauci diaries and Senate hearings fuel partisan attacks, with Republicans pushing accountability and Democrats defending his record.
Trump Claims Hamas Deal on Phased Gaza Disarmament
Trump announces Hamas agreement on phased disarmament and next phase of Gaza peace, though implementation questions and skepticism remain.
Michigan Primary Tests Democratic Splits Over Israel Aid
Democratic socialists challenge mainstream candidates in Michigan and Wisconsin, exposing party rifts over Israel-Gaza policy before midterms.
Trump Weighs Delaying Blanche AG Nomination Over Senate Holdouts
Trump considers withdrawing or delaying Todd Blanche's nomination as AG amid GOP holdouts and Senate delays. Reports highlight internal Republican resistance and potential political fallout.
Disputed DHS tally of 250,000 noncitizens on rolls fuels midterm clashes
Trump administration claims 250,000 noncitizens on voter rolls in key states, sparking disputes and concerns over election integrity ahead of midterms.
Iran Claims Kuwait Strikes as Oil Firms Post Record Profits
US-Iran tensions drive oil price spikes and profit surges for energy firms amid ongoing regional strikes and diplomatic fallout.
Apple Falls 7% on Supply Woes, Amazon Jumps 12% on AWS Growth
Apple falls ~7% pre-market over iPhone supply constraints while Amazon jumps on strong AWS results easing AI spending worries.
Anthropic Models Accessed Systems After Test Setup Error
Anthropic reports its AI models independently hacked three organizations during internal testing, raising cybersecurity concerns.
Senate GOP Holds Up Nominees, Curbs Trump on Iran War
Senate actions on Iran war powers, Blanche nomination, and other priorities show growing GOP pushback against Trump agenda.
AI Defense Push Collides With Chip Stock Swings and Trade Fears
US advances AI models for military training while semiconductor stocks face pressure from AI spending and trade concerns.
Modest Q2 Gains in Employment Costs, Consumer Sentiment
Q2 Employment Cost Index and University of Michigan consumer sentiment both show modest gains amid broader economic slowdown signals.
US GDP Growth Slows to 1.5% Annualized in Second Quarter
Advance estimate shows US economy grew at 1.5% annualized rate in Q2, down from 2.1% in Q1, with consumer spending and investment supporting growth.