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Trump to lead meeting on Gaza on Wednesday
Trump to lead meeting on Gaza on Wednesday US envoy Steve Witkoff said on Tuesday that President Donald Trump will chair "a large meeting" on Gaza at the White House on Wednesday. Asked if there is a day-after plan for Gaza, Witkoff told Fox News' Bret Baier: "Yes, we've got a large meeting in the White House tomorrow, chaired by the president, and it's a very comprehensive plan we're putting together on the next day."...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:
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How Trump’s attempts to control Federal Reserve board threaten its long-held independence
President Trump made it clear he is seeking more control of the Federal Reserve. He said he fired Fed Governor Lisa Cook from the bank's board, but she says she's not leaving and will take the administration to court. At stake is the balance of power on the nation's top bank, which could undermine its long-held independence. Amna Nawaz discussed more with Lael Brainard and David Wessel.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Trump’s battle against the Fed heads for courtroom showdown
Governor Lisa Cook has vowed to challenge her dismissal in a case that is likely to end up at the Supreme Court
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Former US ambassador to Israel defends Israeli targeting of children in Gaza
Former US ambassador to Israel defends Israeli targeting of children in Gaza Former US ambassador to Israel Jacob Lew, who took over the post during the later half of the Biden administration, told The New Yorker in an interview that the children of members of Hamas in Gaza make for legitimate Israeli targets. "The general pattern was that in-the-moment stories were inaccurate, and that the Israeli military and...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Six Syrian soldiers killed in Israeli strikes near Damascus: State media
Israel has launched hundreds of strikes across Syria following the fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime last December.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:News Wrap: Israeli says it targeted Hamas camera in Gaza hospital strike
In our news wrap Tuesday, the Israeli military claims it was targeting a Hamas surveillance camera when it struck a hospital in Gaza and killed 20 people, including five journalists and the Trump administration says it will withhold federal funding from states that don't enforce English language requirements for truckers.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Can Trump legally reinstate the death penalty in Washington, D.C.?
President Trump spent more than three hours touting what he sees as his administration's achievements at his cabinet meeting. He weighed in on topics from reinstating the death penalty for murder cases in Washington, D.C., to Health Secretary Kennedy's attempt to identify a cause for autism. Lisa Desjardins reports.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Environmental Laws Waived to Build Border Wall in Texas Wildlife Refuge
The Department of Homeland Security announced on Tuesday that Secretary Kristi Noem has waived the protections of the Endangered Species Act and other federal statutes to “ensure the expeditious construction” of the border wall through the Lower Rio Grande Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Texas. Funds were appropriated for border wall construction in the Rio […]
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Donald Trump’s Fed blitz risks raising US borrowing costs
President’s moves could erode central bank’s credibility and push up long-term inflation and rates, economists say
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:California farms face pressure to boost efficiency as water supply declines
The demand for water from the Colorado River is of paramount importance out West and the focus of some big battles. It's been especially critical for farming and agriculture. In California's Imperial Valley, there are growing questions over the use of that resource and whether bigger changes are needed. Science correspondent Miles O'Brien reports.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Vets warn deadly dog disease on the rise in WA's north
A vet says parvovirus is "rife" across Broome, where the high number of unvaccinated dogs makes the disease difficult to stamp out.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Baltimore’s mayor calls Trump’s threats to send in troops ‘political theater’
President Trump is threatening to send the National Guard into other Democratic-led cities, just days after ordering troops into Washington. One of his main targets is Baltimore. Maryland Gov. Wes Moore called the threats inappropriate and invited the president to visit to see the progress city and state leaders say they’ve made. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Retired major general calls Trump’s National Guard plans ‘unneeded and dangerous’
President Trump signed an executive order Monday that said each state’s National Guard units “are resourced, trained, organized and available to assist federal, state and local law enforcement in quelling civil disturbances.” Nick Schifrin discussed the latest with retired Army Major General Randy Manner, the former acting vice chief of the National Guard Bureau.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Democrats press Rubio to allow injured Palestinian children into the US
Scores of House Democratsare pressingthe Trump administration to allow Palestinian children injured in the Israel-Hamas war to seek emergency medical care in the United States. Earlier in the month, the State Departmentabruptly haltedthe issuance of visas for people from Gaza, including medical-humanitarian visas, citing a need to examine the process that allowed some of those...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:'Landmark moment' as Masters grants automatic entry to Aus Open winner
The winner of the men's Australian Open will be granted automatic entry into the Masters as part of a rare change to qualifying criteria by Augusta National.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:East Coast vineyards threatened by invasive spotted lanternflies
They’re on pavement, in gardens and in parks. If you’re in the Northeast, you’ve probably seen a spotted lanternfly this summer. The invasive species has spread to 19 states where they chow down on dozens of plants, especially grape vines. Deema Zein reports.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Brazilian high court requests increased security for Bolsonaro
Stronger police presence is called for to monitor the former president, who is under house arrest awaiting trial.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Man dies, others rescued as fishing boat capsizes at Mooloolaba
A man is dead after a fishing charter boat capsized and washed up on a popular beach on the Sunshine Coast.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:A Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection
Matthew Rantanen grew up in Washington State, near Nez Perce, Coeur d’Alene, Colville and Spokane communities — an experience that shaped his decades-long work expanding broadband in Indian Country. Rantanen has been a leading ally in tribal digital equity and shares his Brief But Spectacular take on the power of connection.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Trump makes his move on the Fed
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed speaks on Trump, Cook dispute over firing The Federal Reserve said Tuesday it will abide by the court’s decision in the upcoming lawsuit from Fed Governor Lisa Cook challenging her firing by President Trump. ...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:President Noboa Accused of Influence Peddling in Ecuador
Former Ecuadorian presidential candidate Yaku Pérez filed a complaint with the Attorney General’s Office against President Daniel Noboa and First Lady Lavinia Valbonesi for influence peddling for a mining project in the province of Azuay.The lawsuit extends to the Canadian-owned company Dundee Precious Metals due to irregularities related to the issuance of the environmental license […]
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Civil rights groups file lawsuit to halt new Texas map
The NAACP and the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law filed a lawsuit on Tuesday alleging that a new congressional map passed in Texas violates the Voting Rights Act. The lawsuit alleges that Texas racially gerrymandered their map in such a way that it blocks Black voters from being able to elect their picks...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Trump administration considers stake in defence firms like Lockheed Martin
US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick floated the possible investment in a TV appearance, as part of a wider Trump push.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Fearful residents of mountain town stunned as shooting drama unfolds
Businesses, offices and the school in the High Country hamlet of Porepunkah remain closed, and residents are being told to stay inside until the alleged gunman is found.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:5 questions surrounding ousted Fed governor Lisa Cook
President Trump’s move to fire Federal Reserve board of governors member Lisa Cook raised a host of questions over the unprecedented nature of his decision. Chief among them is whether the allegations he cited reach the standard of cause needed to oust her — and to win that fight legally. The president alleged Cook committed...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:UK’s EU relations minister to take on Farage over planned food deal
Nick Thomas-Symonds to defend alignment with Brussels’ rules as he accuses Reform UK leader of hurting business
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:'Unstoppable' Aussie brothers dominate American motocross
Jett and Hunter Lawrence have finished first and second in the American Motocross 450cc Championship, and motocross clubs say they are inspiring juniors back home.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Trump targets another wind project
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump plans to revoke another wind farm approval The Trump administration is planning to cancel the approval of yet another offshore wind farm. AP Photo/Steve Helber On the heels of its move toblock a major projectoff the coast of Rhode Island, court filings indicate the...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:‘Day of Disruption’: Families, supporters of Israeli Gaza captives protest
Israelis demand a ceasefire and captive deal as the military intensifies bombardment across Gaza, killing dozens.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Live: ASX to rise as Woolworths reports profits, inflation update
The Australian share market is set to rise ahead of the latest ABS data, which is likely to show inflation rising again due to the unwinding of electricity rebates, while Wall Street closed higher despite Donald Trump's decision to sack a Federal Reserve governor. Follow live.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:UAE condemns Israeli 'escalation' in Syria
UAE condemns Israeli 'escalation' in Syria The United Arab Emirates late on Tuesday condemned in a statement the Israeli army's attacks on Syria, expressing its "total rejection" of what it called a violation of sovereignty. This comes as Syrian media reports that six Syrian soldiers were killed by Israeli air strikes on Tuesday. "The ongoing Israeli incursions into Syrian territory constitute a flagrant violation of...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Chilean Lawyer Advocates for Giving a Voice to Indigenous Communities
Lawyer Rosa Catrileo, the only independent candidate for the Chilean Senate for the Araucanía Region, affirmed that the government’s proposals regarding the historical territorial demands of the Mapuche people do not respond to the interests of these communities. The government’s objective is to commodify the aspiration for territorial restitution, affirmed Catrileo, who called for a […]
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Israel pushes further into Gaza City, killing and displacing Palestinians
Palestinian families are choosing between braving Israel’s fierce bombardment at home or being forcibly displaced again.
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Karl Rove warns crime is a 'big problem' for Democrats
Longtime Republican operative Karl Rove said on Tuesday that crime is a “big problem” for the Democratic Party and warned that some within the party, including New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani, don’t understand how their posture on the issue hurts the party’s “label.” “This is a big problem for the Democrats. The Democrats...
Published on: August 26, 2025 | Source:Alex de Minaur wins all-Aussie clash to kick off US Open campaign
Australians Alexei Popyrin and Maya Joint enjoy their return to the US Open a year after famous wins at Flushing Meadows.
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