Iran hardens its position as Strait of Hormuz crisis continues — Iran says direct U.S. talks will not resume while it considers the interim agreement breached, while Houthi attacks are adding pressure across the region. (Reuters)
Trump’s former personal lawyer is now attorney general — The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche 50–49 after a contentious fight over Justice Department independence. (Reuters)
Court stops Trump’s $400 million White House ballroom — A federal appeals court ruled that the project cannot proceed without congressional approval. (AP News)
Lake Mead falls to its lowest level ever recorded — America’s largest reservoir has dropped below its previous 2022 record, renewing concerns about Colorado River water supplies. (AP News)
ICE gets body cameras—but controls what the public sees — ICE expects to equip field officers with cameras, while its policy says footage will be released only when considered in the agency’s “best interests.” (ABC News)
Joe Biden’s cancer has spread further — Hunter Biden says his father’s prostate cancer has metastasized further and is causing significant pain. (Reuters)
Dangerous heat and severe storms hit the Northeast — Heat, humidity and storms are dominating weekend weather coverage across parts of the region. (ABC News)
Nagasaki remembers the atomic bomb 81 years later — The city’s mayor used today’s anniversary to warn that growing reliance on nuclear deterrence increases the danger of nuclear war. (AP News)