Trump Administration

Dr. Heidi Overton is named FDA commissioner by President Trump, bringing her background as White House health aide into leadership of key regulatory agency overseeing food and drug safety nationwide.

The International Criminal Court denounced recent U.S. sanctions against two officials, calling them an assault on judicial independence amid escalating tensions with Washington.

Tehran dismisses US assertions over the strategic waterway as baseless, maintaining a firm stance against political pressure in the Persian Gulf region.

Iran's Persian Gulf Authority declares the Strait of Hormuz remains closed until specific conditions are met, contradicting recent statements by Donald Trump as maritime traffic declines significantly.

President Trump announces that White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her position at the end of August, confirming a transition in administration communications.

President Donald Trump is shifting U.S. strategy toward Iran, relying on renewed economic sanctions after previous methods failed to curb nuclear ambitions, signaling a major policy adjustment in Washington.

Senator Chris Murphy asserts that the United States has already lost its strategic contest with Iran, labeling recent policy decisions as a significant victory for Tehran amid rising regional tensions.

Federal officials aim to end California’s regulatory authority over offshore energy and space launches. The move targets state-level environmental protections in favor of federal oversight.

Federal officials propose ending California's ability to challenge offshore oil, floating nuclear reactors, and rocket launches. The move cites environmental extremism as a primary driver for increased federal oversight of coastal zones.

President Trump’s emergency appeal on his mail ballot order presents a significant legal challenge to the U.S. Supreme Court, testing a 20-year-old principle designed to prevent electoral chaos before elections take place.

President Donald Trump’s administration is appealing to the Supreme Court to permit fresh restrictions on mail voting ahead of critical House and Senate races.

U.S. forces stopped striking Iran after two weeks of intense bombardment as Tehran halts its own offensive actions.