Virginia’s new map, Iran ceasefire extension and SpaceX
Virginia voters approve a new congressional map drawn by Democrats, in a blow to the Republicans ahead of the midterms. U.S. President Donald Trump says he’s extending the Iran ceasefire but maintaining the blockade of its sea trade. SpaceX makes overtures to Wall Street as it mo ...Show more
Iran talks, Apple CEO, Warsh and Starmer
Uncertainty grows over a second round of Iran talks in Pakistan, as the clock ticks down on the ceasefire. Kevin Warsh, U.S. President Donald Trump’s nominee for Fed chair, testifies before the Senate Banking Committee. British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is under mounting pressu ...Show more
In a blow to free speech, TV host Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show was suspended from ABC’s lineup after the comedian made jokes about President Donald Trump’s relationship with the late conservative activist Charlie Kirk.The 22-year-old suspect in Kirk’s killing was charged on Tue ...Show more
White House Shutdown Cuts, Government Services Interrupted, Gaza City Evacuation
President Trump’s budget director is canceling billions in projects and threatening mass layoffs as the White House uses the government shutdown to push for deeper spending cuts. The shutdown’s ripple effects are spreading nationwide, with key federal services slowing or stopping ...Show more