US sanctions list disrupts relations with China
Washington’s decision to end sanctions on some Hong Kong and mainland officials is welcome but maintaining them against others continues to antagonise Beijing
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US lawmakers search for ways to tackle Beijing’s rapid rise in commercial shipbuilding and restore America’s diminished commercial fleet
· Han Li
US Congress explores new tariffs, sanctions to counter China’s shipbuilding dominance
US lawmakers search for ways to tackle Beijing’s rapid rise in commercial shipbuilding and restore America’s diminished commercial fleet
· Han Li
Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs wins Republican nomination for governor despite ties to white nationalism
Arizona Rep. Andy Biggs, who has drawn criticism for ties to white nationalist figures, will officially be the Republican nominee for Arizona governor, after winning the primary on Tuesday night.
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US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
The US House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defense policy bill on Wednesday, despite Democrats' concerns about its huge price tag, the Iran war and a provision that would boost Pentagon ties to Israel.
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Trump holds hands with toddler and mocks ‘Pee-wee’ Jon Ossoff at Georgia Trump Accounts rally
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· Steven Nelson
Biden Bucks: Climate Change Funds A Bonanza For State Outfits
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· Tyler Durden
Democrats press ICE on use of force, say 1 officer referred for discipline
Reporters raise their hands as Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin speaks in the Indian Treaty Room at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus, Friday, July 17, 2026, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Rebecca Santana
Nationals beat Rockies 8-0 as Cade Cavalli goes 6 strong innings
Washington Nationals starting pitcher Cade Cavalli reacts after striking out Colorado Rockies’ Kyle Karros to end the sixth inning of a baseball game, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
· Pat Graham
Trump administration announces deal to export nuclear materials to Saudi Arabia
The agreement has been explored since the Obama administration, but concerns over how security would be monitored prevented prior agreements.
· Francisco "A.J." Camacho
Rubio says US, China must ‘work through’ big differences at ASEAN meeting
United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has met his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi at a gathering of southeast Asian foreign ministers, to discuss how to manage bilateral tensions ahead of a planned summit between US President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Judge questions Pentagon's testosterone policy in trans ban lawsuit
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies at a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing, Tuesday, July 21, 2026, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
· Ben Finley
Trump’s air war in Iran may be reaching its limits
President Donald Trump is trying to put more pressure on Tehran — but the regime isn’t budging, so far, and there’s no clear endgame for the war.
· Paul McLeary
What is Beijing thinking? Why Washington is struggling to understand its rival
Language is important in US-China diplomacy, but funding cuts and dwindling student exchanges have left a ‘major gap’ in capabilities
· Nayan Seth
What is Beijing thinking? Why Washington is struggling to understand its rival
Language is important in US-China diplomacy, but funding cuts and dwindling student exchanges have left a ‘major gap’ in capabilities
· Nayan Seth
Secret Service Official Sounds Alarm: "Threat Environment Highest Ever" As Assassination Attempts Explode
The threat environment facing individuals under U.S. Secret Service protection, including President Trump, is the highest the agency has ever recorded, a senior official said during a background briefing with reporters, according to CNBC.
· Tyler Durden
US House passes $1 trillion defence bill including Israeli military integration
The US House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defence policy bill on Wednesday, despite Democrats' concerns about its huge price tag, the Iran war and a provision that would boost Pentagon ties to Israel.
· Middleeasteye
Republicans in Congress continue to back Iran war despite political risk
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and President Donald Trump attend the dignified transfer of four U.S. service members recently killed in the Middle East, Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Dover Air Force Base, Del. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Mary Clare Jalonick
Israeli officials warn US-Saudi deal could lead to nuclear weapons, discourage Israel normalization
A potential US civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia, which The New York Times has reported could be announced by the Trump administration as early as Wednesday, is alarming some Israelis and Americans.
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Is US Congress finally on the verge of a change? – Stateside with Kai and Carter
Earlier this year, Congress reached a depressing milestone: 86% of Americans, a record high, disapproved of its job performance. But this summer, there have been some signs that shifts are underway. On the left, House Democrats have just voted in unprecedented numbers to withhold military aid from Israel, and across…
US not getting enough critical minerals from China, Greer says as Xi-Trump meeting looms
Remarks on minerals vital for electronics come as Marco Rubio and Wang Yi discuss upcoming meeting of leaders
· Nayan Seth
US not getting enough critical minerals from China, Greer says as Xi-Trump meeting looms
Remarks on minerals vital for electronics come as Marco Rubio and Wang Yi discuss upcoming meeting of leaders
· Nayan Seth
House votes to limit stock trading by members of Congress
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and GOP leaders meet with reporters as he tries to advance a spending package for the Iran war, farm aid and President Donald Trump’s push for strict new voter ID requirements, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Joey Cappelletti
US and Saudi Arabia announce nuclear cooperation deal
The United States and Saudi Arabia have reached a civilian nuclear cooperation deal, the administration of President Donald Trump announced, as Washington and Riyadh push to deepen their ties.
· Al Jazeera Staff
Mike Johnson and House GOP pass $95 budget proposal on party lines to fund Iran war and other Trump priorities
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· Associated Press
Kalshi launches map showing gamblers’ odds on Senate, House races ahead of 2026 midterms
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· Marc Vartabedian
USTR says 'final' forced labor tariff action to be released as soon as Thursday
WASHINGTON, July 22 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) Jamieson Greer said Wednesday that his office will release its "final responsive action" on its trade investigations into 60 trading partners over forced labor concerns as soon as Thursday, as South Korea and other countries await new U.S. tariffs.
· Song Sang-ho
Trump’s IRS chief reveals scrub of Social Security database found 10% of recipients erroneously listed
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· Josh Christenson
House passes $1.5tn defense bill despite standoff over Israel and Trump’s voter agenda
Passage of annual bill complicated by Trump’s decision to join Israel in attacking Iran without congressional approval
· Chris Stein
‘Falling apart’: Trump’s Boeing deal hits turbulence with Beijing
China’s demands for parts and service guarantees to avoid the impact of possible future U.S. export restrictions has stymied a purchase agreement.
· Phelim Kine, Ari Hawkins
US Treasury signals years-long plan to rebuild Iraq banking sector | The National
Iraq's banking reforms will likely take far longer than what Prime Minister Ali Al Zaidi suggested after his inaugural visit to Washington last week.
· Kyle Fitzgerald
U.S. signs nuclear power agreement with Saudi Arabia
The U.S. signed an agreement with Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to develop a civilian nuclear program in the kingdom.
· Spencer Kimball
Australia news LIVE: Albanese to address Labor conference; Trump says US will ‘destroy’ Iranian civilian targets
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· Mostafa Rachwani
Zelenskyy speaks to Trump envoys to 'reinvigorate diplomacy'
KYIV — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Wednesday he had spoken with US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in a bid to revive efforts to end the war with Russia.
· Agence France-Presse
House votes to adopt Department of War renaming
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., leaves the chamber as members debate a series of measures including a continuing resolution to fund the government and a spending package for the Iran war, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, July 21, 2026. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
· Kevin Freking
Trump wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to become next UN Secretary-General - report
US President Trump reportedly wants FIFA President Gianni Infantino to be the next Secretary-General of the United Nations, The New York Post reported on Tuesday.
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[Michael R. Bloomberg] Government AI is a terrible idea
In the push to regulate artificial intelligence, a dangerous idea is gaining ground in Washington: handing the US government ownership stakes in the biggest AI companies. Both parties see immediate dollar signs. Neither is thinking longer-term. Somewhere, Karl Marx is smiling.
· Korea Herald
US accuses Chinese AI company of stealing secrets
The Trump administration has accused China’s Moonshot of improperly using US AI models and Nvidia chips to create the Kimi K3 system that stunned the tech industry last week with its advanced capabilities.
· Maggie Eastland
Trump's new Iran threat
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Jury finds Ellsworth guilty of official misconduct
A Helena jury found former state Senate President Jason Ellsworth guilty Tuesday night of misdemeanor criminal official misconduct for awarding $170,000 in no-bid contracts to a company represented by a long-timfe business associate.
Defense says VP's request for Senate-funded catering during trial has not been approved
MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President Sara Duterte said Wednesday that, as far as it knows, the Senate has yet to approve the Office of the Vice President's request to shoulder the catering expenses of its lawyers, support staff and witnesses during the impeachment trial.
· James Daniel Danio
US trade chief defends tariffs as Democrats say Trump ‘in denial’ over price hikes
Jamieson Greer denies tariffs have pushed up prices during grilling from lawmakers over cost-of-living concerns
· Shrai Popat, Lucy Campbell
Washington controlled by ‘closeted gay mafia’ – Hunter Biden
Washington is controlled by a “closeted gay mafia” largely made up of Republican politicians, former US President Joe Biden’s scandal-plagued son, Hunter, has claimed, alleging that “everybody knew” late Senator Lindsey Graham was gay.
· RT
Washington controlled by ‘closeted gay mafia’ – Hunter Biden
Washington is controlled by a “closeted gay mafia” largely made up of Republican politicians, former US President Joe Biden’s scandal-plagued son, Hunter, has claimed, alleging that “everybody knew” late Senator Lindsey Graham was gay.
· RT
Trump tech official accuses China’s Moonshot AI of stealing from Anthropic
Michael Kratsios alleges Beijing-based company targeted Anthropic’s most powerful model, Claude Fable 5, through large-scale ‘distillation’
· Vincent Chow
Trump tech official accuses China’s Moonshot AI of stealing from Anthropic
Michael Kratsios alleges Beijing-based company targeted Anthropic’s most powerful model, Claude Fable 5, through large-scale ‘distillation’
· Vincent Chow
Ex-Suffolk DA and aide busted in corruption cover-up scandal sting ask Trump for pardon
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· Brandon Cruz
Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain is in Trump’s sights — but attacking it is difficult, experts warn
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· Ronny Reyes
El presidente de EEUU promociona las Cuentas Trump, pero algunas familias aún esperan los fondos
El presidente de Estados Unidos, Donald Trump, baja del Air Force One en la base de la Fuerza Aérea Dobbins, el miércoles 22 de julio de 2026, en Marietta, Georgia. (AP Foto/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
· Moriah Balingit
GOP Rep. Kat Cammack pitches mandatory background checks for Congress staffers amid claims foreign agents running wild
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· Josh Christenson