Agoa removal: Trump moves to drop South Africa, Rwanda
The Trump administration has notified Congress it plans an Agoa removal for South Africa and Rwanda from 1 January 2027, citing trade barriers and security concerns.
Iran 2-day plan to reopen Strait, restart U.S. nuclear talks
Iran outlines a 2-day plan to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and resume U.S. nuclear talks, as Yemen displacement surges and China dispatches a Gulf envoy.
US early voting tops 50 million with days left in midterms
US early voting has surpassed 50 million ballots with three days until the 2026 midterms, reflecting tight races that could decide control of Congress.
Rollins urges more states to adopt dyed diesel relief
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins praised 31 states for joining dyed diesel relief and pressed remaining governors to act as IRS suspends enforcement under EO 14435.
US aquaculture investment needs more than venture capital
A new Hatch Blue report says US aquaculture investment lags due to regulatory hurdles and misaligned capital, not funding scarcity, hindering commercial scale.
Operation Not Forgotten 2026 yields arrests, charges, rescues
Operation Not Forgotten 2026 led to 118 arrests, 41 federal charges, 25 child victims identified or located, and 72 weapons recovered, according to officials.
Gas shock and policy shifts squeeze electric vehicle sales
Electric vehicle sales slid in 2026 despite soaring gas prices, with supply squeezed after tax credits ended and automakers cut output. Hybrids, by contrast, surged.
FBI Summer Heat 2.0 yields 8,927 arrests, major seizures
The FBI reports 8,927 arrests, 687 kilograms of fentanyl seized, and 5,013 illegal weapons recovered during Summer Heat 2.0, a nationwide four-month operation.
Zelensky says Russia diesel deal puts U.S. on wrong side
Volodymyr Zelensky criticized the Russia diesel deal, warning it benefits Vladimir Putin and puts the U.S. on the wrong side of history during a U.K. visit.
Maps show how the Yellow Line keeps shrinking space in Gaza
Maps illustrate how the Yellow Line has shifted west since the US-brokered ‘ceasefire’, expanding Israeli control in Gaza and compressing Palestinian areas.
Russian diesel deal unlikely to ease prices, experts warn
Experts say the Russian diesel deal announced by Donald Trump will not significantly lower fuel prices despite eased sanctions and promised shipments.
Sam Altman AI regulation stance favors broad access
OpenAI’s Sam Altman set out how his AI regulation views diverge from Anthropic, backing broad access to the technology while supporting tougher safeguards in some areas.