U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan authorized the disbursement of funds held in a court-controlled escrow account after the Supreme Court declined to hear an appeal.

Hamas has announced the dissolution of its administrative government in Gaza to facilitate a transition to a US-backed technocratic committee. The move aims to address the humanitarian crisis, though Israeli officials have dismissed the development as a strategic maneuver.

Belgian Defence Minister Theo Francken has urged Donald Trump to stop targeting Giorgia Meloni, warning that ongoing friction risks isolating the United States.

President Trump spoke with FIFA President Gianni Infantino to secure a review of striker Folarin Balogun's red card, ensuring his eligibility for the match against Belgium.

Russian forces have shifted their primary operational focus in the Donetsk region to Kostiantynivka, combining tactical assaults with an information campaign targeting the US administration.

As NATO leaders gather in Ankara, Secretary-General Mark Rutte must navigate internal tensions as the U.S. shifts its focus from fiscal benchmarks to political alignment.

NATO leaders meet in the Turkish capital to address internal divisions and reaffirm mutual defense commitments amid geopolitical instability. The summit faces uncertainty as U.S. President Donald Trump prioritizes political loyalty over traditional fiscal contributions.

During state funeral proceedings for the late Supreme Leader, crowds and a featured poet demanded the death of Donald Trump. The event highlights ongoing internal divisions and the conspicuous absence of successor Mojtaba Khamenei.

President Donald Trump delivered a speech in Washington, D.C., following a day of weather-related event cancellations and evacuations on July 4, 2026.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the nation’s General Staff have rejected Russian assertions that Moscow has seized control of Kostiantynivka. The military stated that defensive operations are continuing within the town and on its approaches.

Severe thunderstorms forced the temporary evacuation of the National Mall, disrupting the 250th anniversary event. Officials later reopened the grounds.

Newly released financial disclosures reveal President Trump earned over $1.4 billion from digital asset enterprises in 2025. Critics argue these earnings and related administration policies create potential conflicts of interest, while the President asserts his actions serve national interests.

A federal financial disclosure reveals that President Donald Trump's cryptocurrency initiatives generated over $1 billion in 2025. The earnings have drawn scrutiny regarding potential conflicts of interest.

In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court struck down a Trump executive order attempting to terminate birthright citizenship. The ruling reaffirms the 14th Amendment's protection for individuals born on U.S. soil.

The Supreme Court preserved birthright citizenship under the 14th Amendment while upholding state-level bans on transgender athletes in female sports.

Bill Maher accepted the Mark Twain Prize at the Kennedy Center during a ceremony that featured recurring jokes about the venue's recent legal and political conflicts.

A public dispute has emerged between Donald Trump and Tucker Carlson following the president's comments on Iran. Other conservative figures have also criticized the administration's military strategy in the Persian Gulf.

A new limited-edition U.S. passport featuring a portrait of President Donald Trump has been released as part of the America250 initiative. The document will be available starting 6 July 2026 exclusively through in-person appointments at the Washington Passport Agency.

Military tensions in the Middle East have escalated as the U.S. targets Iranian military facilities following a failed ceasefire and drone strikes on vessels.

President Trump announced that any nation imposing a digital services tax on American corporations will face a 100 percent tariff on all goods exported to the U.S. The directive targets European nations and impacts companies including Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, and Apple.