White House diverts anti-terror funds from Democratic states to GOP states

The Trump administration plans to shift terrorism prevention funding from Democratic-led states toward those led by Republicans, government records show—as it overhauls a $1 billion program created...

Justice Department to seek indictment of ex-national security advisor Bolton

The Justice Department is expected to ask a grand jury on Thursday to indict President Donald Trump's former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton, a person familiar with the matter said. Tap ...

White House tells press it OK’d covert CIA operations in Venezuela

U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Wednesday that he authorized the Central Intelligence Agency to conduct covert operations in Venezuela—marking an escalation in U.S. tension with Venezuela’...

Pentagon directed to pay troops during US government shutdown

However, it was not clear where funds would come from to cover the military's next paychecks at the end of October. Tap for the full brief.

US judge extends block on National Guard deployment to Portland, Oregon

A federal judge in Oregon on Wednesday extended temporary restraining orders barring the White House from deploying any National Guard troops to police Portland—amid the president’s campaign to sen...

US Supreme Court conservatives appear willing to blunt key Voting Rights Act provision

Conservative U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled their willingness on Wednesday during arguments in a case involving Louisiana electoral districts to undercut a key section of the Voting Rights Ac...

Hamas hands over bodies of deceased captives

Hamas handed over more bodies of deceased hostages to Israel—a sign of progress in the Gaza peace plan. Tap for the full brief.

Syria will respect all past deals with Russia, Sharaa tells Putin

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa told Russian President Vladimir Putin on Wednesday he would honor all past deals struck between his country and Moscow—a pledge suggesting Moscow's two main militar...

Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to truce after renewed fighting kills over a dozen civilians

Pakistan and Afghanistan agreed to a "temporary ceasefire" Wednesday—after an airstrike and ground fighting killed over a dozen civilians. Tap for the full brief.

US news outlets reject Hegseth’s Pentagon press access policy

At least 20 news organizations declined to sign a new Pentagon access policy for journalists, warning of the potential for less comprehensive coverage of the world’s most powerful military—ahead of...

US strike on alleged drug boat off Venezuela kills six, POTUS says

In a post on Truth Social, President Trump said the strike had been carried out against a designated terrorist organization—but did not specify which group. Tap for the full brief.

Assad government moved mass grave to cover up Syria killings, investigation finds

The Assad government carried out a two-year clandestine operation to truck thousands of bodies from one of Syria’s largest known mass graves to a secret location over an hour away in the remote des...

EU Commission proposes expanding “drone wall” to protect more territory

The European Commission has proposed expanding an initiative for a "drone wall" on Europe's eastern flank to protect all of the continent after some regions said they felt left out, two EU official...

Hamas carries out wave of Gaza killings, citing crime and “collaborators”

Hamas fighters tightened their grip in Gaza on Tuesday after carrying out public executions—appearing to get a U.S. nod to temporarily police the shattered enclave. Tap for the full brief.

Madagascar's military takes power

Madagascar's military has taken charge of the Indian Ocean island, an army colonel said on Tuesday, after President Andry Rajoelina fled abroad during a standoff with youth-led protesters and secur...