Trump asks Supreme Court to revive controversial system used for voter purges
Trump is asking the Supreme Court to revive a voter-roll system that critics warn could mistakenly flag eligible voters, setting up another major fight over election rules ahead of the midterms.
Suburban teen's family self-deports to Colombia nearly year after father's detention during Midway Blitz
A family’s American dream was shattered after an immigration detention separated them, forcing them to leave behind the life, education and future they had built in the U.S.
Three ways the Iran war changed the global economy
The Iran war could leave a lasting mark on the global economy, reshaping oil markets, shipping routes and energy demand long after the fighting ends.
UK, France and Canada sanction Israeli settlements in West Bank as Britain accuses settlers of ‘ethnic cleansing’
Britain’s new sanctions on Israeli settlements are deepening tensions with Israel and raising fears of a wider rift among Western allies.
Brazil’s oil industry is surging thanks to the war in Iran
Brazil is emerging as a major alternative oil supplier as the Iran war disrupts Middle East energy flows and China turns to Latin America for crude.
Scores wounded as Iran-backed Houthis attack Saudi Arabia in major regional escalation
A major Houthi attack on Saudi Arabia has sent oil prices higher and raised fears that the widening Middle East conflict could threaten global energy and shipping routes.
Why are far-right masked men protesting at British ports?
Masked anti-migration protesters clashed with police and blocked roads in southern England after a migrant boat landed—escalating tensions over small-boat crossings.
Mass deportations and separate schools for refugees: The far-right AfD’s vision for Germany
Germany’s far-right AfD just scored a historic state-election victory—but falling short of a majority leaves the party facing a crucial fight over how, or whether, it can govern.
Nuclear-capable warship that capsized when launched finally joins North Korea’s fleet
North Korea has commissioned a new guided-missile destroyer that famously capsized during its launch—now Kim Jong Un says the nuclear-capable warship marks a new era for his navy.
US military strikes three Iranian tankers in retaliation for missile attacks
The U.S. just struck three Iranian oil tankers after missile attacks on American warships—raising fears of a dangerous new escalation in the Persian Gulf.
Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation Reconstitutes Board, Sets New Strategic Direction
The Texas Hispanic Policy Foundation has reconstituted its nine-member board and adopted a new strategic plan focused on expanding nonpartisan research and establishing a permanent academic home.
Trump says he will cease trading with top partners unless Fed lowers rates
Trump is threatening to cut off trade with countries that run deficits with the US unless the Fed lowers interest rates—escalating his pressure on the central bank as inflation concerns persist.
Russia strikes Ukraine Security Service headquarters in central Kyiv
A Russian drone has struck Ukraine’s top security agency in the heart of Kyiv for the first time, injuring 12 and signaling a dangerous escalation as air defenses run dangerously low.
Labor Day gas has never been this expensive. Trump is scrambling for answers
Gas prices are heading toward a potential Labor Day record as Trump’s Iran war sends diesel to an all-time high and leaves Americans wondering when energy costs will finally ease.
Vance says Iran conflict isn’t a ‘war,’ even as he refuses to say when it will end
JD Vance says he can’t predict when the Iran conflict will end—or when gas prices will fall below $3—leaving Americans facing more uncertainty as the midterms approach.

