China presses ahead with Southeast Asia port expansion as US tensions simmer
China is pushing forward with several projects designed to boost its trade ties with Southeast Asia – including a major port upgrade in Brunei...
Unpacking North Korea’s ‘unusual’ reaction to this year’s US-South Korea drills
North Korea has issued a notably restrained response to next week’s annual US–South Korean military exercises, signalling an effort by both sides to cool...
Hearing Held in Newsom v. Trump Case on California National Guard Federalization (Aug. 11)
A hearing is held in the Newsom v. Trump case at 1 p.m. ET on Aug. 11. It addresses California Gov. Gavin Newsom and...
Trump to Review Russia’s Parameters for Ending War in Meeting With Putin
WASHINGTON—President Donald Trump said on Aug. 11 that he will use his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin to learn the Kremlin’s “parameters”...
Trump Meets With Intel CEO After Calling for His Resignation Over Alleged China Link
President Donald Trump said he held a “very interesting” meeting with Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan on Aug. 11, days after he called for Tan’s...
Newsom Urges Trump to Call Off Mid-Decade Redistricting
California Gov. Gavin Newsom asked President Donald Trump in a letter on Aug. 11 to help stop mid-decade congressional redistricting efforts in Texas and...
Illinois State Legislative Latino Caucus Holds News Conference With Texas House Democrats
The Illinois Legislative Latino Caucus and Mexican American Legislative Caucus hold a news conference with Texas House Democrats at 3 p.m. ET on Aug....
Trump Says Gold Will Be Exempt From Tariffs, Easing Market Jitters
President Donald Trump announced on Aug. 11 that gold would be exempt from tariffs, easing investor concerns over a potential sharp rise in import...
US Politicians Mourn Death of Colombian Presidential Candidate Miguel Uribe, Call for Justice
U.S. politicians and congressmen reacted on Aug. 11 to the death of Colombian senator and presidential candidate Miguel Uribe Turbay, calling for justice for...