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US appeals court throws out California, Giffords 'ghost guns' challenge

US appeals court throws out California, Giffords 'ghost guns' challenge

By Jonathan Stempel Aug 21 (Reuters) - A federal appeals court threw out on Friday a lawsuit by California and the Giffords gun control advocacy group claiming that a Biden administration-era rule to curtail the production of illegal, largely untraceable "ghost guns" was not strict enough.
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US envoy Huckabee tells Israeli settlers not to take Palestinian Americans' land

US envoy Huckabee tells Israeli settlers not to take Palestinian Americans' land

By Alexander Cornwell JERUSALEM, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee has warned militant Israeli settlers in the occupied West Bank not to steal property owned by Palestinian Americans, describing such behavior as "a violation of God's law".
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How democratic socialists fared in 2026 until Angie Nixon's win

How democratic socialists fared in 2026 until Angie Nixon's win

The Florida Democratic Senate primary gives the growing leftwing political group its biggest upset yet of 2026. Here's their overall record.
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Appeals court upholds block on DOJ subpoenas to NY AG James' office

Appeals court upholds block on DOJ subpoenas to NY AG James' office

By Luc Cohen NEW YORK, Aug 21 (Reuters) - A U.S. appeals court on Friday ruled that the Justice Department could not enforce subpoenas seeking information about cases pursued by New York Attorney General Letitia James because it had installed an ally of President Donald Trump as a top prosecutor
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Oil settles up more than 2% after Trump threatens countries supporting Iran

Oil settles up more than 2% after Trump threatens countries supporting Iran

By Shariq Khan NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Oil prices jumped more than 2% on Thursday to settle at the highest in nearly a month, after U.S.
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US Treasury buyback strategy falls short as debt worries persist

US Treasury buyback strategy falls short as debt worries persist

By Rae Wee, Harry Robertson and Gertrude Chavez-Dreyfuss SINGAPORE/LONDON/NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury's surprise bond buyback failed to quell lingering concerns about inflation and expanding government debt, as bond yields rose on Thursday, dragging the dollar higher as well.
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Oil hits more than three-week high as Trump threatens Iran-related retaliation

Oil hits more than three-week high as Trump threatens Iran-related retaliation

By Shariq Khan NEW YORK, Aug 20 (Reuters) - Oil prices rose to more than a three-week high on Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump warned of retaliation against nations supporting Iran, his latest attempt to resolve a war that has stranded millions of barrels of Middle Eastern oil.
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Treasury Secretary Bessent doubles US long-bond buybacks in the face of surging yields

Treasury Secretary Bessent doubles US long-bond buybacks in the face of surging yields

By David Lawder and Tatiana Bautzer WASHINGTON/NEW YORK, Aug 19 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury announced on Wednesday support measures for long-duration bonds, stepping in to staunch, at least temporarily, an upward march in yields that had unnerved global investors.
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US to provide $206 million for Gaza peacekeeping force, letters show

US to provide $206 million for Gaza peacekeeping force, letters show

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has told Congress it is sending more than $206 million for a proposed Gaza peacekeeping force, the first significant funding for the stalled U.S. plan to rebuild the devastated enclave.
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US provides $206 million for Gaza force despite deadlocked peace plan

US provides $206 million for Gaza force despite deadlocked peace plan

By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON, Aug 19 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's administration has told Congress it is sending more than $206 million for a proposed Gaza peacekeeping force, the first significant funding for the stalled U.S. plan to rebuild the devastated enclave.
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Noah Kahan Criticizes Vail Resorts and Rejects Use of Song by Trump Administration

Noah Kahan Criticizes Vail Resorts and Rejects Use of Song by Trump Administration

Singer-songwriter Noah Kahan has publicly voiced strong opinions against Vail Resorts and the Trump Administration. During a recent concert in Denver, Kahan criticized Vail Resorts for acquiring independent, family-owned ski resorts, including some in his home state of Vermont, telling the company to 'go f***' themselves. This statement highlights his disapproval of corporate consolidation within the ski industry. Separately, Kahan explicitly stated he 'would never approve' of his song 'American Cars' being used to support the Trump Administration after the White House featured it in a social media video. This indicates a clear stance against the political use of his music by the administration. Kahan is currently on a significant tour, performing sold-out shows at major venues like Fenway Park and T-Mobile Park, and is scheduled for Oracle Park in San Francisco as part of The Great Divide Tour. His public comments reflect a growing trend of artists using their platforms to address social and political iss...
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Trump Administration Sanctions ICC President and Senior Prosecutor Amidst Broader Campaign Against Court

Trump Administration Sanctions ICC President and Senior Prosecutor Amidst Broader Campaign Against Court

The Trump administration has imposed sanctions on International Criminal Court (ICC) president Tomoko Akane and senior trial lawyer Abdoulaye Seye. These sanctions, announced by the State Department, freeze any assets the individuals hold in U.S. jurisdictions or that interact with the U.S. financial system. This action is part of a wider effort by the Trump administration to target the ICC, which it accuses of overstepping its mandate by investigating and seeking to prosecute officials from non-member countries, including the United States and Israel. The ICC has condemned these sanctions as a 'flagrant attack' on its independence, asserting its commitment to pursuing justice for atrocities globally. The Trump administration has previously sanctioned nine of the ICC's 18 judges, both deputy prosecutors, its former chief prosecutor, and another prosecution office staffer.