McKenna West case highlights U.S. surrogacy rights dispute
McKenna West's surrogacy dispute highlights conflicts over parental rights and reproductive decisions in the United States. West carried a pregnancy for California intended parents Nausheen Gilkar and Omar Ahmed after the fetus was diagnosed with hypoplastic left heart syndrome. The dispute now involves Texas and custody claims.
Trump reportedly sees himself above historical rulers
The author argues that Donald Trump sees himself as a world-historical figure who can reshape the world. Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan describe Trump's acceptance of comparisons with rulers who changed history through conquest and fear. The author connects this belief to Trump's foreign policy and domestic decisions.
Physicians urge Trump to lose weight after possible 23-pound gain
Physicians have advised President Donald Trump to lose weight after he may have gained 23 pounds since his last campaign. A White House medical report listed Trump's weight at 238 pounds in May. The report placed him about 1.6 pounds below the obesity classification for his height.
Israeli air strike near Maghazi camp kills at least one
An Israeli air attack near the Maghazi refugee camp in central Gaza killed at least one person and wounded two others. The attack occurred near Salah al-Din Street on Sunday morning, according to Wafa. The attack followed a drone strike in Deir el-Balah that killed one person and wounded several others.
Latin America's right-wing leaders back allies across borders
Right-wing leaders across Latin America are openly backing allied candidates in neighboring elections. Javier Milei's support for Flávio Bolsonaro contributed to a diplomatic rift with Brazil. Washington is strengthening ties with conservative leaders through the Shield of the Americas security alliance.
Sean Duffy brings six-episode sponsored reality show to YouTube
The Great American Road Trip, a family reality show starring Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, has arrived on YouTube as a six-episode series. President Trump appears in the first episode. The show was delayed for extra editing to comply with government ethics rules. Its sponsors include companies regulated by the Transportation Department.
Midterm conditions echo 2006 for Republicans and Democrats
Chuck Schumer and Rahm Emanuel compare the current midterm environment with 2006, when Democrats won control of Congress. Democrats need to win at least four Republican-held Senate seats to take control this year. The Cook Political Report moved the Texas and Iowa Senate races to toss-ups.
Eon Huntley wins New York primary while working at Bergdorf Goodman
Eon Huntley won the Democratic primary for New York's 56th Assembly District as a Democratic Socialists of America-endorsed candidate. He campaigned on universal child care and a $30-per-hour state minimum wage. Huntley works as a sales associate at Bergdorf Goodman and earns $25 per hour plus 5% commission.
Powerus makes $5,000 drone interceptors in the UAE
Powerus is making Guardian drone interceptors in the UAE that cost about $5,000 each. Affiliated factories produce roughly 3,000 interceptors monthly. Powerus aims to raise worldwide production to 15,000 monthly by mid-2027. The company also signed a $22 million contract to protect Middle Eastern oil and gas infrastructure.
Representative Hakeem Jeffries met privately with Jared Kushner to discuss potential areas of cooperation between Democrats and the administration. The discussions covered housing. They covered immigration. They covered the high cost of living.
Candidates from both parties are using opposition to data centers in midterm races amid 71 percent opposition to local construction in a Gallup poll. Democrats have focused on electricity prices, water use and distrust of the technology sector. Republicans have also adopted skepticism despite President Trump's support for the artificial intelligence industry and concerns about U.S. competitiveness with China.
More than 12,500 people remain in temporary camps in La Guaira two months after two earthquakes struck Venezuela. Many survivors have lost loved ones and homes. Residents face precarious conditions with limited medical care and humanitarian aid.
The federal government announced reductions that will cut Arizona's Colorado River share by roughly one-third over the next two years. The Central Arizona Project could face deeper reductions, including a complete shutdown during the driest years. Arizona officials say the proposal is unacceptable and have threatened to sue.
Eight Muslim-majority countries condemn Israel's planned Y1 settlement
Eight Muslim-majority countries jointly condemned Israel's planned Y1 settlement in the West Bank. Foreign ministers from Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Pakistan, and Indonesia opposed the plan. Y1 would include thousands of homes in East Jerusalem, and critics say it could disrupt territorial links between northern and southern parts of the West Bank.
Russian military officers oversaw readiness planning for a potential mobilization of Kaliningrad residents. The officers flew from St. Petersburg to the exclave last month.
David Barton is pushing to put the Ten Commandments back into American classrooms. The 72-year-old conservative political activist has a collection of tens of thousands of founding-era American documents and artifacts.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said Hong Kong must respond quickly to job-market challenges from developing technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Big Tech shapes American schools through funding and technology
The author argues that Big Tech has influenced nearly every part of the U.S. education supply chain through money, technology and corporate partnerships. The author interviewed more than 100 education and technology figures for the book behind the excerpt. The American Federation of Teachers received $23 million from Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic for a national teacher training program on artificial intelligence.
Ohio voter anger may put the 2026 midterms in play
Ohio may be up for grabs in the 2026 midterms, with polls showing dead heats for governor and a Senate seat. The general election is less than 75 days away. Enough congressional seats are in play for either party to swing control of the House. Residents express frustration over rising living costs and data center projects.
Kazakhstan votes in election expected to expand Tokayev's power
Kazakhstan opened voting in parliamentary elections expected to strengthen President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev's control. The election is the first for the new single-chamber Kurultai. A March referendum received 87% support for merging parliament's two chambers. The referendum also backed giving the president authority to appoint key officials with parliamentary approval.