From Alliance to Platform: George Bogden on How the U.S. and Japan Are Building Deterrence and Economic Security Together
The U.S.-Japan alliance is evolving into a strategic partnership spanning defense, technology, and supply chains, as both nations work to strengthen deterrence and compete with China.
International Business Times 10 min read
Department of Justice investigating Eric Swalwell amid sexual assault allegations
Democratic representative from California has suspended gubernatorial campaign and resigned from Congress
The Guardian - US 3 min read
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West Texas residents sue Trump administration over Big Bend border wall plans
The lawsuit says the Trump administration illegally waived environmental laws to speed up the process to build border barriers in the Big Bend area.
The Texas Tribune 4 min read
No ‘specific request’ to help US in strait of Hormuz, Marles says, as Trump repeats criticism of Australia
US president told reporters he was ‘not happy with Australia because they were not there when we asked them to be there’
The Guardian - AU 5 min read
Texas needs at least $174 billion to avoid water crisis, state says
That new amount is more than double the amount predicted four years ago. The new forecast comes as supply is already drying up.
The Texas Tribune 6 min read
Who Is Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr: The ICE Agent Accused of Aiming His Gun at Civilians
Minnesota issues an arrest warrant for ICE agent Gregory Donnell Morgan Jr. over an alleged armed road‑rage incident on a busy interstate, underscoring tensions with federal immigration enforcement.
International Business Times UK 5 min read
World Cup Fans Could Pay Up to $100 to Reach Stadiums as Cities Defy FIFA Deal
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill said FIFA has not provided any funding for transportation, arguing that asking commuters to pay more would be unfair given FIFA's projected $11 billion in revenue during the 2026 World Cup cycle.
Latin Times 5 min read
“I was already a fan, but after that I just had so much empathy for her and her humanity and of course her talent”: Anne Hathaway on what changed her opinion of Taylor Swift – and how she inspired her while playing a “dominant pop presence” in Mother Mary
The movie's soundtrack includes songs written by regular Swift collaborator Jack Antonoff and Charli XCX
MusicRadar 3 min read
'We are not leaving': Netanyahu says Israeli forces will hold positions in Lebanon as 10-day ceasefire begins
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Thursday said that Israeli forces will continue to remain in southern Lebanon during the ongoing 10-day ceasefire, stating "we are not leaving".
The Times of India 3 min read
SCOTUS justices air disputes in rare public rifts
Recent remarks have offered a rare public display of the deep ideological divides within the most secretive branch of the U.S. government.
Axios 3 min read