Melania Trump rings NYSE bell ahead of women’s empowerment initiative launch
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First Lady Melania Trump rang the ceremonial opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) as she kicked off a new initiative to empower women in leadership roles, “IMPERIA.”

Trump bashes Canada’s immigration policies, points to unemployment rates
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President Donald Trump bashed Canada for its immigration policies and unemployment rate, declaring the country is “destroying itself.”

Hurricane Polo intensifies into ‘one of the strongest storms ever,’ with large swells and dangerous surf expected in Southern Calif.
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Hurricane Polo has grown into a Category 5 storm, making it one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades as it skirts Mexico’s southwestern coast.

Harvey Weinstein sentenced to 15 years in prison after sexual assault retrial
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Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison after being found guilty of sexual assault in a retrial.

Iran enlists boys as young as 12 in ‘Self-Sacrifice’ paramilitary brigades amid growing mobilization
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In an expansion of its wartime mobilization, the Iranian regime has officially initiated programs to recruit and train boys as young as 12 to join paramilitary groups and terroristic “self-sacrifice” Janfada units.

Iranian president addresses UN, prompting lone U.S. delegate to walk out: ‘Iran has never, ever been an aggressor’
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Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian addressed the United Nations, labeling the Islamic Republic as the victim in the conflict between the United States and Iran.

CENTCOM: 115 commercial vessels redirected by ‘America’s steel wall blockade’
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United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced that U.S. forces have redirected 115 commercial vessels as it continues to enforce the blockade on Iranian ports.

Rubio: Ukraine has targeted U.S.-linked vessels and infrastructure in recent months
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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio revealed this week that the Ukrainian military has targeted U.S.-linked ships and infrastructure on multiple occasions in recent months.

Sen. Rick Scott unveils his ‘Rescuing America’ platform to promote American homeownership
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Florida Republican Senator Rick Scott says he agrees with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani that rising housing costs are a serious concern, but disagrees with Mamdani’s approach to addressing the issue.

Trump and Melania welcome Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng to U.S., launching 3-day visit
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In a display of diplomatic grand pageantry, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan to the United States on Wednesday, launching a three-day state visit aimed at managing the balance of power between the world’s two largest economies.

FBI investigating alleged security incident following hacking group’s breach claims
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is actively investigating an alleged security incident affecting its public recruiting portal, FBIjobs.gov, after the cybercriminal group ShinyHunters claimed it exfiltrated sensitive personnel and applicant records.

Zelensky on Russian oil refinery strikes: Ukrainian ‘lives are more important than the price of energy’
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has defended his country’s strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, despite pressure from other countries to be cautious of growing energy costs.

Trump welcomes Chinese President Xi Jinping to the WH with lavish state ceremony
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President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have welcomed Chinese President Xi Jinping and First Lady Peng Liyuan to the White House with a lavish arrival ceremony.

Trump touts ‘truly great friendship’ with Xi as leaders seek common ground at WH
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Welcoming Chinese President Xi Jinping to the White House, President Donald Trump highlighted the “truly great friendship” between the two leaders during their opening remarks.

CNN and Politico reporters regain WH access after federal judge grants temporary restoration of credentials
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A federal judge ordered the White House to restore press credentials to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, interrupting President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to hold the mainstream media efforts accountable for what he has long criticized as biased reporting.

Melania hosts Madame Peng for tour of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art
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In a moment of soft-power diplomacy during the official state visit between the United States and China, First Lady Melania Trump hosted Madame Peng Liyuan, wife of Chinese President Xi Jinping, for a tour of the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art on Thursday.

Man shot and wounded in Trump Butler assassination attempt dies, marking 2nd fatality from rally
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A second man who was wounded in the failed assassination attempt on President Donald Trump at a campaign rally in 2024 has passed away.

Netanyahu delivers defiant address to UNGA following diplomat walk-out: ‘If there are any moral cowards who haven’t left yet, please do so now’
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a defiant address to the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, directly confronting international criticism over his government’s military campaigns.

Mich.: Transgender NICU nurse charged with child abuse after premature baby found with broken bones and bruises
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An NICU nurse in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has been accused of abusing a premature baby girl, leaving her with bruises and broken bones.

Trump and Melania host Xi and Madame Peng for a state dinner in the East Room of WH
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Nearing toward the end of the three-day visit, President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump hosted Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Madame Peng Liyuan, for a lavish state dinner in the East Room of the White House on Thursday evening.

Trump mourns Jim Copenhaver, Butler rally shooting victim: ‘A tremendous loss!’
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President Donald Trump has responded to the second death of a victim of the shooting at his campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, in 2024, honoring him as a “true American patriot.”