08/21/2026

Senate Leaders Propose Funding Deal Ahead of August Recess

Senate leadership has put forward a funding agreement. Lawmakers plan to vote on the proposal before their scheduled August recess. This period typically involves members focusing on their reelection efforts.

Aug 21

Trump Announces Pause in Iran Attacks, Cites Potential Deal

Aug 21

Iran Conflict Sees Repeated Attack Declarations, Renewed Hostilities

Aug 21

Democrats Consider Midterm Strategy Amid Global Events and Economic Concerns

Aug 21

Americans Report Increased Impact of Extreme Heat

A recent Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll reveals a growing awareness among Americans regarding the effects of extreme heat on their daily lives. Respondents specifically identified the West and Midwest as areas experiencing notable changes.

Aug 21

Americans Report Increased Impact of Extreme Heat

Aug 21

Teads Sues Google Following Antitrust Ruling

Teads Holding Co. has filed a lawsuit against Google LLC and Alphabet Inc. in New York federal court. The action follows a ruling by a Virginia federal court that found Google engaged in anticompetitive practices in digital advertising technology markets. Teads seeks financial damages and other legal remedies.

Aug 21

Heating Oil Customers to Receive Compensation After Price Increase

Aug 21

Trump Administration Announces 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports

Aug 21

Trump Administration Announces 50% Tariffs on Canadian Imports

Aug 21

Drought Conditions May Reduce UK Food Supplies, Farmers' Union Reports

Aug 21

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Addresses Measles Outbreak, Discusses Public Health on CNN

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. urged American families to vaccinate children against measles as cases increase across the country. During a CNN interview, he discussed his views on public health measures and constitutional rights.

Aug 21

FDA Considers Approval for Moderna's mRNA Flu Vaccine

Aug 21

Senator Lindsey Graham Dies at 68 After Aortic Dissection

U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, died at age 68 from an aortic dissection. Fellow Senator Thom Tillis stated Graham requested 911 be called after experiencing chest pains.

Aug 21

Trump Cites Gulf Allies in Decision to Halt Iran Strikes

Aug 21

US Diplomat Cites Pause in Hostilities with Iran for Negotiations

Aug 21

Trump Announces Pause in U.S. Attacks on Iran Amid Deal Discussions

Aug 21

Research Links Human Activity to Increased Wildfire Conditions in Spain and France

Aug 21

Simon Levy Convicted in Double Murder, Rape Case

A jury has convicted Simon Levy of Tottenham in the murders of two women and the rape of a third. The court proceedings concluded with the verdict today.

Aug 21

New York Times Challenges White House Actions in Court

Aug 21

U.S. and Saudi Arabia Sign Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, Wells Autopsy Raises Questions

Aug 21