08/22/2026

Federal Judge Sanctions Lawyers Over Trump IRS Settlement

A federal judge sanctioned attorneys representing former President Donald Trump and the Department of Justice. The sanctions relate to a 2022 settlement involving an IRS audit, which the judge deemed an attempt to 'manipulate' the court.

Aug 22

Trump Signs Orders on Birthright Citizenship, White House Ballroom Dispute Heads to Supreme Court

Aug 22

Analysts Discuss Potential Hormuz Deal, Compromise with Iran

Aug 22

Proposed Guidelines Aim to Reshape Head Start Program

Aug 22

Midwest and Southern US Face Continued Heat, Europe Battles Wildfires

Millions across the Midwest and Southern United States prepare for another day of high temperatures and potential severe weather. Simultaneously, wildfires in Europe have forced thousands of residents to leave their homes.

Aug 22

Midwest and Southern US Face Continued Heat, Europe Battles Wildfires

Aug 22

BP Reports $5.7 Billion Profit Amid Rising Oil Prices

BP announced a $5.7 billion profit, marking its highest quarterly earnings since 2022. The company attributed the result to elevated crude oil prices. Environmental groups expressed concern regarding the profits.

Aug 22

Oil Prices Decline Following Strait of Hormuz Reopening Progress

Aug 22

Egan-Jones Report Details AI's Influence on Industries and Investment Risk

Aug 22

Twenty-Five States Challenge Trump Administration Tariffs in Court

Aug 22

SK Group and NVIDIA Expand AI Partnership, Including Memory and Data Centers

Aug 22

Middle School Reading Scores Decline for Lowest-Performing Students, NWEA Study Finds

A new study by NWEA, a K-12 assessment organization, reports a persistent decline in reading scores for the lowest-performing middle school students. The research identifies this trend as ongoing since 2020. The study also highlights state policies showing potential in addressing these educational outcomes.

Aug 22

Analysts Examine Iranian Nuclear Site Amidst Trump Comments

BBC Verify consulted experts and analyzed satellite images regarding an Iranian mountain facility. This examination follows former President Trump's comments about bombing the site. Analysts discuss the structure and potential consequences of such an action.

Aug 22

Trump and Netanyahu to Meet Amid Economic Pressures

Aug 22

Left-leaning Democrats Achieve Recent Successes, Face Michigan Test

Aug 22

ICE Prepares for Potential Haitian Deportations as TPS Nears End

Aug 22

Republican Strategists Note Voter Enthusiasm Concerns Ahead of Midterms

Aug 22

Left-leaning Democrats Achieve Recent Successes, Face Michigan Test

Democrats aligned with the party's left wing have recorded a string of recent electoral wins. Their ability to regain support among working-class voters will be tested in Michigan.

Aug 22

ICE Prepares for Potential Haitian Deportations as TPS Nears End

Aug 22

Republican Strategists Note Voter Enthusiasm Concerns Ahead of Midterms

Aug 22