08/22/2026

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

President Donald Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday, one targeting birthright citizenship and another focused on 'birth tourism.' Concurrently, a federal appeals court upheld a ruling blocking construction of a White House ballroom.

Aug 22

Analysts Discuss Potential Hormuz Deal, Compromise with Iran

Aug 22

Proposed Guidelines Aim to Reshape Head Start Program

Aug 22

Trump Addresses Munitions Reports Amid Internal Pentagon Discussions

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

President Trump Halts Iran Strikes, Cites Potential for Negotiations

President Donald Trump announced he would not authorize military strikes against Iran. He cited a preference for a diplomatic agreement. This development follows recent media reports suggesting imminent military action.

Aug 22

U.S. Advises Citizens in Middle East to Prepare for Potential Departure

Aug 22

House Passes Resolution Limiting Presidential Military Action in Iran

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

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