The NATO summit in Turkey saw European allies pledge record defense spending while tensions over the Iran conflict and Trump's questioning of alliance commitments exposed deepening transatlantic divisions.
A Chinese submarine-launched ballistic missile splashed down near Tuvalu's waters, prompting Pacific Island nations and Australia to condemn the test as destabilizing to the region's nuclear-free status.
With four months until Election Day, polling shows Democrats leading by 6-10 points on the generic ballot, raising GOP concerns about potential House losses as Trump's approval hovers in the high 30s.
President Trump unveiled declassified intelligence claims about election vulnerabilities and pushed for the SAVE America Act in a rare primetime address, as DHS moved swiftly to expand federal election oversight.
More than 70 commercial agreements, including Central Asia's first battery plant, mark new era in China-Kazakhstan relations during World AI Conference.
State Department announces whole-of-government effort to disable ICC, arguing the court threatens American sovereignty as European allies rally behind tribunal.
White House releases claims of election vulnerabilities as Republicans push voter ID requirements through reconciliation process ahead of November.
Republicans launch third attempt at party-line spending bill, allocating billions for military operations and voter ID implementation ahead of midterm elections.