Senate Democrats block $1 trillion defense bill in protest over Iran war

WASHINGTON (AP) – Senate Democrats blocked a $1 trillion annual defense bill Tuesday, refusing to advance the bipartisan package that would substantially increase Pentagon spending, including a pay raise for the troops, in protest of President Donald Trump’s war against Iran.

Senators rally to Russia sanctions bill, one of Graham's top priorities

WASHINGTON (AP) – Sen. Lindsey Graham’s pursuit of a Russia sanctions bill has taken on renewed urgency after his death as colleagues look to pay tribute and build on the progress he made in gaining the White House’s support for the measure.

Security video shows deadly encounter with ICE in Biddeford, Maine

Security video shows deadly encounter with ICE in Biddeford, Maine

China's June exports surge 27% from a year earlier as AI boom drives strong demand

HONG KONG (AP) – China’s exports accelerated in June, jumping 27% from a year earlier thanks partly to the boom in artificial intelligence, the customs agency said Tuesday.

News Minute - Video of Major World Affairs - July 14

News Minute – Video of Major World Affairs - July 14

China's economy slows 4.3% annual growth, weakest since late 2022

HONG KONG (AP) – China’s economy slowed sharply to a 4.3% annualized pace of growth in the April-June quarter, the government said Wednesday, the weakest in over three years.

Inflation cools more than expected in June as gas costs fall

WASHINGTON (AP) – U.S. inflation cooled last month as the cost of gas, clothes, and used cars fell, providing some relief to consumers, while underlying price pressures also cooled more than expected. Prices dropped 0.4% from May to June, the largest monthly drop in four years, the Labor Department said Tuesday.

Today in History - What Happened on this Day

Today in History – What Happened on this Day

Tehran attacks Jordan as US reimposes its blockade on Iran

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) – Jordan said Wednesday it shot down three missiles launched by Iran targeting the kingdom.