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US to join Russia, China in war on crime, Kash Patel says, as former FBI director warns of risks

The partnerships have involved personnel exchanges in which Chinese law enforcement officials have visited the United States and FBI agents have traveled to China to work on cases together.

: FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before a Senate Appropriations Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies Subcommittee hearing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, May 12, 2026.
Doctor holds a stethoscope in front of a hospital background (illustrative)

US, Canadian healthcare failing to address rising antisemitism since Oct. 7, review says

Democratic nominee William Lawrence after the Michigan Democratic House primary.

Pro-Palestinian candidate supported by El-Sayed takes Michigan Democratic nomination for House

US Senate Democratic candidate Abdul El-Sayed speaks on stage, with vote counting continuing for Michigan's Democratic US Senate primary, in Detroit, Michigan, US, August 5, 2026

Israel critic Abdul El-Sayed projected to defeat AIPAC-backed Haley Stevens in Michigan primary


US judge grants DOJ's request to dismiss cases against far-right Oath Keepers for January 6 riots

The ruling from Washington-based US District Judge Amit Mehta tosses out convictions of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and other members of the group who were convicted of seditious conspiracy.

A mob of supporters of then-US President Donald Trump climb through a window they broke as they storm the US Capitol Building in Washington, US, January 6, 2021.

US continuing talk with Ukraine on Patriot missile manufacture, despite Trump casting doubt on deal

The discussions include an option for Ukraine to build some components for final assembly elsewhere in Europe, the sources added.

US President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky at the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 17, 2025

US Rep. Wesley Bell overcomes anti-Israel progressive Cori Bush in Missouri Democratic primary

Bush had emerged as one of Congress’s most outspoken critics of Israel following the October 7 Hamas massacre and the subsequent war in Gaza, while Bell campaigned on a more moderate platform.

US Representative Wesley Bell (D-MO) speaks with reporters after the House of Representatives passed a war powers resolution on the ongoing conflict with Iran on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, US, July 23, 2026

Arson suspect in court as wildfires rage around Spokane, Washington

The suspect is accused of starting one of the three fires in Washington state that have blackened more than 10,000 acres, destroyed over 700 hours, and forced 64,000 residents to evacuate.

Pink tape surrounds an area near the starting point of the Old Trails Fire after authorities arrested a man accused of deliberately starting one of three fires, in Spokane, Washington, US, August 4, 2026.

CDC expands largest known cyclosporiasis outbreak to 15 states - report

US cyclosporiasis cases have reached record levels this year, with the current epidemic among the largest foodborne illness outbreaks in recent US history.

Lettuce is displayed for sale, amid reports of slumping consumer confidence in lettuce and other fresh produce during the current cyclosporiasis outbreak that has sickened thousands across the US, at a grocery store in Washington, DC, US, July 24, 2026.

Lawn signs for Abdul, door knocking for Haley: Michigan Jews split in Senate Democratic primary

El-Sayed has said that the Israeli government is as “evil” as Hamas, often accusing Israel of committing “genocide” in Gaza while advocating that US aid to Israel be diverted to domestic priorities.

A campaign sign for Democratic candidate for US Senate in Michigan Abdul El-Sayed is positioned outside as he makes a campaign stop at Glow Hall on Aug. 1, 2026 in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

US sees progress in Hormuz Strait talks, hopes for deal very shortly, Rubio says

"There's been progress made in those talks, but not finality yet. We're hoping that will happen very shortly," Rubio told reporters at the State Department.

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivers remarks at the start of a ministerial meeting on political violence, at the State Department in Washington, DC, US, July 16, 2026.

US has used 'virtually all' of its long-range precision missiles during Iran war, sources say

The dramatic rundown in precision, long-range missiles means US President Donald Trump may have to rely more on riskier, piloted bombing missions if he relaunches large-scale attacks on Iran.

(Illustrative) A projectile is fired during what the U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) said was a third round of strikes this week against Iran, in this screen grab taken from a handout video released on July 11, 2026.

US and Iran disagree on war casualty numbers

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The flag of the United States superimposed on a map of the Middle East, centered on Iran, May 18, 2026.

Former FBI agent charged with stealing nearly $1m in crypto from Russian target

Patrick Yaroch allegedly memorized crypto seed phrases found in FBI files, moved the funds into personal accounts, then confessed after saying the shame was “eating him up inside.”

FBI agents monitor suspicious activity; illustrative.