Revised legislation takes effect October 1, binding citizens and private companies to national defense preparation.

East-West export route offline for weeks while Iran-backed militias suspected in strike targeting Red Sea alternative.

House Speaker places responsibility for safeguards on tech companies as Democrats push to cancel six-week break.

The Clarity Act requires seven Democratic crossover votes to advance before midterm elections end legislative business for 2026.

Tehran sets preconditions including war compensation, dampening hopes for negotiated solution to critical waterway closure.

Beijing honors two Coast Guard officers killed in vessel collision during Philippine ship chase near Scarborough Shoal.

Majority Leader faces conservative criticism for declining to cancel recess, prioritizing confirmations over SAVE America Act.

Senate votes 90-6 to fund government through December, declining to include Trump's war funding or voter ID provisions.

Iran and Oman reached preliminary understanding on coordinates for a Strait of Hormuz shipping route, but Tehran maintains the waterway will stay restricted until the U.S. changes its policies.

Taiwan's military deployed M1A2T Abrams tanks to Taoyuan International Airport for the first time during Han Kuang 42 exercises, preparing to defend critical infrastructure against potential Chinese airborne assault.

The Senate Homeland Security Committee voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt after he invoked the Fifth Amendment 111 times during testimony on COVID-19 response.

Senate Republicans pushed through dozens of Trump nominees including Attorney General Todd Blanche in a 50-49 vote, just hours before departing for a five-week recess.