Author: Loisa Lane

Camilo Montoya-Galvez reported on Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents executing an arrest, amid heightened scrutiny of the agency. The developments occur less than a month before the midterm elections in November, raising questions about ICE’s actions and policies.

Senator Ted Cruz discussed the Protect College Sports Act in an interview with Tony Dokoupil, covering topics such as the forthcoming midterm elections and the recent approval ratings for President Trump. The conversation highlighted key legislative and electoral developments.

President Trump extended his midterm campaign on Friday, addressing supporters in Mobile, Alabama, as he seeks to bolster Republican candidates ahead of the upcoming elections. Weijia Jiang reported on the event details and the political significance of the rally in this strong Republican stronghold.

Iran’s parliament has completed committee review of a proposed bill to establish management of the Strait of Hormuz, imposing fees on commercial vessels. The legislation would restrict access to ships from nations deemed hostile, while requiring authorisation for vessels from non-hostile countries. The bill awaits full parliamentary debate.

Jay Clayton is positioned for the role of AI czar, with discussions ongoing about his potential continuation as director of national intelligence. President Trump plans to announce this decision shortly, following a White House meeting on AI safety standards with industry leaders.

A federal judge has reinstated Roger Rogoff as the U.S. attorney for Seattle, blocking President Trump’s attempt to dismiss him. U.S. District Judge Stanley Bastian ruled that the president cannot unilaterally remove an attorney appointed by a district court. The Justice Department plans to appeal.

The Senate confirmed Keith Sonderling as the new head of the Department of Labor in a 47 to 41 party-line vote, following his tenure as acting secretary since April. Sonderling’s nomination was endorsed by the president after the departure of Lori Chavez-DeRemer amid scrutiny over her management.

President Trump has announced plans for South Korea to invest in a natural gas pipeline project linking Alaska’s North Slope to a liquefied natural gas export terminal. The project, advocated by Senator Dan Sullivan, aims to lower energy costs and is part of broader South Korean investments in US infrastructure.

A Republican-backed stock trading bill failed in the Senate with a 53 to 47 party-line vote, lacking the 60 votes needed to advance. Democrats opposed the measure, citing insufficient restrictions and highlighting a photo ID voting requirement as an obstructive element.

The US military completed its troop withdrawal from Iraq, prompting mixed reactions in Iraq on the final day of US-led coalition withdrawal.