Maria Bartiromo has departed Fox News after more than a decade at the network, with the circumstances of her exit disputed. Several outlets reported a firing; Bartiromo and her attorney called that account false. Fox has not stated a reason.

Gloria Steinem, a central figure in the American women's movement and co-founder of Ms. magazine, has died at 92.

Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is leaving his post as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues changes to the Pentagon's senior ranks, a turnover that has drawn criticism from some lawmakers and unfolds alongside a reversal of testosterone-screening guidance for troops.

Mortgage rates have climbed near 7%, their highest of 2026, as Federal Reserve officials weigh whether to raise their benchmark rate or hold steady pending fresh inflation data.

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick apologized for saying no Americans had died in the conflict with Iran, as related developments unfolded on Canada trade talks, a Pentagon decision on Anthropic, and an expected briefing by Vice President JD Vance.