American and Iranian officials met in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations, President Trump said, as he publicly weighed a diplomatic settlement against a broader military campaign and the conflict began to affect global fuel prices.

In an address to the United Nations General Assembly, President Trump defended his administration's recent military actions concerning Iran and Venezuela, pressed for economic pressure on Tehran, and touted his record on ending armed conflicts. The speech coincided with the final General Assembly address by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres.

A year out from the 2026 midterms, Republicans are balancing a well-funded campaign operation against voter frustration over the cost of living, even as the party's relationship with Donald Trump remains an open question across contested races.

Senator John Curtis, a Utah Republican, has asked a Senate committee to investigate Donald Trump Jr. over a wedding celebration reported to have been funded in part by a Russian oligarch, and to weigh a subpoena compelling his testimony.

As a UN Security Council session turns to artificial intelligence, the debate over how to govern powerful AI systems has reached the highest levels of international policy, with the United States and China charting divergent courses.