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President Donald Trump says that Iran will be “blown off the face of the earth” if it attacks any American vessels helping stranded vessels safely transit through the Hormuz Strait. That comes as the United States has shot down seven small Iranian boats firing missiles at ships being protected during the operation, according to the president.The Supreme Court today allowed prescriptions for the abortion pill to be dispensed by mail. The ruling temporarily allows the drug to be prescribed through telemedicine and sent by mail, pending further proceedings.A class action lawsuit accuses a Chinese car company of spying on drivers and passengers in Israel. The lawsuit alleges that cars from China’s BYD—the world’s largest electric vehicle maker—collect sensitive information and secretly send the data back to China.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

President Donald Trump says he’s “not satisfied” with the Iranian regime’s latest proposal and that he’s standing firm on his red lines. He confirms that talks to officially end the war in Iran have been ongoing by phone.The Trump administration on Saturday unveiled a relief plan for thousands of stranded Spirit travelers after the budget airline went out of business overnight.In two weeks, Trump and Chinese Communist Party leader Xi Jinping are set to meet, with discussions likely to cover issues from trade to national security. An analyst weighs in on what to expect.

President Donald Trump today signed an executive order to help expand access to retirement savings accounts for Americans without employer-provided plans. The order directs the U.S. Department of the Treasury to launch the TrumpIRA.gov website by January, when eligible low-income workers will receive matching funds from the government.The shutdown is finally over, as Trump today signed a bill to end a record 75-day partial shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security. Congress also passed a short-term extension of a key foreign surveillance tool hours before it was scheduled to expire on Thursday night.A proposal to require voter ID in California is now one step closer to going before voters. The newly qualified ballot measure could bring major changes to how ballots are cast and verified in the state.

Former FBI Director James Comey has been charged with threatening the life of the president and making a threat across state lines, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche announced this afternoon. The case relates to an Instagram post Comey made about a year ago.Federal agents today raided day care centers in Minnesota as part of a fraud investigation. The Department of Homeland Security says it is working to determine how American taxpayer dollars may have been abused.In a major development in the global oil market, the United Arab Emirates has announced it is leaving OPEC. The group coordinates production among many of the world’s largest oil producers.

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The White House announced today that senior U.S. envoys will head to Islamabad tomorrow for a fresh round of direct talks with Iran. That's as the Treasury Department sanctions a major China-based oil refinery and roughly 40 shipping companies and tankers involved in transporting Iranian oil. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent also announced sanctions on crypto wallets tied to Iran’s attempts to move money outside the country.The Department of Justice has ended its criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The top federal prosecutor in the District of Columbia, Jeanine Pirro, said Friday she has directed her office to close the investigation.An appeals court has blocked President Trump’s executive order suspending asylum access at the border. The ruling comes as the Trump administration attempts to counter illegitimate asylum claims, particularly at the southern border. Meanwhile, the Trump administration is expanding execution methods for federal prisoners to include firing squads.

As President Donald Trump extends a ceasefire to allow Iran to present a unified proposal, the U.S. military says its forces have turned around almost 30 vessels since the naval blockade began. Washington is also refuting reports that some ships are getting through the blockade.Hours after Virginia voters approved a referendum for a new congressional map heavily favoring Democrats, a circuit court ruled the measure unconstitutional and is blocking certification of the election.

Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer is stepping down following an internal investigation into allegations of misconduct. The White House announced Keith Sonderling will take on the role of acting secretary of labor.President Donald Trump is threatening to destroy Iran’s power plants and bridges after accusing the regime of violating the ceasefire. This comes as the United States prepares for a second round of peace talks in Pakistan. The president says he feels no pressure to reach a deal.A major shakeup at one of the world’s most valuable companies, as Apple announces today that Tim Cook will step down as CEO and moving into the role of executive chairman. Apple says John Ternus, senior vice president of hardware engineering, will take over as CEO on Sept. 1.🇺🇸More Breaking News, Special Reports, and Live Coverage on NTD: https://ept.ms/NTD_LIVE

Iran recloses the Strait of Hormuz today, hours after saying it would open the waterway to commercial ships. Iran’s joint military command says it will keep restrictions in place as long as the U.S. blocks Iranian ports.Today marks the 43rd anniversary of the deadliest terror attack on an American embassy in history. The Iran-backed Islamic Jihad terrorist group claimed responsibility for the 1983 attack on the U.S. Embassy in Beirut.President Trump signed an executive order today to speed up the research and approval of psychedelic drugs, which he says could help people struggling with mental illnesses. That’s as the president says veterans are facing especially high rates of mental health challenges.

President Donald Trump today announced a major Middle East breakthrough involving Israel, Lebanon, and the Hezbollah terrorist group. The president says Iran is now willing to hand over its “nuclear dust,” as the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports financially squeezes the regime. The Department of Homeland Security shutdown is now in its 61st day—the longest in U.S. history. That’s as Republicans push forward with a plan to fund immigration enforcement without Democratic support. New York Gov. Kathy Hochul, along with New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, is proposing a plan to tax the ultra-wealthy. The new tax would hit owners of second homes in New York City valued above $5 million.

President Donald Trump told the New York Post that additional peace talks could take place over the next two days in Pakistan’s capital, as the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports ramps up pressure in the Gulf. Vice President JD Vance says the regime is engaging in an “act of economic terrorism” against the entire world after its military has been decimated.A new Justice Department report alleges the Biden administration unfairly enforced a law protecting access to abortion clinics. The DOJ’s Weaponization Working Group says the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act—known as the FACE Act—was used to target pro-life activists.A fifth woman has come forward accusing former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) of sexual assault. With Swalwell now out of California’s governor’s race following the allegations, what does the race look like moving forward?

Hungary's Prime Minister Victor Orban has conceded defeat in the country's national election, ending his 16 years in office. Peter Magyar of opposition party Tisza looks set for a major victory.President Donald Trump announced the next moves he's taking after weekend negotiations with Iran in Pakistan turned sour. Find out what the U.S. Navy will be doing next.Trump is also threatening China with 50 percent tariffs if it aids Iran militarily.

Vice President JD Vance is on his way to Pakistan for a high-stakes summit with Iran. The talks will mark the highest-level meeting between U.S. and Iranian officials since 1979. Ahead of the meeting, President Donald Trump is warning the Iranian regime to take negotiations seriously.Democrat-led states and small businesses were back in the International Trade Court today, challenging the president’s global tariffs applied under Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974. A three-judge panel of the court heard the arguments.The Artemis II astronauts are racing home, set to splash down in the Pacific tonight at around 8:07 p.m. ET.