Unbiased Updates

President Donald Trump is escalating his tariff war, doubling duties on imports from India to 50% starting Wednesday. The move is punishment for New Delhi’s purchases of Russian oil, but critics warned it will raise prices for American consumers.

In Arizona, a monster dust storm swallowed Phoenix, Arizona, grounding flights, cutting power to thousands and leaving drivers stranded in near-zero visibility.

And Cracker Barrel just learned the hard way: don’t mess with “Uncle Herschel.” After a week of customer outrage, the chain is scrapping its new logo and bringing back the old one.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025.

A standoff is brewing at the Federal Reserve on Tuesday. President Donald Trump claims Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook is out, but she refuses to step down, setting up a legal showdown that could test the limits of presidential power over the central bank.

Plus, Trump is moving to expand the National Guard’s domestic role with new specialized units. But Illinois’ governor said the president has gone too far, warning Trump to keep his troops out of Chicago.

Also, Trump wants to imprison anyone who burns an American flag. But critics — including many conservatives — are pushing back.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025.

With National Guard troops already patrolling Washington, D.C., attention has turned to Chicago. President Donald Trump has hinted it could be next, but the Windy City’s mayor has warned him to stay away.

Plus, Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s freedom may be short-lived. The Maryland construction worker at the center of a national immigration battle faces an ultimatum Monday morning that could make his deportation imminent.

Also, are you waiting for an overseas package? Don’t hold your breath. Global mail carriers from Europe to Asia have paused deliveries to the U.S. as confusion grows over how Trump’s new tariffs will be collected.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Aug. 25, 2025.

A cross-country redistricting battle: California Democrats push new maps to counter Texas Republicans. Control of Congress still hangs in the balance.

Plus, a judge blocks the expansion of Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility and bans new detainees.

And President Donald Trump thanks National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., with burgers and pizza. He hints at which city could be next.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Aug. 22, 2025.

With Democrats back in Austin, Republicans approved their new redistricting map. The plan passed late Wednesday night, and now the political and legal battles begin.

Plus, Hurricane Erin — now a Category 2 storm — lashes the Carolina coast with dangerous surf and flood warnings. Now, millions brace for the storm as it tracks north.

And Vice President JD Vance faced a chorus of boos in Washington, D.C. However, he pressed ahead with his message, telling supporters he’s not backing down.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025.

Dangerous rip currents and high waves are hitting beaches from the Carolinas to New York. Hurricane Erin is expected to grow stronger as it moves along the coast.

Plus, President Donald Trump argues that American museums should emphasize the positives of today rather than focusing on historical sins, calling for a significant overhaul of how the Smithsonian presents history.

Also, Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem applies a fresh coat of black paint to Trump’s border wall.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025.

Monday was a pivotal day in Washington: President Donald Trump met face-to-face with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy and then spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the phone. The big question now is whether a three-way summit is finally on the horizon.

Plus, Hurricane Erin barrels up the East Coast, leaving rip currents and rescues in its wake. Dozens of swimmers have already been pulled from the water in North Carolina, and now a state of emergency is in place for the Outer Banks.

And back in Austin, but not backing down: One Democrat takes a stand against what she calls an overbearing police presence at the Texas Capitol.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025.

A high-stakes meeting at the White House could shape the future of the war in Ukraine. President Donald Trump claims that Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy could “end the war almost immediately.” His latest post on Truth Social could set the tone for Monday’s talks.

Plus, after weeks of walking out to block a redistricting vote, Texas Democrats are finally heading home. But their return doesn’t mean the fight over a new congressional map is over.

And Air Canada’s flight attendants stand their ground. Despite a government back-to-work order, they’ve refused to return, forcing the airline to cancel hundreds of flights.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Aug. 18, 2025.

A high-stakes summit in Anchorage — Putin’s first meeting with a president on U.S. soil in nearly two decades. President Donald Trump says he’ll know “within minutes” if talks to end the war in Ukraine are worth continuing.

Plus, Attorney General Pam Bondi puts the DEA chief in charge of the Metropolitan Police Department, stripping the current chief’s authority. D.C.’s attorney general calls the move “unlawful.”

And the former president backs California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Texas Democrats in their push to counter Republican redistricting plans. Former President Barack Obama calls partisan map-making a “systematic assault on democracy” and urges states to take bold action.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.

President Donald Trump says he wants to maintain control of D.C.’s police long past the initial 30-day order, and he’s prepared to urge Congress to make it happen.

Plus, Trump has warned Russia there will be “severe consequences” if Friday’s meeting with President Vladimir Putin doesn’t go his way. Here’s what to expect from the high-stakes sit-down that could shape the Kremlin’s next move.

And a melting glacier has caused dangerous flooding before. Now, the Army Corps of Engineers says they can stop it — this time.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Aug. 14, 2025.