Unbiased Updates

Technical talks between the U.S. and Iran have been put on hold as the country prepares to hold a multi-day funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Events officially begin on Saturday, making a statement as it’s the same day America will celebrate 250 years of independence.

Plus, a former Olympian is now facing federal charges after prosecutors say he purposely and “violently” ripped up the new lining from the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

And what we know about what’s being called the “American royal wedding” as pop star Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs Tight End Travis Kelce reportedly prepare to tie the knot at Madison Square Garden Friday evening.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, July 3, 2026.

Russia pounds Ukraine with more attacks on Kyiv. This morning, more than a dozen Ukrainians were killed, and others are trapped in the rubble. 

Plus, the death toll from the Venezuela earthquakes now exceeds 2,000, but tens of thousands remain missing one week later.

And they made it to the top of the Empire State Building’s spire, kissed and the guy apparently proposed. How the two daredevils climbed nearly 1,500 feet before getting arrested. 

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, July 2, 2026.

A fight within the Republican Party has lawmakers shutting down and heading home early ahead of the holiday. What’s behind the rift?

Plus, Democratic socialists are once again declaring victory in their efforts to unseat the establishment. How far left is Colorado after Tuesday night?

And the president’s financial disclosures show he made a killing in crypto. 

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

The Supreme Court is issuing several major new opinions. President Donald Trump calls one a “big win,” but others don’t go his way.

Plus, the United Nations is preparing for even more tragedy in Venezuela as rescue crews run out of time to pull survivors from last week’s earthquakes.

And why critics say a newly passed House bill to protect kids online misses the mark.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, June 30, 2026.

After a weekend of back-and-forth strikes, the U.S. says technical talks with Iran remain on track. However, one U.S. official says President Donald Trump’s patience may be wearing thin.

Plus, rescuers in Venezuela remain hopeful of locating survivors in the rubble, despite search efforts entering their fifth day.

And what you need to know about a dangerous heat wave moving through the U.S. this week.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, June 29, 2026.

The search for survivors continues in Venezuela as the death toll climbs after the country’s twin earthquakes. Rescue crews are still racing to find people trapped beneath the rubble.

Plus, a judge is ordering the Justice Department to release more of the Epstein files, or explain every remaining redaction. The deadline is now set for next week.

And the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool controversy takes another turn. A court filing details knife damage investigators found, but not every problem at the landmark.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, June 26, 2026.

Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela just 39 seconds apart, turning one disaster into two. Rescuers are still searching through the rubble while officials work to determine the full toll.

Plus, President Donald Trump goes to Capitol Hill to unite Republicans, but ends up in a heated clash over Iran. Hours later, two key senators reverse course.

And the White House wants to make a cheaper gasoline blend available year-round. The proposal now heads to Congress, where it faces a tougher fight.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, June 25, 2026.

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wasn’t on the ballot, but three candidates he backed won Tuesday night. The results suggest the mayor’s political influence is growing fast.

Plus, the Senate votes to rebuke Trump’s Iran policy. Even though the measure won’t change policy, it sends a message.

And the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool controversy continues to grow. New questions emerge about what’s causing the problems as crews prepare another round of repairs.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, June 24, 2026.

Buying a home feels more out of reach than ever, but Washington may have found one thing both parties agree on. The Senate has advanced a plan to build more homes and to take on big investors, and the House could vote on it today.

Plus, President Donald Trump’s new intelligence chief isn’t wasting any time. Bill Pulte begins cutting jobs just days after taking over the nation’s intelligence office.

And nearly five months after Nancy Guthrie vanished, investigators are revealing what a second note claimed happened to her.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, June 23, 2026.

Britain is about to get another prime minister. Keir Starmer is stepping down following a bruising political collapse, and attention is already shifting to the man many believe could replace him.

Plus, the U.S.-Iran peace deal barely survives its first week. New fighting in Lebanon has delayed talks, and President Donald Trump is openly discussing restarting military action.

And the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool saga somehow gets stranger. The White House says vandalism is to blame. Prosecutors are threatening charges, and one of the people caught up in the case is a three-time Olympian.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, June 22, 2026.