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.

The National Guard is now patrolling Washington, D.C., after President Donald Trump activated 800 troops and temporarily took control of the city’s police department. The White House has called it a crime crackdown, but critics say it’s a dangerous power grab.

Plus, the countdown is on for Friday’s high-stakes Trump–Putin summit. The White House has confirmed the meeting will occur at a military base in Anchorage, Alaska — and Trump says he’ll know “within the first two minutes” whether a deal is possible.

And Texas Democrats are returning home after weeks away, claiming they blocked a Republican redistricting plan. But Gov. Greg Abbott is prepared to call them back immediately for another special session, setting up a political fight the moment they arrive.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2025.

President Donald Trump has taken control of Washington, D.C., ordering National Guard troops into the city and placing police under federal command. The move comes even as violent crime in the capital remains at its lowest level in 30 years.

Trump also paused his trade dispute with China, extending the current truce for another 90 days. Both sides now have until early November to reach a deal or face tariffs of up to 145% on Chinese goods.

And in Pennsylvania, an explosion tore through a steel plant with a long history of safety and environmental violations, killing two people and injuring several others.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025.

President Donald Trump threatens to clear homeless camps and send more federal law enforcement into Washington, D.C., ahead of a press conference at the White House on Monday morning.

In Gaza, a prominent Al Jazeera journalist is among seven people killed in an Israeli strike, as Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to expand the war into crowded refugee camps.

And in the Midwest, record rainfall has flooded streets, cut power to thousands, and forced the Wisconsin State Fair to cancel its final day.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Aug. 11, 2025.

Israel presses forward with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial plan to take control of the Gaza Strip. Lawmakers voted overnight to advance the strategy, even as world leaders warn it could backfire.

Plus, a President Donald Trump-imposed deadline for Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a Ukraine ceasefire has come and gone. Will the Russian leader show up to peace talks? Or escalate the war even further?

And Florida’s so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” hits a wall. A federal judge has halted further construction at the controversial immigration detention center. But what happens to the hundreds of migrants already housed there?

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Aug. 8, 2025.

After months of delays, President Donald Trump’s sweeping global tariffs are now in place, hitting thousands of everyday goods. What’s affected, what’s exempt and how much more could Americans end up paying?

Plus, the Kremlin said it was the U.S. who asked for the summit. The White House said it was Moscow. Either way, a meeting between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin is now in the works, possibly as soon as next week. Will Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy be invited to join?

And a U.S. soldier is in custody Thursday morning after allegedly opening fire on his own unit at Fort Stewart in Georgia. We’re digging into who the suspect is and how the attack unfolded.

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Aug. 7, 2025.