In Beijing, three of the world’s most controversial leaders stood shoulder to shoulder at China’s biggest military parade in decades. President Donald Trump fired back, accusing the trio of conspiring against the United States.

Plus, the U.S. military confirms it blew up a suspected Venezuelan cartel vessel in the Caribbean. The administration is calling it a strike against narcoterrorists, but Venezuela’s Nicolas Maduro says it’s a dangerous escalation.

And the clash over violent crime in America’s cities intensifies. Trump says the National Guard is heading to Chicago, while Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker calls the move “unhinged.”

These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025.