2026-06-25
Venezuela earthquakes, Trump's war powers, and more.
Good morning. A chaotic day in global news, with earthquakes striking Venezuela, Trump's war powers in the spotlight, and more.
Morning Reality Check
Two powerful earthquakes – with magnitudes of 7.2 and 7.5 – sent residents running into the streets as buildings shook and collapsed Venezuela earthquake: powerful back-to-back quakes collapse buildings in capital Caracas The mayor of the Chacao district says the earthquakes have
Thousands gathered in Tehran on the eve of Ashura, the first since the killing of Iranian supreme leader Ali Khamenei.
US President Donald Trump asked Congress on Wednesday for nearly $88 billion in extra spending, most of it to cover the cost of the Iran war, at a moment of growing unease in both parties over the conflict and its political price. Follow our liveblog for the latest developments.
Postmaster General David Steiner told lawmakers Wednesday that the U.S. Postal Service will no longer deliver mail-in ballots in states that refuse to provide sensitive voter data to the federal government, in line with a proposed rule from the Trump administration. Steiner defen
Senate Republicans who were berated by President Donald Trump over opposition to his war in Iran have reversed course, holding a late-night vote to try to appease him
President Trump threw Capitol Hill into turmoil on Wednesday, abruptly canceling plans to sign a bill aimed at lowering housing costs. His closed-door luncheon with Republican senators turned into a shouting match over the war in Iran. The president wants senators to pass a diffe
Video captured the first moments of two earthquakes striking Venezuela, triggering panic as people fled for safety.
Communities in northern Venezuela struggle after deadly quakes as rescuers race against time to find survivors.
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