Breaking News - August 27, 2025

WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump doubled down on his tough‐on‐crime agenda today, defending threats to deploy the National Guard to additional major U.S. cities amid a spike in violent crime and civil unrest.

WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook filed suit against the Trump administration, challenging an executive order that attempted to remove her from office and accusing the White House of overstepping its authority.

WASHINGTON - The Trump administration’s 50% tariff on a broad range of Indian imports officially came into effect, marking a significant escalation in trade tensions between the world’s two largest democracies and threatening to disrupt key supply chains.

ENTERTAINMENT - Pop superstar Taylor Swift and Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce announced their engagement, delighting fans worldwide and spotlighting one of the most high-profile couples in sports and music.

SOUTH ASIA - Flash floods triggered by heavy monsoon rains in Indian-administered Kashmir killed at least five people and washed away dozens of homes, prompting emergency rescue operations across the mountainous region.