Trump threatens to declare strait of Hormuz ‘territory of the United States’ Seriousness of remark made in New York on Friday, and whether it signaled new policy position, not clear The Guardian - US · Aug 14
BBC seeks to subpoena Trump children and son-in-law over defamation lawsuit Network wants to serve Jared Kushner, Ivanka Trump and Donald Trump Jr after president sues over January 6 documentary The Guardian - US · Aug 14
‘I shot Mr Thompson’: Luigi Mangione describes his planning and the killing of health insurance CEO It was a dramatic twist to the federal case over the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s Brian Thompson – but state charges are still pending The Guardian - US · Aug 14
Struggling Venus Williams suffers 14th straight defeat in Cincinnati rout World No 615 falls to Emilia Arango in 66 minutes, while Stefanos Tsitsipas advances and Grigor Dimitrov lets a 4-1 final-set lead slip The Guardian - US · Aug 14
‘Devastating’: bulldozers plough through Big Bend national park as Trump’s border work pushes ahead Heavy machinery seen operating in famous Santa Elena Canyon amid outcry over new wall infrastructure in beloved Texas park The Guardian - US · Aug 14
US Forest Service chief reportedly pressed staff for more support for wildfire near his ranch Michael Boren requested more aircraft for 7-acre Cabin Creek fire, some of which were diverted from other fires The Guardian - US · Aug 14
Woman arrested after second world war memorial in DC vandalized Suspect faces two felony charges after memorial filled with bubbles and spray-paint reading ‘Clean hands Dirty $’ The Guardian - US · Aug 14
Hawaii braces for direct hit from Tropical Storm Lala Storm expected to strengthen to hurricane as state of emergency declared amid danger of ‘life-threatening’ floods The Guardian - US · Aug 14
People detained at Mississippi ICE facility say they were sickened by gas leak and denied medical care Facility also had no air conditioning for two days amid extreme heat, according to one of the people detained The Guardian - US · Aug 14
Donald Trump’s spying on leftwing groups recalls J Edgar Hoover’s Cointelpro The FBI from the 1950s to the 1970s tried to infiltrate and discredit leftist organizations. Trump seems to be repeating that sordid practice The Guardian - US · Aug 14
Progressives back substitute teacher over Wasserman Schultz in Florida Group backs Elijah Manley in primary election in bid to unseat veteran Democrat in newly drawn district The Guardian - US · Aug 14
Iceberg, romaine, kale: which salad greens are healthiest? If you’re trying to meet your daily serving of 2.5 cups of vegetables, you might have some questions The Guardian - US · Aug 14
Baby with heart defect at center of US surrogacy dispute handed to parents Biological parents given custody of child born in Texas amid dispute over surrogate mother’s claim of abortion request The Guardian - US · Aug 14
People in the US: how do you see the impact of 9/11 on the country and day-to-day life? We would like to hear from Americans about how they see the legacy of September 11, 25 years on The Guardian - US · Aug 14
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 American missionary kidnapped in Niger freed after nine months Kevin Rideout, who was abducted by unknown assailants in Niamey, said to be in good health and in care of US officials
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 Trump’s dismal Patriot Games were the Hunger Games ordered off Temu Monkey bars, gawky teenagers and a presidential cameo, all nationally televised by ABC, combined for the most leaden hour of America’s 250th birthday summer
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 Trump asks US supreme court to allow construction of White House ballroom Administration asks justices to keep appeals court decision to halt work on hold while it prepares a full appeal
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 Luigi Mangione admits shooting healthcare CEO Brian Thompson and pleads guilty on federal charges – as it happened Defense team file motion to dismiss state murder case on double jeopardy rules after Mangione tells Manhattan court ‘I shot Mr Thompson and he died’
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 Tennessee’s Justin Pearson takes on America’s most contentious issues The progressive candidate won a Democratic congressional primary after boldly staking positions on voting rights, datacenters and the US war machine
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 Can antihistamines really help with PMDD and menopausal symptoms? Debilitating symptoms lead some to try over-the-counter medications Allegra and Pepcid due to a social media trend
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 Nolan Wells’ parents recount ordeal of son’s death at Atlanta convention Ben Crump and Rev Al Sharpton, also present at National Association of Black Journalists, demand ‘truth’ and ‘transparency’ in Wells’ case
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 Karoline Leavitt leaves behind a legacy of lies. What’s next for the Trump aide? The press secretary’s communication style made her eminently qualified for a role in this administration
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 US firms that kept DEI policies despite ‘go woke, go broke’ threats thrived Exclusive: Companies that kept policies did just as well financially, even after Trump’s executive order, as those that didn’t
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 ‘I’d like a dramatic closeup’: John Oliver takes over daytime TV with delightfully wooden soap opera roles The late-night host’s recent stints on Days of Our Lives and General Hospital have brought viewers to a dwindling genre
The Guardian - US · Aug 14 Trump dismisses concerns about USS Abraham Lincoln, saying its record-breaking 250 days at sea ‘not nearly enough’ – as it happened This live blog is now closed.