Trump renews bid to fire Fed governor Lisa Cook despite supreme court ruling White House continues to target Cook despite decision from justices that upheld Federal Reserve’s independence The Guardian - US · Aug 7
Argentina’s government posts ICE-style video of immigration operation Social media video shows 60-year-old woman being led away in handcuffs, but she was released minutes later The Guardian - US · Aug 7
US woman who killed husband two decades ago admits murder of firefighter wife Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi pleads guilty to killing Rebecca Marodi, decorated fire captain who fought Eaton blaze The Guardian - US · Aug 7
Judge approves Trump effort to end South Sudan TPS protections Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and Syrians The Guardian - US · Aug 7
US Senate passes Russia sanctions bill championed by Lindsey Graham Late senator spent final days of his life working to advance bill that will now head to the House after 86-11 Senate vote The Guardian - US · Aug 7
Olivia Rodrigo review – crushing riffs and infectious hooks at secret New York show Playing to just 1,000 fans, Rodrigo’s pop-up show is a thrillingly intimate showcase of her tour de force talent The Guardian - US · Aug 7
Mike Lindell faces legal complaint over pillow giveaway amid run for Minnesota governor Judge finds probable cause to believe the MyPillow founder violated campaign law by handing out free pillows at event The Guardian - US · Aug 7
AI, boy kibble and parasite cleanses: the 11 biggest wellness trends of 2026 so far Suggestions for improving your wellbeing are more plentiful than ever – and some may even be on to something The Guardian - US · Aug 7
ICE will not reveal body-camera footage unless in agency’s ‘best interests’ Much-delayed devices to be deployed by end of month after immigration agents involved in deaths or serious injuries The Guardian - US · Aug 7
Appeals court halts construction of Trump’s $400m White House ballroom Ruling put on hold for two weeks, allowing administration to appeal to US supreme court The Guardian - US · Aug 7
‘It didn’t need to end this way’: mother of US teen trafficked and killed decries police failures Robyn Cory says daughter Kristen was not protected, amid questions about why it took six years to identify remains The Guardian - US · Aug 7
The White House’s plan to vet potentially dangerous AI is cloaked in secrecy A Trump administration framework on AI testing leaves a lack of transparency – and plenty of open questions The Guardian - US · Aug 7
US airfares expected to stay high even if Iran ceasefire drops oil prices, experts say Domestic flights cost 26.5% more than last year, data shows, amid demand for travel and reduced oil refining capacity The Guardian - US · Aug 7
US unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July as slump in growth continues Estimates for previous two months were revised down sharply but unemployment rate held steady at 4.1% The Guardian - US · Aug 7
The Guardian - US · Aug 7 Trump’s attorney general pick Todd Blanche appears to clear last hurdle for confirmation Bill Cassidy, Republican seen as a decisive holdout, said he is prepared to back Trump’s former personal lawyer
The Guardian - US · Aug 7 US cities expand cooling centers but struggle to get people inside More air-conditioned spaces are open during extreme heat, but distance, stigma and risk perception keep many away
The Guardian - US · Aug 7 Trump is laying waste to the agency that keeps hospital patients safe Few have heard of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, but it has saved tens of thousands of lives and billions of dollars
The Guardian - US · Aug 7 These shoes may look like any other, but Kiziks have a secret superpower I discovered Kiziks hands-free shoes out of necessity, but now I never want to stoop over to tie my shoes again
The Guardian - US · Aug 7 Bari Weiss’s overhaul of CBS News has been rocky. But her 60 Minutes revamp will be the ultimate test Ten months into her tenure as editor in chief, Weiss’s biggest – and riskiest – bet is getting closer to taking flight
The Guardian - US · Aug 7 Haitians face arrest and deportation after US removes TPS protections DHS secretary Markwayne Mullin says ‘We’re going after them right now’ despite threat of violence in home country
The Guardian - US · Aug 7 US man accused of trying to kill diver by cutting air supply in lobster dispute Florida man faces count of attempted felony murder after confrontation over a spot to catch lobster, authorities say
The Guardian - US · Aug 7 With their assault on science, Trumpists aren’t just harming America – they’re harming themselves The administration is subjugating science to political imperatives, a major blow to US soft power and technological progress
The Guardian - US · Aug 7 ‘This is where I belong’: Katelyn Ohashi’s Olympic comeback is fueled by joy, not redemption A decade after leaving elite gymnastics behind, the viral UCLA star is chasing a spot at LA 2028 on her own terms – and inspiring a new generation
The Guardian - US · Aug 7 Trump faces calls for windfall tax on big oil’s profits from Iran war US president’s complaint industry ‘making too much money’ comes after his policies boosted corporations
The Guardian - US · Aug 7 From Heartstopper to Sterling Point: how teen TV is thriving again with love, sex and nostalgia Shows like Off Campus and The Summer I Turned Pretty are winning viewers with grounded coming-of-age themes