Former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell was seen in a wheelchair Wednesday after reportedly falling twice—once on the Senate chamber stairs and again during a GOP lunch meeting. (More)
➤ The Army Black Hawk helicopter involved in last week’s fatal collision exceeded its maximum altitude by 100 feet when it collided with a passenger jet, killing 67, the National Transportation Safety Board said. (More)
➤ The CIA offered buyouts to its entire workforce on Tuesday to align with the Trump administration’s national security priorities and inject “renewed energy” into the agency. (More)
➤ Defense Department officials said U.S. troops could be withdrawn from Syria in as little as a month, with plans being developed for a 30, 60, or 90-day pullout. (More)
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt clarified Wednesday that President Trump hasn’t committed to deploying troops to Gaza, despite his suggesting a U.S. presence during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. (More)
➤ Iranian officials have signaled that Tehran is willing to re-enter diplomatic talks with the U.S. after President Trump restored his “maximum pressure” campaign and called for a nuclear peace agreement. (More)
➤ Interior Secretary Doug Burgum has directed agency officials to propose boundary changes for national monuments as part of the Trump administration’s push to expand energy production. (More)
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) resumed accepting inbound packages from China and Hong Kong on Wednesday, just hours after suspending service following new trade policies.
The move came after President Trump imposed a 10% tariff on Chinese imports and eliminated the “de minimis” trade loophole, which allowed duty-free shipments under $800.
The policy change is expected to impact Chinese e-commerce platforms like Temu and Shein, which rely on low-cost direct shipping to U.S. consumers.
In response, China announced its own tariffs on U.S. goods, launched an antitrust investigation into Google, and is preparing to probe Apple’s App Store practices. Beijing also imposed export controls on critical minerals used in high-tech production.
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