Republicans and Democrats are criticizing Donald Trump’s connections to the technology industry after his administration mounted only a limited response to recent hacks. The attacks were carried out by artificial-intelligence agents associated with OpenAI and Anthropic. Reuters technology reporter Courtney Rozen explains the bipartisan criticism. The dispute centers on how the administration handled the incidents and the influence of its technology relationships.

RReuters2026-08-07 01:15

Anthony Fauci’s lawyers sharply criticize the Senate vote to hold him in contempt of Congress. Former New York Times reporter Alex Berenson discusses the vote and its political implications. The lawyers characterize the action as a “crude political stunt,” using unusually forceful language to reject the Senate panel’s decision.

FFox News2026-08-06 23:45

President Donald Trump is taking part in a Team USA reception at the White House. He is hosting more than 120 athletes who competed for the United States at the 2026 Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games. The competitions were held in Milan Cortina, Italy. The White House event is being shown live.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 23:39

The late edition of “Balance of Power” examines the intersection of politics and global business. Republican Senator Kevin Cramer of North Dakota says lawmakers’ immediate priority is passing a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11. Addressing Republican resistance to Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, Cramer says he hopes President Donald Trump will intervene and persuade holdouts to support the nominee. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark also takes part in the discussion.

BBloomberg Television2026-08-06 23:33

President Trump took part in a reception for Team USA. The event was identified by the White House as a Team USA reception involving the president.

TThe White House2026-08-06 23:28

Journalists Danielle Crittenden and David Frum are discussing the unexpected death of their 32-year-old daughter, Miranda, in 2024. She died from complications connected to a brain tumor she had survived several years earlier. In an interview with Anderson Cooper, they describe the pain of losing a child and explain how grief transformed their marriage and changed them as individuals. Danielle says she had never imagined she could experience such suffering before her daughter died.

CCNN2026-08-06 23:00

‘The Five’ discusses a Senate panel’s referral of Dr. Anthony Fauci to the Department of Justice over contempt. The program also addresses the possibility that Fauci could face criminal charges. The remarks center on the Senate action and its potential legal consequences for the former public health official.

FFox News2026-08-06 23:00

US President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders aimed at restricting birthright citizenship in the United States. The measures are presented as part of his broader immigration crackdown and would expand the groups whose children could be denied automatic US citizenship. They also target so-called “birth tourism” by directing the secretaries of state and homeland security to tighten procedures for travellers seeking to give birth in the country. The new restrictions also cover children born to people whose circumstances are described in the truncated account.

AAl Jazeera English2026-08-06 22:52

Japan marked the 81st anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on August 6 with a memorial ceremony. The Peace Bell sounded at 8:15 a.m., followed by a moment of silence attended by about 50,000 people from more than 100 countries and regions, including survivors. Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi reaffirmed Japan’s three non-nuclear principles and vowed to work for peace and a world without nuclear weapons. Hiroshima Mayor Kazumi Matsui also urged global leaders to abolish nuclear arms and prevent a recurrence of the tragedy.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-06 22:45

President Trump says he favors reaching a peace agreement with Iran over taking military action, while insisting that the United States will not allow the Iranian regime to obtain nuclear weapons. The Israel Defense Forces report that two Israeli soldiers were killed by an explosive device in a southern Lebanese town, with four others seriously wounded. Senator Daines is set to visit China, a trip seen as laying groundwork for a summit between the US and Chinese leaders in Washington. WHO Director-General Tedros warns that Ebola is spreading through the Democratic Republic of the Congo at an unprecedented pace.

VVOA Chinese2026-08-06 22:42

Russia is stepping up attacks along Ukraine’s Black Sea coast in an effort to choke the country’s commercial connections with the outside world. Although Russian forces have attacked international vessels before, the strikes have not previously been this frequent or deadly. Ukraine’s port administration says civilian vessels came under Russian attack 57 times last month. Once-busy ports including Odesa, Chornomorsk and Pivdennyi are now almost empty of ships.

BBBC News2026-08-06 22:21

Iran says it is close to finalizing an agreement with Oman covering shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Reports indicate that Tehran would oversee vessels entering the Persian Gulf, while Oman would manage outbound traffic. If completed, the arrangement could significantly reshape regional influence. It would also raise questions about freedom of navigation, maritime security and the balance of power in the Gulf.

DDW News2026-08-06 22:21

Social, environmental, labor and Indigenous organizations in Argentina, along with opposition political parties, called for a march to Congress in Buenos Aires. The Senate is set to resume debate on the Law on the Inviolability of Private Property. The legislation is promoted by the government of President Javier Milei. It would change regulations governing land use and private property. The demonstration opposes those proposed legal reforms.

RReuters2026-08-06 22:08

Wildfires and falling water levels have affected parts of Europe during July and August. Hundreds of homes were destroyed, while residents were evacuated as firefighters across the continent worked to contain the flames. Severe drought has also reduced water levels in reservoirs and rivers. The conditions are putting communities and water supplies under pressure across the region.

GGuardian News2026-08-06 21:21

Nigerian security forces say they have brought 308 abductees home after freeing them from kidnappers in a northern forest. The report also highlights a workforce crisis in South Africa’s textile industry, as thousands of migrant workers have left the country in recent months following violent xenophobic protests. In Lagos, a Nigerian artist is transforming ordinary clay into vivid portraits, combining science, tradition and creativity in a technique he hopes will redefine the art form.

FFrance 24 English2026-08-06 20:22

Fox News reporter Sarah Alegre reports from Spokane, Washington, where an arson suspect is being held on $1 million bail. Witness Paul Child described the devastating wildfire that destroyed nearly 900 buildings. The report says the suspect had previously been released after shooting his father. He was later arrested in connection with the arson case.

FFox News2026-08-06 20:00

Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum reports that Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has been released from rehabilitation. McConnell entered rehab after a fall in June. He will continue recovering at home in Kentucky. The update was reported on “The Story.”

FFox News2026-08-06 19:25

Scientists are developing vaccines designed to train the immune system to stop colon cancer before it develops into a full tumor. At least three possible vaccines for people with Lynch syndrome are currently in development. The approach seeks to intervene at an early stage, before cancer takes hold. Researchers are testing whether immune responses can prevent the disease from fully forming.

TThe Associated Press2026-08-06 17:54

Online scams have increased in recent years, with more advanced artificial intelligence playing a significant role. CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman recounts how he nearly became a scam victim himself. The report comes through “CBS Mornings,” which combines breaking news, conversation and in-depth features on weekday mornings.

CCBS News2026-08-06 17:43

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian says communication with Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is currently “very difficult.” His remarks were broadcast on state television. Pezeshkian did not explain what was causing the apparent difficulty. Former US diplomat William Lawrence also weighed in on the statement and its implications.

TTRT World2026-08-06 17:20

NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Anil Menon participated in US Spacewalk 96 outside the International Space Station. The activity focused on preparing the station’s exterior for the installation of roll-out solar arrays planned for later this year.

RReuters2026-08-06 17:12

A US Senate committee voted to hold Dr Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress. The former top infectious-disease official had refused to answer questions about how he handled the COVID-19 pandemic. The vote centers congressional scrutiny on Fauci’s conduct during the pandemic. It marks a formal escalation in the dispute over his responses to lawmakers.

RReuters2026-08-06 16:20

Investors are preparing for the US jobs report due on August 7. A strong reading could send bond yields higher, adding to market concerns. Investment strategist Jeff Schulze says wage growth is already consistent with the Federal Reserve’s 2% inflation target. That leaves energy prices as the key focus in assessing the inflation outlook.

RReuters2026-08-06 16:10

Daily Wire host Michael Knowles argues that the Republican Party should respond to how people feel in order to counter the rise of Democratic Socialists of America candidates across the country. He presented his view during an appearance on Fox News @ Night. The discussion focused on how the GOP can address the growing presence of those candidates.

FFox News2026-08-06 15:45