The Justice Department’s first use of the Alien Terrorist Removal Court is drawing a constitutional challenge from Nazira Haji Zada, a lawful permanent resident accused of supporting ISIS. Her lawyer says the secretive process violates due process, while prosecutors allege she helped radicalize relatives involved in a 2024 election-related plot.
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The U.S. economy grew at a 1.5% annual rate in the second quarter, below forecasts, as the Iran war, higher energy prices and rising imports weighed on output. Inflation eased in June but remained above the Federal Reserve’s target, while consumer spending stayed solid.
St. Paul Mayor Kaohly Her is under investigation after Police Chief Axel Henry filed a sexual harassment complaint alleging inappropriate messages to city employees. Her said she is cooperating and acknowledged that some attempts at humor fell short of her standards.
The U.S. military said it struck dozens of Iranian Revolutionary Guard targets after Iran attacked a base housing U.S. forces in Jordan. Iran, Jordan and Kuwait reported new attacks as the fighting spread across multiple fronts.
The US military says it has launched “powerful” strikes on Iran after an attempted attack on American forces in Jordan and ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The escalation follows joint US-Saudi strikes in Iraq that Iraqi officials condemned as a violation of sovereignty.
Trump is expected to announce a $22 billion rebuild of Dulles International Airport, including new terminals and the removal of its aging mobile lounges. The plan would expand underground transit and comes after years of complaints about the airport’s facilities and shuttle system.
Iran fired ballistic missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East and struck three oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. and Saudi forces responded with strikes on Iran-aligned targets in Iraq.
Federal Reserve policymakers are expected to hold interest rates steady Wednesday, though markets see a possible hike as inflation remains above target. Energy prices, tariffs and AI-related demand are complicating the central bank’s outlook.