Israel’s Shin Bet finds no evidence of foreign election interference
Israel's internal security service has found no evidence of foreign interference in last month’s election.
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Poll finds Americans less likely to back pro-war candidates by 3-1 margin
Americans say the US should prioritise avoiding higher prices over achieving Trump's military goals in Iran.
Returning to Washington, Republicans vent anger, frustrations after midterm drubbing
Republicans returned to Washington on Monday following an election rout that saw them lose both chambers of Congress for the final two years of President Trump’s time in office. Their mood matched their fortunes.
India Speaks With Russia, Ukraine Ahead of US-Led Peace Talks
India held high-level discussions with Russia and Ukraine as New Delhi seeks a more active role in efforts to end their war, ahead of a new round of US-brokered peace talks set to start Tuesday.
Republican congressman to force impeachment vote on Defence Secretary Hegseth
The effort will likely fail, but Representative Thomas Massie wants to push Trump to fire Hegseth before Democrats can launch their own impeachment process next year.
Singapore’s Interbank Rate Hits Highest in More Than a Year
Singapore’s benchmark interest rate climbed to the highest level in more than a year on tighter local liquidity and expectations for further US interest-rate hikes.
Court filing alleges Trump adviser received cash, luxury gifts from foreign interests
The filing from Alex Bruesewitz’s ex-business partner Derek Utley is a response to an earlier lawsuit claiming Utley embezzled millions from their firm, X Strategies.
North Korea Plans New Torpedo Deployment Next Year in Naval Push
North Korea said it has tested a new high-speed torpedo that it plans to deploy early next year, extending a recent run of weapons tests ahead of President Donald Trump’s planned Asia trip next week.
France blames Iran for October supermarket cyberattack
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has blamed the Iranian Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps for the cyberattack.
Trump signals ‘positive momentum’ with Iran after meeting Qatari PM
Trump says there is ‘positive momentum’ towards ending the war on Iran following a ceasefire proposal delivered by Qatar
U.S. Traders Weigh the Cost of Taking Trump’s Russian Diesel
Two tankers carrying Russian diesel have diverted from their intended American destinations, while another remains in the North Atlantic without a declared unloading port, complicating President Donald Trump’s agreement ...
Democrats Weigh Using Shutdown Leverage Over Iran War
Democrats are weighing whether to use an upcoming government funding deadline to pressure President Donald Trump over the war in Iran, with some representatives exploring legislative tactics to restrict military spending...
Exxon Strikes Preliminary Deal to Return to Venezuela
The agreement brings the biggest U.S. oil company a step closer to pumping oil again in Venezuela, nearly two decades after it left the country.
The short seller who saw signs of Nvidia’s China scandal months ago claims Megaspeed isn’t the only company helping China access chips
‘We were confident in the research initially, and we’re still confident in it now,’ says Christian Lamarco, founder of Culper Research
A different kind of war: Massie kicks off Hegseth impeachment effort in House
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story A different kind of war: Massie kicks off Hegseth impeachment effort in House Rep. Thomas Mas...
Trump says FBI probing Nvidia CEO Huang’s affair with alleged spy
US president says he believes CEO Jensen Huang had no knowledge of woman's alleged work for Chinese intelligence.
Trump says FBI is ‘looking into’ Nvidia’s Jensen Huang
US company has been rocked by allegations its chief executive had an affair with a Chinese spy
Canada Expands US Tariff Exemptions, Cuts Some Aluminum Relief
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government is changing the rules for importers, allowing them to apply for exemptions from Canadian tariffs on a wider range of US goods while ending relief on some American-made aluminum pro...
5 takeaways from Trump's surprise White House briefing
President Trump carried out a surprise press briefing at the White House on Monday, teasing reporters with an appearance by UFC head Dana White — to whom he offered the job as press secretary — and providing a combative ...
Ukraine peace talks resume with 'some flexibility' by warring sides, US officials say
Kyiv, Washington and Moscow are all sending delegation to the United Arab Emirates for the first trilateral talks since February.
The superpower battle over energy – and what it means for your bills
A tug-of-war between China and the US could have a big impact on energy costs, but who will win?
Gold Edges Lower as Rate-Hike Bets Temper Impact of Lower Oil
Gold edged lower as the probability of another interest rate hike continued to weigh, countering oil prices extending a decline on hopes for a diplomatic resolution to the Middle East war.
China to Spend $940B on Energy Transition in 2026
China will once again be the biggest investor this year in alternative energy sources, spending some $940 billion on capacity and infrastructure. While still spending substantial sums on capacity, China will this year sp...
Articles of Impeachment Introduced Against Hegseth
"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Rep.