Gray Media launches a national a cappella contest for "The Star-Spangled Banner" celebrating U.S. 250th anniversary.

US President Trump says Britain is America's closest ally.

Pentagon secures AI deals with Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI for classified military systems.

Lawmakers missed a deadline to authorize Iran war, leaving Trump in control.

Iran-US talks on Strait of Hormuz stall, raising regional security concerns.

King Charles III jokes about losing American colonies while visiting the U.S.

Oscars rule changes allow multiple nominations for top five vote-getters and ban AI-generated performances and screenplays.

Unions and activists rally in Connecticut for immigration protections and economic reforms.

US-Venezuela commercial flights resume after 7-year hiatus.

Trump expands U.S. sanctions on Cuba targeting officials and foreign banks.