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On September 1, 2026, US Army Secretary Daniel Driscoll resigned amid the military's involvement in two wars, following reported clashes with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. His departure comes as the Pentagon faces significant operational challenges. The White House has not yet announced a successor for the role.
Some Jewish Republicans who previously criticized JD Vance are now set to hear him speak in person, as he addresses the group directly.
Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov, invited by Trump, faced objections at the G-20 meeting over his presence.
The FTC and 22 states allege Amazon secretly inflated ad prices, leading to a lawsuit against the company.
Ottawa is open to resuming trade talks once the U.S. changes its tone, Canadian official Carney said.
by WorldBrief & Maksim Micheliov | AI-generated summary