A look at recent funding news across the startup landscape, including a US Army contract for Mach Industries, funding for African VC LoftyInc Capital, and a $140M raise for Darwinbox. Read more...

Israel halts aid to Gaza amid ceasefire talks, while Trump proposes a US missile defense system inspired by Israel's Iron Dome. Read more...

The US is sending nearly 3,000 additional soldiers to the Mexico border to conduct surveillance missions in an effort to combat illegal immigration, but they will not be involved in direct enforcement actions. Read more...

A look at recent controversies surrounding Donald Trump, including revoked military restrictions, accusations of lying by the Panama president, and fact-checks of his Congressional speech. Read more...

A roundup of today's top political stories: a French spy chief's sentencing, Hunter Biden's claims, and the Enola Gay image removal. Read more...

President Trump announces tariff hikes on Mexico, Canada, and China, while also facing concerns over US Army soldiers accused of selling secrets to China. He also sent a letter to Iran. Read more...