The U.S. Department of Labor is telling states they have to combat fraud, waste and abuse in their unemployment insurance programs. And if they don't, they could face having federal administrative funds withheld. The warning to states on Wednesday was the latest in a line of announced actions addressing fraud in state-run programs that use federal money. Like others, this announcement focused on allegations of problems in states where Democrats control the governments. The department did not explain the source of those allegations. It said that states would receive further directives in coming weeks.
The Trump administration says it's buying back another energy company's U.S. offshore wind leases for four more wind projects, as it seeks to discourage the expansion of wind energy in favor of fossil fuels. That brings the total amount spent on these agreements to nearly $2.6 billion. Chicago-based Invenergy has agreed to end its four offshore wind leases that were very early in development in exchange for reimbursements of lease fees totaling $765 million. The company had already canceled the Leading Light Wind project off New Jersey's coast. The others are off the coasts of Maine and California. It will invest in natural gas and geothermal projects instead. President Donald Trump doesn't support offshore wind development, and prioritizes fossil fuels.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine has secured key support from world leaders at the Group of Seven summit in France. He says the leaders of major industrial nations have pledged to bolster Ukraine's air defenses and energy supply. They also plan to increase economic pressure on Moscow as Russia's all-out invasion continues into its fifth year. The G7 leaders have commended Ukraine's recent battlefield successes and promised more air defense capabilities. Meanwhile, a Russian drone attack on a children's equestrian school in Ukraine's Sumy region reportedly killed horses but did not harm staff.
By MICHELLE L. PRICE, MATTHEW LEE, JON GAMBRELL, SAMY MAGDY and MIKE CATALINI Associated Press
A memorandum of understanding to be signed Friday by the United States and Iran calls for Tehran to at minimum dilute its enriched uranium and would waive but not permanently end sanctions on the country. That's according to U.S. officials who spoke on the condition of anonymity to read the draft language, which Iran has not released. The deal would also open the Strait of Hormuz toll-free for two months and affirm a commitment to Lebanon's territorial integrity in the face of Israel's invasion against Hezbollah. U.S. officials dictated the language to journalists on Wednesday after days of secrecy.
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE, SYLVIE CORBET and AAMER MADHANI Associated Press
President Donald Trump and G7 leaders are focusing on the Ukraine war and Trump is considering reimposing sanctions soon on Russian oil shipments. Tuesday's comment comes after the announcement of a deal to end the Gulf conflict, which is expected to allow more oil to move through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump also expressed his openness to sending the deal to Congress for review. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined the G7 talks and urged increased pressure on Russia. Ukraine has started EU membership negotiations, seeking security guarantees. The U.K. meanwhile has announced new sanctions targeting Russia's "shadow fleet."
By JON GAMBRELL, SAM METZ and SAMY MAGDY Associated Press
Iran's top diplomat said Tuesday that the tentative deal to end the war with the United States would require Israel to withdraw from Lebanon — a condition Israel has already rejected. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon would violate the deal. The contradictory interpretations threatened to sink the agreement and lead to the resumption of all-out war. The United States has not said whether Lebanon was part of the final agreement. It remains unclear what is in the agreement as it has yet to be released publicly in full.
Nvidia is betting on artificial intelligence to revive U.S. manufacturing. The Silicon Valley company on Tuesday is unveiling a major AI infrastructure upgrade as part of a $2 billion partnership with Coherent. This involves a Texas factory producing materials for lasers that enhance chip efficiency. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang believes AI can create jobs rather than replace them. Nvidia is shifting from chip development to entire AI systems, with production focused in the U.S. The factory is expected to create 1,000 jobs. The AI industry is seen as crucial for economic growth and national security, with bipartisan government support.
By HANNA ARHIROVA and ILLIA NOVIKOV Associated Press
Officials in Kyiv say Russia launched a major attack on Ukraine overnight with hundreds of drones and missiles. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said at least 11 people were killed and 53 were wounded across Ukraine. The barrage damaged civilian sites and a revered religious landmark, the Kyiv-Pechersk Lavra, an 11th-century monastery complex. It's one of the oldest and most sacred sites in Eastern Orthodox Christianity Russia's Defense Ministry said the strikes targeted defense and industrial facilities in Kyiv, Kharkiv, and Dnipro. Zelenskyy is calling for decisive action from G7 countries to halt Russia's invasion. Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are due to attend. On Sunday, he and Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke separately by phone with Trump.
By SYLVIE CORBET, AAMER MADHANI and DARLENE SUPERVILLE Associated Press
President Donald Trump has started his visit to the G7 summit by hailing an agreement aimed at ending the U.S. conflict with Iran. Trump met Monday with French President Emmanuel Macron and called the deal a potential breakthrough for global security. The Republican U.S. president says the deal could lead to positive changes in the Middle East. The agreement has yet to be fully detailed but might alter the dynamics of the summit, where Trump has faced criticism from European leaders for his decision to start the war without consulting them. Macron is among the leaders who've criticized Trump over the war but congratulates him for finding an agreement with Iran.
By SOPHIE AUSTIN and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Monday that the Justice Department is investigating him and his wife, accusing the Trump administration of targeting him for political purposes as he weighs a presidential bid. The full scope of any investigations related to Newsom were not immediately clear. Newsom, said in a video posted on X that federal agents in recent days have knocked on the doors of his friends and former employees, and have asked for records. A person familiar with the matter confirmed that there are multiple federal investigations into people around Newsom, including one related to his wife's taxes.
