A federal appeals court has blocked Trump's White House ballroom project, prompting him to vow an appeal to the Supreme Court.
The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, marking an unexpected decline that confounded forecasts.
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as U.S. Attorney General following a narrow vote.
The Senate passed a Russia sanctions bill championed by the late Senator Lindsey Graham, which now goes to the House.
Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan signed a joint defense pact establishing mutual defense obligations among the three nations.
Trump dismissed a primary loss in Tennessee despite his endorsed candidate failing to win, while continuing to tout his overall endorsement record.
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito announced he will serve another term, dismissing recent retirement speculation.
Former NBA players Royce White and Enes Kanter have declared for the WNBA Draft while criticizing the league's transgender athlete policies.
Trump has issued executive orders attempting to restrict birthright citizenship, a policy facing significant legal challenges.
Iran is seeking to block US and Israeli ships from transiting the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global shipping route.