This live blog is now closed. Sign up for the Breaking News US email The Trump administration plans to erect new fences outside the White House, in the latest bid to boost presidential security, the Washington Post (paywall) reports, citing three people who spoke on the condition of anonymity...

US wants Iran to pledge to stop shooting at ships in Strait of Hormuz Vice-President JD Vance is among US officials expected to take part in negotiations resuming on Saturday in Oman.

Lawyer says men who were riding in van are being pressured to self-deport as footage of incident is reportedly with investigators Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email The three men who were in the van when federal immigration officials shot and killed a man in Houston, Texas, this week...

Chaos and confusion reign as Harry loses media battle Team Sussex has had a bumpy last seven days in the UK, which was meant to focus on the Invictus Games.

Habitat destruction strongest driver of species loss, with legislation keeping 99% of listed species from going extinct The Trump administration repealed a crucial part of the Endangered Species Act (ESA) on Friday, finalizing a new rule that will open habitats of imperiled wildlife to development,...

Graham Platner officially withdraws candidacy for US Senate in Maine Paperwork ends Democratic campaign laden with scandals, including most recently accusations of sexual assault Graham Platner, the Democratic nominee for US Senate in Maine, officially withdrew his candidacy on Friday afternoon,...