A California family shared their thoughts after President Donald Trump’s recent involvement shook up a championship meet. Their daughter is set to compete against a transgender athlete, bringing national attention to the event amid ongoing debates about sports and gender policies.

On “My View,” host Lara Trump discussed CNN anchor Jake Tapper’s recent apology, which comes as his new book, Original Sin, examines former President Joe Biden’s time in office. The book sheds critical light on Biden’s administration, prompting significant reactions across the political landscape.

The Trump administration has directed U.S. missions abroad to halt new appointments for student and exchange visitor visa applicants. The move comes as the State Department prepares to broaden social media vetting for foreign students, signaling a tightening of visa scrutiny under new security measures.

Japan's yen held steady on Wednesday as volatility in the bond market drew attention to the fiscal stability of major economies. Meanwhile, the U.S. dollar remained strong, supported by positive consumer confidence data and growing optimism over potential new U.S. trade deals.

President Vladimir Putin is demanding written guarantees from Western leaders to halt NATO’s eastward expansion and to lift significant sanctions on Russia as conditions for ending the war in Ukraine, according to sources familiar with ongoing negotiations. The proposed terms signal Moscow's continued focus on security assurances and economic relief amid international efforts to broker…

SpaceX’s Starship rocket, central to Elon Musk’s vision for multiplanetary travel, successfully launched on its ninth uncrewed test flight from Texas. The spacecraft flew farther than its previous two attempts, which ended in explosions, marking a key step forward in the development of the next-generation vehicle.

Gold edged higher on Wednesday as investors took advantage of a price dip from the previous session. Markets are now focused on the upcoming release of the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting minutes and key economic data, seeking clues on the future direction of U.S. interest rates.