Attorney Alina Habba, representing former President Donald Trump, faced confrontations with Senate lawmakers regarding the blue slip tradition. The practice has blocked her U.S. attorney nomination from advancing to a floor vote, sparking debate over its constitutionality and the Senate’s role in judicial appointments.
Astronomers have identified asteroid 2025 SC79, a skyscraper-sized space rock completing its orbit around the Sun in just 128 days. It’s now the second-fastest known asteroid, offering new insights into the dynamics of near-Sun objects and the extreme conditions within our solar system.
Gold prices are on track to break a nine-week winning streak as investors book profits and growing optimism over global trade reduces demand for safe-haven assets. Analysts say easing geopolitical tensions and a stronger dollar have also contributed to the metal’s recent pullback.
