News for June 18, 2026

A group led by GeoComply is backing a bill that would add location-tracking safeguards to powerful AI chips, while the Semiconductor Industry Association says the plan could hurt chip sales and innovation.

The Pentagon is finishing an investigation into a deadly Iran school strike, while President Donald Trump and the Department of Defense face pressure over whether the findings will be made public.

Trump signed a temporary Iran deal that ends the fighting for now, but leaves major terms for a final agreement still to be negotiated.

Sen. Elissa Slotkin plans to introduce a bill that would block presidents from sending armed troops or federal agents to polling places during elections.

Colombia’s presidential race has become a clash between Abelardo de la Espriella’s hard-line crime plan and Iván Cepeda’s peace-focused approach, as voters weigh how to stop violence without repeating past abuses.

Ukraine launched a major drone attack on Moscow, setting off fires, airport disruptions, and a strong response from Russia.