Open-wheel racing sanctioning body in the US, owner of IndyCar Series and Indy NXT
Verstappen has finished second in Austria and warns Silverstone may be difficult under the new engine regulations. He says battery recovery is limited, making the Silverstone layout hard to manage. Hamilton notes Red Bull’s progress with weight reductions and upgrades, suggesting the team will be a force in upcoming races.
Domenicali has said a mid-September decision will determine whether Qatar and Abu Dhabi host the season’s finale, with Europe as a fallback if the Middle East situation cannot be resolved. Malaysia’s race replaces Bahrain, and 24 Grands Prix remain the target for 2027, with Imola and Las Vegas in play for potential end-of-year events.
A union and two guards sue the EEOC over indefinitely suspending federal-sector class proceedings. EEOC officials say the pause was an isolated error and have transferred the case to a new judge, with scheduling orders issued this week.
Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his San Francisco home as part of investigations into sexual misconduct allegations. The chronology places the events in the days surrounding Swalwell’s resignation from Congress and his earlier gubernatorial bid. Multiple outlets corroborate the seizure and an ongoing inquiry extends to other jurisdictions.
IndyCar set to race 147 laps, ~250 miles, through central Washington, including routes past the Capitol and National Mall. The event, part of the 250th celebration, has high-profile backers, heavy security costs, and will feature President Trump waving the green flag amid widespread road closures.
The United States has outlined a plan to pay $850 million of its UN dues, aiming to avert funding gaps that could affect salaries and operations. The package includes $725 million for the regular UN budget and $125 million for peacekeeping in Haiti and the DR Congo. The move comes as Washington faces criticism from Republicans over staffing and ideological positions.