Today's News on Tuesday, 2nd December

  • Oil rises above $106 per barrel as US, Iran deadlocked in Strait of Hormuz Al Jazeera ()
  • Justice Department readopts firing squads in U.S. federal executions The Detroit News ()
  • Trump orders US military to ‘shoot and kill’ Iranian small boats choking Strait of Hormuz AP News ()
  • Trump warns of ‘big tariff’ if UK doesn’t drop digital services tax on U.S. tech firms CNBC ()
  • Iran FM may arrive in Pakistan tonight, second round of U.S.-Iran talks expected: Reports CNBC ()
  • US says Iran can play at 2026 World Cup but bars those with ‘IRGC ties’ Al Jazeera ()
  • Polish PM questions whether US is ‘loyal’ to Europe’s defence Financial Times ()
  • Georgia U.S. Senate Election 2026: Latest Polls The New York Times ()
  • US chipmakers hit record highs as Intel turbocharges AI rally Reuters ()
  • Jim Furyk to captain 2027 U.S. Ryder Cup team in Ireland: Report GOLF.com ()
  • Report: Furyk to lead U.S. Ryder Cup team after Tiger Woods withdrew ESPN ()
  • House Companion Proposal Aims to Launch Commission to Study AI, US Jobs MeriTalk ()
  • The Latest Push to Extend Key US Spy Powers Is Still a Mess WIRED ()
  • Live updates: Trump orders U.S. military to 'shoot and kill' Iranian boats mining Strait of Hormuz NBC News ()
  • Trump Restrictions on Legal Immigration Could Sharply Reduce U.S. Population Growth migrationpolicy.org ()
  • Third US aircraft carrier arrives in Middle East as Trump declines to give timeline on ending Iran war CNN ()
  • US soldier in Maduro raid accused of betting on ouster The Week ()
  • Iran delegation heading to Pakistan as cease-fire talks with US hang in balance New York Post ()
  • WATCH: Hegseth calls U.S. war in Iran a 'gift to the world' PBS ()
  • U.S. soldier accused of betting on Maduro raid and NFL Draft takeaways: Morning Rundown NBC News ()