ALERT: National Weather Service issues Red Flag Warnings across the southern and northern Plains and western Midwest as gusty winds and dry conditions create critical fire weather risks today.

DEVELOPING: U.S. officials say potential Iran conflict complicates Taiwan defense contingency plans. Replenishing military stockpiles to full capacity may take up to six years.

U.S. officials state that potential conflict in Iran complicates contingency planning for the defense of Taiwan. Replenishing military stockpiles to full capacity may require up to six years, according to official estimates.

President Donald Trump is set to extend a US shipping waiver to ease domestic oil and gas deliveries. The move aims to address supply chain constraints for energy transport.

President Donald Trump is expected to extend a waiver for US shipping regulations to facilitate the delivery of oil and gas supplies.

President Trump to host pharmaceutical executives at the White House to announce a voluntary agreement on drug price reductions ahead of the midterm elections.

President Trump is set to host pharmaceutical company executives at the White House to announce a voluntary agreement on drug price reductions. The meeting is part of an administration effort to address health care costs ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.

UPDATE: Lebanese and Israeli officials meet in Washington for a second round of direct talks to discuss extending the truce between Israel and Hezbollah. #Lebanon #Israel

Lebanese ambassador to the US Nada Hamadeh Moawad and her Israeli counterpart are meeting in Washington on Thursday for a second session of direct talks regarding a potential extension of the truce between Israel and Hezbollah.