--- description: Lee is a reporter at TIME. She covers U.S. news with a focus on health and reproductive rights. title: TIME | Current & Breaking News | National & World Updates image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltde093bcdab65f2d0/6988d9b9bc6cfc69913e2a3c/time-logo.jpg?branch=production --- # Chantelle Lee ## Chantelle Lee Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Lee is a reporter at TIME. She covers U.S. news with a focus on health and reproductive rights. ## Chantelle Lee Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close *  Jul 27, 2026 ### [Mitch McConnell Shares New Health Update 6 Weeks After Hospitalization](https://time.com/article/2026/07/27/mitch-mcconnell-health-update-hospitalization-senate/) McConnell revealed earlier this month that he had been hospitalized following a fall, pushing back o... [POLITICS](/section/politics/) *  Jul 27, 2026 ### [Why Tensions Are Mounting Between Trump and Republican Senate Leader Thune](https://time.com/article/2026/07/27/trump-thune-senate-republicans-save-america-act/) A long-simmering conflict between President Donald Trump and Senate Majority Leader John Thune is br... [POLITICS](/section/politics/) *  Jul 24, 2026 ### [Trump Will Give ‘Unifying Yet Vicious’ Speech at Rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner, White House Says](https://time.com/article/2026/07/24/trump-white-house-correspondents-dinner-speech/) After the shooting at the April event, Trump revealed that he had intended to rip into the media dur... [U.S.](/section/us/) *  Jul 24, 2026 ### [What Is Joe Manchin’s New Independent Leadership Council?](https://time.com/article/2026/07/24/joe-manchin-independent-leadership-council/) The council presents itself on its website as “an opportunity to fix politics.” [POLITICS](/section/politics/) *  Jul 24, 2026 ### [Here Are the Candidates Vying for Sen. Lindsey Graham’s Seat](https://time.com/article/2026/07/24/lindsey-graham-senate-south-carolina-special-republican-primary-election-candidates/) The race is looking crowded ahead of a key deadline for the special primary election to replace the ... [POLITICS](/section/politics/) *  Jul 23, 2026 ### [What Would Trump's Plan to Impose Tariffs on Generic Drugs Do to Prices?](https://time.com/article/2026/07/23/trump-generic-drug-tariff-prices-availability-impact/) Experts say that if Trump follows through, the proposed tariffs could have far-reaching consequences... [U.S.](/section/us/) *  Jul 22, 2026 ### [House Passes $1.15 Trillion Defense Spending Bill](https://time.com/article/2026/07/22/house-annual-defense-spending-bill-save-america-act-iran-war/) The nearly party line vote moves the unusually contentious measure forward after it earlier stalled ... [POLITICS](/section/politics/) *  Jul 22, 2026 ### [What to Know About Lindsey Graham’s Funeral Services](https://time.com/article/2026/07/22/lindsey-graham-funeral-services-when-where/) Funeral services for the late Senator will take place on July 28 and 29 in both the nation’s capital... [POLITICS](/section/politics/) *  Jul 20, 2026 ### [Darline Graham Nordone Says She’ll Run for Full Term in Lindsey Graham’s Seat](https://time.com/article/2026/07/20/darline-graham-nordone-lindsey-graham-senate-south-carolina-republican-primary/) Nordone was sworn in as her late brother's temporary replacement in the Senate last week. [POLITICS](/section/politics/) *  Jul 20, 2026 ### [The Eighteen U.S. Service Members Killed in the Iran War](https://time.com/article/2026/07/20/us-service-members-killed-wounded-iran-war-casualties/) Here’s what to know about the American service members who have died in the conflict. [WORLD](/section/world/) *  Jul 17, 2026 ### [Trump Administration Is Considering Charging Certain Visa Applicants a Bond](https://time.com/article/2026/07/17/visa-applicants-bond-trump-administration-immigration/) The move would be the latest effort by the Administration to sharply restrict immigration. [POLITICS](/section/politics/) *  Jul 17, 2026 ### [How Long Will This Wildfire Smoke Last?](https://time.com/article/2026/07/17/wildfire-smoke-air-quality-canada-fires-forecast/) Forecasters have predicted that the heat and smoke will subside in some areas starting on Friday—but... [U.S.](/section/us/) *  Jul 17, 2026 ### [TIME100 Sports Honorees Toast to the Power of Sport and Support](https://time.com/article/2026/07/16/time100-sports-gala-toast-roundup/) Jalen Brunson, Alysa Liu, Alex Morgan, Prince Harry, and LeBron James spoke at the inaugural TIME100... [SPORTS](/section/sports/) *  Jul 17, 2026 ### [TIME100 Sports Honorees Celebrate Rise of Women’s Sports](https://time.com/article/2026/07/17/time100-sports-gala-red-carpet-women-eileen-gu-hilary-knight-trinity-rodman/) Eileen Gu, Hilary Knight, and Trinity Rodman spoke to TIME on the red carpet of the inaugural TIME10... [SPORTS](/section/sports/) *  Jul 15, 2026 ### [What Permanent Daylight Saving Time Would Look Like Across the U.S.](https://time.com/article/2026/07/15/daylight-saving-time-permanent-congress-bill-sunrise-sunset/) Winter sunrises and sunsets may come notably later in much of the country if Congress ends up passin... 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