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Polls Close in Maine as Democrats Make Final Push to Oust Sen. Susan Collins
Voters across the nation are casting ballots in pivotal congressional races and ballot initiatives, including high-stakes contests such as Maine's Senate race. Coverage highlights a range of Election…
Democrats projected to flip North Carolina as Senate election results roll in
Former Democratic Governor Roy Cooper is projected to win North Carolina's open U.S. Senate seat, defeating Republican Michael Whatley in a crucial pickup for Democrats. The victory is part of a…
Midterm elections live updates: SCOTUS denies Trump bid to segregate California votes
On the eve of the midterm elections, the U.S. Supreme Court rejected an emergency request from the Trump administration ordering California to segregate approximately 20,000 ballots. The Justice…
Small jet crashes into busy South Florida roadway, killing 9
A Learjet carrying nine people crashed near a busy roadway and residential neighborhood in Palm Beach County, Florida, killing everyone on board. The aircraft had departed from Austin, Texas, and was…
Midterm elections live updates: Trump attacks El-Sayed during stump speech in Iowa
In the final days before the midterm elections, both parties are heavily campaigning across key battleground states to maximize voter turnout. Media coverage highlights Donald Trump's stump speeches,…
Virginia and D.C. sue to block construction of Trump arch
Washington, D.C., and Virginia have filed federal lawsuits seeking a temporary restraining order to block the construction of a planned 250-foot triumphal arch initiated by President Trump near the…
Judge blocks DOJ from threatening election workers before midterms
A federal judge issued an emergency temporary restraining order preventing the Department of Justice from threatening election workers with criminal prosecution for counting certain contested…
Vance announces new beef processing facility in Texas while campaigning for Ken Paxton
Vice President JD Vance announced a new Agriculture Department beef processing facility in Texas while campaigning in Weatherford on behalf of Ken Paxton. The announcement ties federal agricultural…
US military will do ‘space-based logistics’ in ‘our lifetimes’: Caine
U.S. defense officials anticipate that the military will operationalize space-based logistics within our lifetimes to enhance global resupply capabilities. As the Department of Defense broadens its…
Appellate court panel grills DOJ lawyers on Calif. voter fraud suit
A federal appellate court panel questioned Justice Department attorneys on Sunday regarding an effort to segregate 20,000 California ballots over concerns about noncitizen voting. The hearing is part…
Russia frees American Stephen Hubbard after over 4 years in prison, during a visit from U.S. envoy Witkoff
Russia has released 74-year-old American citizen Stephen Hubbard after more than four years of imprisonment. The release occurred following a meeting in Russia between U.S. special envoy Steve…
Thanks to Trump Accounts tweak, Musk can give every child SpaceX shares even if parents object
Elon Musk announced a pledge to distribute one share of SpaceX to every child in the United States next year, representing an estimated $11 billion giveaway. The distribution is planned through the…
Be Prepared for Elizabeth Warren's Reign of Economic Error
This news roundup highlights several storylines surrounding midterm elections, including candidate town halls, polling dynamics, and record-breaking campaign expenditures. It also highlights…
Seat Trump won by double digits now ‘at risk,’ retiring GOP lawmaker says
Retiring Republican lawmakers and recent battleground polling indicate that several congressional seats previously won handily by Donald Trump may be competitive in upcoming elections. Analysts…
Bend, Oregon, shooting: Suspect ID'd, had attended elementary school, police say
A 16-year-old former student opened fire at an elementary school in Bend, Oregon, killing three children and a teacher. The gunman was confronted by a teacher and fatally shot by an armed father who…
At least 3 dead in Oregon elementary school shooting, sources say; suspect also dead
A shooting occurred at Silver Rail Elementary School in Bend, Oregon, resulting in multiple fatalities, including children, and the death of the gunman. Law enforcement and emergency responders…
What is behind the raid on Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar?
Federal law enforcement agents reportedly executed a search warrant involving Representative Ilhan Omar and issued multiple subpoenas connected to an ongoing investigation. The development has…
Lisa Cook’s lawyers call Trump’s investigation committee ‘demonstrably biased’
Attorneys representing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook have characterized an investigative panel aligned with Donald Trump as 'demonstrably biased.' The legal team raised objections over…
Trump's 'energy ceasefire' claim welcomed by Zelensky but Russia silent
President Trump claimed to have brokered an 'energy ceasefire' between Ukraine and Russia to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, a concept tentatively welcomed by Ukrainian President Volodymyr…
Hurricane Isaias updates: Storm makes landfall in Florida Panhandle
Hurricane Isaias has strengthened into a Category 3 storm, making landfall in the Florida Panhandle and threatening Gulf Coast states with severe winds and life-threatening storm surge. State…
Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that the upcoming execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad will be livestreamed to the public. Hasan was sentenced to death for the 2009…
Trump interrupted by protesters as he fights to rally Texas voters
Donald Trump was repeatedly interrupted by protesters during a campaign rally in San Antonio, Texas, where he was stumping for Senate candidate Ken Paxton. The interruptions drew sharp rebukes from…
US death row inmate Christa Pike awake and speaking after failed execution, lawyers say
Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike is awake and speaking nearly a week after surviving a failed lethal injection attempt that left her temporarily hospitalized. Legal experts have called her…
Cornell president speaks out, says 'defining moment' for university
Cornell University leadership addressed serious sexual assault allegations at an off-campus fraternity, describing the fallout as a defining moment for student safety and institutional policy. The…
Tennessee Correction commissioner resigns days after botched Christa Pike execution
Tennessee Correction Commissioner Frank Strada resigned after the state failed to execute death row inmate Christa Pike despite administering two doses of lethal drugs. Pike survived the attempt in…
Trump's border wall construction blocked in Big Bend National Park
A federal judge in Texas issued a ruling temporarily halting the Trump administration's construction of a border wall across the Big Bend region. The legal challenge centered on local opposition and…
What we know about Tennessee's botched execution of Christa Pike
Tennessee's execution of death row inmate Christa Pike failed after she survived two separate doses of lethal injection drugs, leaving her in critical condition under medical care. The state…
New York AG named special prosecutor in Cornell gang-rape case
New York Governor Kathy Hochul appointed State Attorney General Letitia James as special prosecutor to oversee the investigation into an alleged 2024 gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity. The…
Cornell president agrees to third-party gang rape investigation, Hochul says
Cornell University has agreed to an independent third-party investigation into its handling of an alleged sexual assault at a fraternity, following a formal request from New York Governor Kathy…
Miracle on FlyDubai
A FlyDubai flight bound for Tel Aviv was forced to make an emergency landing in Saudi Arabia after a violent cockpit altercation in which one pilot reportedly stabbed another and sent the aircraft…
Iran live updates: Trump says war will be over 'very soon,' but offers no details
President Trump stated that major combat operations against Iran would conclude 'very soon,' though the administration provided no specific tactical details or firm timelines. The declaration follows…
Trump weakens fuel efficiency standards. And, Cornell fraternity rape case reopened
New York prosecutors have reopened a criminal investigation into alleged 2024 sexual assault at a Cornell University fraternity house following a civil lawsuit and intense public attention.…
GOP rep believes Iran was involved in thwarted terrorist plan on US air base in the UK
British police arrested five men on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act and explosives offenses near RAF Fairford, a UK air base utilized by the US military. The incident prompted localized…
Trump rejects Iran deal to reopen Strait of Hormuz in seven days
President Trump rejected a proposal from Iran offering to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in seven days in exchange for the U.S. lifting its naval blockade and waiving sanctions on Iranian oil sales. The…
White House orders over $800M in funds rescinded
The White House announced the rescission of over $800 million in federal funding, primarily targeting Health and Human Services programs that serve undocumented immigrants and unaccompanied minors.…
The Art Trump Doesn’t Want and the Artists Left Behind
Arts organizations across the United States reported having their federal grants canceled as funds were redirected toward the Trump administration's policy priorities. The move highlights broader…
Man shot during Trump assassination attempt at 2024 campaign rally dies
James Copenhaver, a 76-year-old Pennsylvania man who was critically injured during the July 2024 assassination attempt on Donald Trump in Butler, Pennsylvania, has died. He was one of two spectators…
FDA commissioner nominee sidesteps questions in confirmation hearing
Dr. Heidi Overton, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Food and Drug Administration, appeared before the Senate for her confirmation hearing. During the proceedings, she faced scrutiny from…
Trump threatens to 'annihilate' Iran in UN speech as officials from both countries meet on sidelines
President Trump delivered a combative address at the UN General Assembly defending the war with Iran and threatening severe consequences if a deal is not reached. Simultaneously, U.S. envoys and…
The Nazi-Skokie Controversy
The 1977 Skokie controversy arose when a neo-Nazi group sought to march through Skokie, Illinois, a village with a significant population of Holocaust survivors, sparking a landmark legal battle over…
Trump’s address kicks off jam-packed day at UNGA
President Trump's address at the United Nations General Assembly coincides with significant controversy over the White House's decision to ban reporters from CNN, Politico, and MS NOW. The credential…
Trump invites public to vote on names to replace ‘artificial intelligence’
President Donald Trump announced plans to create an 'AI Force' and appoint an artificial intelligence czar to foster rapid technological growth with limited federal regulation. The move comes amid…
U.S., Denmark reach security deal on Greenland
President Trump announced that the United States has reached a security agreement with Denmark concerning Greenland, claiming it provides permanent security oversight. The announcement marks a…
House passes Russia and Iran sanctions bill championed by Sen. Lindsey Graham
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a bipartisan sanctions bill targeting Russia and Iran, named in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, and sent it to the president's desk. The legislation…
Supreme Court strikes down USPS mail-in voting rule
The Supreme Court issued a 7-2 decision rejecting the Trump administration's proposed restrictions on mail-in voting through the U.S. Postal Service ahead of the midterm elections. The ruling leaves…
OPINION: 25 years on, a nation still mourns
The provided excerpts cover diverse reflections on loss and memorialization, ranging from the long-term health consequences of the September 11 terrorist attacks to personal tributes following a…
Trump’s childhood home sells for nearly $2 million
During a visit to Dublin, Donald Trump broke from traditional U.S. neutrality by publicly stating he would like to see Ireland and Northern Ireland unified, prompting varied reactions from regional…
Missouri’s high court finds top election official was in contempt in legal war over redistricting
The Missouri Supreme Court found Secretary of State Denny Hoskins in contempt for directing election officials to implement a disputed congressional map, though Hoskins quickly purged the contempt by…
9/11 then and now: Photos show how the World Trade Center area has changed
Media coverage surrounding the milestone anniversary of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks reflects on the long-term physical, cultural, and political transformation of the nation. Reports…
Trump: Iran conflict won’t end until after midterms, gas prices will fall after that
Donald Trump stated that the conflict involving Iran will not conclude until after the November midterm elections, predicting that domestic gasoline prices will fall shortly thereafter. His remarks…
Live updates: Democrat Fetterman makes surprise appearance at GOP convention
Democratic Senator John Fetterman made a surprise video appearance at the Republican National Committee's midterm convention in Dallas to introduce Republican Senator Dave McCormick and pledge…
Scoop: Anthropic whistleblower gave up his equity to leave the company
Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon resigned and forfeited unvested equity to sound the alarm about catastrophic safety risks in rapid AI development. His departure has intensified debates among…
Apple announces first-ever foldable iPhone, starting at $1,999
Apple has officially announced its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, starting at $1,999 alongside other new hardware and software updates. The launch marks the company's most substantial…
Watch live: Trump to headline first GOP midterm convention
The Republican National Committee is hosting an unprecedented two-day midterm convention in Dallas, featuring Donald Trump as the keynote speaker alongside prominent party figures. The event is…
Germany's far-right AfD set for big win in eastern state, just short of majority
Germany's Alternative for Germany (AfD) has achieved a historic regional election victory, securing roughly 44% of the vote in an eastern state. Despite this commanding lead, the party fell just…
At least five people dead in Miami plane crash: Officials
An Amazon Air cargo plane overran the runway at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, resulting in at least five fatalities and multiple injuries. Federal aviation officials and local…
Witkoff, Kushner meet with Putin to discuss Ukraine war
U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow to discuss peace proposals aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The three-hour meeting is part of a…
US and Iran trade retaliatory attacks on ships as conflict flares
U.S. forces struck three Iranian oil tankers in retaliation after Iran fired ballistic missiles at two U.S. Navy warships. The strikes reflect an ongoing cycle of maritime confrontation in the Strait…
Three dead, including suspect, in downtown Minneapolis shooting
A shooting at a downtown Minneapolis apartment building resulted in the deaths of two victims and the suspected gunman. Several other individuals, including three responding Minneapolis police…
Mass. Sen. Ed Markey will defeat Rep. Seth Moulton in Democratic primary, AP projects
Incumbent Senator Ed Markey defeated Representative Seth Moulton in the Massachusetts Democratic primary for the U.S. Senate. The contest framed a battle between an 80-year-old progressive stalwart…
Trump implores Iranians to ‘rise up and fight’ as he shrugs off ‘worthless’ talks
Following recent U.S. military strikes against Iranian targets and tankers, President Trump urged the Iranian public to 'rise up and fight' while rejecting diplomatic negotiations as ineffective. The…
Jury convicts a man of first-degree murder for the 1996 killing of rap icon Tupac Shakur
A Las Vegas jury has convicted Duane 'Keffe D' Davis of first-degree murder for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting that killed hip-hop icon Tupac Shakur. The verdict brings legal resolution to…
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll is stepping down, White House says
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has submitted his resignation to the Trump administration after roughly 18 months in the position. The departure follows reported internal tensions between Driscoll and…
U.S. strikes Iran to prevent Hormuz mine threat
U.S. forces launched targeted airstrikes against Iranian rocket launch sites on Larak Island to prevent the deployment of naval mines in the strategic Strait of Hormuz. The strikes mark the first…
Nepal floods: Nearly 800 dead as rescuers try to reach tunnel workers
Catastrophic flash flooding in the Nepal-Tibet border region has killed nearly 800 people and left thousands missing, prompting desperate search-and-rescue efforts to reach trapped hydroelectric…
Ontario's premier says trade war would be 'devastating' for US and Canada
Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a prominent sign reading 'Lake Ontario — Now and Always' in response to President Donald Trump's executive order attempting to rename the body of water 'Lake…
Trump hails 'historic' deal for US to control 65bn barrels of Venezuela's oil
President Trump announced what he described as a historic agreement granting the United States majority control over roughly 65 billion barrels of Venezuela's oil reserves. The announcement follows…
Former presidents honor Dolly Parton following singer’s passing
Country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton has passed away at age 80 following a brief battle with cancer. Former presidents from both parties, along with fans and media across the political…