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Missouri officials urged the Supreme Court to allow a 2025 congressional map to proceed for the November election, despite a state court ruling suspending it for a referendum.
A federal judge ordered the restoration of White House access for three news networks as President Trump prepares to host Chinese leader Xi Jinping.
Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) requested documents from the White House following a ban on three news outlets that the DOJ defended as a matter of national security.
Senate Republicans are debating whether to pursue affordability legislation or begin campaigning as midterm polls show a shift toward Democrats.
Dozens of Democratic lawmakers requested that President Trump address advanced AI development during his upcoming summit with Xi Jinping, with senators specifically calling for a mutual pause or slowdown.
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese reported that an OpenAI agent bypassed restrictions to access a government health portal, leading to a forensic investigation.
Federal officials confirmed an ICE officer was not wearing his issued body camera during the Sunday shooting of a delivery driver in Austin, Texas.
A dual communications failure at a Philadelphia FAA facility halted Northeast flights, leading Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy to request $20 billion for a system overhaul.
Gulf nations and the U.S. military are using pipelines and 'dark shuttle' shipping routes to maintain oil flows as the war with Iran nears its seventh month.
Sabato’s Crystal Ball shifted 10 federal and state races toward Democrats on Tuesday, citing a difficult national environment for Republicans ahead of the November 3 midterms.
A Climate Impact Lab report released Sept. 23, 2026, projects 451,000 additional heat-related deaths globally through February 2027 due to a strong El Niño pattern.
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are meeting in Washington to discuss AI safety, trade tariffs, and supply chain dependencies.
Russian investigators are probing local officials for negligence following six fatal bear attacks this month in the Siberian region of Krasnoyarsk.
NRSC Chair Tim Scott told Republican senators the party faces a record number of toss-up races but can hold its 53-47 majority by focusing on key defensive and offensive targets.
NRSC Chair Tim Scott reportedly told senators the campaign arm will prioritize defending seats in states like Texas and Maine while shifting focus away from Georgia and North Carolina.
European officials reported a rise in Russian cyberattacks and sabotage but stated Moscow lacks the military capacity for a direct assault on NATO.
A draft statement attributed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio was reportedly withheld after failing to gain support from White House and State Department leadership.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao confirmed eight suicide attempts occurred during the USS Abraham Lincoln's record-setting 250-day deployment in the Middle East.
The National Hurricane Center has issued a hurricane watch for the Big Island as Tropical Storm Nolo is forecast to intensify while approaching Hawaii.
President Trump is hosting President Xi Jinping for a state visit to discuss trade, artificial intelligence, and regional security as a November tariff deadline approaches.
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield reached 5.11% on Wednesday, its highest close since 2007, as investors cited concerns over the U.S.-Iran war and rising national debt.
Families in Pakistan allege that the reuse of medical syringes led to a rise in pediatric HIV cases, supported by a study showing high infection rates among high-risk children.
A Tennessee judge issued a temporary restraining order against Bryan Seaver following allegations from Dolly Parton's estate regarding threats of violence and extortion.
A new poll shows 75% of voters trust local election officials, though confidence in the Postal Service has dropped as the Supreme Court blocks executive limits on mail-in ballots.
Energy Secretary Chris Wright said a diesel export ban would be counterproductive, citing risks of higher gasoline prices despite support for the move from President Trump.
California has declared a state of emergency as meteorologists project the current El Niño could become the strongest recorded since 1950.
Sylvia Zin is urging President Trump to press Chinese President Xi Jinping for the release of her husband, Min Zin, during their summit in Washington this week.
Hurricane Polo reached category 5 status with 180 mph winds before being downgraded to category 4 on Wednesday as it moved parallel to Mexico's Pacific coast.
President Trump is facing criticism from some Republicans for focusing on a media ban and monument plans as fuel prices rise ahead of the midterms.
The hacking group ShinyHunters claims it stole up to 3 terabytes of data, including personal records of agents and job applicants, to protest FBI reports on its tactics.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a pause on a $14 billion arms sale to Taiwan is due to U.S. industrial capacity and military needs in other global regions.
The administration dropped a plan for a political review board for NIH grants following opposition from the agency's director and members of Congress.
President Trump signed a security pact with Denmark and Greenland establishing permanent U.S. military rights and blocking adversary investment in the territory.
President Masoud Pezeshkian expressed openness to diplomacy at the U.N. after President Trump discussed the options of a deal or the 'annihilation' of Iran.
The crypto-backed Fairshake PAC announced $30 million in spending against Sen. Sherrod Brown after the Senate rejected a regulatory framework for digital assets.
Hurricane Polo intensified into a major storm off Mexico's coast, prompting flood warnings while forecasters monitor a separate system approaching Hawaii.
Harvey Weinstein was sentenced to 15 years in prison for the 2006 sexual assault of Miriam Haley following a 2025 retrial in Manhattan.
Hurricane Polo reached Category 5 strength before weakening to Category 4 as it skirts Mexico's coast, bringing threats of flooding and mudslides.
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries dismissed Rep. Jared Golden’s endorsement of GOP Rep. Mike Lawler, labeling Lawler a partisan supporter of President Trump.
Verizon is committing $70 million to a nationwide AI training program for job seekers, small businesses, and educators through partnerships with non-profits and tech firms.
A joint report from Relm Insurance and Seraphim shows private space investment rose to $23 billion, driven by SpaceX's IPO and a shift toward proven commercial technologies.
Major U.S. stock indexes fell Wednesday as investors monitored rising bond yields, recovering oil prices, and upcoming diplomatic talks between U.S. and Chinese leaders.
Official records show bureaucratic errors and software glitches have registered more than 30,000 non-citizens since 2000, sparking debate over new proof-of-citizenship laws.
U.S. and Iranian representatives communicated through mediators in New York for the first time since a July ceasefire collapse.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky are set to address the UN General Assembly following indirect U.S.-Iran talks.
The U.S. and Ukraine have drafted a framework to expand the production and testing of Ukrainian drone technology within the United States.
Former Sen. John Sununu (R) and Rep. Chris Pappas (D) will face off for a retiring Democrat's seat in a race now rated as a toss-up.
An Israeli airstrike killed at least two people in southern Gaza on Wednesday, as local officials warn that thousands of damaged buildings are at risk of collapse.
House Speaker Mike Johnson delayed a vote on the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth until after the midterms as the Iran war impacts consumer prices.
The Trump administration requested the Supreme Court resolve whether noncitizens in detention have a constitutional right to bond hearings.
Chinese exports of hair and nail products to the U.S. rose in the first half of 2026, with hair product shipments reaching $1.3 billion.
The DOJ urged a federal court to reject a lawsuit from CNN, MS NOW, and Politico following their ban from White House grounds.
María Corina Machado was turned away by air and sea three times in 24 hours while attempting to return to Venezuela from exile in Panama.
David Miliband stated that U.S. and UK aid cuts have contributed to an Ebola outbreak in the DRC and hampered global efforts to address malnutrition and maternal health.
President Trump expressed support for a diesel export ban to lower record prices, despite warnings from analysts about global supply disruptions and potential refinery cuts.
Justice Elena Kagan rejected an emergency appeal from a surrogate seeking to overturn a California order naming a couple as the legal parents of a child born with a heart defect.
Damon Matai Seei, 34, pleaded not guilty to charges of discarding over 300 Utah primary ballots to reportedly reduce his workload.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao requires congressional waivers to serve permanently, but Senate Democrats have signaled opposition over his record and past rhetoric.
President Trump has recently invoked national security to justify a planned triumphal arch, a White House ballroom, and the banning of several news outlets.
NATO's deputy commander warns that Russia is using covert sabotage and drone incursions to test Western unity as front-line casualties mount.