With two months to go until Election Day, and early voting kicking off later this month in half a dozen states, Democrats are increasingly optimistic they can recapture congressional majorities. With the final stretch towards the midterms underway, Democrats see an unexpectedly favorable political environment despite their own weak national brand, while Republicans insist structural … Read more
With a slew of polls showing that most Americans oppose the construction in their communities of new data centers to power AI, a growing number of Republicans running in this year’s elections are putting daylight between themselves and President Donald Trump. Trump, a strong proponent of data center development, took to social media Monday to … Read more
Former Ivy League star wins US Open debut Shelton and Tiafoe advance to third round Pegula cruises past Kenin in 56 minutes Michael Zheng spent years making the long trek from northern New Jersey, first by bus across the Hudson River to the Port Authority bus terminal and then nearly the full length of the … Read more
The Justice Department warned states they could lose billions of dollars in welfare funding if they do not report known illegal migrants to the federal government, according to a legal opinion released Wednesday. The DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel said tates participating in two key welfare programs must require all state agencies to report individuals … Read more
The Pentagon on Wednesday issued clinical guidelines establishing a new mandatory testosterone deficiency screening policy for active-duty and reserve service members ages 30 and up. This comes after Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced in July that he was authorizing the screening program for troops to ensure “you have the right testosterone levels to operate at your absolute best.” “Taking … Read more
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has proposed permanent flight rules around President Donald J. Trump International Airport in Palm Beach, Florida, to secure the airspace near Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate amid heightened concerns over unauthorized aircraft and rogue drones — moves that some say are insufficient to deter dedicated adversaries. The regulatory action was initiated at … Read more
The president said he’ll travel to help out GOP candidates in competitive midterm contests, including the Senate races in Alaska and Texas.
No injuries were reported after the plane landed at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
The Oregon Department of Corrections (DOC) hired a gender-affirming care coordinator last month, and the job will pay between $78,000 and $115,000 annually. The job includes oversight of a program for “managing and monitoring needs and safety risks of transgender, intersex and non-binary adults in custody,” according to the listing. The position also chairs a … Read more
Olympic champion targets third Games in LA Michael Jordan narrates announcement video Chiles joins Lee and Carey on comeback trail Jordan Chiles is returning for a run at her third Olympics, announcing Wednesday she intends to compete in the 2028 Games in Los Angeles. Chiles shared her decision in a video narrated by basketball legend … Read more
