Science|Technology
Top AI companies have discussed creating their own standards body
Top AI companies have discussed creating their own standards body
September 14, 2026Trump administration
Political
Inside the pipeline enshrining Trump’s conservative legacy on the federal bench
Inside the pipeline enshrining Trump’s conservative legacy on the federal bench
September 14, 2026
Science|Technology
Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China
President Donald Trump is playing down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence
September 13, 2026
Business|Economy
Democrats eye a new tool to hold Trump accountable if they win the House
Democrats eye a new tool to hold Trump accountable if they win the House
September 13, 2026
Arts|Education|Finance|Health
Federal judge rules Trump DHS plan for 50% FEMA staffing cuts was unlawful
A federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration's plan to cut staffing at FEMA by 50% was unlawful
September 13, 2026
Economy|Political
Judge rules Trump administration order to fire FEMA staffers was illegal
Judge rules Trump administration order to fire FEMA staffers was illegal
September 13, 2026
Crime
DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, AP analysis finds
The U.S. Justice Department has struggled to secure felony convictions against most of the 102 protesters arrested since last year for assaulting federal authorities in four major cities
September 12, 2026
Uncategorized
Minnesota churches roiled by legal battle over ICE surveillance and right to protest
Court cases involving Twin Cities churches and immigration enforcement highlight how the acrimonious debate continues to roil faith communities more than six months since the federal surge in Minnesota
September 12, 2026
Environment
Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open
A federal court has declared that the Energy Department exceeded its authority by forcing a Michigan coal-fired power plant to remain open past its scheduled retirement date last year
September 11, 2026
Arts|Economy|Travel|World
A man fights for a new life in Cuba after the US expels him in an immigration crackdown
A Cuban man is fighting for a new life on his troubled island after the U.S. government expelled him as part of an immigration crackdown
September 11, 2026
Election
Supreme Court to decide on whether Trump’s voting-by-mail rules can go into effect – but might not rule yet on whether they’re constitutional
How will the Supreme Court justices approach the vote-by-mail case that concerns the most fundamental right in a democracy, the right to vote? A former federal judge weighs in on their task.
September 09, 2026
Education
Why the Trump administration’s bid to end diversity efforts at nonprofit schools is likely to get tied up in court
A proposed Trump administration rule aimed at quashing diversity efforts could jeopardize the nonprofit status of private schools. It could take effect in mid-2027.
September 11, 2026
Arts|Election|Opinion
James Talarico blasts Trump FCC’s ‘dangerous’ cancel culture over Kimmel interview ordeal
James Talarico blasts Trump FCC’s ‘dangerous’ cancel culture over Kimmel interview ordeal
September 11, 2026
Arts|Education|Finance|Health
Under Trump, census eyes sweeping plan to omit immigrants, race data
The Trump administration is proposing a dramatic overhaul around the once-a-decade U.S. Census head count that could leave out millions of immigrants based on status and key racial and ethnic data, jeopardizing the allocation of resources and the country’s voting map
September 11, 2026
Crime|Election|Political
Trump admin pick to oversee a conspiracy investigation into president’s foes resigns after DOJ clashes
Trump admin pick to oversee a conspiracy investigation into president’s foes resigns after DOJ clashes
September 11, 2026
Uncategorized
Trump administration silence has 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants hoping they're protected
A deadline for the Trump administration to decide whether about 200,000 immigrants from El Salvador can remain protected from deportation has passed without any public announcement
September 10, 2026
Uncategorized
Temporary protections for about 200,000 Salvadoran immigrants are in limbo as deadline nears
Temporary legal protections for about 200,000 immigrants from El Salvador are in limbo as a deadline nears for the Trump administration to decide on ending them, as they have for hundreds of thousands from Venezuela, Haiti and other countries
September 09, 2026
Arts|Election|Finance
Justice Department directs states to hold on to 2024 election records as it seeks their voter data
The Trump administration is ordering officials in more than two dozen states to preserve records from the 2024 election
September 11, 2026
Entertainment
Kimmel says interview with James Talarico won't air on TV under pressure from the FCC
Jimmy Kimmel says the federal agency regulating television has "threatened" his show
September 10, 2026
Uncategorized
Rubio pledges US won't take unilateral action against drug trafficking despite recent strikes
Secretary of State Marco Rubio has pledged that the U.S. wouldn't take military action against drug traffickers in Latin American countries without the approval of its allies
September 10, 2026
Arts
Appeals court cites detention of Japanese Americans in ruling blasting Trump immigration policy
A federal appeals court says the Trump administration’s policy of holding immigrants without a chance for release recalls some of the darkest moments in the nation's history
September 11, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Finance|Health
Trump promises $500 Obamacare rebate checks for 1M enrollees in 30 states
The Trump administration is promising $500 rebate checks to about 1 million ACA enrollees across 30 states
September 10, 2026
Uncategorized
Trump administration offers rare muted response on new sanctions against Israel
Trump administration offers rare muted response on new sanctions against Israel
September 11, 2026
Political
Trump admin pushes sweeping overhaul of census that could exclude millions, reshape Congress and slash federal funding
Trump admin pushes sweeping overhaul of census that could exclude millions, reshape Congress and slash federal funding
September 10, 2026
Education|Opinion|Science|Technology
Americans agree their democracy is in crisis – yet the solution is as simple as it is elusive
An educated citizenry is the key to making self-government succeed, Founding Father Thomas Jefferson said.
September 10, 2026
Economy|Environment|Health|Science
The push to remove lead pipes is on. Thousands of water systems still don’t know where theirs are
Thousands of water systems nationwide still have not accounted for potentially dangerous lead pipes supplying homes and businesses with drinking water
September 10, 2026
Arts|Interview|Political|World
ICE crackdown laid bare at Venice festival documentary
Oscar-winning filmmaker Laura Poitras said on Monday she hopes a new documentary about U.S. immigration raids will help "denormalise" violence under
September 07, 2026
Arts|Election
Will the Trump administration send federal officers or troops to the polls? Here’s what we know
Will the Trump administration send federal officers or troops to the polls? Here’s what we know
September 07, 2026
Arts|Interview|Technology
Documentarian Alex Gibney on the power and influence of Elon Musk
Alex Gibney's new documentary “Musk” premieres this week at the Venice Film Festival
September 07, 2026
Uncategorized
US envoys hope for new Ukraine-Russia talks soon after visits to both capitals
U.S. peace envoys Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff heralded new momentum in peace talks after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv on Sunday as
September 06, 2026
Election
Trump administration makes another appeal to the Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions
The Trump administration is renewing its appeal to the Supreme Court to allow new restrictions on mail ballots in time for the midterms
September 06, 2026
Uncategorized
Trump admin renews Supreme Court ask to let mail ballot rule to take effect ahead of midterms
Trump admin renews Supreme Court ask to let mail ballot rule to take effect ahead of midterms
September 06, 2026
Arts|Election
Trump administration renews Supreme Court bid to limit mail-in voting
The Trump administration on Sunday renewed its appeal to the U.S.
September 06, 2026
Election|Political
Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Nevada voter data, state’s elections chief says
Justice Department has issued subpoenas for Nevada voter data, state’s elections chief says
September 06, 2026
Uncategorized
Federal appeals court upholds ban on Trump's bid to use citizenship data for voter checks
A federal appeals court panel rejected the Trump administration’s bid to lift a ban on using a federal immigration database to check the accuracy of citizenship records on states'
September 05, 2026
Africa|Health|Political
US phases out $45M annual support for Namibia HIV program
The United States plans to phase out financial support for Namibia's HIV response programs
September 05, 2026
Business|Economy|Finance|World
The Venezuelan billionaire the US investigated for money laundering now has a Pentagon oil deal
The billionaire who helped broker
September 05, 2026
Uncategorized
Judge reinforces order barring immediate work on Trump arch in Washington
A federal judge on Friday ordered the Trump administration to give 48 hours' notice before engaging in any activity on the site of a triumphal arch
September 05, 2026
Health|Travel
US embassy issues health alert for Cuba amid oil blockade, sanctions
The U.S. embassy in Havana issued a health alert for Cuba on Friday, warning travelers and residents of a spike in intestinal illnesses and diarrhea caused
September 05, 2026
Arts|Political
Trump ‘triumphal arch’ opponents seek emergency court action after groundbreaking plans were announced
Trump ‘triumphal arch’ opponents seek emergency court action after groundbreaking plans were announced
September 04, 2026
Election|Political
Federal judge extends block on Trump executive order seeking to limit mail voting in the midterms
A federal judge is extending a legal block on President Donald Trump’s plan to regulate mail ballots during the midterm elections
September 05, 2026
Uncategorized
Widow of airman killed in Mideast is upset she was told Iran wasn't a war while sorting out benefits
The widow of an airman killed on a combat mission in the Middle East says it took a viral social media post to get clarity from the Pentagon on issues related to her husband’s benefits and basic pay months after his death
September 05, 2026
Education|Science|Technology
Trump’s proposed Space Academy aims to educate a new generation of astronauts and engineers
Trump’s proposed Space Academy aims to educate a new generation of astronauts and engineers
September 05, 2026
Arts
Trump administration quietly closes criminal probe into Venezuela businessman amid oil deal
Trump administration quietly closes criminal probe into Venezuela businessman amid oil deal
September 05, 2026
Uncategorized
US Senate Democrats urge Postal Service to halt work on mail-in voting rules
Lawmakers urged the U.S.
September 04, 2026
Business|Finance|World
US sanctions Turkish bank, two subsidiaries in latest pressure on Iran
The U.S.
September 04, 2026
Education|Political
Trump administration scrubs data on gender-based bullying from school civil rights survey
The Trump administration this week quietly released an update to a major survey on civil rights in schools that was scrubbed of all data related to nonbinary students or bullying based on gender identity
September 04, 2026
Arts
Video game that lets users arrest undocumented immigrants debuts on official White House web site
Video game that lets users arrest undocumented immigrants debuts on official White House web site
September 04, 2026
Election|Political
Here’s who is mostly likely to vote by mail
Here’s who is mostly likely to vote by mail
September 04, 2026
Arts|Economy|Entertainment|Finance|World
Labor Day gas has never been this expensive. Trump is scrambling for answers
Labor Day gas has never been this expensive. Trump is scrambling for answers
September 04, 2026
Arts
Trump plans to break ground on Washington arch without final approval
The Trump administration on Thursday announced plans to break ground on a 250-foot (76-meter) arch in Washington, despite legal challenges and the lack of final
September 04, 2026
Arts|Technology
White House website debuts 5 retro arcade video games that promote Trump's agenda
The White House website has unveiled Arcade, a collection of five low-resolution video games that promote different aspects of President Donald Trump’s agenda
September 04, 2026
Education
Trump moves to strip tax-exempt status from schools that consider race
President Donald Trump’s administration on Thursday proposed new regulations that
September 04, 2026
Arts|Opinion|Political|World
Current, former heads of ICC's governing body say isolation efforts aim to erode global legal order
The current and former presidents of the International Criminal Court's governing body said efforts to isolate the institution diplomatically are aimed
September 04, 2026
Business|Environment|Political|US
Reflecting Pool saga continues with another contractor hired to clean the algae
Reflecting Pool saga continues with another contractor hired to clean the algae
September 04, 2026
Arts
Former US pardon attorney Liz Oyer sues DOJ for unlawful firing
The former U.S. pardon attorney has sued the Justice Department over what she calls an unlawful firing after she said she declined to recommend
September 04, 2026
Political|Science|Technology
White House pressures US space firms to skip Paris space summit, sources say
The Trump administration pressured U.S. space companies not to attend a high-profile global space summit in Paris organized by President
September 04, 2026
Education
Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies
The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would strip private schools and colleges of their tax-exempt status if they provide targeted help to students based on their race
September 03, 2026
Arts
Trump administration takes mail-in ballot fight to US Supreme Court
President Donald Trump's administration asked the Supreme Court on Thursday to let it enforce a new U.S.
September 04, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science
The Trump administration halted a Great Lakes project. Then Whitmer called Trump
The Trump administration is allowing construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes to move forward
September 04, 2026
Environment|Political
Judge declares she’s ‘not the Lorax’ during hearing on Trump’s DC golf course renovation
Judge declares she’s ‘not the Lorax’ during hearing on Trump’s DC golf course renovation
September 04, 2026
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Food|Interview|Lifestyle|Opinion|Science|Sports|Technology|World
Fact check: Vance repeats Trump’s fictional ‘$19 trillion’ investment figure
Fact check: Vance repeats Trump’s fictional ‘$19 trillion’ investment figure
September 04, 2026
Arts
Excavation work on Trump's arch in Washington to begin over next 2 weeks, administration says
The Trump administration has announced that it is planning to start excavation work on a memorial arch in Washington over the next two weeks
September 04, 2026
Uncategorized
Iran buries victims of reported US wedding attack, fires on Kuwait
Iranian mourners carried caskets at a funeral on Thursday for victims of a U.S. airstrike said to have struck a wedding party, and Tehran launched missiles and drones
September 03, 2026
Economy|Environment|Science
Trump administration ratchets up its fight to get more oil flowing from California
The Trump administration has been fighting with California officials over offshore oil projects and the state's coastal commission, which works to protect the state's shores
September 03, 2026
Arts|Political
Trump administration says agencies may stop working with the Smithsonian
Trump administration says agencies may stop working with the Smithsonian
September 03, 2026
Arts|Education|Finance|Health|Travel
Is dumping a Cuban person in Africa ‘deportation’?
Is dumping a Cuban person in Africa ‘deportation’?
September 03, 2026
Uncategorized
With diplomacy stalled, Trump returns to floating regime change in Iran
With diplomacy stalled, Trump returns to floating regime change in Iran
September 03, 2026
Uncategorized
Trump appointees hear opposition to Lafayette Square fencing and gates in front of the White House
President Donald Trump's plans for permanent fencing around Lafayette Square near the White House have moved closer to approval
September 03, 2026
Environment
US judge bars EPA effort to send California vehicle emissions rules to Congress
A judge in Washington on Wednesday blocked the U.S.
September 03, 2026
Asia|Environment|Science|US
The Trump administration cut funds for natural hazards monitoring in Nepal
The Trump administration cut funds for natural hazards monitoring in Nepal
September 03, 2026
Business
US oil giant Chevron confirms it will expand operations in Venezuela
Oil giant Chevron is confirming that it is expanding its operations in Venezuela, just days after President Donald Trump announced an ambitious deal to develop the nation’s oil reserves and give the Pentagon a stake in the profits
September 02, 2026
Political
Trump's DOJ threatens to cut aid to states unless they report migrants without legal status
The U.S.
September 03, 2026
Uncategorized
Immigrant rights group seeks to block use of federal databases it says could purge legal voters
An immigrant rights group has filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration to block the Department of Homeland Security from using federal databases that the group alleges are being used to target naturalized citizens who are eligible to register to vote
September 03, 2026