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Solheim Cup golf 2026: Europe v USA finely poised as day one fourballs begin – live
⛳️ Solheim Cup updates from 6.40am BST at Bernardus Golf⛳️ Live scores | And send any thoughts to David via via emailEurope do indeed escape from their travails on 1 with a half. Alison Lee leaves her birdie putt short, and Nanna Koertz Madsen tidies up. But the USA strike back on 2, Nelly Korda wedging close with her approach on the par five, and Lottie Woad can’t save the day with her 15-foot right-to-left putt. All square in the opening two matches.Corpuz/Korda A/S Hull/Woad (2) Koerstz Madsen/Boutier A/S Coughlin/Al. Lee (1) Continue reading...
What JD Vance Knew About the War, and New Warnings About A.I.
Plus, your Friday news quiz.
9/11 families to gather at World Trade Center and Pentagon to remember victims on 25th anniversary – US politics live
Victims of those killed in September 11 attacks honored at memorials across the USAs the United States commemorates the 25th anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks, in which nearly 3,000 people were killed in New York City, Washington DC and Pennsylvania, the Guardian asked American readers to share how the attacks affected their day-to-day lives and the country at large.Many readers shared their feeling of patriotism in the days following the attacks while also highlighting how the government’s response to 9/11 expanded government surveillance and fueled Islamophobia in the country...
Oil Remains Elevated and Diesel Hits $6 a Gallon as Middle East Tensions Mount
Prices for diesel fuel jumped to a new high over mounting fears that fighting in the Middle East could further threaten oil supplies.
Wake up, Britain: Donald Trump’s US is no friend of ours. We must secure our own place in the world | Simon Jenkins
The US president is ever more wayward – and has little interest in defending Europe. The constitution may hold him to account, but we can’t waitIf Americans vote for a Republican majority in both houses of Congress in November, “I will issue a dividend to every adult citizen in the United States of America for $5,000.” But they must not spend it in Canada or China or anywhere else outside the US. So said Donald Trump in Texas on Wednesday in advance of the forthcoming midterm elections. He further told voters to “Pretend that I’m on the ballot”. It was a climactic moment in an almost two-hour ...
Twenty-Five Years
We look back at Sept. 11, 2001.
Trump wants to bribe voters. This is how far we’ve fallen in 25 years
Our president's attempts to play emperor now seem normal. It might be the worst result of the 9/11 era
How a Heroic Response Went Awry
Twenty-five years after 9/11, it is important to step back from today’s cynicism and remember the heroism and national unity in the hours and days after the attacks.
From Vietnam to 9/11, America keeps abandoning its heroes
The country has sacrificed the health of 9/11 first responders, just like it did with Vietnam War veterans
The one thing you can do to help a whole lot of animals, explained in 4 charts
Many people, when they learn about the horrors of factory farming, become vegetarian or vegan. I’m one of those people, and it stuck — I haven’t eaten meat in 20 years. For most, it doesn’t stick. But new research highlights how ditching meat isn’t the only option to help animals on factory farms. There’s actually […]
Nation pauses to remember September 11 on 25th anniversary | First Thing
Commemoration ceremonies to be held around the world for the nearly 3,000 killed in 2001 terror attack on US. Plus, JD Vance sets out his stall as heir to Donald TrumpGood morning. It is a sombre day for the nation as people gather to mourn and remember the nearly 3,000 victims of the attacks on September 11 2001, when 19 al-Qaida hijackers seized control of four airliners, slamming two of the planes into the World Trade Center, one into the Pentagon in Arlington, Virginia, and the fourth into a field in western Pennsylvania.We have comprehensive coverage of the anniversary, which will be mark...
US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington's war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel
U.S. Postal Service failed to properly handle some ballots during this year’s primary elections
An inspector general’s audit found a lack of training for post office staff, deficiencies in tracking ballots
Trump’s clash with Canada is his latest imperialistic embarrassment | Sidney Blumenthal
The president’s chaotic schemes of aggrandizement, from Venezuela to Iran, have no larger rationaleTrumpism is the lowest stage of imperialism. “We’re not going to invade Greenland. We’re going to buy it,” Donald Trump reportedly told the annual black-tie dinner on 1 February of the private Alfalfa Club, an assemblage of prominent Washington figures, a number of whom he had publicly humiliated, and others he was investigating or suing. “It’s never been my intention to make Greenland the 51st state. I want to make Canada the 51st state. Greenland will be the 52nd state. Venezuela can be 53rd.” ...
9/11 entrenched Islamophobia in US politics. But it doesn’t work the way you think | Moustafa Bayoumi
Anti-Muslim sentiment is used as a political weapon. Meanwhile, Muslim American leaders are making a difference for allIt’s been 25 years since the terrorist attacks of September 11, and during this time Muslim Americans have learned how to live in that dangerous space between other Americans’ fears and their ignorance.The fear was clear from the beginning. Immediately following 9/11, Muslim Americans faced what Human Rights Watch called “a severe wave of backlash violence”. A tide of hate rose up against ordinary Muslims and those who appeared to be Muslim, including at least three murders in...
Trump keeps telling voters he doesn’t care much about affordability
If the midterms were a referendum on whether trans athletes should be barred from women’s sports, or the White House ballroom should be gorgeously renovated, or God should be identified as “nonbinary,” then Republicans would have a clear and confident closing message. Unfortunately for the GOP, voters are less concerned with the Christian deity’s preferred […]
A Surprise Notice From a Debt Collector Arrived at Our House. Then I Started to Unearth the Upsetting Truth.
I'm more anxious about this than he is.
I Found the Secret Equation for Keeping My Working Wife Happy. Now She’s Grateful I Retired!
Prudie replies to readers’ comments and suggestions.
A Quarter Century of Panic
After 9/11, the U.S. government was over-focused on fighting terrorism, losing sight of other threats. Americans are still living with the consequences.
Chatbots Should Not Use the First Person
The harms of AI are clear enough to do something about them now.
Vouchers Promise Students With Disabilities a Path to Private School. Parents Say That’s Not the Reality.
The post Vouchers Promise Students With Disabilities a Path to Private School. Parents Say That’s Not the Reality. appeared first on ProPublica.
Think You’re Smarter Than a Slate Copy Editor? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz.
Test your knowledge of this week’s big stories.
Slate Mini Crossword for Sept. 11, 2026
Take a quick break with our daily 5x5 grid.
I Studied the Impact of Parents’ 9/11 Trauma on Their Children. Then I Understood My Father’s Silence.
What we try to protect our children from can be passed down anyway.
For China, a Mock A.I. Attack on WeChat Signals a Dangerous New Era
The demonstration of a potent cyberweapon has exposed China’s vulnerabilities and added to the urgency of A.I. safety talks between Beijing and Washington.
A Man Built a Connecticut Castle to Host a Harem of Women. Then He Invited the Wrong Guest.
Some people—men, mostly—are "ripping off their faces" these days.
Inside an Ancient Lebanese City Engulfed by War
The Lebanese city of Tyre, one of the oldest metropolises in the world, has been left scarred.
Unstitching the 1,000-Year-Old Story of the Bayeux Tapestry
The medieval masterpiece has traveled from France to England for a once-in-a-lifetime show. It is not what our critic Jason Farago expected.
Missouri UPS worker two weeks from retirement fatally struck by company vehicle
Paul Roberts, who was employed by UPS for 44 years, was working at a customer care center when he was struckA longtime United Parcel Service (UPS) employee less than two weeks away from retiring was struck and killed by one of the company’s vehicles while he was at work in St Louis, triggering a federal labor investigation along with an intense outpouring of grief from his family and colleagues.Paul Roberts, 63, was on duty at the UPS customer care center in Earth City, Missouri, on the night of 4 September when a company vehicle hit him, authorities said. Continue reading...
A.I-pocalypse Now?
Growing pains, sure, but not necessarily growing into a superintelligent overlord.
How to Make Sense of Mayhem in the Bond Market
The stock market is easy to talk about. But bonds are a different story. Our columnist has some pointers to help make you a bond maven.
How Trump Is Using the Postal Service to Intervene in Elections
Our politics reporter Reid Epstein explains how the Trump administration is using the Postal Service to intervene in mail-in voting in state elections.
The A.I. Threat Is Real. We Need to Act Now.
We can no longer pretend that this technology is safe.
Will you get $5,000 to do the news quiz? No. But will it be fun? Maybe
Plus: donkeys, maps, art, iPhones and more!
As Russia Again Draws Near, a Frontline City Fears Obliteration This Time
The Ukrainian city of Izium still bears the scars of Russian occupation from four years ago. As Moscow’s forces approach, residents are bracing for the worst.
Pochettino’s ‘different’ vow to the US invites unwelcome speculation
The US manager’s relationship with the international job has changed with a full World Cup cycle beginningI hope, in this lifetime, you find someone who loves you the way Mauricio Pochettino loves Tottenham Hotspur. The grip Spurs have on his heart seems the stuff of a literary classic: his imperfect partner who called things off at the first sign of trouble must merely check in on him occasionally to rekindle hopes of a reunion.Perhaps a bit extreme, but this week’s revelation – that he’d return to Tottenham even if they were relegated and chalking his absence up to imperfect timing, not the ...
Springboks v All Blacks a US World Cup preview in Baltimore as thrilling series goes down to the wire
‘Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry’ will culminate on US soil on Saturday, a staging post on the road to America hosting the World Cup in 2031When New Zealand and South Africa kick off at M&T Bank Stadium in Baltimore on Saturday, there will be more at stake than victory in “Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry”, the four-Test series the Springboks lead 2-1. For World Rugby CEO Alan Gilpin, the game is a key staging post on the road to the 2031 World Cup, which the US will host – a journey that could include Six Nations games on American soil.“We’ve been in a long process with venues and cities, over the last two ...
On the 25th anniversary of 9/11, a divided U.S. gathers to remember and grieve
The U.S. marks the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Events will honor those lost, at a time when Americans are divided about the meaning and legacy of the terrorist attacks.
They cleaned up ground zero. Now many are hiding from ICE
After 9/11, thousands of rescue and cleanup crews went to work at ground zero. They were exposed to toxic debris and experienced psychological trauma. Today, many say they live in fear of deportation.
Empty seats, socialism and Trump dominate the Republican midterm convention
The two day Republican convention in Dallas showcased the party's biggest asset in trying to win competitive midterm races and its greatest obstacle: President Trump.
The U.S.-Canada trade war is creating a headache for auto-parts makers
For decades, the U.S. and Canadian auto supply chains have been tightly woven together. The trade war is threatening to unravel a complex system.
From DOGE to space lasers, Alex Gibney peels back the many layers of Elon Musk
In the Oscar-winning filmmaker's latest documentary, director Alex Gibney investigates the rise of Elon Musk and says what's behind Musk's success are distressing truths.
These Michigan swing voters are bracing for higher prices from trade war with Canada
President Trump's tariff standoff with Canada is rankling some key voters ahead of this year's midterm elections.
Trump administration allows TPS to continue for Salvadorans – for now
The Trump administration declined this week to terminate TPS for Salvadorans, even though it has done so for people from other countries like Haiti and Syria. But it also hasn't said whether it will extend the protection in the future.
EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells
The post EPA to Loosen Methane Rules, Boosting Pollution From Oil and Gas Wells appeared first on ProPublica.
7 Takeaways From the Republican Midterm Convention
On the second night of the Republican gathering in Dallas, Vice President JD Vance was the headliner. But President Trump returned to center stage.
Five-set tennis is under attack. Killing it would be a colossal unforced error | Andrew Lawrence
Five-set matches are physically punishing, occasionally absurd and increasingly under threat. They also produce much of what makes grand slam tennis greatTuesday night’s quarter-final match between Ben Shelton and Carlos Alcaraz had everything a US Open spectacle could ask for: huge stakes, knife-edge drama, top-shelf competition and an American hero who comes through in the end. The only fault to find was really the matter of time. The first ball wasn’t struck until 11.05 in the evening, and Shelton’s clinching ace didn’t come until 3.33 in the morning – marking, after a total of 4hr 28min on...
Remembrance ceremonies to be held across the US to honor victims of 9/11
Memorials and remembrances will mark the 25 years since the attacks that killed nearly 3,000 on 11 September 2001US marks 25 years since 9/11 – latest updatesThe United States is marking the 25th anniversary of the 11 September 2001 terrorist attacks on Friday, with memorials and remembrance ceremonies taking place across the country to honor the nearly 3,000 people killed in the attacks.In New York City, the national September 11 memorial and museum will hold its annual commemoration ceremony, with the families of victims gathering at the 9/11 Memorial Plaza and reading aloud the names of tho...
Why Houthi gains in Yemen could push gas prices even higher
A Houthi advance along Yemen's Red Sea coast could help push gas prices up even more as the Iran-backed group also launches attacks on Saudi Arabia's oil facilities
After 9/11, Islamophobia Shaped a Generation of Muslim New Yorkers
The attacks unleashed a wave of hate, but the years since have seen Muslim Americans’ political and cultural influence grow.
49ers coach Kyle Shanahan cool on NFL return to Australia: ‘I just don’t like to travel’
San Francisco boss hesitant for team to play another game in MelbourneLA Rams head coach Sean McVay refuses to blame travel plan for lossVictorious San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan said he loves Australia, the “gladiator-ish” MCG and its surface, the local hospitality and the country’s NFL fans, even if he may not want to play another game so far away from home.After the 49ers’ 27-7 victory over the LA Rams in the first NFL match in Australia, the 46-year-old revealed he wants to come back to holiday and see more of the country than this week’s goldfish bowl routine of hotel-to-pra...
Mistakes, mistrust and misdirection: 25 years after 9/11, its dark legacy continues to unfold
The world’s most powerful country responded to the worst terrorist attack in its history by inflicting terror of its own – around the world, and at homeUS marks 25 years since 9/11 – latest updatesAs clear as that cloudless September morning, Jenna Jacobs McPartland remembers the moment everything changed. “I was cleaning the bathroom and watching the Today show in the background and nine months pregnant,” the 52-year-old recalls by phone. “I think they were showing ‘Today throws a wedding’ when the news broke in.”A plane had hit the north tower of the World Trade Center in New York. McPartlan...
Why Emerging Powers Keep Joining BRICS, Even When They Disagree
Leaders of China, Russia, India and other BRICS club nations meet in New Delhi this weekend, but wars and soaring energy prices threaten to undermine unity.
Vance, Eying 2028, Relishes the Spotlight at Trump’s Convention
The vice president, widely seen as a potential White House candidate, sought to use his speech in Dallas to show a more personal side to the MAGA faithful.
‘I’m on the ticket’: Trump implores Republicans to vote in November at unusual midterm convention
The president demonised Democrats in an attempt to wangle votes in midterms despite backlash over Iran warWith his approval rating at a historic low, Donald Trump has brought down the curtain on the Republicans’ first ever midterm convention by pleading with supporters to do him “the biggest favour” and “pretend” they are voting for him in November’s US elections.The president is facing a growing backlash over rising prices and the war in Iran. Sweeping losses for the Republican party could effectively turn Trump into a lame duck for his final two years in the White House. Continue reading...
At BRICS Summit, China and India Vie for Influence
China sees the BRICS group as a vehicle for challenging American power. India wants to keep the group broad enough to avoid choosing sides.
Trump’s Weird Loyalty Pledge
In a night of wild emotions and odd ideas, one moment stood out.
Trump doubles down on pledge of $5,000 payments if his party retains control of Congress on second night of convention – as it happened
This live blog is now closed.Trump promise of $5,000 for US citizens after midterms decried as ‘bribery’Sign up for the US Breaking News emailThe Supreme Court has blocked a federal judge’s ruling that would’ve restored Republican-drawn congressional districts in Missouri.The decision, issued by justice Brett Kavanaugh, appeared to sound a death knell for efforts by the Missouri GOP to extract an additional Republican-leaning congressional seat for their party ahead of the midterm elections. Continue reading...
JD Vance pitches himself as Trump’s political heir on day two of Republican midterm convention
Vice-president dog-whistled, exaggerated claims of success and echoed Trump talking points to excited audienceJD Vance made a clear pitch that he should be the heir to Donald Trump on Thursday night, closing out the Republicans’ midterm convention with a blistering speech that featured exaggerated claims of success, criticism of Democrats as “lunatics” and an aggressive dismissal of a protester waving a Mexican flag.Speaking in Dallas, the vice-president showed he could channel the basest instincts of his boss, filling his remarks with dog whistles and echoing Trump’s false claims that Democra...
Texas reports first equine infection of New World screwworm on ranch horse
The flesh-eating parasite had been largely eradicated, but now authorities are racing to contain an outbreak A horse in southern Texas has been infected with the New World screwworm, marking the first US equine infection as health authorities race to contain an outbreak of the flesh-eating parasite.The pest was discovered on the hind limb of a working ranch horse in Presidio county, according to a statement on Thursday from US Equestrian Foundation. Continue reading...
Behind the Scenes, Vance Gathered Unvarnished Views of the Iran War
Vice President JD Vance received sobering assessments about the war that did not line up with what he, President Trump and other top administration officials were saying publicly.
Anthropic says it blocked use of bad actors developing bioweapons
The report comes days after an Anthropic researcher resigned, alleging irresponsible AI development
The GOP midterms strategy is Trump and a prayer
Welcome to The Midterms, Actually. Every week I’ll be writing about two things: one big idea or trend I see forming across the 2026 primaries, and one thing I’m hearing from a voice on the ground. You can sign up here to get it in your inbox every week. Let’s get into it. One big […]
The interview Trump doesn’t want you to see
This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: President Donald Trump’s FCC wants to keep a Democratic Senate candidate off the air. What’s happening? On Wednesday, late-night host Jimmy Kimmel announced that his […]
Trump ally resigns from post leading inquiry into alleged conspiracy against president
Joe diGenova led investigation focused on intelligence assessment that Russia interfered in 2016 electionA longtime ally of Donald Trump resigned from his post leading a Department of Justice investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against the Republican president.“Sometimes people want things done faster and that’s all you can do,” Joe diGenova said on Thursday. He appeared to be referring to concerns among other Trump loyalists that the president’s retribution cases were not moving quickly enough. Continue reading...
Democrats Have Several Ways to Take Control of the Senate. Let’s Break Down Their Best Chance.
Democratic control of the Senate would grind Trump’s agenda to a halt. Here’s how the party can get there.
A.I. Could Possibly End Humanity. How Are Humans Supposed to Process That?
The technology is far from the only existential risk our species faces. But weighing such cosmic fears can become a mind-bending exercise.
The MAGA Movement Is Splintering Without Charlie Kirk
A year of feuds among MAGA figures shows how much the movement depended on Kirk personally.
What Makes Tennis One of the Greatest Games
It wasn’t always regarded as the intensely athletic sport that it is.
25 Years After 9/11, Trump Personifies a Nation Moving On
The president has de-emphasized and shifted the war on terrorism at a time when fear of foreign attack has receded into the background of American life.
A Midterm Convention Built on GOP Panic
The Dallas convention was Trump trying to steer a race slipping away. Iran, the economy, and a trade fight with Canada aren't cooperating.
US supreme court again rejects Missouri maps drawn to boost Republicans in midterms
Latest decision appears to set the stage for the state to use its old electoral maps this yearThe US supreme court again rejected a push backed by Donald Trump to overhaul Missouri’s congressional maps in an effort to hand Republicans an edge in November’s midterm elections.Its latest ruling, after days of confusion, comes less than two months before the pivotal midterm elections in which control of the narrowly divided US House of Representatives could be determined by a handful of seats. Continue reading...
The one problem Trump can’t afford
This story appeared in Today, Explained, a daily newsletter that helps you understand the most compelling news and stories of the day. Subscribe here. Republicans promised their midterm convention would feature lots of President Donald Trump. Night one of “Trumpapalooza” delivered — and then some. For almost two hours Wednesday night, Trump exhorted his base to turn out […]
What Bush Understood That Trump Doesn’t
The leaders of the American right have embraced the false idea that the United States is at war with Islam.
This Trump Speech Sent a Dangerous Message to Iran—and the Rest of the World
Even he should know better than to say things like this out loud.
US appeals court rejects Trump’s bid to restrict mail-in voting before midterms
Court declined to put on hold injunction preventing the USPS from tightening rules around postal votingA US appeals court has rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to impose sweeping restrictions on mail-in voting before November’s high-stakes midterm elections, dealing a fresh blow to the president’s attempted crackdown.The Boston-based first US circuit court of appeals declined on Thursday to put on hold an injunction issued by a lower court judge last week, preventing the US Postal Service (USPS) from tightening rules around postal voting. Continue reading...
Looks like Jimmy Kimmel isn’t done dealing with FCC “nonsense”
The "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" host announced his Thursday chat with James Talarico will only be found on YouTube
'Dr Doom' shows support for surveillance cameras at city council meeting in Seattle – video
A man dressed as the Marvel supervillain addressed the Seattle city council on 8 September to champion the expansion of the city's surveillance network Continue reading...
How — and why — to tell your doctor you’re feeling depressed
We’re making this story accessible to all readers as a public service. Support our journalism by becoming a member today. I don’t know about you, but whenever I go to see my primary care doctor, my mental health isn’t usually at the top of my list of things to talk about. But it should be. […]
The Los Angeles Rams Are Trying to Defeat Time
Welcome to the Super Bowl of jet lag.
What Colin Powell Did on 9/11
His insistence during an overseas trip on championing democracy in foreign policy is now a relic.
James Talarico accuses Ken Paxton of ‘ignoring’ Epstein survivors
Democrats are targeting Trump’s relationship with Epstein as part of strategy ahead of midterm electionsJames Talarico, the Democratic candidate for Senate in Texas, accused his rival Ken Paxton of “ignoring” survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s sexual abuse, as Democrats seek to increase pressure on Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections.Speaking in Dallas, where Republicans are holding a midterm convention this week, Talarico appeared alongside one of Epstein’s victims at an exhibit that featured about 3.5m pages of Department of Justice’s files related to Epstein. Continue reading...
Moscow Claims Ukraine Planned to Start a War Between Russia and the U.K.
Britain warned that Russia uses disinformation to divide Ukraine from its international partners.
The Thrill of Wanting AI to Destroy the World
An Anthropic researcher quit his job because he believes AI will destroy humanity. His story is going viral because so many others want to believe too.
Don’t Be Fooled. Congress Isn’t Cracking Down on OpenAI.
A Republican-led Senate subcommittee on disaster management is now investigating the July incident where OpenAI’s autonomous models hacked Hugging Face, another AI startup, during internal testing. Axios first reported the Senate probe on Thursday, providing a letter by Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.), the chair of the Subcommittee on Disaster Management, to OpenAI CEO Sam Altman […]
Global bond sell-off resumes as surging oil prices stoke fears about inflation
Crude jumps above $107 a barrel amid concerns over Middle East conflict and out-of-control government borrowingNervous investors across big economies have been dumping government bonds, driving up the cost of borrowing, as surging oil prices amplified fears about rising inflation.The cost of a barrel of oil jumped 6% to above $107 on Thursday amid concerns that advances by Houthi rebels along the Red Sea coast in Yemen could choke off Saudi crude exports. Continue reading...
Our Daughter Finally Made a New Friend. Then My Wife Found Out What Her Mom Does for a Living.
I think she's still a perfectly nice person!
My Kid Stood Up for Herself and I’m Proud. The Way the School and My Wife Are Reacting Is an Injustice.
Our daughter didn't do anything wrong.
What the Failure to Convict the Alleged 9/11 Mastermind Reveals
The George W. Bush administration circumvented the law to persecute alleged September 11 perpetrators. It backfired.
Anthropic Staffers Again Sound the Alarm on AI Catastrophe
On Tuesday, experienced AI researcher Jacob Coxon resigned from the AI firm Anthropic—saying that both that company and OpenAI, his previous employer, were “gambling with our lives” by developing models that could improve themselves at a rapid clip until they reach “superintelligence.” In an alarming social media post, Evan Hubinger, who leads a team that […]
Can Trump Buy Back Americans’ Love at $5,000 a Piece? Guess We’ll Find Out.
There's a trillion dollars—and a big election upset—between Trump's promise and voters' pocketbooks, but it's something new.
Your Deadbeat President Is Never Giving You $5,000
The year is 2026, and by now, you know, with clarity, that Donald Trump is a brazen liar with an unusually impressive record of promising free cash—only to rarely ever fulfill those lofty pledges. It is the personality of a deadbeat that long precedes his entry into politics. But in between flashing “meat pics” of […]
The Supreme Court just handed Republicans a surprisingly decisive midterm loss
Wow, that was quick. At 10:03 am ET, according to the Supreme Court’s docket, a group of Republican plaintiffs filed a brief asking the Court to bless a GOP gerrymander in Missouri. Less than half an hour later, the Court issued a brief order telling these Republicans no — a rare scolding from this Court […]
My Boyfriend Said Some Questionable Things at the Start of Our Relationship. It’s Sending My Brain Into Overdrive.
How do I get past this?
The “Ted Lasso” problem Ted Lasso can’t see
Although the feel-good show is regaining its stride, there's one yellow card still flashing in the wings
Slate Pears Game 392: Sept. 10, 2026
Today's puzzle has six pears.
My Dad Is Getting Remarried to a Sketchy Person. I Need to Stop This Before It Goes South.
Prudie says: “It’s not as if there’s an indication that the woman is going to murder him.”
Trump’s Dream World in Dallas
At a midterm convention, Trump tries to defy the odds one last time.
The Far Right Can’t Stand Being Called “Far Right”
On Sunday, the German far-right party Alternative fur Deutschland (AfD) won a resounding—and disturbing—victory in the state of Saxony-Anhalt. While falling short of the majority it needed to control the government without other parties’ cooperation, the result is the latest sign that AfD’s ultranationalist politics are surging in parts of the country. If other states […]
What Russia Is Really Up To in Europe
Moscow doesn’t want a conventional war, but it is busy fighting a hybrid one.
Why David Beckham will have my vote for the US Soccer Hall of Fame | Pablo Iglesias Maurer
The Englishman has gotten no shortage of recognition, but his contributions to the American game deserve an official titleSign up for our free newsletter hereNext spring, when the US Soccer Hall of Fame welcomes its newest class, there will be pomp and circumstance. The hall, which sits in a corner of Toyota Stadium, home of Major League Soccer’s FC Dallas, will feature the enshrineds’ signature red jackets. There will be glad-handing and speeches from players and coaches, misty-eyed reflections on their upbringings and their careers.Many involved will be American-born soccer legends, of cours...
Where to See the World’s Bayeux Tapestry Replicas
There are full-size replicas in a U.S. sports arena, an abbey in Denmark and a home in rural New Zealand. There’s even a more modest version for those who don’t like the original’s nudity.
During the Pandemic, It Became a Defining Comfort Watch. Now It’s Finally Back With a New Movie.
A perfect little bonbon of a show is back with a perfect little bonbon of a Netflix movie.
ECB raises interest rates to 2.5% and warns Iran war is fuelling inflation
Borrowing costs climb in Europe and oil tops $105 a barrel as bank says growing price pressures in eurozone will be ‘longer lasting than we had anticipated’Business live – latest updatesThe European Central Bank has raised interest rates to 2.5% and warned that the risk of higher inflation over the next year has risen following renewed fighting in the Middle East.It came as government borrowing costs soared on the back of a jump in oil and gas prices after the latest US and Iran attacks on ships in the strait of Hormuz. Continue reading...
Our world map is wrong. MAGA likes it that way
Because the US rejects reality, it voted against the UN's Correct the Map plan
Jackie Collins Wrote Her Own Revolution
The novelist imagined women enjoying equality in the bedroom and the boardroom. Are we any closer to living in that world?
Will Putin’s Decade-Long War on US Elections Hit the Midterms?
In July 2025, Tulsi Gabbard, then–director of national intelligence, strode into the White House briefing room to press the case that Barack Obama had mounted a “treasonous conspiracy.” Days earlier, she had brazenly misrepresented declassified documents to challenge a damning 2017 intelligence assessment: Russia covertly assaulted the 2016 election—by hacking Democratic emails and pushing online […]
Trump Is Preparing for a Long War
The military is doing long-term planning for its force in the Persian Gulf, risking further strain on the Navy.
Ryanair will dispute passenger’s claim he was sucked out of window
CEO Michael O’Leary tells reporters the businessman was sucked ‘towards’ but not out of the openingRyanair has said it will be “disputing” that any part of a passenger’s body was sucked outside when a window on one of its aircraft broke while in flight.US investigators are examining the incident which left Ljubisa Karović, 61, severely injured when the window beside him shattered on a Ryanair flight from Greece to Germany in July. Continue reading...
American democracy depends on the census. Trump is undermining it | danah boyd
The very mechanisms that allow the census bureau to resist partisan interference are coming undone. And Congress is silentWhen the constitutional architects of the United States got together, they came up with a crazy plan: “What if we count everyone in the country and allocate political representation that way?”It was a radical act. Until then, censuses had been used by kings to levy taxes and conscript men into war. With the penning of article 1, section 2 of the US constitution, being counted ensured that states would get financial resources and political representatives. Congress was taske...
An elegant fix for one of America’s deadliest road problems
In 2012, Southern California was besotted with an unlikely celebrity: a telegenic mountain lion who had crossed one of the state’s most perilous freeways, seeking a territory to call his own. Widely deemed “LA’s loneliest lion” and “most eligible bachelor,” the chiseled puma in question, named P-22, roamed the bustling but otherwise big cat-less Hollywood […]
What Lonnie Bunch Told Me
He was ready for life after the Smithsonian. Protecting the institution had taken a toll.
Blue-State Hospitals Are Folding on Trans Youth Care. Parents Are Wondering Why They Moved.
Last week, the Mount Sinai hospital system in New York—which sees about 6 million outpatient visits per year—announced that it had reached a settlement with the Department of Justice, agreeing to stop providing gender-affirming care to trans patients under 18. That was disturbing news to Angelica Jadunandan, who moved to New York from Florida with […]
Soaring Insurance Prices Are Hitting Black and Hispanic Homeowners Hardest
This story was originally published by Inside Climate News and is reproduced here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. Homeowners in Hispanic and Black communities nationwide are paying a disproportionate share of skyrocketing home insurance costs, according to a recent report. The disparities leave communities of color at greater risk as climate change increases the frequency of billion-dollar […]
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Iran-backed Houthis seize Red Sea coastline, tightening grip on vital shipping lane
The Houthi rebels effectively completed their rapid push to take control of Yemen’s Red Sea coastline on Friday, tightening their grip on one of the world’s most important shipping routes and delivering a dramatic boost to their backers in Iran.
25 years after 9/11 attacks, America reflects and remembers
Four former presidents plan to gather at the World Trade Center memorial site for 9/11 commemorations, while President Trump will visit the Pentagon.
Remembering 9/11 and more AI researchers warn of safety risks: Morning Rundown
Americans share harrowing memories from the 9/11 attacks as the nation commemorates the 25th anniversary.
Woman who answered first 9/11 call meets flight attendant's family 25 years later
On Sept. 11, 2001, Vanessa Minter, an American Airlines reservations agent, answered Betty Ong's call from one of the hijacked planes during the terror attacks. In an exclusive interview with Jonah Kaplan, Minter recalls the flight attendant's bravery and finally meets Ong's family 25 years later.
Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as Houthis take key Red Sea port city
Diesel prices in the U.S. have hit a painful new milestone, $6 a gallon as, reports said, Houthi rebels in Yemen took the key Red Sea port city of Mokha.
25 years after 9/11: Risk assessment, technology reimagines security
Since the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, advancements in technology have changed airport security to make screening more efficient.
Look back: Jay Maisel on photographing the Twin Towers
During the course of his life, New York photographer Jay Maisel, who died last month at age 95, photographed the World Trade Center thousands of times – including on 9/11, when they were destroyed. In this "Sunday Morning" report that aired Sept. 16, 2011, Maisel talked with correspondent Richard Schlesinger about the hold the Twin Towers had on the imagination, and on his camera's lens.
Iran strikes U.S. jets after Trump promises war to end after midterms
U.S. jets were hit by Iranian missiles while parked at a base in Jordan, sources tell CBS News, while Trump said the war will end "immediately" after midterms.
Look back: How one N.J. town suffered loss on 9/11
In this story that aired on "Sunday Morning" Sept. 16, 2001, correspondent Bill Geist reported on how his hometown of Ridgewood, N.J., was devastated by the terror attacks on Lower Manhattan, just a short commuter train ride away, and how his friends and neighbors responded to the loss of a dozen members of their community.
First responders still navigating health effects 25 years post-9/11
It’s estimated 400,000 people were exposed to toxins, risk of physical injury and stressful conditions from 9/11 and the aftermath, according to the WTC Health Program.
Look back: 9/11, Osama bin Laden, and a safe haven in Afghanistan
After terrorists attacked the United States on Sept. 11, 2001, America's attention turned fully to the group's leader, Osama bin Laden, and his Al Qaeda network, which had found protection in Afghanistan. Correspondent Allen Pizzey reports on a country already devastated by more than 20 years of continuous warfare, which was anticipating further retaliation by Washington, in a story that originally aired Sept. 16, 2001. Pizzey also talks with Vicky and Mark Timlin, of the charity Hope Worldwide, whose head office ordered them to leave Afghanistan following the attacks on the World Trade Center...
South Korea says economy in ‘solid recovery’ despite risks
South Korea's government upgraded its assessment of the economy Friday, saying surging exports and improving domestic demand were sustaining a "solid recovery."
Where does the case against the alleged 9/11 plotters stand?
The trial of Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and three other alleged 9/11 plotters is scheduled to begin in June 2028.
Six Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US
The six will face wire fraud and money-laundry charges in the US, South African police say.
How AI makes biological research more dangerous
This week's dire warnings about unchecked artificial intelligence destroying humanity are refocusing attention on how models already are being used in dangerous bioscience experiments — and the lack of safeguards.Why it matters: There's growing alarm about emerging risks from advances like AI-designed viruses. But it's hard to erect guardrails when there's no ironclad way of even knowing how some AI systems will act.AI-enabled bioweapons are one of the worst-case scenarios researchers have raised for the kind of catastrophic danger that could wipe out humanity.Driving the news: On Thursday, An...
Inside the RNC's legal fight over "election integrity"
Less than two months before the midterms, Republicans are fighting roughly 200 legal battles to try to impact elections, including several cases in which the GOP isn't officially participating but is paying legal fees or advising on strategy.Driving the news: The Republican National Committee's vast roster of cases includes efforts to tighten voter ID rules in Montana, decrease ballot drop-off locations in Georgia, increase scrutiny of voter lists in New Jersey and Delaware, and boost access for election observers and challengers elsewhere.Five RNC officials described the scope of the party's ...
What's next for the AI safety debate
A week of extraordinary warnings about AI is shifting the fight in Washington from whether to regulate to how far policymakers are willing to go.Why it matters: Washington and industry's failure to put basic guardrails around AI came into plain sight this week, spurring fresh momentum for regulatory action. Lawmakers were quick to re-up their AI bills following a stark warning that went viral from a former Anthropic researcher who said he quit the company over safety concerns. The post thrust the topic into public consciousness with more than 150 million views and fueled debate, but congressio...
Diesel hits $6 a gallon for the first time, fueling more inflation
The national average price of a gallon of diesel jumped over $6 for the first time ever, AAA said on Friday.Why it matters: The fuel that runs the economy is getting more expensive by the day, costing businesses and consumers alike billions of dollars. While the $6 threshold is more psychological than anything else, it points to months of continued pain for drivers, shippers and shoppers. Data: AAA; Chart: Ben Geman/AxiosDriving the news: At $6.0556 a gallon, diesel is about 14% more expensive than it was a month ago and over 60% more than a year ago. That is starting to show up in other price...
Zombie movie doc 'a thank you to Haiti' says director
Maya Annick Bedward discusses her documentary "Black Zombie," in theaters Friday, which traces zombie fiction to its roots in Haiti and Vodou.
‘Never Forget’: How Americans remember Sept. 11
From an 11-year-old watching the towers fall on a classroom TV to a doctor treating victims in a conference room, NBC News readers share their searing memories from Sept. 11, 2001.
‘Never Forget’: How Americans remember Sept. 11
From an 11-year-old watching the towers fall on a classroom TV to a doctor treating victims in a conference room, NBC News readers share their searing memories from Sept. 11, 2001.
In Dallas, Trump leans into a midterm where ‘I’m on the ballot’
With midterm elections for control of Congress drawing closer, a challenge for Republicans is Donald Trump’s deep slump in public approval. This week in Dallas, the president has been trying to turn that liability around on live TV.
Europe has a border with South America: Will it use it?
French Guiana, sits on the South American mainland, sharing land borders with Brazil and Suriname. It is also part of the European Union.
9/11 and "never forget" collide with the meme generation's dark humor
America says "never forget" — but a growing share of Americans don't remember.Why it matters: More Americans are coming of age with no firsthand memory of 9/11, creating emotional distance from the trauma and more room for dark humor and reinterpretation.The big picture: For Americans under 27, 9/11 arrived through textbooks, movies, social media and family stories rather than lived experience.That distance can make humor easier, amplified by algorithms that reward provocative content and a generational instinct to push back against mandatory reverence.By the numbers: About 83% of adults born ...
Congress gripped by AI panic after doomsday warnings
Anthropic insiders' warnings this week that AI could end humanity in the next decade have members of Congress frantically seeking answers and trying to cobble together some kind of response.Why it matters: Federal lawmakers are at the "concepts of a plan" stage at this point, with congressional leaders showing little apparent urgency to mobilize. Some rank-and-file members in both parties say something must be done: "We should absolutely act, and act with urgency," Rep. Johnny Olszewski (D-Md.) told Axios.Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) wrote Wednesday in a post on X that "Congress needs to co...
Vance: MAGA's millennial messenger for the midterms
DALLAS — Support for President Trump is dropping among millennials and Gen Zers — particularly young men. Vice President Vance is in charge of getting them back in the midterms.Why it matters: The 42-year-old Vance, the first millennial VP, capped off the GOP's two-day convention here with a direct appeal to families with young children that emphasized the "birthright" of U.S. citizens.Vance also sought to cast Democrats as anti-American, anti-family "crazies.""America belongs to those who love it. Not those who hate it," he said.Zoom in: Support for Republicans is slipping across all age brac...
August inflation report could set the path for interest rates, affordability
Friday’s August inflation report could mark a pivotal moment for interest rates, affordability and Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s new Fed chairman.
August inflation report could set the path for interest rates, affordability
Friday’s August inflation report could mark a pivotal moment for interest rates, affordability and Kevin Warsh, President Donald Trump’s new Fed chairman.
The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics
Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here's an offering of the best of this week's crop, picked fresh off the Toonosphere. Edited by Matt Wuerker.
5 dead, 40 injured in Swiss Alps tour bus crash
A Dutch tour bus crashed in the Swiss Alps on Thursday evening, killing at least five people and injuring 40 others, local authorities said.
Diesel prices in U.S. top $6 a gallon for first time ever
The price of diesel has soared more than 60% over the last year, a surge energy experts say is likely to continue. Here's why.
DOJ sues Hawaii, Arkansas, Utah, D.C. over in-state tuition laws
The Justice Department is challenging policies in three states and D.C. that offer eligible noncitizens in-state college tuition benefits
Federal bulletin issued ahead of 9/11 anniversary
The bulletin says terrorist organizations continue to encourage attacks.
Diesel hits all-time high of $6 per gallon and just about everything will cost more
“We are endangering one of the strongest economic pillars that we have in this country,” said fourth-generation Iowa farmer Mark Mueller.
Diesel hits all-time high of $6 per gallon and just about everything will cost more
“We are endangering one of the strongest economic pillars that we have in this country,” said fourth-generation Iowa farmer Mark Mueller.
Famous birthdays for Sept. 11: Amy Madigan, Brian De Palma
Actor Amy Madigan turns 76 and musician Harry Connick Jr. turns 59, among the famous birthdays for Sept. 11.
On This Day, Sept. 11: U.S. terror attacks leave nearly 3,000 dead
On Sept. 11, 2001, Islamist terrorists attacked the United States, crashing two hijacked airliners into the Twin Towers at New York's World Trade Center and another into the Pentagon outside Washington, and a fourth crashed in Pennsylvania.
Ex-NFLer LeShon Johnson sentenced in second dog-fighting case
Ex-NFL running back LeShon Johnson has been sentenced after being convicted of operating a large-scale business that bred and sold dogs for fighting.
Has Trump won over voters with his midterm convention?
The BBC's North America editor Sarah Smith breaks down the main takeaways from the first-ever Republican convention held in the middle of a US presidential term.
Oil prices stay above $108 and Asian shares decline, tracking Wall Street losses
Asian shares are declining while tracking Wall Street losses
NYC announces new Legionnaires' cluster in South Bronx; 1 dead
Health officials Thursday announced a new Legionnaires' disease cluster in the South Bronx on that has infected five people and killed one person.
Trump leads supports in Republican convention in pledge to vote GOP; Vance calls Democrats 'party of crazies'
President Donald Trump on Thursday night closed the first-ever GOP midterm convention by leading supporters in a pledge to vote Republican.
Ex-Anthropic researcher warns AI could grow "smart enough to kill us"
The development of AI "doesn't look that different from say, 'Terminator,' or from science fiction films," Jacob Coxon said.
Brother of Muslim policeman killed in 9/11 'disappointed' by calls for Mamdani to sit out memorial
Zeshan Hamdani speaks out after push back against New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, who is Muslim, attending 9/11 events.
Ted Cruz on his 2028 lane, JD Vance and the GOP’s future
Saudi crown prince urged Trump to strike Houthis amid Red Sea threat
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (MBS) called President Trump twice Thursday, urging him to launch strikes against the Houthis as the Iran-backed group closed in on a vital Red Sea chokepoint, two U.S. officials told Axios.Trump declined, and U.S. officials stressed the administration has no plans to intervene directly against the Houthis for now.Why it matters: Oil prices surged Thursday as the Houthis seized a strategic coastal city in Yemen, pushing them closer to the Bab al-Mandab Strait — a vital artery for global trade and Saudi oil exports.With Iran already disrupting traffic thro...
Hayes Warner: Debbie's the only one not obsessed with Robert on 'Shards'
Hayes Warner's character Debbie seems to be the only person NOT obsessed with Homer Gere's Robert In the FX/Hulu serial-killer thriller, "The Shards."
Republicans largely ignore the war in Iran at their midterm convention
Aside from mentions by Trump and top administration officials, speakers at the convention mostly avoided talking about the war.
Gilgo Beach Killer busted for drugs, smuggling: Report
Rex Heuermann has been disciplined for drug possession and smuggling a package into Clinton Correctional Facility.
Watch: Americans remember what they were doing on 9/11
The BBC asks people in Washington what they were doing on that day and how 11 September 2001 changed the country.
Vance positions himself as a fighter for family values and a ‘national birthright’
The vice president drew on the birth of his fourth child and the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk’s death in his GOP midterm convention speech.
They led vigils to victims of Tiananmen. Now they’re facing time in prison for it.
Three pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong who organized annual vigils for victims of China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced Friday under a national security law that critics say has stifled dissent.
They led vigils to victims of Tiananmen. Now they’re facing time in prison for it.
Three pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong who organized annual vigils for victims of China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced Friday under a national security law that critics say has stifled dissent.
Hernandez's family alleges abuse, trafficking in suit against D4vd
On Monday, Hernandez's family marked what would have been her 16th birthday by calling for Burke to face the death penalty.
Singer D4vd sued by parents of teen girl he is accused of killing
Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s parents are suing the singer D4vd, accusing him of wrongful death after he was charged in the 14-year-old girl’s murder.
Singer D4vd sued by parents of teen girl he is accused of killing
Celeste Rivas Hernandez’s parents are suing the singer D4vd, accusing him of wrongful death after he was charged in the 14-year-old girl’s murder.
Extended Interview: Ex-Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who warns AI could destroy humanity
Jacob Coxon publicly resigned from his position as an Anthropic researcher on Tuesday, accusing the company and rival developer and ChatGPT-maker OpenAI of "gambling with our lives" by racing to develop advanced AI models. He spoke with Jo Ling Kent about his decision to resign and why he feels AI could one day threaten humanity.
Is Trump's $5,000 pledge a sign of panic?
Even by Trump's own unconventional standards, his promise to voters was bizarre, writes North America editor Sarah Smith.
WATCH: Police: Michigan driver nearly hits student crossing street from school bus
Police say A student in Michigan crossing the street after getting off his school bus was nearly struck by an oncoming car that ignored the bus' flashing lights
More AI researchers warn of AI's threat to humanity
NBC News' Tom Llamas spoke to two more artificial intelligence researchers about the potential threat A.I has to humanity. This comes after AI researcher Jacob Coxon shared a viral tweet saying he believed AI could kill humanity in the next decade. Llamas also spoke to Incoming Professor at UC Berkley Sayash Kapoor who also warns of risk, but says policy proposals and regulations can help prevent further threats.
Teen rescued after days stranded in the waters off Alaska
Dramatic video captures the rescue of a 15-year-old boy found alive after clinging to a boat for days. He and two others were on a fishing trip when their boat capsized in the Bering Sea. NBC News’ Steven Romo spoke to his family.
Florida executes 'Hog Trail Killer' for 1996 murder
Florida has executed Daniel Conahan, the convicted murderer who is suspected to have been the "Hog Trail Killer" that may have killed at least 13.
Mentor remembers Charlie Kirk: 'The greater the man, the greater the grief'
"You know, the greater the man, the greater the grief. And I feel the grief," Turek said while reflecting on the somber anniversary.
Block AI from tracking your phone? There's an app for that
Ex-Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan and a former NSA engineer Alex Wright explain how Glacier works.
WATCH: Teen rescued by Coast Guard after 3 days lost in the Bering Sea
The 15-year-old boy in Alaska, who had gone fishing with his brother and cousin, was the sole survivor.
WATCH: New details on waiter's heroic takedown of gunman trying to kill ex-wife
Harrowing video from a woman's cell phone shows the moment her ex-husband stormed a restaurant and tried to shoot her, but the gun's safety was still on.
Family's 9/11 loss inspires a school that's helped hundreds of kids
CBS News producer Caroline Lewis shares the story of her mother Patty, who established a school in a disadvantaged community after losing her husband on 9/11.
Rams and 49ers to face off in first-ever regular season NFL game in Australia
The NFL's first-ever regular season game in Australia is about to kick off, with the Los Angeles Rams set to play the San Francisco 49ers. A halftime performance by Joe Jonas is also expected. Network 10 reporter Steph Baumgartel joins "The Daily Report" to share the excitement.
GOP Rep. Rob Bresnahan campaigns on data center limits while investing in industry
According to a financial disclosure, the Pennsylvania lawmaker holds investments in companies positioned to benefit from the data center industry's continued growth.
Republican congressional candidate explains why he chose to attend GOP midterm convention
Republican congressional candidate Michael Bouchard Jr., who is attending the GOP midterm convention, joins "The Daily Report" to share his thoughts on the Iran war, Trump's promised $5,000 payments, and more.
9/11 attacks: Remembering the search and rescue dogs of Ground Zero
More than 300 dogs played vital roles in the search and recovery efforts following the September 11 terrorist attacks.
Home sales drop to lowest level since June 2025
August marks the third consecutive month of declining home sales in the U.S.
Joe diGenova resigns from DOJ after overseeing "grand conspiracy" probe
Joe diGenova, the prosecutor who was tapped by Attorney General Todd Blanche to supervise the "grand conspiracy" investigation targeting Obama- and Biden-era officials, told CBS News he has resigned.
Trump's $5,000 payments would reignite inflation, economists say
Mr. Trump's pledge to give $5,000 to Americans would stoke inflation and worsen the nation's fiscal outlook, according to economists.
Trump's plan if Democrats win Congress: "I'll be a blocker"
President Trump acknowledged on Fox News Channel's "The Ingraham Angle" Thursday night that he plans to block Democrats' legislation if they retake the House and Senate after the midterms.Why it matters: Trump is already sketching out a divided-government strategy as Republicans fight to hold their congressional majorities in the. midterms.What he's saying: "I will end up being a blocker — I'll block all their bad stuff for two years," Trump told Fox News' Laura Ingraham."It wont be the same. I'll be a blocker, what can I tell you? I'll probably be able to make deals with them. They are going ...
Lawsuit seeks to block deployment of ICE, federal agents to polling sites
A coalition of advocacy groups and a Democratic-led city filed a preemptive lawsuit seeking to block the Trump administration from deploying armed ICE agents to polling sites ahead of the midterm elections.
Why Trump's promised $5,000 payments to Americans are unlikely to happen
Vice President JD Vance has doubled down on President Trump's pledge to make $5,000 payments to all adult Americans if Republicans win the midterm elections, saying the money will come from tariffs. CBS News' Kathryn Watson breaks down why the pledge is dubious.
Trump and Vance to speak at final night of first GOP midterm convention
President Trump is set to speak at the GOP's first midterm convention again on Thursday, following remarks from Vice President JD Vance. CBS News' Ed O'Keefe reports.
Former FBI special agent details hunt for alleged 9/11 mastermind
"Daughters of 9/11," a new documentary airing on CBS on Friday, follows two women who lost their fathers in the attacks and are demanding alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed be held accountable. Their journey leads them to Retired FBI Special Agent Frank Pellegrino, who spent more than a decade hunting for Mohammed and eventually questioned him. Pellegrino joins "The Takeout" to discuss.
Jimmy Kimmel says interview with Democrat won't air on TV, cites regulator 'threats'
The White House denies Kimmel's allegations regarding his interview with James Talarico, accusing the TV host of "play acting".
Denver, advocacy groups sue to bar ICE agents at voting sites
The city of Denver and advocacy groups on Thursday filed a lawsuit to prevent the Trump administration from sending ICE agents to polling sites.
Watch: Three times Trump has promised money to Americans
The BBC's Samira Hussain looks at the president's past claims after he announced he would pay American adults $5,000 if Republicans win in the midterm elections.
Ohio Sen. Jon Husted calls GOP midterm convention an opportunity "to explain what we've been doing"
Ohio Republican Sen. Jon Husted, who is facing off against former Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown, chose to address his party's midterm convention in Dallas unlike some candidates who chose to stay in their home states. Husted joins "The Takeout" to discuss his campaign and more.
Sen. Shaheen's daughter says "time is up on the Trump administration" after winning House primary
While New Hampshire Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen is not seeking reelection, her daughter is hoping she can carry the torch forward after prevailing Tuesday night in the Democratic primary for the state's First Congressional District. Stefany Shaheen joins "The Takeout" to unpack her win and discuss what comes next.
Top Republicans didn’t expect Trump’s dividends. Now they’re scrambling.
As they gathered in Dallas, GOP lawmakers wavered from full-on embrace to full-on avoidance of the president’s promise of $5,000 checks to Americans.
9/10: CBS Evening News
Trump shares details on $5,000 dividend; Fourth Delta flight makes emergency landing.
RNC chair says "we need the president to be on the ballot" as midterms loom
Thursday marks Day 2 of the GOP's first midterm convention. Republican National Committee Chairman Joe Gruters joins "The Takeout" from the convention floor to discuss his party's game plan for the November elections.
Steve Scalise says details of $5,000 dividends would "obviously have to be worked out by Congress"
At the GOP midterm convention on Wednesday night, President Trump said the federal government would give every American adult $5,000 if Republicans stay in power after the midterms. CBS News senior White House and political correspondent Ed O'Keefe reports from the convention floor.
Average 30-year mortgage rate tops 7% for first time since May 2025
The average rate for a 30-year mortgage topped 7% on Thursday for the first time in more than a year.
WATCH: August was the warmest on record worldwide
ABC News’ Jaclyn Lee reports on record global heat as extreme temperatures fuel warnings across parts of the U.S.
Heart damage may occur from getting too much light at night while we sleep, study finds
Too much light exposure during sleep may lead to potentially harmful changes in the structure and function of the heart, a new study suggests.
Fisherman who found Mica Miller's belongings describes scene to NewsNation
Fisherman Johnnie Jacobs died in a car crash less than a year after Mica Miller's death.
Why Saudi Arabia and the Houthis in Yemen are heading toward war
The Iranian-backed Houthis in Yemen are stepping up attacks against their enemies at home and abroad.
US on the world stage: Americans’ views have diverged in 25 years since 9/11
Americans’ foreign policy views have often been free of influence from partisan politics. Now, 25 years after the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks, that could be changing.
Florida set to execute 'Hog Trail Killer' for 1996 murder
Florida is expected to execute a man believed to be the so-called Hog Trail Killer, who is suspected to have killed as many as 13 men in the 1990s.
Mail-in voting: State-by-state guide as Supreme Court weighs Trump's limits
Here's what to know about each state's rules for mail-in voting and deadlines when voters must return their ballots
Trump shares more details on $5,000 dividends in exclusive interview
CBS News Texas political reporter Jack Fink spoke with President Trump for an exclusive interview during the president's visit to North Texas.
9/11 firefighter's son spends months bringing steel from World Trade Center across US
Stephen Siller Jr. spent the last four months bringing a 16,900-pound steel beam from the World Trade Center to dozens of cities across the U.S.
Hillary Clinton warns the U.S. has let its guard down on terrorism 25 years after 9/11
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Thursday that the Trump administration isn’t doing enough to monitor and thwart terrorists who still pose a threat to the U.S., 25 years after the 9/11 attacks.
WATCH: 9/11 survivor’s tribute to fallen colleagues
Artist Katie Ré Scheidt debuts ’67 portraits,’ a collection of paintings of her fallen colleagues.
Kimmel won't air interview with Texas' Talarico under FCC pressure
Late night host Jimmy Kimmel said his show would not air his interview with Texas U.S. Senate Candidate James Talarico, but he'll show it on YouTube.
Trump on Iran war regrets: "You can always question yourself a little bit"
President Trump said in a new interview with "The Ingraham Angle" on Thursday that he would make the same decisions on the Iran war, despite acknowledging that he sometimes questions himself.Why it matters: The Iran war is weighing on Trump and Republicans as they make their case to voters ahead of the midterms.Trump faces declining approval ratings as Republicans sour on the president, thanks to the war in Iran, high gas prices and inflation.What he's saying: "I don't believe in the word regret," Trump told Fox News' Laura Ingraham when asked about concerns over the war heading into the midte...
Appeals court rejects Trump bid to lift block on mail ballot rule
A federal appeals court denied U.S. President Donald Trump's latest request to overturn a lower court ruling that blocked new rules for mail ballots.
Colombian soccer star James Rodriguez agrees to join Atletico Nacional
Colombian midfielder James Rodriguez agreed to join Athletico Nacional. Rodriguez played for MLS club Minnesota United earlier this year.
From the dark hours of 9/11, choosing light
Twenty-five years after this act of terrorism, memories of courage and unity still glow brightly. Amid growing political division, they can help Americans recommit to the civic values of neighborliness and everyday empathy.
How to maintain ‘an informed citizenry’ in the age of AI
A historian of the U.S. Constitution examines the future of democracy, as artificial intelligence tests the foundational values that have guided America.
Loved ones hope Pentagon memorial visitor center helps keep 9/11 victims' memories alive
As the nation marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, construction is about to begin on a visitor education center near the 9/11 Pentagon Memorial.
Cuba opens state farmland to private businesses
Private companies, foreign businesses and other enterprises can use state-owned agricultural and forests in Cuba while the government keeps ownership.
Everyone has a 9/11 story. This is mine, from behind the lens.
Packers' Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to battery charge
Green Bay Packers star Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest to misdemeanor battery and criminal damage to property charges Thursday in Green Bay, Wis.
Remembering the hero search-and-rescue dogs of 9/11, 25 years later
More than 300 dogs took part in the search, rescue and recovery efforts at ground zero following 9/11.
George W. Bush says Americans "don't pay attention to the lesson of 9/11"
Former President George W. Bush gave rare remarks on Wednesday as Americans mark 25 years since the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.
Why the US appears to have given up on nuclear deal with Iran
As the U.S. and Iran have been trying to reach an agreement to end the war, two nuclear decisions may be prolonging the conflict.
Oil prices surge after Trump says he's not looking for deal with Iran
Global oil prices surged Thursday after U.S. President Donald Trump said the night before he isn't looking to reach a deal with Iran to end the war.
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Next 9/11 terror attack might be planned where we’re not looking, UK spy chief warns
The UK spy chief ominously warned that the next 9/11-scale terror plot “may already be taking shape somewhere we are not yet looking."
Charlie Kirk’s Assassination Was This Generation’s 9/11
May the 25th anniversary of our 'never forget' moment find us with something true, good, and beautiful to show for it.
All We Needed After 9/11 Was A Closed Border. Instead We Got Spied On And Force-Fed Halal Food
Since 9/11, America has imported 1.8 million Muslims into the country from 2001 to 2024.
The 9/11 Stories About Shared Identity And Mutuality Are Beginning To Seem Tragically Quaint
Americans liked each other.
We Are No Safer 25 Years After 9/11
The erosion of faith, family, and foundational American values has left America weak and more exposed to evil.
Trump set to honor 9/11 victims and first responders at Pentagon and more top headlines
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Saving The United States Means Becoming Unapologetically American Again
American culture is struggling not because of its first principles but because it’s accepted the lie that its first principles were evil.
Flock Cameras Are The New Patriot Act
Congress responded to 9/11 with a domestic architecture of preventive surveillance that is why an AI-powered camera may be on your street.
I Lived Through 9/11 As A New Yorker. Here’s What I Saw
On 9/11, as I watched the Towers burn in the distance, nobody could have told me that 25 years later the city would elect someone like Zohran Mamdani to run it.
NFL allows stolen land acknowledgement disguised as a welcoming ceremony before Australia game
Aunty Joy Murphy Wandin's leaf ritual and 60,000-year indigenous stolen land acknowledgement preceded the NFL's first Melbourne game at the MCG.
Michigan GOP gubernatorial nominee takes nuanced approach to Flock cameras
Rep. John James (R-MI) is defending Flock cameras, the automated license plate-reading devices that face nationwide backlash over concerns about privacy violations, police misconduct, and false-positive errors that have led to wrongful traffic stops. But James, the Michigan Republican gubernatorial nominee, says that their use needs guardrails to protect privacy. “Balance is the key,” as the issue […]
A generation cannot remember 9/11. We have a duty to make sure they learn
The 9/11 Memorial & Museum is bringing student workshops, lesson plans and digital learning to ensure over 100 million post-9/11 Americans never forget.
Denis Leary says firefighters’ darkest days after 9/11 helped bring hit show ‘Rescue Me’ to life
Denis Leary watched FDNY firefighters shift from crushing grief to laughter in minutes, a raw moment that shaped "Rescue Me" into a landmark drama.
WWE star Nattie zeroes in on AAA women's title shot at Triplemania 34
Nattie faces Roxanne Perez, Faby Apache and La Hiedra in a fatal four-way at Triplemania 34 for a shot at the AAA Reina de Reinas Championship.
Delaying a life milestone by just one year lowers your risk of dying by 11%
One study shows that delaying a big life marker could actually have a big impact on how long you live.
The White House has an AI problem — and it may worry Wall Street even more than Iran
Making sure that the AI buildout forges ahead has become somewhat of an obsession among Trump officials.
Hero detectives recall early days of the morgue at 9/11 as 40% of victims remain unidentified
"People say never forget. Of course I never will, but I also say never forgive the terrorist who killed thousands of innocent people."
Vance will stand at Ground Zero with son of firefighter killed on 9/11 — as Coast Guard names ship in his honor
Matthew Palazzo, an active-duty Coast Guard member, will join Vance as he serves as the top US official at the solemn 25th anniversary ceremony alongside all living former presidents.
Lindsay Clancy’s care in mental hospital is costing taxpayers more than half a million dollars a year
Clancy's case ended in a mistrial last week, leaving her in limbo until she's back in court.
I was supposed to be on Flight 77. Watching Gen Z forget 9/11 is worse than survivor’s guilt
After 9/11, country music star Alan Jackson wrote a haunting song, “Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?” A full 90% of Americans over 30 know — do you? My own 9/11 memory is wracked with survivor’s guilt. If not for a last-minute change of travel plans to guest on a late-night political talk […]
The World Trade Center terrorist who got away
A man born in Indiana who admitted playing a significant role in the first World Trade Center attack remains at large more than three decades after the 1993 bombing. The story of Abdul Rahman Yasin is remarkable and baffling in a number of ways, most notably in how the Iraqi-American got away. The FBI searched Yasin’s New Jersey […]
Lindsay Clancy juror says lone holdout fixated on amount of blood found in killer mom’s home
A juror in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial said the lone holdout whose reluctance to acquit forced an 11-1 hung jury was fixated on the amount of blood found in the bedroom at the couple’s home.
Sophie Cunningham launches new podcast after previous co-host shared opposing views on trans athletes
Sophie Cunningham launched her "No Hesitation" podcast with Drew Hanlen, offering blunt takes on WNBA media coverage, award voting and Caitlin Clark.
‘Coyote vs. Acme’ is the summer’s best movie
Are Daffy Duck’s days numbered? Is Porky Pig packing it in? Wither the Wascally Wabbit? As inconceivable as it will sound to anyone over the age of 40, the Looney Tunes characters do not have the cachet they once did. Or, at least, the studio under which they formerly flourished and which still owns their […]
What makes Mets prospect Chris Suero so unique and sets up fascinating offseason: ‘Very difficult to come by’
At the plate, this has been a difficult season for Chris Suero. The fascinating Mets catcher/utilityman prospect has been attempting to fight his way out of Double-A Binghamton while tweaking his swing — “Trying to get to where I want to be” in the box, he said recently. He has been clawing his way on...
September 11 Has Become History
Have we kept the memory alive for those who need to remember its lessons?
Twenty-Five Years After 9/11: The Terror Is Past, Yet We’re Losing the War
Sharia supremacism is on the march, still.
What 9/11 Brought from Fringe to Forefront
Conspiracy theories and anti-Americanism are more widely accepted than they were 25 years ago.
Remembering 9/11 at the Movies
The films that take stock of cultural memory.
We Were Born into a Post-9/11 World
What it was like to learn about the attacks, years after they happened.
Forever Wars Are Good, Actually
The U.S. overreacted after 9/11, but the truth is more complex than critics say.
Why We Need to Remember 9/11
As memory fades, it is important to recount what happened on that day, who did it, and why.
Washington Is Fighting Yesterday’s Middle East
The region is no longer characterized by cross-border networks, but rather by states expanding their defense industries.
Nothing Was the Same
To people who saw the towers fall, the date of 9/11/01 is a dividing line in our sense of ourselves and the world.
The Week: Trump’s Midterm Bribery
Plus: 9/11, 25 years later.
9/11 burn victims feel ‘disrespected’ as people forget the tragic day, tell them to ‘get over it’
Victims who suffered excruciating, life-changing burns during the 9/11 terrorist attacks say people have forgotten about the day’s catastrophic devastation — and are even treating them with disrespect.
Children need risk — it’s not abuse
A news story this week brought back a memory of my early boyhood. I was 7 years old when my father woke me one morning and told me I’d be joining him when he left for work. As we got into the car, he said I should keep an eye out for landmarks along the […]
Scientists uncover first known adult T. rex trackway dating back 66.5 million years
The first known trackway made by an adult Tyrannosaurus rex (T. rex) was recently discovered in southwestern North Dakota by a team of scientists.
These Yankees have the makings of a young, homegrown core
For all the misses they have had on big prospects over the years, the Yankees have also had some important wins in drafting and development.
Fox News anchor Jon Scott reflects on the 25th anniversary of 9/11: The ‘disregard for human life’ and ‘that kind of pure evil never entered my mind’
“America, offer a prayer.” Those were the words Fox News anchor Jon Scott uttered on Sept. 11, 2001, as Americans watched the second tower of the World Trade Center collapse on live television. Scott served as a voice, telling Americans what was unfolding before their eyes on national television. The network was previously airing a […]
Two solemn anniversaries and the cancer of political violence
Twenty-five years ago this week, jihadi terrorists hijacked commercial jetliners and weaponized them, murdering thousands of innocent people. The death toll would have been even higher if not for the remarkable courage of the passengers aboard United 93, who fought back and saved innocent lives. One year ago this week, a hateful, radicalized leftist shot […]
25 years later, Fox reporter remembers toll of 9/11: ‘Like al Qaeda has invaded our hospital rooms’
As a survivor of 9/11, Fox News reporter Eric Shawn remembers the day vividly. The walk to work in New York City, the booming sound of an airplane flying overhead, and the rush to the assignment desk. What he told staff was that it wasn’t a small plane that hit the World Trade Center — […]
Stop shielding the real killers behind 9/11 and Charlie Kirk
America revisited two open wounds this month. Sept. 10 marked one year since conservative icon Charlie Kirk was shot to death, and the day after marked 25 years since 9/11. Both events were terroristic attacks on our liberties. Kirk was slain in front of the whole world for the simple crime of trying to reason […]
Monstrous Wendy's burger returns, daring customers to devour 9 patties in 9 minutes
A Wendy's in Oklahoma is challenging customers to eat the previously banned T-Rex burger, a nine-patty cheeseburger that must be devoured in nine minutes.
Fox News Digital's News Quiz: September 11, 2026
Test your knowledge of this week’s news, including a viral AI resignation, warnings about artificial intelligence and Nike’s latest setback.
WWE legend Rey Mysterio is a ‘miracle,’ broadcaster Corey Graves as Hall of Famer prepares for Triplemania 34
Rey Mysterio takes on the 7-foot-3 Omos in a true David vs. Goliath main event at Triplemania 34 Night 1 with Dominik Mysterio in his corner.
25 years later, 9/11 memories endure as nation gathers to honor nearly 3,000 lives lost
Trump is expected to speak at the Pentagon ceremony as Ground Zero and the Flight 93 Memorial mark 25 years since the 9/11 terrorist attacks.
Aaron Rodgers makes bombshell claims about Shailene Woodley split
Aaron Rodgers claims Shailene Woodley left him for another man, directly disputing her narrative that he ruined her life during their 2022 split.
Lindsay Clancy's attorney challenges Jonathan Turley over holdout juror criticism
Kevin Reddington says Fox News contributor Jonathan Turley was "wrong" for criticizing his comments about the Lindsay Clancy holdout juror and says he'd welcome a debate.
Midterms won’t be blue wave or red wave — only ‘knife fights in dark alleys,’ GOP campaign boss says
The era of big wave elections — red or blue — in House races is over, according to the official House GOP campaign boss.
‘Never giving up’: 25 years later, one lab is still identifying 9/11 victims
Mark Desire, who is helming efforts to identify victims who perished on 9/11, told The Post, "We promised those families that we would continue to advance the technology and never give up."
I taught Saudi royalty in 1979. I saw the seeds of 9/11 decades before the planes hit
In 1979, as smoke rose from the Grand Mosque in Mecca during a bloody zealot siege, I felt the first tremors of Saudi Arabian extremism firsthand. A quarter-century before 9/11, the seeds of the hijackers’ radicalization were already being sown inside the kingdom. Working in Riyadh at a private school for the Saudi royal family, […]
US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon — making everyday goods, grocery items more expensive
The national average of $6.05 is up from $5.85 last week and $3.70 this time last year, according to motor club AAA.
Ontario premier wants Republicans to lose House and Senate over Trump's trade war
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he hopes Republicans lose the House and Senate in the midterms to hold President Donald Trump accountable for the trade war with Canada.
Mamdani heads to 9/11 memorial despite 110,000-signature push from victims’ families to stay away
Scores of New Yorkers and 9/11 families signed a petition urging Zohran Mamdani to skip the Ground Zero memorial over his Ramzi Kassem pick.
What 9/11 was like for veteran Post police reporter: ‘Nothing could prepare me’
Veteran Post police reporter Larry Celona recalls the devastation of Ground Zero on 9/11 and the tragic loss of his friend, NYPD Det. Joseph Vigiano.
Former NFL star Chris Johnson reflects on ALS risk in public letter to his children
Former NFL star Chris Johnson penned an emotional letter to his children about his ALS diagnosis and the risks of his football career.
Tour bus crash leaves 5 dead and 40 injured in Switzerland, police say
The bus, with 45 people on board, overturned Thursday afternoon in a construction zone.
The Rocky Path to Prosecuting Terror
Over the course of eight years, from the bombing of the World Trade Center on February 26, 1993, through the destruction of that iconic American complex on September 11, 2001—in suicide hijackings that killed nearly 3,000 Americans, struck the Pentagon, and would have obliterated a target in the U.S. capital, probably the Capitol itself, were it not for the heroism of Flight 93's doomed passengers and crew—jihadist terrorists repeatedly attacked American installations at home and overseas. The post The Rocky Path to Prosecuting Terror appeared first on .
Tiresome Targets in the War on Terror
Journalist Peter Bergen is back again with another book about terrorism, just in time for the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks. It's a history of the failed strategies of successive American presidents who have prosecuted our "Global War on Terror," or GWOT, since that fateful day. The post Tiresome Targets in the War on Terror appeared first on .
9/11 hero’s legacy lives on 25 years later as son unveils new tech lifeline for those facing grief
Doora, an AI grief chatbot from nonprofit Hold the Door, launched on the 9/11 anniversary to honor a father killed in the World Trade Center.
Republican cavalry arrives for Ken Paxton as big-bucks Texas offensive opens cash floodgates
Top Senate Republicans are pouring eight figures into a new Texas PAC to boost Ken Paxton against James Talarico in a razor-thin Senate showdown.
WATCH: How Democrats Remember 9/11
It's been 25 years since terrorists attacked the United States and killed 3,000 Americans. At the time, most people could agree that this was bad. The post WATCH: How Democrats Remember 9/11 appeared first on .
JOHN ONDRASIK: What 9/11 taught us about courage, unity and the price of freedom
The song "Tuesday" honors September 11 victims as its creator asks whether America could still unite if another 9/11-scale attack struck today.
The Hispanic vote is up for grabs in 2026. Candidates who ignore it will lose
Hispanic voters in battleground districts remain persuadable heading into 2026, with over half undecided and cost of living topping their concerns.
Trump set to honor 9/11 victims, first responders at Pentagon on 25th anniversary
President Donald Trump will attend a Pentagon ceremony on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 while JD Vance joins former presidents at the World Trade Center.
Why They Hate Us: The Sources of Terrorist Conduct
The second plane was the most shocking on September 11. Not just because its collision with the World Trade Center was caught on film, but also because it ruled out any innocent explanation. This was not an accident. For the first time in decades, the homeland was under attack. Much about American life would have to change. The post Why They Hate Us: The Sources of Terrorist Conduct appeared first on .
Trump issues blunt midterm warning, Vance greeted with ‘48’ chants: Top takeaways from GOP convention
President Donald Trump led the Dallas crowd in a voting pledge and warned supporters they'd "go to hell" if they skip the midterm elections this November.
Everything to know about the 9/11 25th anniversary ceremony at Ground Zero
The solemn event will take place on the hallowed ground where the Twin Towers once stood.
FRANK SILLER: Everyone else was running away on 9/11. My brother ran toward the Twin Towers
Stephen Siller's brother Frank recounts the FDNY firefighter's final drive toward the World Trade Center through the Brooklyn-Battery Tunnel on 9/11.
Ex-Venezuelan first lady Cilia Flores seeks release from NYC jail, citing heart ailment
Venezuela’s former first lady wants to be let out of jail while she and her husband await trial on US drug trafficking charges.
Georgia ‘twisted twin’ who killed mom with sister released from prison after serving half her sentence
A Georgia woman who admitted to killing her mother alongside her twin sister when they were teenagers – later earning the chilling nickname "Twisted Twins" – was released from prison, having only served a portion of her sentence.
MIKE PENCE: Remember the fallen — and the generation that defended America since 9/11
From the World Trade Center to the hunt for Usama bin Laden and ISIS, a generation of Americans answered the call after the September 11 attacks.
Trump admin's list of US-designated 'foreign terrorist' groups in Latin America expands to 21
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced the foreign terrorist designation of Los Tiguerones during his diplomatic tour through Latin America.
The American-Israeli Hero At The Center Of 9/11’s First Fight
Before the towers fell and the world changed forever, the horror of September 11 began near seat 9B of American Airlines Flight 11. Danny Lewin, a 31-year-old American-Israeli mathematician, tech tycoon, and former officer in Israel’s most elite military unit, is widely believed to have been the very first person killed in the terrorist attacks. ...
Georgetown Gives Pro-Iran Apologists The Stage In New Lecture Series
Georgetown University is giving the stage to a slate of scholars and commentators whom critics accuse of advancing views favorable to the Islamic Iranian regime. The university’s Prince Alwaleed bin Talal Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding is hosting a four-part Iran lecture series this fall featuring four speakers who will address authoritarianism in Iran, the country’s ...
9/11 Unified America. Just 25 Years Later, We’re Tearing It Apart.
I placed my panic-rations on the checkout counter: a carton of milk, three cans of Spaghetti-Os, and a sleeve of Oreos. Jet black U.S. fighter jets shot through the sky as military vehicles prowled empty streets. If this was the apocalypse, I was sure we were going to die. It was a strikingly beautiful morning, ...
9/11: The Coast Guard Lieutenant Who Launched The Largest Boatlift In History
“All available boats. This is the United States Coast Guard.” The voice of U.S. Coast Guard Lt. Michael Day cut through the static and the chaos as New Yorkers fled to the water’s edge, trying to escape the billowing smoke and ash from the collapse of the World Trade Center — and following that voice, ...
September 11 And The Impotence Of Secularism
The first thing that always comes up when talking about September 11, 2001, is: Where were you when you heard the news? It was a weird day for me. A 16-year-old sophomore, I was out of school that morning. Having suffered massive injuries from a snow skiing accident in April of 2001, I was driving ...
The 9/11 Lesson This Survivor Says America Is Already Forgetting
It’s been 25 years since September 11, 2001. But while the terror attacks may be seared into the memories of survivors forever, 9/11 remains a tragic piece of American history we can’t afford to forget. “Everyone’s got a story,” human rights activist Sujo John tells The Daily Wire. He was working in the North Tower ...
The Self-Harming Logic Of The U.S.-Canada Trade War
Politics is almost never about the merits. This is one of the toughest lessons to learn in Washington. Some people never learn it, especially intellectuals who spend their days debating evidence-based arguments about policy issues. But the gut-feeling theory of politics is key to understanding President Trump’s trade war with Canada. For him, this isn’t ...
Rams' disaster in Australia raises the question: Should the team have followed the 49ers there earlier?
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams looked gassed in a 27-7 loss to the San Francisco 49ers in Melbourne as their travel strategy faces scrutiny.
‘I’m coming home’: Last words haunt a 9/11 daughter 25 years later as she builds a legacy in his honor
Kayla Fallon Smith lost her father in the 9/11 World Trade Center attacks at age 8 and now runs a nonprofit offering equine therapy to veterans.
Capacity Crowd Goes Wild for Trump, Vance at Midterm Convention Closing
A capacity crowd at the Republicans' midterm convention in Dallas, Texas, is leaving energized after closing remarks from a powerhouse duo: Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump, making the case for the necessity of Republican victories in November. The post Capacity Crowd Goes Wild for Trump, Vance at Midterm Convention Closing appeared first on Breitbart.
Watch: JD Vance Shuts Down Mexican Flag-Waving Protester at GOP Convention
Vice President JD Vance told a protester waving a Mexican flag that he would buy him a plane ticket to Mexico after the heckler interrupted his address. The post Watch: JD Vance Shuts Down Mexican Flag-Waving Protester at GOP Convention appeared first on Breitbart.
Watch: Donald Trump and JD Vance Speak at RNC Midterm Convention
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance spoke at the Republican National Convention (RNC) 2026 midterm convention on Thursday, September 10. The post Watch: Donald Trump and JD Vance Speak at RNC Midterm Convention appeared first on Breitbart.
El-Sayed Says It's 'Sad' Rogers Thinks Piker's 9/11 Comments an Issue, Then Says People Don't Denounce Violent Rhetoric
On Thursday’s broadcast of CNN’s “The Source,” Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed responded to his Republican opponent Mike Rogers criticizing him for campaigning with Hasan Piker given Piker’s remarks on America deserving 9/11 by saying that it’s “sad” that The post El-Sayed Says It’s ‘Sad’ Rogers Thinks Piker’s 9/11 Comments an Issue, Then Says People Don’t Denounce Violent Rhetoric appeared first on Breitbart.
Netflix Says Outrage over 'Neck Injury' Post on One-Year Anniversary of Charlie Kirk Assassination 'Ludicrous'
Netflix insists that a "neck injury" X post the company shared on the one-year anniversary of the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk "references a plot point" from a show, calling outrage over what many saw as a veiled jab at the conservative icon "ludicrous." The post Netflix Says Outrage over ‘Neck Injury’ Post on One-Year Anniversary of Charlie Kirk Assassination ‘Ludicrous’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Donald Trump Jr. Honors Friend Charlie Kirk, Frames November Choice in Convention Speech
Donald Trump Jr. used the beginning of his speech at the RNC Midterm Convention in Dallas to honor the one-year anniversary of Charlie Kirk's assassination and frame the choice for voters across the country as common sense vs. extremism. The post Donald Trump Jr. Honors Friend Charlie Kirk, Frames November Choice in Convention Speech appeared first on Breitbart.
Trump declares he's kept every single campaign promise
President Trump on Thursday said that he has kept all of his campaign promises less than two years into the term,
Republicans get preview of 2028 in Vance speech
President Trump headlined the second and final night of the Republicans' midterm convention, but Vice President J.D. Vance debuted as the party's political future.
'Party of hatred': Vance defends his family against El-Sayed's racism accusations
Vice President J.D. Vance on Thursday pushed back against Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate in Michigan, who suggested that Mr. Vance's grandfather was a racist who would not have approved of Usha Vance because she is of Indian descent.
Bruce Springsteen Wants Democrats ‘To Make the Last Two Years of Trump’s Term the Most Miserable Years of His Life’
Radical leftist, aging rocker Bruce Springsteen is demanding that Democrats increase their level of obstruction and hostility and calls on them to make President Donald Trump's last two years in office a living hell. The post Bruce Springsteen Wants Democrats ‘To Make the Last Two Years of Trump’s Term the Most Miserable Years of His Life’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Mexican-flag protester interrupts J.D. Vance's speech at Republican midterm convention
A protester interrupted Vice President J.D. Vance during his remarks at the Republican convention in Dallas, throwing a Mexican flag at the stage.
U.S. District Court: Delaware Ban on Making, Possessing 'Ghost Guns' Unconstitutional
The U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware on Thursday ruled that Delaware's ban on making and possessing "ghost guns" is unconstitutional. The post U.S. District Court: Delaware Ban on Making, Possessing ‘Ghost Guns’ Unconstitutional appeared first on Breitbart.
Vance speech interrupted with chants of '48!' from enthusiastic crowd
Vice President J.D. Vance's speech Thursday night at the Republican midterm convention was interrupted by chants of "48!" from the enthusiastic crowd, which made it clear that he was their choice to succeed President Trump.
RFK Jr. bashes modern Democratic Party, says Americans 'need to elect a Republican Congress'
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. used his primetime slot at the GOP's midterm convention in Dallas to deliver a blistering indictment of the modern Democratic Party: the same party with which his family has been synonymous for generations.
Al Green Holds Press Conference to Demand Hormones for ‘Trans’ ICE Detainees
Rep. Al Green (D-TX) held a press conference Thursday demanding that transgender immigrants in Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) custody receive hormones and other specialized medical care. The post Al Green Holds Press Conference to Demand Hormones for ‘Trans’ ICE Detainees appeared first on Breitbart.
Trump: 'Maybe I Don't' Go After Iran Fully 'Because of the Election'
During a portion of an interview aired on Thursday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Ingraham Angle,” President Donald Trump responded to the idea of going in fully with the war in Iran and taking Iran’s regime out by saying The post Trump: ‘Maybe I Don’t’ Go After Iran Fully ‘Because of the Election’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Watch Live: Turning Point USA Honors Charlie Kirk on the First Anniversary of His Death
Turning Point USA (TPUSA) honors late founder Charlie Kirk at the Utah Valley University he was killed on one year ago today on Thursday, September 10. The post Watch Live: Turning Point USA Honors Charlie Kirk on the First Anniversary of His Death appeared first on Breitbart.
Exclusive: Sen. Dave McCormick Reveals Trump's Strategy to Economically ‘Strangle’ Iran
President Donald Trump is "strangling" Iran's economy to pressure the "radical lunatics" running the country to give up on ever developing nuclear weapons, Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) told Breitbart News. The post Exclusive: Sen. Dave McCormick Reveals Trump’s Strategy to Economically ‘Strangle’ Iran appeared first on Breitbart.
Dem Rep. Crow: Trump's $5,000 Dividend 'Is a Bribe'
Thursday on Fox News Channel’s “The Story,” Rep. Jason Crow (D-CO) said President Donald Trump’s proposed $5,000 dividend he would distribute if the Republicans keep control of Congress after the midterms is a “bribe.” Crow said, “This is a bribe, The post Dem Rep. Crow: Trump’s $5,000 Dividend ‘Is a Bribe’ appeared first on Breitbart.
Speaker Mike Johnson says GOP needs more time to fix Biden-era problems
House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that Republicans need more time calling the shots to deal with what he described as the mess they inherited from President Biden and Democrats in Washington.
Trump Signs Bill Authorizing Construction of Monument Honoring Medal of Honor Recipients
ARLINGTON, Texas—President Donald Trump on Thursday signed a bill that will authorize the National Medal of Honor Museum to construct a monument in Washington, DC, in honor of Medal of Honor Recipients. The post Trump Signs Bill Authorizing Construction of Monument Honoring Medal of Honor Recipients appeared first on Breitbart.
Rogers calls himself 'law man' in Michigan Senate fight, accuses El-Sayed of terrorism sympathies
Former Rep. Mike Rogers on Thursday accused Abdul El-Sayed of being a terrorism sympathizer, warning that Michigan cannot afford to send a Democrat who surrounds himself with "people who despise" the United States to Congress.
‘Maybe They Kill Everyone’: Former Employee At OpenAI Tells Joe Rogan How Weird ‘Agents’ Are Acting
‘they don’t need to pretend to do what the humans want anymore’
Aaron Rodgers Says Emmy-Winning Ex-Fiancée Asked If She Could Have Sex With Another Man Before Getting Married
“‘Before we get married like, ‘I gotta go fuck this guy’”
Exclusive — Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling: A 4-Year Degree Leads to Debt, Not Practical Job Skills
With many Americans struggling under crippling student loan debt after chasing the empty promises of a four-year college degree, the Trump administration is trying to create opportunities for young people to access high-paying, high-skill jobs out of high school, Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling told Breitbart News. The post Exclusive — Acting U.S. Labor Secretary Keith Sonderling: A 4-Year Degree Leads to Debt, Not Practical Job Skills appeared first on Breitbart.
Senators from both parties question OpenAI on breach of AI startup Hugging Face
Lawmakers worried about the existential risk posed by new artificial intelligence products demanded information from OpenAI on Thursday with separate queries that underscored growing concerns in Washington about the technology's potential to elude human control.
Trump Administration Pushes Back Against Australia’s Social Media Controls
Australia’s left-wing government said on Tuesday that it plans to require social media platforms to give their users an option to switch off “algorithms” and personally curate the information in their feeds. The White House was highly critical of the proposal, because American companies could end up facing steep fines in Australia if they fail to comply with the proposed law. The post Trump Administration Pushes Back Against Australia’s Social Media Controls appeared first on Breitbart.
Delegates Chant '48' at Vance in Closed-Door Dallas Convention Breakfast
Republican delegates from several battleground states chanted "48" at Vice President JD Vance during a closed-door breakfast Thursday in Dallas, according to four people in the room. The post Delegates Chant ’48’ at Vance in Closed-Door Dallas Convention Breakfast appeared first on Breitbart.
One year later, death of Charlie Kirk stings at GOP convention
The Republican National Committee left an empty chair for Charlie Kirk at the party's midterm convention and tried to fill the void with a moving tribute one year after his assassination on a college campus in Utah.
Ted Cruz: Midterms are a 'time for choosing' after extremists take over Democratic Party
Sen. Ted Cruz on Thursday warned fellow Republicans at the party convention in his home state of Texas that the Democratic Party has been overtaken by a "new and dangerous red-green alliance" of "communists and Islamists" who are defined by hostility.
EXCLUSIVE — 9/11 Victim’s Daughter Tells Mamdani to Stay Away from 25th Anniversary — ‘Don’t Come. We Don’t Want You There’
Jeannette Puccio-Pick, who was nine years old when her father was killed in the September 11 attacks, is calling on New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani to stay away from Friday’s 25th-anniversary commemoration, joining more than 110,000 signatories in opposing his attendance as she accuses the democratic socialist mayor of affiliating himself “politically, personally and professionally” with people she says have “minimized and justified the murdering of my father.” The post EXCLUSIVE — 9/11 Victim’s Daughter Tells Mamdani to Stay Away from 25th Anniversary — ‘Don’t Come. We Don’t Want You There...