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Trump to propose relaxing methane rules for oil and gas industry
The Trump administration will propose to loosen restrictions that rein in methane from oil and gas production, it announced on Wednesday. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) said in a press release that in the coming days, it will propose changes to Biden-era regulations. It did not release a specific proposal but said it would make
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On Monday night, Pike's legal team was told that Pike was braindead, and life support would be removed. But Pike woke up on Tuesday and began speaking.
Just In News • Brittney Baird and Jeremy TannerTrump brushes off question about handing out cash before election
President Trump dismissed a question Wednesday about his administration sending money to Americans ahead of the midterms, choosing instead to tout his tariffs. “What we’re doing is we have tremendous growth. We have the greatest growth of any country, maybe ever in history,” the president said in the Oval Office, when the Independent’s Andrew Feinberg
Just In News • Max RegoHBCU students sue Missouri for $549M, citing underfunding
Current and former students at Lincoln University of Missouri filed a lawsuit Wednesday alleging the state has underfunded the institution for decades. The students want the state to pay almost $549 million to a fund that would go toward campus repairs and other university needs. The case centers around a law that requires certain state money to go
Just In News • Lexi Lonas CochranFBI foils alleged terrorist attack at Minneapolis's Mall of America
Per an FBI source, Sheikhdoon Abdullahi Mohamud repeatedly affirmed his intent to carry out an attack to kill non-Muslims
Just In News • Patrick DjordjevicHegseth unveils Presidential Unit Citation to USS Abraham Lincoln crew after lengthy deployment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth presented the highest unit award, the Presidential Unit Citation, to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group crew Wednesday upon the aircraft carrier’s return to the U.S. after a lengthy deployment in the Middle East. Hegseth praised the crew for supporting the U.S. military’s operations against Iran and helping enforce the
Just In News • Filip TimotijaRubio calls for new era of power between US, Europe, with ancient Greece as backdrop
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday called for a new era of U.S. and European power on the global stage in a major speech delivered in Athens, Greece, with a dramatic background provided by the ancient Acropolis and the setting Mediterranean sun. He said the U.S. and its allies stand at a crossroads of
Just In News • Laura KellyTrump predicts 'Trump Accounts' will limit spread of socialism, communism
President Trump said Wednesday his administration’s new investment accounts for children will have a “huge effect” in reducing positive views of socialism and communism among young Americans. During an event in the Oval Office promoting the “Trump Accounts,” the president said children will be “watching their accounts” grow until gaining control over them upon turning
Just In News • Max RegoCantwell unveils new AI framework
Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.), the top Democrat on the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, unveiled a framework Wednesday for regulating artificial intelligence amid growing pressure on lawmakers to address the technology's risks. Cantwell laid out a set of principles for how Congress and the executive branch should approach AI, arguing that to "manage risks
Just In News • Julia ShaperoLawmakers demand answers on Amateur Athletic Union sex abuse scandal
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is looking for answers from the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) over its handling of sex abuse allegations within its ranks. In a letter to AAU leadership, House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Brett Guthrie (R-Ky.) and ranking member Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) called it "unacceptable that AAU is failing to
Just In News • Dominick MastrangeloHouse Republican defends GOP ahead of midterms: 'We did our job'
Georgia Rep. Buddy Carter (R) defended the Republican Party’s strategy ahead of the midterm elections, as President Trump urges Americans to cast their vote as if he were “on the ballot.” CNN’s Jake Tapper questioned Carter on Tuesday about the effectiveness of the president’s message this election cycle, in which his party is fighting to
Just In News • Sarah DavisTrump says he does not think suspected Russian plague cases are a bioweapon
President Trump said Wednesday that he does not think the suspected Russian plague cases are a bioweapon. "We don't think so," the president said in the Oval Office. He said Russia has said they "have it under control." "They're sharing it a little bit with our people. I expect them to share it a lot
Just In News • Mallory WilsonDonald Trump’s untenable strategy for AI
The president’s desire to unleash the technology is running into political reality
Fetterman more popular with Pennsylvania Republicans than Democrats: poll
A new poll found Sen. John Fetterman (D-Penn.) is more popular among Pennsylvania Republicans over Democrats following his virtual appearance at the GOP’s midterm convention in September. The Quinnipiac University poll, released Wednesday, found 72 percent of Pennsylvania Republicans held a favorable opinion on Fetterman, 19 percent viewed the senator negatively and 7 percent said
Just In News • Mira BhaktaTillis says McConnell's brain is 'as sharp as it ever was'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Tuesday that Sen. Mitch McConnell’s (R-Ky.) brain “is as sharp as it ever was” following the Kentucky Republican’s recent months-long absence from the upper chamber after a fall. “The difference between the [former President] Biden situation and the Mitch situation is I’ve had conversations with Mitch,” Tillis told MS NOW’s
Just In News • Tara SuterSuper Bowl LXI to stream on Disney+
Disney is betting big on streaming as the company gets set to air Super Bowl LXI next year in Los Angeles. The NFL's championship game will air on Disney+, the media conglomerate's flagship digital subscription platform, as its main television network ABC and sports arm ESPN broadcast the game on linear channels. This year will
Just In News • Dominick MastrangeloTrump: I could have done 'bad things' to Hillary Clinton, Biden, Obama
President Trump said he could have done “bad things” to former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, along with former Presidents Obama and Biden, when asked about potential Democratic efforts to impeach him. “I could have done very bad things to Hillary Clinton. I could have done very, very bad things to Joe Biden,” Trump said
Just In News • Julia Manchester81 US military aircraft, drones damaged during Iran war: Report
At least 81 U.S. military aircraft and drones have been damaged or destroyed since the war against Iran began early this year, according to a new report prepared for members of Congress. The Monday report, produced by the Congressional Research Service (CRS), showed the military has sustained losses of uncrewed platforms, including 45 MQ-9 Reaper
Just In News • Filip TimotijaUS shelves Sudan arms embargo proposal amid UN Security Council divisions
The Trump administation is shelving its proposal for an arms embargo on Sudan amid divisions on the United Nations Security Council, which will instead vote Thursday on a short-term extension of a more regional arms embargo that would just impact Darfur. The vote on UNSC Resolution 1591 would extend the Darfur arms embargo until December
Just In News • Laura KellyTrump adds Tennessee to red state midterm tour
President Trump will bring his red state campaign tour to Tennessee on Saturday to headline a rally in Clarksville. The Republican National Committee announced Trump’s stop in Tennessee, which comes just weeks after he attended the Texas-Tennessee college football game in Knoxville. Tennessee is home to solidly Republican gubernatorial and Senate races. Earlier this week,
Just In News • Julia ManchesterHillary Clinton unveils first endorsement in House, Senate midterm races
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday endorsed Minnesota Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan (D) in her bid for the Senate, marking the former first lady's first endorsement of a House or Senate candidate in 2026. Flanagan wrote on social media that she was honored to have Clinton's support, saying that she "has spent five
Just In News • Ryan ManciniWatch live: Hegseth delivers remarks as USS Abraham Lincoln returns
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will welcome home sailors aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln on Wednesday afternoon in San Diego, following the aircraft carrier’s extended deployment to the Middle East. Hegseth is set to address the crew as aircraft carrier returns to the U.S. after more than 280 days without a port call, including military operations
Just In News • The Hill StaffSupreme Court weighs case over Air Force detonating munitions in Guam
The Supreme Court on Wednesday wrestled with a case about whether the Air Force needs to conduct environmental review before its munitions detonations in Guam. An environmental group, Prutehi Guåhan, has sued, saying that the decision to file a permit renewal application with the Guam Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) constitutes an agency action that triggered
Just In News • Rachel FrazinTalarico steps off Texas Senate campaign trail after flu diagnosis
Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico stepped off the campaign trail following a flu diagnosis as his GOP opponent, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, launches new attack ads focusing on the Democrat’s absence. Talarico disclosed his illness at a U.S. Hispanic Business Council forum which he joined virtually, saying, “I was ready to eat my
Just In News • Mira BhaktaSocialist Darializa Avila Chevalier excited for far-left power grab
A do-something Congress is about to be elected. They will not use their newfound power to curb government excesses so that no one abuses the office. They will go all out to enact their far-left agenda.
Just In News • Robby Soave, opinion contributorEx-Trump personal attorney adds Dem operative as client, says DOJ treating him unfairly
An ex-personal attorney to President Trump is taking on a Democratic political operative as a client, accusing the Justice Department of not treating him fairly after he took a plea deal. Kendra Wharton will represent Colin Strother as he prepares for his Nov. 17 sentencing after pleading guilty to conspiracy to commit money laundering and agreeing
Just In News • Zach SchonfeldHere’s why to vote in midterms to give Democrats congressional majorities
Attorney A. Scott Bolden urged American voters to elect Democratic majorities in the House and Senate to counter President Trump's policies and protect the constitutional system of government.
Just In News • A. Scott Bolden, opinion contributorTrump says he'll terminate LaCivita, Blair if they have consulting conflicts
President Trump on Wednesday said he would terminate outside consultants Chris LaCivita and James Blair if their work conflicted with the White House, following a report that the two were in the Balkans advising a pro-Russian political party and made hundreds of thousands of dollars. Trump appeared to distance himself from the work LaCivita and
Just In News • Mallory WilsonWhat is kratom, herb drawing scrutiny from lawmakers?
Kratom, a plant with opioid-like properties sold over the counter, has drawn growing scrutiny from lawmakers on Capitol Hill as some states seek to ban the product or its synthetic derivatives. Calls for a federal response, including Sen. Chuck Grassley's (R-Iowa) request that the Trump administration act, come after compounds of kratom were found in
Just In News • Ryan ManciniTillis backs Whatley in North Carolina Senate race
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) is backing Republican candidate Michael Whatley for the Senate seat he’s leaving behind — his first public declaration of who he will support. Whatley is in a tight race against former Gov. Roy Cooper (D), who is currently favored to win. Tillis told NewsNation, the Hill’s sister network, on Tuesday that
Just In News • Helen HuiskesCanada suspends plans to expand assisted dying to people with mental illness
People with mental illness alone were to be eligible for assisted dying in Canada in March 2027, but that has now been paused indefinitely.
BBC News • Nadine YousifHegseth greets ship returning from troubled waters
Plus: 🏒Ovechkin’s final home opener in DC {beacon} It’s Wednesday, and there is no shortage of news coming to us today... In today's issue: Hegseth greets crew from USS Abraham Lincoln Hinson and Turek debate in Iowa Vance comments on Iran nuclear negotiations Ovechkin's final home opener in D.C. Programming note: We're Joshua Feldstein and Abigail
Just In News • Joshua FeldsteinBoosting public safety starts with fully funding federal prisons
Advocacy leader Scott Peyton argues that Congress must provide the Federal Bureau of Prisons with necessary funding to address critical staffing shortages, maintain facility safety, and support successful reentry programs for incarcerated individuals.
Just In News • Scott Peyton, opinion contributor10- and 30-year bond yields trading at 24-year highs
The 10- and 30-year U.S. Treasury bond yields hit 24-year highs during Wednesday morning trading, as the market sell-off persists. The 10-year note topped 5.36 percent earlier in the day, the highest mark since April 2002. That month, the 10-year bond yield reached a closing peak of 5.48 percent. The 30-year bond yield, meanwhile, exceeded
Just In News • Max RegoMost say Trump, Congress not taking AI risk seriously: Survey
Most U.S. voters want more safeguards on artificial intelligence and think the federal government has fallen short in confronting the powerful technology’s risks, according to a new poll. In a Reuters/Ipsos survey released Wednesday, 57 percent of voters said they believe the Trump administration is not taking the risks posed by AI seriously enough, while
Just In News • Finya SwaiSupreme Court wrestles with Boulder’s climate lawsuit against fossil fuel companies
The Supreme Court started its new term with a bang this week: Can Boulder, Colo., sue fossil fuel producers for billions in state court over climate change? But the oral arguments left the justices tussling with no clear resolution. Legal Affairs Editor Zach Schonfeld and Legal Affairs Reporter Sophie Brams chatted with Boulder's lawyer and
Just In News • The Hill StaffWatch live: Trump to unveil auto-enrollment for children’s savings accounts
President Trump is set to announce Wednesday that automatic enrollment is live for his signature Trump Accounts initiative, expanding access to the savings accounts for children across the country. The White House says nearly 70 million accounts have already been created, with the majority opened via the automatic feature. Parents and guardians must claim the
Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
The sale of the High Street chain was announced on Wednesday.
BBC News • Michael RaceSand holds 12-point lead over Lahn for Iowa governor while Hinson trails Turek in Senate race: Poll
Both Democratic candidates for Senate and governor in Iowa are leading in their races, according to a new poll. In the Suffolk University poll, 48 percent of respondents said that Democratic Senate candidate Josh Turek was their “first choice” if the election occurred that day, with 44 percent saying the same of Rep. Ashley Hinson
Just In News • Tara SuterBen Affleck slams 'snarky,' 'depressing' political climate: 'I think it would be an awful job'
Ben Affleck says running for public office "has no appeal" to him because he finds the political world "very depressing." The "Gone Girl" star, who plays a Los Angeles mayoral candidate in his new movie "Animals," shot down talk of making a real-life jump from Hollywood to the campaign trail in an interview with Variety
Just In News • Judy KurtzHere are the Republicans backing Democratic candidates in the midterms
Several Republicans have come out in support of Democratic candidates ahead of the November elections, as control of both chambers of Congress is up for grabs. A former governor, a GOP election official and a former Senate candidate are among the small but growing list of Republicans who have crossed the aisle to endorse their
Just In News • Ryan J. Karlin30 days and 5 takeaways on the midterms
As the midterm elections approach, analysts suggest that Democrats are well-positioned to flip the House due to shifting voter trends and enthusiasm despite significant Republican spending.
Just In News • Steve Israel, opinion contributorUS formally requests more information on death at Russia plague lab
The U.S. has sent a formal diplomatic complaint to the Russian government demanding more information regarding the death of a woman working at an antiplague research facility in Siberia and following reports of quarantine procedures, a source familiar told NewsNation, The Hill's sister network. The Trump administration’s request came in the form of a demarche,
Just In News • Laura KellyGOP Michigan Senate candidate Rogers calls for trade war with Canada to end 'now'
Michigan Senate candidate Mike Rogers (R) on Wednesday called for an end to the U.S.-Canada trade war fostered by the Trump administration, a sign of how the battle may be hurting his campaign against Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed. “Here in Michigan, we know that Canada is not our enemy. We need to end this tariff
Just In News • Max RegoDemocrat launches ad featuring Moreno ripping GOP's Miller over daughter's blue bunny
Democrat Brian Poindexter’s campaign is launching an ad Wednesday featuring Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) criticizing his former son-in-law, Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio), over an incident involving Moreno's granddaughter's stuffed blue bunny. The ad, first shared with The Hill, comes as Miller has faced intense scrutiny amid abuse allegations from his ex-wife, Emily Moreno. She has
Just In News • Sudiksha KochiTruck stops warned against red dye diesel sales: 'Limited upside'
Truck stops were warned by industry groups against selling red-dyed diesel, saying there is “limited upside” to its sale following reported record-high diesel prices across the U.S. “The White House appears to be trying to encourage the supply chain to move toward selling dyed fuel in non-traditional ways,” the Society of Independent Gasoline Marketers of
Just In News • Mira BhaktaAI safety group outlines demands for legislation, warns lawmakers
Guardrails Action, a nonprofit pushing for safeguards on artificial intelligence, led a coalition of nearly 40 organizations to outline a series of key principles for AI legislation, warning that they will oppose anything less. In a Wednesday letter to lawmakers, the coalition argued legislation must feature enforceable and transparent government oversight that is not designed
Just In News • Julia ShaperoAI-generated child sexual abuse images cause real-life harm
We should not wait for an AI-generated fantasy to become a real child’s nightmare to act.
Just In News • Lauren Book, opinion contributorTrump pushing to turn one of his golf courses into presidential retreat
President Trump wants to add a Camp David-type presidential retreat at his West Palm Beach golf club, according to several reports. A letter sent to Palm Beach County commissioners by the golf course’s attorney Harvey Oyer said Trump is offering to “designate” his golf course as a U.S. Presidential Golf Course and be "utilized by
Just In News • Mallory WilsonPaxton: Iran war a drag on Texas Senate campaign
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, the Republican nominee for Senate in the Lone Star State, said in a leaked audio recording that the war in Iran and high prices at home are a drag on his midterm campaign. “It's not tariffs. ... It's the war, it's gas prices, it's diesel,” Paxton told donors and lobbyists
Just In News • Julia MuellerFormer Trump adviser: Remarks about LA, San Diego 'clumsy, sloppy'
David Urban, a former adviser to President Trump, panned the president's recent comments suggesting Iran could target Los Angeles and San Diego if the regime successfully builds a nuclear weapon. “I do think that was a clumsy, sloppy kind of statement," Urban told CNN's Anderson Cooper in an interview Tuesday. "Obviously, he's riffing there. I
Just In News • Tara SuterWatch live: Rubio makes case for Western democracy in Athens speech
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will deliver a major address from Greece on Wednesday, urging Western nations to return to their “civilizational roots” as the Trump administration seeks to reassure uneasy European allies. Speaking near the Acropolis, Rubio is expected to argue that the U.S. and Europe are at a “crossroads” and must embrace the
Just In News • The Hill StaffThe Catholic Church is benefiting from the Leo effect
Catholic dioceses across the U.S. have reported record numbers of conversions.
Just In News • John Kenneth White, opinion contributorUniversity of Arizona suspends fraternity activities in wake of misconduct reports
The University of Arizona suspended most fraternity activities this week due to several misconduct reports against chapters on campus. Dean of Students Chrissy Lieberman issued a letter to the fraternity and sorority community on Monday that said almost half of the 21 Interfraternity Council chapters on campus have multiple reports of misconduct. She said the "number of cases
Just In News • Lexi Lonas CochranRand Paul concerned Russian plague could be ‘weaponized’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) raised concerns that Russia could potentially be conducting biological weapons research involving the plague as global health officials seek more information about the mysterious death of a worker at a Siberian lab. The 28-year-old worker died on Oct. 2 after being hospitalized from a severe case of pneumonia, prompting the World
Just In News • Finya SwaiVance: Iran must make 'meaningful' enrichment reduction to end war
Iran must do something “meaningful” related to their stockpile of enriched uranium to make progress in nuclear negotiations with the U.S., Vice President Vance said in an interview with Reuters on Tuesday. Iran’s claim of a right to enrichment is a key sticking point in negotiations over its nuclear program. While Iran says it does
Just In News • Laura Kelly'Draining' few days for Gauff after online racist abuse
Coco Gauff says she had a "draining" few days after receiving racist abuse online before her fourth-round China Open exit.
BBC News • Amy LofthouseOpenAI releases new batch of math breakthroughs
OpenAI released a new batch of mathematics breakthroughs on Tuesday following calls from AI researchers and developers to slow the growth of the technology. The company released 377 results that cover different physics, mathematical and other scientific problems solved by an OpenAI internal frontier model not yet available to the public. “Towards acceleration of scientific
Just In News • Mira BhaktaTillis defends insulting Trump officials: 'I stand by all that'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Tuesday defended insults from his new political memoir thrown at Trump administration officials, saying that he stands "by all that." CNN's Kaitlan Collins read off Tillis's "unsparing" remarks from "How to Lose Friends and Antagonize Presidents," starting with the North Carolina Republican saying his vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete
Just In News • Ryan ManciniWhen will 2027's Social Security COLA be announced?
It won't be long until we know how much benefits will increase by next year.
Just In News • Addy BinkWhat should teachers teach about the October 7 attacks?
After three years of listening to how we should teach October 7, what always strikes me is critics’ utter inability to accommodate the complexity of the conflict.
Just In News • Glenn Sacks, opinion contributor3 years after Oct. 7, the world still thinks terrorism is someone else's problem
On the third anniversary of the Oct. 7 attacks, Sarri Singer argues that the global community must confront the universal threat of terrorism by calling it what it is, cutting off enemy funding, and treating survivor recovery as a matter of national security.
Just In News • Sarri Singer, opinion contributorFort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan's execution set for December
The execution of Nidal Malik Hasan, who was convicted of killing 13 people in the 2009 Fort Hood mass shooting, is set for December, according to the U.S. Army. The Tuesday memo, obtained by The Hill’s sister network NewsNation, lists Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. CDT. It will be carried out at the Fort Hood
Just In News • Tara SuterLive updates: Candidates tangle in midterm debates; Trump heads back to Texas
With less than a month until the midterms, there are a slew of debates this week in several high-profile races across the country. On Tuesday night, Maine Senate candidates Sen. Susan Collins (R) clashed with Democrat Troy Jackson. Read takeaways from that debate here. Iowa's gubernatorial candidates, Zach Lahn (R) and Rob Sand (D), tangled,
Just In News • The Hill Staff'Moral majority’ no more: The Republican Party's criminal desperation
So much effort has been dedicated to protecting politicians like Max Miller and Donald Trump that it appears Republicans ran out of time to do anything else.
Just In News • Max Burns, opinion contributorCalifornia Democrats demand Trump apology for rally remarks
California Democratic lawmakers on Tuesday demanded President Trump apologize for remarks he made at a campaign rally suggesting Iran could "take out" the cities of Los Angeles and San Diego. "As members of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation, we call on President Trump to apologize to the over 16 million Americans who live in the
Just In News • Ryan ManciniListen live: Supreme Court takes up Guam WWII munitions dispute
The Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday about which environmental requirements the government must follow when handling unexploded WWII-era munitions in Guam. For decades, the government has brought the munitions to Anderson Air Force Base. It agrees it must follow the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, which lays out procedures specifically for hazardous waste. But
Just In News • The Hill StaffWHO questions Russia on reported second plague lab death
The World Health Organization is pressing Russia for more information about the unexplained death of a worker at a Siberian plague research institute — and a potential second incident. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement Tuesday that the agency has asked Russian authorities to clarify what caused the severe case of pneumonia
Just In News • Finya SwaiHere’s What to Do About Trump’s War Crimes
Despite the obstacles, foreign governments and U.S. lawmakers can begin the process of holding the president accountable.
Foreign Policy • Anjali DayalTrump is on the cusp of toppling Brazil's leftist giant
Trump has brought down the giant of the Latin American Left, and "21st-century socialism" is in intensive care.
Just In News • Arturo McFields, opinion contributorRed states exude confidence after Supreme Court climate arguments
Two Republican-led states say their massive lawsuits against social media and drug companies are no permission slip for the blockbuster fossil fuel industry lawsuit that reached the Supreme Court this week. “When you look at our opioid cases, they went directly at the problem,” Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall (R) told The Gavel. “If you
Just In News • Zach SchonfeldBass 'horrified' by Trump remarks about Los Angeles, San Diego
Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass (D) said she was “horrified” by President Trump’s remark at a recent campaign rally that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego, saying a president should not speak of major U.S. cities as a potential cost of war. Trump defended the economic fallout from the Middle East conflict
Just In News • Finya SwaiCongress is trading on your dime
Congress is the trustee of a government that just crossed $40 trillion in debt in August. It should live under the same rules we do, with no carve-outs and no riders.
Just In News • Jay Rogers, opinion contributorChina’s AI Rollout Has No Off Switch
Beijing may talk about safety, but its model of AI diffusion is made to go rogue.
Foreign Policy • Agathe DemaraisTrump's onslaught tests Talarico’s momentum in Texas
In today's issue: ▪ Debate night in key races ▪ Backlash to Trump’s California comment ▪ Cornell faculty raise no-confidence vote ▪ Israel marks Oct. 7 anniversary President Trump is returning to Texas today for the third time in less than a month, as Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico maintains his edge in the race
Just In News • Sarah FortinskyFlorida's 25-year record on school choice is a huge success, not a cautionary tale
School choice does not deserve all the credit for all of these successes, but plainly it did not prevent the rise of our schools to be among the nation's best.
Just In News • Henry Mack, opinion contributorXbox bets on Gears of War in battle of gaming giants
Unlike other flagship titles, E-Day will only be available on Xbox at a time of rising console costs.
BBC News • Tom RichardsonAmericans spend most on groceries in these 15 cities, study finds
Inflation has backed off from the eye-watering double digit numbers after the pandemic, but unfortunately for Americans grocery store prices haven't gone down – an especially painful trend for residents of some U.S. cities, according to a new study.
GOP senators warn that Trump has fumbled immigration issue
Republican senators say President Trump has fumbled the issue of immigration, something that was an advantage for GOP candidates in 2024 but is now a growing political liability for their party. Several GOP senators told The Hill that Trump's deportation policy has gone too far and warn that it's hurting Republican candidates with suburban and
Just In News • Alexander BoltonWhy Trump chose these leaders to head his 'Super Intelligence Force'
President Trump’s selection of four administration officials to head up his new “Super Intelligence Force” is offering a window into how the White House will approach AI in the face of pressure over its risks. The group of government leaders each reflect different priorities of the Trump administration after months of mixed messaging on the
Just In News • Miranda NazzaroCalifornia pair charged with abusing at least 14 surrogate-born children
Guojun Xuan and Silvia Zhang were arrested at their Arcadia mansion after 21 children were removed from their custody last year.
BBC News • Olivia IrelandThe Republican candidates walking a Trump tightrope
Some running in November's elections are deciding whether to distance themselves from an unpopular president who still dominates his party.
BBC News • Anthony ZurcherWhat Does China’s New Military Base in Laos Mean?
Beijing’s third overseas base is also its second in Southeast Asia.
Foreign Policy • Joseph RachmanSparks fly in first Iowa governor’s debate: 5 takeaways
Accusations of carpetbagging, attacks over family wealth and barbs over culture war issues dominated the first televised debate between Republican Zach Lahn and Democrat Rob Sand as the two vie to replace retiring Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) next month. Lahn and Sand participated in an hour-long debate hosted by KWQC and held at St. Ambrose
Just In News • Caroline VakilBenson, James spar in Michigan gubernatorial debate: 3 takeaways
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.) faced off on the debate stage Tuesday, less than a month before voters decide which of the two will be the Wolverine State’s next governor. During the debate, which Nexstar’s WOOD-TV hosted, the candidates touched on issues specific to the state — such
Just In News • Max RegoUS military will execute Fort Hood attacker by firing squad, a first in 60 years
Nidal Malik Hasan killed 13 unarmed soldiers and injured another 32 in the deadliest ever non-combat attack on an American military base.
BBC News • Sareen HabeshianCollins, Jackson clash in first Maine Senate debate: 3 takeaways
Republican Sen. Susan Collins and Democrat Troy Jackson faced off Tuesday in the first debate of their neck-and-neck Senate race in Maine. A rare Republican to win statewide in blue-leaning Maine, five-term Collins used the debate stage to spotlight times she’s bucked her party, from her pro-choice position to her vote against President Trump’s signature
Just In News • Julia MuellerPlague in Russia sparks concern, COVID-19 pandemic memories: 5 things to know
The death of Russian lab technician researching the plague has set off alarms abroad and at home as observers note resemblances to the conditions that some theorized preceded the COVID-19 pandemic. Reports emerged last week that a laboratory worker at the Irkutsk Anti-Plague Research Institute of Siberia and the Far East had died shortly after being hospitalized. The news
Just In News • Joseph ChoiPlanned Parenthood Votes adds $1M to ad campaigns in Maine, Michigan
Planned Parenthood is investing an additional $1 million in ad buys to boost Democratic Senate candidates in Maine and Michigan. The latest investment in the states by Planned Parenthood Votes — a super PAC affiliated with Planned Parenthood — will fund digital ad campaigns targeting Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and former Rep. Mike Rogers (R-Mich.).
Just In News • Max RegoTrump says Reflecting Pool repairs are near complete, refill to come 'this week'
President Trump said Tuesday repairs to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are close to complete and should be refilled with water "this week," but still touted unfounded claims of vandalism. "I think they're going to fill it up this week," Trump said in a video shared by the Rapid Respond 47 account on the social
Just In News • Ryan ManciniUS tries new Sudan strategy as war fueled by 'external actors' drags on
The Trump administration is signaling a change in course on Sudan, facing months of failed diplomacy to achieve a ceasefire in the more than three-year conflict, a fight largely between two main warring factions but supported by a constellation of international backers. The U.S. is pushing at the United Nations Security Council a proposal to
Just In News • Laura KellyArchdiocese of St. Louis sues ICE officials over blocked religious services
The lawsuit argues that the jail's visitation policy prevents Catholic detainees from practicing important parts of their faith.
Just In News • Joey SchneiderUS trade deficit passes $100B for first time since March 2025
The U.S. trade deficit rose to a 17-month high in August, topping $100 billion for the first time since March 2025. U.S. imports of goods and services that month were worth $105.6 billion more than the value of exports, according to data the Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis released Tuesday. That marked an
Just In News • Max RegoTrump admin revamps price transparency
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story HHS revamps price transparency rules The Trump administration is revamping its transparency rules, trying to make health insurers clearly publish the prices they negotiate with doctors and hospitals. © iStock The rule finalized by the Department of Health and Human
Just In News • Nathaniel WeixelTrump: Government will take massive stake in 'next generation' submarine shipyard
President Trump said Tuesday that American taxpayers will get a 40 percent stake in the planned shipyard in Sparrows Point, Md., an unincorporated industrial area in Baltimore County, which he visited Tuesday. “In the ultimate proof of our commitment to ensuring shipyards enduring success American taxpayers will receive 40 percent stake in the new shipyard,”
Just In News • Mallory WilsonUS reups do-not-travel warning for Russia over 'suspected pneumonic plague'
The U.S. is refreshing its call for Americans not to travel to Russia in the wake of a suspected case of pneumonic plague in Siberia. In a post on the social platform X on Tuesday, the State Department said, “The U.S. Embassy is aware of press reports from the Irkutsk region of suspected pneumonic plague
Just In News • Tara SuterAppeals panel wrestles with block of RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel appointments
The Trump administration told a federal appeals panel Tuesday that a lower court erred in blocking Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s handpicked appointees from serving on a key vaccine advisory panel. Justice Department attorney Matthew Zorn told the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that a district court judge did not have the authority to
Just In News • Nathaniel WeixelTrump boosts dyed diesel availability amid high prices
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump seeks to make more diesel available President Trump on Monday night moved to make more diesel available in a bid to lower fuel prices. © AP Photo/Nick Ingram “I’m going to sign a historic executive order to officially waive the off-road requirement and
Just In News • Rachel FrazinWatch live: Michigan gubernatorial hopefuls Benson, James go head-to-head in debate
Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson (D) and Rep. John James (R-Mich.) will face off Tuesday night in the first gubernatorial debate of the general election. Benson and James are battling to succeed term-limited Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) as Michigan’s next governor, with Election Day just weeks away. The nonpartisan election handicapper Cook Political Report
Just In News • The Hill StaffPresident of South Korea believes AI models were used in bank hacks
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday said he believes AI models were used to hack several commercial banks and called for an investigation into the incidents. Lee said during a cabinet meeting that signs "emerged of AI being used, causing considerable public concern and anxiety," Reuters reported. Hana Bank, KB Kookmin Bank, Shinhan
Just In News • Ryan Mancini'Medically unprecedented': Christa Pike alive, speaking days after failed execution
Christa Pike is alive and speaking nearly a week after she was given to two lethal injection doses during a failed execution attempt, her attorneys confirmed Tuesday.
Just In News • Alicia PattonThe Memo: Trump changes course on controversial ads, underscoring midterm dangers
President Trump did something rare on Monday evening: he climbed down. Trump announced on social media that a series of TV ads extolling his supposed strengths would no longer be paid for by the government but would instead be funded by him and his main super-PAC. To be sure, Trump admitted no wrongdoing and complained
Just In News • Niall StanageHow rising mortgage rates are hitting the housing market hard
Presented by PolitiSizeIT {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story How rising mortgage rates are hitting the housing market hard Rising mortgage rates are lowering the odds of prospective homebuyers entering the market and adding to the tough economic slate for President Trump and the GOP ahead of the midterms. © Seth
Just In News • Max RegoTrump's 'Super Intelligence Force' takes shape
{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump's 'Super Intelligence Force' gives glimpse into AI approach President Trump’s selection of four administration officials to head up his new “Super Intelligence Force” is offering a window into how the White House will approach AI in the face of pressure over its risks. © AP Photo/Alex Brandon
Just In News • Julia ShaperoWhat the Paramount and Warner Bros deal means for you
The BBC's Samira Hussain explains the impact the $110bn merger will have on consumers of both entertainment giants.
Wes Moore dodges commitment to full second term if reelected: Report
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) did not give a clear answer during a Tuesday debate on if he would serve his full term if he were to be reelected in November, according to multiple reports. The Baltimore Banner reported that the governor dodged a question on whether he would see through the entire duration of
Just In News • Tara SuterWhite House, DOJ pushed FBI to investigate protesters, violating rights: Whistleblower
A new whistleblower complaint accuses the White House as well as top leadership at the Justice Department and the FBI of directing agents to open investigations into Los Angeles protestors, violating the Constitution and bureau policy by targeting them for First Amendment activity. The complaint from former FBI intelligence analyst Jill Fields relays that she
Just In News • Rebecca BeitschDrinking and consent - Cornell rape allegations expose ‘loopholes’ in laws
The BBC speaks to experts about current US state sexual assault laws and why some believe changing them will help alleged victims.
BBC News • Madeline HalpertTrump blames French student protests on Islam, 'out of control mass migration'
President Trump blamed the widespread student-led protests in France on Islam and "out of control mass migration" on Tuesday. “What’s happening in France is nothing less than out of control mass migration. This isn’t about schools, this is about Islam wanting to take over a once great Country,” he wrote in a Truth Social post.
Just In News • Mira BhaktaHow to Avoid Disaster in the Next Iran War
Recent war games highlight how Washington can improve its air defenses so the next round of fighting isn’t worse.
Foreign Policy • Stacie Pettyjohn and Philip SheersEmmy Awards exit broadcast TV, ink six-year Prime Video streaming deal
The Emmy Awards is going streaming — after more than 75 years on broadcast TV, the ceremony is making the move to Amazon Prime Video. The Television Academy, which holds the annual awards gala, and Prime Video announced Tuesday that they inked a "historic, multiyear deal" that will make the streaming giant the new home
Just In News • Judy KurtzPakistan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey Trigger Mutual Defense Pact
Even the threat of joint involvement could dramatically shift the Saudi-Houthi conflict.
Foreign Policy • Alexandra SharpJohnson predicts a Democratic majority will impeach Trump immediately
House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is predicting that Democrats will waste no time impeaching President Trump if they win control of the lower chamber in the midterm elections. “It’s guaranteed, probably on the first day — first or second day,” Johnson said Tuesday in an interview with Scott Jennings, a pro-Trump pundit. “Remember, they’ve already
Just In News • Mike LillisWhy Chinese Parents Don’t Want Two Kids
Beijing is pushing for bigger families, but the realities of childbirth and early parenting make it a hard sell.
Foreign Policy • James PalmerCook Political Report moves three Senate races in Democrats’ favor
The Cook Political Report, an election handicapper, is shifting its odds for Senate races in Kansas, North Carolina and New Hampshire toward Democrats. The changes show how unfavorable the political environment continues to be for Republican candidates amid the war in Iran and the state of the economy. These races being more competitive could spell
Just In News • Helen HuiskesEx-US spy found with $40m in gold bars pleads guilty to wire fraud
David Rush, who also confessed to providing secrets to a foreign government, had revealed the existence of a "clandestine human source", prosecutors said.
BBC News • Max MatzaMedicare for All support soars to 66 percent in 6 years: KFF poll
Support for Medicare for All jumped to 66 percent among U.S. adults in 2026, highest since 2016, according to polling results published Tuesday. Health research group KFF found that 32 percent of those surveyed strongly favored “having a national health plan … in which all Americans would get their insurance from a single government plan,"
Just In News • Mira BhaktaLawyers urge watchdogs to examine Reflecting Pool case against ex-Olympian
Lawyers for a former U.S. Olympian cleared of damaging the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool are asking federal watchdogs to investigate how the Justice Department built a felony case against him before prosecutors concluded he was not responsible. Attorneys for David Hearn on Tuesday sent a letter to the inspectors general at the DOJ and Interior
Just In News • Finya SwaiWhat’s Freezing the U.S. Housing Market?
A hot, AI-driven economy certainly plays a role.
Foreign Policy • Cameron Abadi and Adam ToozePappas leads Sununu by 7 points in New Hampshire Senate race: Poll
New Hampshire Rep. Chris Pappas (D) is leading in the state’s open U.S. Senate race against Republican nominee John E. Sununu, according to new polling released Tuesday. The New Hampshire Institute of Politics (NHIP) survey, commissioned by AARP, found the Democrat holds a 7-point advantage over his Republican opponent among likely voters in the state.
Just In News • Sarah DavisCornell retains former acting attorney general to lead investigation
Sally Yates is a former acting U.S. attorney general and deputy attorney general and a longtime federal prosecutor.
Just In News • Taylor DelandroHegseth to welcome USS Abraham Lincoln in San Diego after lengthy deployment
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to San Diego on Tuesday and will welcome the USS Abraham Lincoln crew home on Wednesday after the aircraft carrier extended its deployment to the Middle East. According to the Pentagon, Hegseth will speak with the ship’s crew, participate in physical training and eat lunch with the service members
Just In News • Filip TimotijaChina Doesn’t Need to Invade Taiwan to Control It
A bloodless political victory may be far harder for Washington to handle.
Foreign Policy • Ian Easton and Michael PoznanskyPlague cases still occur in the US: Here's where
Earlier this year, a woman in New Mexico died of the plague, officials said.
Just In News • Addy Bink2028 Democratic contenders set to meet at post-midterm conference on party's future
Potential 2028 Democratic presidential contenders are expected to meet at the party's post-midterm conference next month, with a focus on how to navigate through the next election and beyond. The conference, titled "What's Next," will be held Nov. 12-14 in Denver. It is not an official Democratic Party event, and instead will be presented by
Just In News • Ryan ManciniDemocratic senator says Pentagon denied him access to US base in Qatar 'to hide the costs' of Iran war
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), says the Pentagon blocked him from a key U.S. military base in Qatar while he traveling in the Middle East, accusing the Trump administration of trying to hide damage caused by the Iran war. Murphy, who traveled to Doha, Qatar, and later Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a congressional delegation,
Just In News • Ellen MitchellWatch live: Trump to unveil major investment in Baltimore submarine shipyard
President Trump will give remarks Tuesday afternoon in Baltimore to unveil a multibillion-dollar investment aimed at boosting U.S. submarine production. Defense technology company Anduril Industries plans to invest $3.7 billion in a new shipyard at Tradepoint Atlantic in Sparrows Point, while the Navy could spend up to another $2.9 billion purchasing production from the facility.
Just In News • The Hill StaffNewsom calls for 25th Amendment after Trump's remarks on California
President Trump is stoking outrage among California Democrats and at least one House GOP candidate after he suggested at a midterm rally that he would allow Iran to “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. California Governor Gavin Newsom led the charge, telling The Hill on Tuesday that Trump is “mentally ill.” “TIME FOR THE
Just In News • Amie ParnesNoem refutes report her DHS bought planes at inflated prices from donor
The five planes were purchased the morning before Noem left her role.
Just In News • Steph WhitesideWatch: A separatist party won power in Quebec - what’s next?
Canada's Parti Québécois has promised it will hold the province's third vote on independence, but said they won’t do so until Donald Trump is out of office.
White House: Maryland governor 'throwing a tantrum' over submarine event
The White House accused Maryland Gov. Wes Moore (D) of “throwing a tantrum” over a Tuesday event announcing an investment in a Baltimore shipyard after a source familiar said the governor was blocked from speaking at the event. “President Trump is willing to work with anyone to revitalize our manufacturing sector, which is why the
Just In News • Julia ManchesterAbbott not joining Trump at San Antonio campaign stop
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) will not appear alongside President Trump at an upcoming political rally in San Antonio as the Republican incumbent fights for reelection less than a month out from November's midterms. Trump is traveling to Texas Wednesday to stump for the state's attorney general, Ken Paxton (R), who is locked in a
Just In News • Sarah DavisJudge skeptical of FCC's move to scrutinize ABC station licenses
A federal judge in D.C. on Tuesday declined to immediately rule on whether the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) should be stopped from conducting an early review of broadcast licenses belonging to a handful of local ABC stations across the country. But U.S. District Judge Loren Alikhan appeared skeptical from the bench of the administration's justification for initiating the process. “What is it that made this so different that
Just In News • Sophie BramsSchumer alleges illegal coordination between Trump, PAC on ads
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) is moving to investigate President Trump for allegedly misusing taxpayer dollars to pay for government-sponsored campaign ads. Schumer announced Tuesday that he is demanding that two government watchdog agencies investigate and preserve records related to the administration’s effort to make PSA television ads that portray Trump in a favorable
Just In News • Helen HuiskesTrump blasts Fox News for interviews with El-Sayed, Osborne
President Trump on Tuesday blasted Fox News over its recent interviews with Senate candidates Abdul El-Sayed (D) of Michigan and Dan Osborn (I) of Nebraska. Trump questioned on Truth Social why the network would interview the "sleazebag, Dan Osborn right now, who is running against our GREAT Republican Senator Pete Ricketts." He then referred to
Just In News • Ryan ManciniSupport for small businesses suggests socialism's shine is overstated
In an op-ed, Elaine Parker argues that rising costs in healthcare, childcare, and housing stem from government regulation and deficit spending rather than capitalism, suggesting that increased free-market principles could alleviate both inflation and growing support for socialism.
Just In News • Elaine Parker, opinion contributorSam Altman admits we should accept 'some bad things' for sake of AI supremacy
As AI gets better and better, we’re going to have to learn to stomach some negative outcomes in exchange for vast prosperity and improvements in our overall health, wealth and life expectancy.
Just In News • Robby Soave, opinion contributorScarborough says GOP closing message 'out of touch,' slams Trump's California comments
MS NOW host Joe Scarborough on Monday slammed Republicans’ closing message for the midterms. “I've got to say, across the country, you've got gas prices at record highs, you've got diesel prices at record highs. Just telling people, ‘Hey, don't worry about it. This is just short-term pain. Don't worry about it. It's worth it,
Just In News • Tara SuterTrump won’t reimburse government for controversial ads
The White House clarified Tuesday that President Trump will not pay back the federal government for money already spent on controversial political TV ads after he said he would start paying for the ads himself. Trump said Monday he would pay for the controversial “Patriotic Ads” himself after receiving backlash for using taxpayer money to
Just In News • Mallory WilsonWith SAVE Act fail, Republicans snatch failure from the jaws of success
Republican leadership never identified what sort of compromise could earn 60 votes
Just In News • Donald J. Slaughter Sr., opinion contributorOver 347M children under threat due to El Niño, UNICEF says
In previous years, millions were forced to leave their homes searching for food, water and work.
Just In News • Sana AzemNewsom tags in State Threat Assessment Center over Trump's Iran nuclear comments
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) on Tuesday said he directed the State Threat Assessment Center to monitor for any possible threats to the Golden State after President Trump's "invitation" for Iran to "take out" Los Angeles and San Diego. "Donald Trump’s remarks were dangerous — if not treasonous — putting a target on two of
Just In News • Ryan ManciniTrump’s California quip blows up
Plus: 🌮First Tuesday of October means National Taco Day! {beacon} It’s Tuesday. Looking for something good to watch tonight? There are plenty of midterm debates to tune into. We'll fill you in. In today's issue: Trump's California comments Collins and Jackson debate in Maine Firing squad for convicted terrorist WHO update on Russia plague
Just In News • Joshua FeldsteinCongress has never passed a real budget
Author Kurt Couchman argues that Congress must move beyond temporary funding extensions and implement a comprehensive annual budget process that integrates both spending and revenue to regain fiscal control and restore public trust.
Just In News • Kurt Couchman, opinion contributorSununu rattles off disagreements with Trump at New Hampshire town hall
Former Sen. John Sununu (R-N.H.) rattled off his many disagreements with President Trump at a New Hampshire town hall ahead of the November midterm elections, when he'll face Rep. Chris Pappas (D-N.H.). In particular, Sununu criticized the president's war in Iran and trade conflict with Canada. When asked if he would be a Republican dissenter
Just In News • Mira BhaktaUN food agency official fired after highlighting Gaza hunger
Former United Nations food agency official Benjamin Davis said he was fired after his work, including briefs and seminars, highlighted the hunger crisis in Gaza, The Guardian reported Tuesday. The outlet wrote that the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) director's seminar led the Israeli mission to file a complaint with the FAO. The mission also
Just In News • Ryan ManciniRed-dyed diesel: What is it, and can you use the tax-free fuel?
President Trump on Monday signed an order to extend the use of red-dyed diesel, but what is it?
Just In News • Addy BinkTrump’s Red-Dye Diesel Plan Has a Major Flaw
Cutting fuel taxes for truckers might bring a little relief, but it won’t add any new supplies.
Foreign Policy • Keith JohnsonSaudi-Israel normalization may come, but don't expect a warm peace
While President Trump seeks to normalize relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia through civilian nuclear cooperation, significant social opposition and regional complexities suggest such an agreement may result in a cold peace rather than true reconciliation.
Just In News • Eric R. Mandel, opinion contributorFBI, Georgia officials arrest suspect in New York for death threat against Collins, son-in-law
The FBI and Georgia law enforcement officials have arrested a suspect in New York who allegedly threatened Georgia Senate GOP candidate Mike Collins and his son-in-law, they announced Monday. The FBI said on X that the agency, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation and the Butts County Sheriff's Office had arrested a suspect in Buffalo, N.Y.,
Just In News • Caroline VakilEl-Sayed asks Trump to come to Michigan: ‘Your candidate can't speak for himself’
Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed challenged President Trump on Monday to campaign in the Wolverine State. “Please, I'm asking you, ‘Come to Michigan.’ Alright, your — clearly — your candidate can't speak for himself. He doesn't have anything to say. Clearly, you are the answer, and you should tell everybody why they should imagine
Just In News • Tara SuterForget Buc-ee’s, this is the US’s favorite convenience store
Depending on where you live, you may not have even been aware that this brand offers gas.
Just In News • Addy BinkAviation security has an over-screening problem
The 25th anniversary of 9/11 is now behind us. Though the effects continue, recent proposals by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), described in its Horizon 25 Strategy, suggest that more changes are coming. What remains to be seen is whether such changes will keep the nation’s air space safe.
Just In News • Sheldon H. Jacobson, opinion contributorBill Clinton plays saxophone for musical birthday tribute to Václav Havel
More than three decades after picking up a saxophone for a famous musical moment in the Czech Republic, former President Clinton is dusting off the instrument once again as part of a tuneful tribute. "I'm really honored to join with people all across the Czech Republic and all around the world in observing the 90th birthday
Just In News • Judy KurtzJudge blocks Trump administration move to fine migrants
A federal judge in Boston on Monday blocked the Trump administration's effort to fine migrants up to $1.8 million for failing to leave the U.S. after receiving their final order to deport. U.S. District Judge George O'Toole ruled that the administration unlawfully imposed the fines and wrote that migrants in the "economically precarious position" of
Just In News • Ryan ManciniCotton's opponent: 'Not once' has daylight savings come up on campaign trail
Sen. Tom Cotton’s (R-Ark.) Democratic opponent Hallie Shoffner said on Tuesday that “not once” has daylight savings come up on the campaign trail, after President Trump aired his frustration over stalled legislation that would make daylight saving time permanent. In an interview on MS NOW, Shoffner stated that, “I'll tell you, over the 450 days
Just In News • Mira BhaktaRacist policy caused climate vulnerability. Restorative policy is the remedy
Climate adaptation must become a civil rights project.
Just In News • Deborah Archer, opinion contributorAnduril to invest $3.7B in new Baltimore shipyard to build Virginia-class submarine parts
Defense contractor Anduril is planning to invest $3.7 billion into a new shipyard in Sparrows Point, Baltimore, to manufacture parts for Virginia-class submarines. The company secured up to a $2.9 billion contract with the U.S. Navy to help establish the 2 million square-foot facility, dubbed Arsenal-2, that will create more than 3,000 jobs in Maryland.
Just In News • Filip TimotijaRubio calls on Russia to provide more information about plague lab death
Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday called on Russia to provide more information surrounding a suspected pneumonic plague outbreak in the country after a woman working at a laboratory handling the deadly pathogens died. While the World Health Organization said Tuesday the risk of spread in Russia and to Europe is generally low, it
Just In News • Laura KellySabato’s Crystal Ball moves Alaska Senate race to ‘leans Democrat’
Sabato’s Crystal Ball, an election handicapper based at the University of Virginia, has shifted its race rating for the Alaska Senate race to be more optimistic for Democrats. The outlet moved the race to “Leans Democrat” from “Toss-up,” showing that polling data and other indicators are increasingly suggesting former Rep. Mary Peltola (D-Alaska) could topple
Just In News • Helen HuiskesWhite House pushes back on characterization of Trump’s Iran comments on LA, San Diego
The White House pushed back on critics’ characterization of President Trump’s comments at a rally on Monday evening suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles and San Diego. “The media freakout over President Trump’s comments is not rooted in reality,” White House communications director Steven Cheung wrote in a post on X on Tuesday. “He
Just In News • Julia ManchesterCanada has a plan to rebuild its army — Washington should hope it works
Ottawa has laid out a plan to convert the Canadian Army from a hollow force into one that is adapted to the contemporary battle space.
Just In News • Andrew Latham, opinion contributorTrump creates California controversy; Vance, Cruz get personal: Live discussion
The gloves are coming off in the fight for 2028 as President Trump courts controversy with comments that Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego if it obtains nuclear weapons. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a potential presidential candidate, led the charge against Trump. Meanwhile, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Vice President Vance took
Just In News • The Hill Staff86 percent think taxpayer-funded, campaign-style Trump ads inappropriate: Survey
An overwhelming majority of Americans in a new poll released Monday said the Trump administration’s use of taxpayer dollars to fund campaign-style TV advertisements was inappropriate. The Reuters/Ipsos survey found that 86 percent of U.S. adults disapproved of the use of taxpayer money for the $20 million ad campaign, with only 9 percent in support
Just In News • Sarah DavisDOJ files record number of cases to strip Americans of citizenship
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a record number of cases to strip Americans of citizenship, the department said Monday. In a Monday press release, the department said it unveiled on Monday the filing of denaturalization actions targeting 40 people “accused of serious offenses.” The filings occurred in a number of U.S. district courts,
Just In News • Tara SuterTillis: 'Almost statistically impossible' for Republicans to win House in midterms
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) said Monday it is “almost statistically impossible” for the Republican Party to retain control of the House in the 2026 midterm elections. Appearing on MS NOW’s “The Beat,” host Ari Melber asked the senator about divisions within the GOP driven by President Trump. “I'm supporting the president because he's the head
Just In News • Mira BhaktaAI may come for your job. It's not the end of the world — it's the start of a new one
Workers are terrified that new machines will put them out of work. And they're right — technology will replace jobs. But it's an insult to humanity to assume that people will just roll over and play dead.
Just In News • Gene Marks, opinion contributorCornell faculty prepare no-confidence vote against administration
Cornell faculty has prepared a no-confidence vote against the university administration amid criticism over the school's handling of the alleged gang rape in 2024. The no-confidence resolution is led by Paul Ortiz, a professor of labor history at Cornell, and will be reviewed by members of the Cornell University Faculty Senate on October 14. "The
Just In News • Lexi Lonas CochranPhil Collins says Trump 'sees everything as a deal': 'Very scary time'
Phil Collins is knocking President Trump as "nasty," saying that the commander in chief "plays politics like a businessman," even though handling U.S. and international relations isn't "really a business at all." "It's diplomacy," Collins said in a recent interview on "Piers Morgan Uncensored." "Sometimes you can lose, but still come out winning," the "In
Just In News • Judy KurtzParamount closes deal to acquire Warner Brothers Discovery
Paramount officially closed its multi-billion-dollar deal to acquire fellow media giant Warner Brothers Discovery (WBD) on Tuesday, creating the largest provider in news, sports and entertainment offerings in the world. The deal hands control of WBD's sprawling movie and television studios, as well as its cable channels and news outlet CNN to billionaire media mogul
Just In News • Dominick MastrangeloWHO: No further signs of infections at Russian plague lab
The World Health Organization (WHO) said Monday there were no further signs of infections at the Irkutsk Research Anti-Plague Institute of Siberia, following one researcher at the facility reportedly dying from the pneumonic plague. "No case of this dangerous disease has been recorded in the city of Irkutsk, Russian Federation," Russian authorities said in an
Just In News • Mira BhaktaPrivatized gains, socialized losses: Congress must forcefully say no to Big AI
You cannot privatize gains, socialize losses and ask for a permission slip for everything that could go wrong in between.
Just In News • Zander Cowan, opinion contributorNew York declares measles disaster emergency
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) on Monday declared the first statewide disaster emergency this year over a measles outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people. New York has reported 108 measles cases as of Oct. 3, according to state officials, with most cases occurring outside New York City. Seven cases occurred in the
Just In News • Finya SwaiTills on possibility Trump doxes him: 'I got his number too'
After President Trump leaked a Republican lawmaker’s phone number on social media this past weekend, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) warned he would not withstand the same treatment. “With all due respect, I got his number too,” Tillis told the hosts of ABC's “The View” on Monday. The Republican, who has repeatedly clashed with the president
Just In News • Sarah DavisLive updates: California officials fume as Trump says Iran could 'take out' Los Angeles, San Diego
President Trump is facing fierce backlash from California officials after suggesting Iran could “take out” Los Angeles or San Diego during a campaign rally speech Monday night in Nebraska. Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) blasted the rhetoric as “deranged and dangerous.” Trump on Tuesday is set to visit Tradepoint Atlantic in Baltimore to speak at an
Just In News • The Hill StaffTrump on Iran: 'Let them take out LA, let them take out San Diego'
The White House said Trump was warning of the risk a nuclear Iran with his comments at a Nebraska rally.
Thune: ‘No clear path forward’ on permanent daylight savings time legislation
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) says there is “no clear path forward” to pass legislation to make daylight saving time year-round despite the strong support the legislation has from President Trump, who has stepped up pressure on GOP senators to move it. “The president feels strongly on it like he does a lot of
Just In News • Alexander BoltonParamount-Warner Bros merger: Four ways the deal could affect you
The deal is expected to alter the entertainment and news industries but could it mean higher prices for consumers?
BBC News • Francisco Velasquez and Regan MorrisRemote employees need better management, not more surveillance
Slack lights up at 9:07 a.m. with a two-line message from a manager: “Let’s tighten the plan. Circle back today.” In a home office, that can read like a fire drill.
Just In News • Gleb Tsipursky, opinion contributorNewsom rips Trump for saying Iran can ‘take out’ LA and San Diego
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) slammed President Trump as “deranged and dangerous” after he suggested Iran could “take out” two major U.S. cities located in the Golden State if the country developed a nuclear weapon. Trump made the comment during remarks at a political rally in Grand Island, Neb., on Monday, in which he defended
Just In News • Sarah DavisJack Smith did not deserve the Senate trashing
Smith’s questioning before the Senate was a monument to unfairness.
Just In News • James D. Zirin, opinion contributorAre 'tradwives' relevant now in conservative movement?
Two years ago, the conservative movement seemed captivated by the ideal of the "tradwife" — a rejection of modern feminist thinking and an embrace of traditional roles for men and women, where the woman stays at home taking care of the children, cooking and managing the house while her husband works. This new standard showed
Just In News • Helen HuiskesReturn of split-ticket voting could hurt Republicans
A resurgence of split-ticket voting may occur in upcoming midterm elections due to Donald Trump's popularity among certain GOP voters and specific local race dynamics in states like Texas and Iowa.
Just In News • Merrill Matthews, opinion contributorTrump approval rating mired at record low: Poll
President Trump maintained his record low approval rating in a new survey released Monday, as Republicans push to ramp up support for their party’s candidates with around four weeks until the midterms. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found the president's approval held steady at the 32 percent rating from the polling center’s survey last month. Trump’s waning
Just In News • Sarah DavisProvide time, order and mercy for Salvadoran TPS holders
I understand that Temporary Protected Status was never intended as a permanent immigration status. But I ask that the administration extend it for Salvadorans so they have sufficient time to pursue other lawful alternatives and prepare responsibly for what may come.
Just In News • Evelio Menjivar-Ayala, opinion contributorIran is losing — that's why we should expect and prepare for more terrorist attacks
Two recent terrorist incidents, both fortunately unsuccessful, may provide a partial insight into a larger, longer-term Iranian strategy.
Just In News • John Bolton, opinion contributorLet the debates begin: 5 to watch this week
In today's issue: ▪ Supreme Court back in session ▪ Trump touts diesel executive order ▪ Politico blocked from Air Force One ▪ Russia outbreak fuels concern General election debate season kicks into high gear this week with candidates meeting on stages throughout the country in races up and down the ticket. Today marks exactly
Just In News • Jared GansWhite House defends Trump comment to let Iran ‘take out’ LA and San Diego
The US president said rising gas prices were a "small price to pay for keeping the world safe" at an election rally in Nebraska.
BBC News • Jamie WhiteheadHow Much More Trump Trouble Can Indonesia’s Prabowo Take?
Jakarta’s attempts to align with Washington face a growing backlash at home.
Foreign Policy • Derek GrossmanTrump's Golden Dome faces headwinds with funding uncertain
Golden Dome, President Trump’s lofty plan for a national ballistic missile defense shield, is facing heavy headwinds with project funding still uncertain. The missile defense program, estimated to cost some $1.2 trillion over 20 years of development and operation, needs a significant influx of funding to get it off the ground this fiscal year. But
Just In News • Ellen MitchellAlito’s first book pushes conservative justice into spotlight
Two decades after joining the Supreme Court, Justice Samuel Alito joins the ranks of justices as authors. Alito's first book, “So Ordered,” set for release Tuesday, is an adapted collection of speeches he’s given over the years commenting on abortion, originalism, threats to the judiciary and more. It doesn’t break much new ground for those
Just In News • Zach SchonfeldPoll: Democrats hold major advantage on health care costs
Health care costs remain a top affordability concern for voters, who trust Democrats over Republicans on the issue by a nearly two-to-one margin, according to a new poll from health research group KFF. Six in 10 voters said they are worried about being able to afford their health care, including the cost of health insurance
Just In News • Nathaniel WeixelTillis says Trump impeachment over Jan 6 was 'weighty,' a 'vote of no confidence'
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) on Monday said President Trump's impeachment in connection with the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol Hill attack was "weighty" and his impeachment trial was a "vote of no confidence." MS NOW's Ari Melber spoke with Tillis on "The Beat," where the two talked about Tillis's upcoming book "How to Lose Friends and
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