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Marine One, the helicopter that ferries the president, came within less than a mile of an Envoy Air flight on Tuesday, raising new concerns about air traffic control in the congested area.
Progressive House candidate Will Lawrence (D) said Wednesday that he allowed his Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) membership to lapse within the past month, explaining that he wanted to focus on uniting swing voters in Michigan’s battleground 7th District. “I’ve got a lot of respect for DSA and the work that they’re doing around the…
The State Department revoked the visa of Maria Luiza Ribeiro Viotti, the Brazilian ambassador to the U.S., on Tuesday amid tensions between the two governments. The office of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said in a statement it “repudiates” the decision by the State Department to revoke Viotti’s visa. Viotti has been Lula’s…
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Healthcare Healthcare The Big Story GOP hemp fight delays spending bill An internal GOP fight over intoxicating hemp products is slowing up passage of a government funding bill. Amy Beth Bennett, South Florida Sun Sentinel, Tribune News Service via Getty Images The Senate’s government…
New Mexico sues US government for access to Epstein files Reuters
As Social Security benefit cuts loom, Congress wades into the crisis The Washington Post
President Trump’s new class of battleships, which are envisioned to anchor the U.S. Navy’s “Golden Fleet,” are expected to cost around $275 billion to build, according to a government report released Wednesday. The first of 15 ships, the USS Defiant, is projected to cost around $23.4 billion to construct, with each subsequent vessel costing about…
A federal judge held the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in contempt following the agency’s delay in complying with an order to release digital copies of communication on the cellphones of more than 800 immigration agents, according to an order unsealed Tuesday. District Judge Maame Ewusi-Mensah Frimpong, an appointee of former President Biden, ordered DHS…
Baseboard management controllers from the world's biggest manufacturers are a security mess.
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Democrats accuse Wright of lying to Congress Two House Democrats have formally referred Energy Secretary Chris Wright to the Department of Justice (DOJ) for potential prosecution, accusing him of lying to Congress about whether green grants were canceled for partisan reasons. Greg Nash In a letter made public…
Meta's AI model hacked another company during testing, The Information reports Reuters
The task force will allow the spy agency to quickly direct more financial, human and technical resources at the island, with the goal of creating fissures among the Cuban political elite.
The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee is set to vote Thursday on a resolution to hold former top health official Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress, a week after he pleaded the Fifth Amendment in refusing to answer questions during a committee hearing. The move raises questions about broader GOP support and the legal risks Fauci may face…
Trump is seen in front of a Department of Homeland Security stamp
A White House official says no final decision has been made about which plane will go on display at the Trump presidential library. That leaves the fate of the Qatari jet unclear.
Also, the Senate confirms a new C.D.C. director. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.
Without running a single ad or filing a campaign finance report, Tom Smith, who had suspended his bid, soundly defeated Amir Hassan, a Navy veteran backed by President Trump.
Google shakes up AI leadership as DeepMind chief shifts role Reuters
Gianni Infantino will remain as Fifa president after receiving the backing of senior executives, but "sincerely apologises" for errors made in his controversial private investment plans.
EXCLUSIVE: Iran threatens to hit Gulf states if US launches new strikes Reuters
From today's decision in U.S. v. Romain by Eleventh Circuit Chief Judge William Pryor, joined by Judges Jill Pryor and Andrew… The post Court Upholds African People's Socialist Party Convictions for Being Unregistered Russian Foreign Agents appeared first on Reason.com.
Left-wing candidates win House Democratic primaries in Michigan battlegrounds The Washington Post
A foreign ministry spokesman did not give details but said an agreement with the Gulf nation was "in the final stages".
A Ukrainian intelligence official says Russia is deploying a North Korean unit with up to 120 ballistic missiles in its war against Ukraine.
Rubio and Miliband discuss Ukraine war, boosting Europe's role in its own security Reuters
Anthropic and OpenAI models’ unprompted actions forced halt to UK cyber tests.
Hasina's speech marked the second anniversary of her ouster. She fled Bangladesh by helicopter following nearly two months of protests in 2024 that left nearly 1,400 people dead, according to the United Nations.
US Senate confirms Schwartz as CDC director Reuters
EBay forecasts quarterly revenue above estimates Reuters
A Sudanese figure holding a gun, in front of an American soldier holding a gun
Video shows a Russian drone stalking a vegetable vendor through a Kherson market before detonating near him, in what Zelenskyy calls a "safari."
Lebanon's health ministry says one person was killed in the strikes, which the Israeli military says were a response to a Hezbollah ceasefire violation.
The drone was found near Ukrainian cargo planes before another object collided with a cargo aircraft in mid-air.
Reddit says the beloved site is used for some "bad behavior."
Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees, amid layoffs, resignations and leadership turmoil.
Avoiding three things during middle age could mean enjoying up to 13 extra years without dementia, a study has found.
The Democrats' progressive candidate, Abdul el Sayed, has won his party's Senate nomination in Michigan.
An illustration of Uncle Sam and a tuba
SpaceX won't build large cell towers but plans small base stations across US.
Nuclear experts urged President Trump to keep Iran’s nuclear program at the center of talks, warning Tehran could seek sanctions relief before addressing remaining nuclear capabilities.
"The models are forecasting something outside the envelope of anything we have ever observed."
The "cockroach" movement was one of the biggest public displays of dissent against India's prime minister in years.
A proposal making its way through Congress would integrate the U.S. and Israeli defense and intelligence apparatuses more tightly. Some worry that it is a bad idea.
Without Patriot interceptors, Ukraine's skies are wide open and people are fully exposed to Russia's missile barrages.
A draft agreement would give Tehran oversight of ships entering the Persian Gulf but wouldn’t let it levy tolls or service fees.
Reports of cases began in June, and the national tally is now nearing 23,000.
Federal and state officials are racing to address an assault on the nation’s water supply that they believe is the work of Iranian hackers.
Opinion | JD Vance: The president is fighting a fraud crisis. Now Congress can help. The Washington Post
An excerpt from a detailed analysis at FoxNews.com from John Malcolm, a former federal prosecutor and current VP of the… The post "Did Fauci Properly Take the Fifth?" appeared first on Reason.com.
Rescinding the egregious Slush Fund Order should not obscure the fact that Blanche was a central participant in, and possibly the architect of, a scheme to defraud the court and the American taxpayer. The one job he is surely not qualified for is the one he now seeks.
The Kremlin appoints new commanders after Russia’s military faces growing criticism for its slowest gains in years.
A judge has granted the Justice Department's bid to drop a landmark case against leaders of the Oath Keepers, as former prosecutors warn about the dangers of denying the violence of Jan. 6.
Oprah Winfrey announced that the school she founded for underprivileged girls in South Africa will close next year, ending operations after almost two decades. What do you think? The post Oprah Announces Closure Of School For Girls In Africa appeared first on The Onion.
The leftist leader of Latin America’s largest country accuses the U.S. president of trying to interfere in the October election and return the right to power.
A man who raped a woman while she slept in her caravan after the Royal Windsor Horse Show has been jailed for more than eight years.
Israeli strikes and disputes over the timeline threaten to derail progress and leave Gazans living in limbo in a war zone.
NEW YORK—Claiming that fans would love clapping and dancing along with their favorite characters,Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis confirmed that the show’s fourth season, which begins Wednesday, would teach viewers about shapes and colors. “At this point in the story, Ted’s positive attitude and heart-warming antics have taught the audience that it’s important to be yourself, […] The post New ‘Ted Lasso’ Season Aims To Teach Viewers About Shapes, Colors appeared first on The Onion.
As new security challenges emerge in the Pacific, the U.S. and its allies are working together to prepare for a conflict that could span the world’s largest ocean.
Putin’s human safari in Ukraine is the beginning of a grim new normal. Yuri is a 52-year-old Ukrainian who runs a market stall in Kherson, not far from the front line. Yesterday, he was sorting through vegetables when he heard the loud, distinctive buzz of a Russian drone. As he later told the … Source
Robotaxis are set to debut on the streets of London after Wayve was granted minicab licences by Transport for London (TfL).
A drone carrying an explosive device that was found at Leipzig airport was "very professionally carried out", a German minister said.
A fugitive wanted by police in Scotland over alleged sexual offences committed between 2012 and 2022 has been arrested in Madrid, Sky News understands.
Wow! 20 ships per day are transiting the Strait of Hormuz for the past week – down from 140 per day pre-war but the ACTUAL FACTS are not important, not when Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent (not the guy you’d usually associate with war info) tells us that there is an agreement to IMMEDIATLY open the […] Source
HAWTHORNE, CA—Providing customers with an expansive and growing library of premium content, smart doorbell manufacturer Ring launched a new streaming service Wednesday. Company officials said Ring+, as the subscription platform is called, features 3 trillion hours and counting of both live and pre-recorded exterior home security footage from across the country. With an ad-supported $7.99 […] The post Ring Launches Streaming Service appeared first on The Onion.
The bride and groom are about to learn that a shared obsession with pickleball gets you about seven months. The post Tina Watts and Joey Bazan appeared first on The Onion.
The U.S. Army's missile stockpile is dwindling and could take years to replenish. And, the Food and Drug Administration is deciding whether to approve a flu vaccine with mRNA technology.
While the collision was an accident, it is a unique scientific gift for planetary geologists that could provide important data for future space missions.
Ukraine's depleted air defenses failed to stop any of Moscow's incoming missiles overnight.
President Donald Trump’s massive government cuts have already aroused controversy, from a Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) employee … Source
Apple TV's "Foundation" follows mathematician Hari Seldon (Jared Harris) as he trains a new prodigy and debates with the government — a group of … Source
Governor who touted Texas as AI “epicenter” pauses data center grid connections. Nowhere is the US data center boom bigger than in Texas. But less … Source
Reservoirs are down to 25% capacity. Brandon Loomis from The Arizona Republic explains the federal plan for the Colorado River water crisis. Source
SpaceX shares plunged on Wednesday after a surge in AI spending rattled investors and clouded an otherwise expectation-beating quarter. The stock was … Source
The Ninth Circuit ruled that an agent acting on a user’s instruction is the user accessing Amazon, not the software, cracking open a door platforms wanted shut. An AI agent can shop on Amazon whether Amazon likes it or not. A US appeals court has overturned an injunction that barred Perplexity’s … Source
The administration’s latest import tax regime is similar to the illegal levies the Supreme Court struck down.
Adnoc Distribution reported a sharp jump in quarterly profit as higher fuel sales, inventory gains and stronger margins lifted earnings.
Capybaras wandered through the front door of the Mato Grosso state legislature in Brazil, surprising lawmakers preparing for a vote last week.
Ariana Grande addresses her decision to step back from public life The Washington Post
Iran's rival factions invoke Mojtaba Khamenei's name to attack opponents, but his prolonged public absence raises questions about who governs.
Watch The Wall Street Journal’s Feliz Solomon explain the U.S.-backed plan for Hamas to disarm in Gaza.
Trump keeps making threats. The world has stopped flinching. The Washington Post
A ship moving through the Strait of Hormuz was struck as talks to open the waterway continued.
Spain reports 72 deaths as the Ceuta migrant crisis deepens, with intelligence officials saying Morocco allowed border controls to gradually relax.
Park ranger Stella Leonard, 37, succumbed to her injuries Thursday after being mauled by a tourist. The post Stella Leonard appeared first on The Onion.
Plus: a cargo ship is struck in the Strait of Hormuz, and Todd Blanche wins over two GOP holdouts.
Israeli officials say the ancient Solomon's Pools have fallen into disrepair under Palestinian Authority administration, raising concerns over preservation and biblical heritage.
Ramón Ángel Álvarez Ayala, alleged leader of Los Rs tied to CJNG, faces charges in the livestreamed killing of Valeria Márquez and a mayor's assassination.