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Musk, Gingrich Tapped to Lead Pentagon Future War Study
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that Elon Musk, Anduril Industries founder Palmer Luckey, and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will co-lead a Pentagon initiative to study the future of warfare and "forecast the solutions to tomorrow's conflicts."
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 19:11:17 EDTFTC Probes OpenAI, Anthropic as AI Becomes Midterm Issue
The Federal Trade Commission is investigating leading artificial intelligence companies over potential safety risks posed by their models, opening a new front in Washington's scrutiny of an industry that has largely faced a hands-off federal regulatory environment.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:51:20 EDTTrump Asked Blanche to Review Fed Watchdog Report That Cleared Powell
President Trump has asked AG Todd Blanche to study a federal Inspector General's report on the Federal Reserve's headquarters renovation project and determine what legal action should be taken over cost overruns that have reached hundreds of millions of dollars.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:16:48 EDTDHS: Afghan Asylum Checks Had 40% Error Rate
The Department of Homeland Security says a Biden-era program that brought Afghans to the United States had a 40% error rate in identity checks used to decide asylum claims, putting the country at risk of admitting potential terrorists and other dangerous criminals.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:42:40 EDTJudge Rules US Can Deport Leader of Wisc.'s Largest Mosque
The U.S. can deport the leader of Wisconsin's largest mosque, who is an outspoken advocate of Palestinian rights, on the grounds that he is a threat to national security, an immigration judge ruled Wednesday.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 18:22:55 EDTStates Cut Gas Taxes as Iran War Drives Up Fuel Prices
State officials nationwide are focusing on rising gas and diesel prices tied to the war in Iran, offering gas tax holidays and other measures to ease costs as affordability remains a top voter concern in the critical midterm elections.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:51:27 EDTHegseth Launches Pentagon Group to Oversee Drone Warfare
War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is establishing a new Pentagon organization to centralize the development and deployment of drones, autonomous systems, and defense robotics.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:09:59 EDTHegseth Unveils Sweeping Military Overhaul, Targets Top Brass, 'Wokeness'
War Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday laid out an expansive effort to remake the U.S. military, announcing deeper cuts to senior-officer positions while doubling down on physical standards, eliminating what he calls "wokeness" and restructuring how the military prepares...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 17:22:02 EDTTrump Orders Major Mosquito, Tick Cuts in D.C.
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Tuesday directing federal agencies to cut Washington's invasive mosquito population by 90% and its tick population by 50% by the end of 2028.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:53:17 EDTLara Trump: Iran War Could Cost GOP the Midterms
President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law Lara Trump acknowledged Tuesday that the prolonged war with Iran could cost Republicans control of Congress, even as she argued that preventing Tehran from obtaining a nuclear weapon would justify the political consequences.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:21:23 EDTHegseth Confirms Military Cutting 20 Percent of Generals, Admirals
War Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Wednesday that the U.S. military will cut 20% of its generals and admirals as he made a series of announcements about a new drone command and more in what he called his "State of the Force" address.Hegseth was speaking to junior officers...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:41:19 EDTMamdani Receives Security Clearance After Long Delay
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Wednesday he has finally received his federal security clearance after waiting roughly nine months, giving him access to classified briefings on security threats and emergencies facing the city.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:19:00 EDTDOJ: Minnesota Judges 'Undermined Public Confidence'
The Justice Department has filed a judicial misconduct complaint against federal judges in Minnesota, accusing them of making improper and unethical comments to The New York Times about immigration cases, some of which are ongoing.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:06:17 EDTNasdaq Edges Higher as PCE Inflation Cools
Nasdaq climbed on Wednesday and the S&P 500 dipped, with both indexes notching their second straight quarterly gains, as a softer-than-anticipated inflation reading cooled expectations that Federal Reserve policy makers would hike rates in October.The US Commerce Department...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:03:58 EDTBlackburn Sues Jack Smith Over Subpoena of Cell Records
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., filed a federal lawsuit Wednesday in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee against Jack Smith, alleging he violated her constitutional rights by subpoenaing her cell phone toll records without proper legal authority.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:46:37 EDTIran Considers US Counterproposal on Ceasefire, Hormuz Reopening
Iran has received a U.S. counterproposal aimed at reviving negotiations to end the seven-month war and reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, even as President Donald Trump has publicly rejected Tehran's seven-day cease-fire plan.Iranian officials and state media...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:00:20 EDTIran Considers US Counterproposal on Ceasefire, Hormuz Reopening
Iran has received a U.S. counterproposal aimed at reviving negotiations to end the seven-month war and reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, even as President Donald Trump has publicly rejected Tehran's seven-day cease-fire plan.Iranian officials and state media...
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 16:01:27 EDTCrystal Ball Shifts 11 House Races Toward Democrats
Sabato's Crystal Ball shifted 11 House races toward Democrats on Tuesday, although Republicans retain the advantage in seven of the GOP-held or open seats that were moved to more competitive categories.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:58:58 EDTJudge Allows Paramount to Close Warner Bros. Acquisition
A federal judge entered an order on Wednesday that allows Paramount to close its acquisition of Warner Bros., ending a monthslong holdup for the $110 billion transaction.
Wed, 30 Sep 2026 15:51:51 EDTSenate Rejects Data Center Bill Ahead of Midterms
A bill that attempts to address voter worries about data centers and their impact on energy costs failed to advance in the Senate on Wednesday, falling victim to an election-year clash on how best to address a growing concern.
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