Unbiased Updates
Unbiased Updates is a daily news podcast from Straight Arrow News that delivers a concise, straight-down-the-middle look at the day's biggest stories. Each weekday episode runs about ten minutes, giving listeners the key facts and context without partisan framing. The show is aimed at people who want to step outside their usual media echo chamber and hear the news without manipulation, bias, or a hidden agenda.
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Judge blocks Trump’s White House press ban; Pope Leo recovers from lung cancer surgery
A federal judge blocks President Donald Trump’s White House press ban, ruling the president likely violated the Constitution by punishing news outlets for unfavorable coverage.
Plus, Houthi attacks intensify across Saudi Arabia, raising pressure on Trump as he weighs whether to bring the U.S. into the fight.
And Pope Leo is recovering from successful lung surgery as the Vatican confirms he has c
Trump defends Russian diesel deal amid backlash; Federal agents search Ilhan Omar’s home
President Donald Trump defends easing restrictions on Russian diesel as lawmakers from both parties warn the move could help fund Putin’s war.
Plus, Rep. Ilhan Omar accuses Trump of political intimidation after federal agents search her home just weeks before the midterms.
And newly released 911 recordings reveal a half-hour delay in getting help to Christa Pike after her failed execution, as re
Deadly Saudi airport attack caught on video; Trump weighs firing Kimberly Guilfoyle
New video captures the terrifying moment a deadly Houthi strike hits a Saudi airport, sending ceiling panels crashing down on passengers.
Plus, President Donald Trump is reportedly considering firing his ambassador to Greece, Kimberly Guilfoyle, amid allegations she sought money from a donor in exchange for political access.
And a federal judge orders Trump’s $20 million taxpayer-funded ad campa
Mamdani calls to abolish ICE after NYC shooting; USS Lincoln sailors return home
An ICE agent shoots a man in New York City with a five-year-old in the back seat, prompting outrage from the mayor.
Plus, Michigan’s Senate candidates clash over President Donald Trump’s tariffs in a tight race that could help decide control of the Senate.
And the USS Abraham Lincoln returns after more than 10 months at sea, with dozens of sailors meeting their babies for the first time.
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Trump heckled at Texas rally as GOP fights for votes; Isaias becomes a hurricane
President Donald Trump faces repeated heckling at a Texas rally as he campaigns for Ken Paxton, with Republicans fighting to hold onto the traditionally red state.
Plus, Isaias becomes the season’s first hurricane, rapidly strengthening as Gulf Coast communities prepare for a potentially dangerous weekend landfall.
And the USS Abraham Lincoln returns home after more than 300 days deployed, inclu
Maine Senate debate centers on Trump; Student protests sweep across France
Susan Collins and Troy Jackson clash over President Donald Trump in their first debate, as voting begins in a key Senate race.
Plus, Christa Pike is awake and speaking after Tennessee’s failed execution, as her lawyers head to court seeking answers.
And more than a quarter-million people join student-led protests across France, as police fire tear gas and make hundreds of arrests.
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Trump shifts ad costs to MAGA super PAC; Cornell protests fuel no-confidence vote
President Donald Trump says his super PAC will now pay for ads promoting his administration after bipartisan criticism over taxpayers footing the bill.
Plus, U.S. officials are watching a mysterious death at a Russian plague lab, though Russia says no dangerous pathogen has been found.
And Trump approves the execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad, though federal appeals could
US pulls bombers from UK base after suspected terror plot; FlyDubai attacker’s past probed
The U.S. pulls its bombers from a key base in England after a suspected terror plot, with British officials saying Iran may have played a role.
Plus, new questions surround the FlyDubai co-pilot accused of trying to crash a passenger jet, as investigators examine his background and possible gaps in pilot screening.
And a California woman is accused of spying for China after the FBI says she trac
FlyDubai hero pilot recounts cockpit attack; Letitia James takes over Cornell case
The FlyDubai captain who fought off his co-pilot speaks out from the hospital, saying he “couldn’t let everybody else die.”
Plus, Christa Pike remains in critical condition after surviving two lethal-injection doses, as her lawyers push to have her sentence commuted.
And Letitia James takes over the Cornell University sexual-assault case after New York’s governor says she’s lost faith in the loc
Christa Pike survives lethal injection; Passengers recount chaos on FlyDubai flight
Tennessee halts executions after Christa Pike survives two lethal doses, triggering a third-party review into what went wrong.
Plus, an Israel-bound flight plunges thousands of feet after violence erupts in the cockpit, before passengers and crew help regain control.
And a secret recording captures Ken Paxton saying the GOP’s midterm convention hurt his campaign, while President Donald Trump def
Trump embraces AI self-policing; Hegseth moves to cut generals and admirals
President Donald Trump and top AI companies agree to voluntary safety measures, putting much of the responsibility on the industry itself as Democrats push for mandatory safeguards.
Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans another major Pentagon shakeup, calling for a 20% cut in generals and admirals as he targets what he sees as unnecessary bureaucracy.
And former special counsel Jack Smith s
Cornell gang rape investigation reopens; Trump hosts AI leaders at White House
A New York prosecutor reopens a 2024 Cornell University gang-rape investigation after a civil lawsuit brings new scrutiny to how the handling of the case.
Plus, former special counsel Jack Smith faces Senate Republicans Tuesday over his investigations into President Donald Trump and the authority behind them.
And Trump will meet with top AI leaders, including executives warning about risks he ha
Terror plot suspected near US air base in UK; Nor’easter floods Northeast
Five men are arrested near a U.S.-operated air base in Britain as investigators probe possible ties to Iran.
Plus, a powerful nor’easter floods coastal communities across the Northeast, with more rain and flooding possible Monday.
And the White House airs government-funded President Donald Trump ads, including one that resembles a 2024 campaign spot, prompting scrutiny over the use of taxpayer m
Trump, Xi wrap high-stakes summit; Netanyahu targets Mamdani at UN
President Donald Trump hosts Xi Jinping in Washington, where the Chinese leader pushes cooperation as tensions over AI, trade and Taiwan hang over the relationship.
Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu attacks New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the U.N. stage, escalating a feud that’s now spilling into Israeli politics.
And it’s officially Dolly Parton Day: Cities across the country are celebrating on 9/25
Trump media ban ruling lands overnight; Xi Jinping makes rare Washington visit
A federal judge orders the White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico, temporarily blocking President Donald Trump’s media ban while the larger court fight continues.
Plus, Chinese President Xi Jinping gets the red-carpet treatment in Washington before talks with Trump, as the two rivals extend their trade truce through January and try to hammer out a broader deal.
And an FDA advi
Iran’s president set for UN stage after Trump threat; Harris campaigns with El-Sayed
Iran’s president takes the U.N. stage today after arriving in New York, with U.S.-Iran talks already underway and President Donald Trump warning he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if there’s no deal.
Plus, Missouri’s congressional map fight is back before the Supreme Court for a third time, even as absentee voters are already casting ballots using the state’s 2022 districts.
And Kamala H
Trump set for UN speech with Iran in focus; White House media ban goes to court
President Donald Trump prepares to address the United Nations on Tuesday morning, as the war with Iran looms over his speech and his meetings with world leaders.
Plus, CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue to restore White House access, with a federal judge taking up their request Wednesday.
And flights resume across the Northeast after a communications outage caused more than 1,000 cancellations, with d
Trump in ‘deciding mode’ on Iran; Austin ICE shooting sparks protests
President Donald Trump says he’s in “deciding mode” on Iran as Tehran lays out conditions for renewed negotiations and the U.S. weighs its next move in the war.
Plus, an ICE officer shoots and seriously wounds a Venezuelan DoorDash driver in Austin, prompting overnight protests and calls from city leaders for a broader investigation.
And Trump heads to Gracie Mansion for his third meeting with N
US grants visas to Iran’s leaders; Claude AI helps build its own successor
The U.S. grants visas to Iran’s president and foreign minister for next week’s U.N. General Assembly, even as the two countries remain at war.
Plus, Trump-endorsed Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar criticizes his immigration crackdown, warning that Hispanic voters who backed him now “feel betrayed.”
And Anthropic says Claude is now leading roughly a quarter of its AI development work, putting
Trump warns Europe over Canada deal; House passes sweeping Russia sanctions
Canada gets an invitation to move closer to Europe as its trade fight with the U.S. deepens, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten new, heavy tariffs.
Plus, a sweeping Russia sanctions bill heads to Trump, giving him new authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue buying Russian oil and gas.
And the Fed raises interest rates for the first time in three years, a mo
Deadly NBC helicopter crash in Los Angeles; Kennedy Center closes for renovation
An NBC News helicopter crashes while covering a deadly bus accident in Los Angeles, killing the pilot, a photojournalist and a person on the ground.
Plus, the House votes for a third time to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action against Iran without congressional approval — with seven Republicans now joining Democrats.
And the Kennedy Center abruptly closes its main
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot limits; Pentagon flags munitions shortfall
Mail ballots are already going out in some states, and now the Supreme Court is keeping the existing systems in place — blocking the Trump administration’s new restrictions ahead of the midterms.
Plus, Mitch McConnell is back on Capitol Hill after three months away, casting his first Senate vote since a fall sent him to the hospital.
And the U.S. burned through $22.3 billion in the Iran war’s fi
Oil prices surge after Middle East attacks; Trump downplays need for AI guardrails
Oil prices push higher again after an attack shuts down a key Saudi pipeline, tightening another route for crude as most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains halted.
Plus, President Donald Trump resists calls to slow AI development as some of the industry’s biggest names urge more time for safety measures.
And Trump says his promised $5,000 checks are “going to happen 100%,” but Speaker
Diesel hits record $6 a gallon; Trump’s ‘cheat like hell’ pledge closes convention
Diesel has topped $6 a gallon for the first time, raising costs for the trucks and trains that move nearly everything Americans buy.
Plus, President Donald Trump closed the Republican midterm convention with a voting pledge that included “cheat like hell like they do,” after Vice President JD Vance delivered the final-night keynote.
And Anthropic says scientists used Claude for research that cou
Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins; New details emerge in Amazon crash
President Donald Trump makes a big promise at the RNC Convention in Dallas: every American adult gets $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress in November. But who pays for it?
Plus, Trump’s trip to Dallas hit an unusual snag before he even boarded: an emergency slide deployed on the new Air Force One.
And a pilot repeatedly warned they were going too fast before the deadly Amazon cargo plane crash;
Trump hits Canada with import bans; Republican midterm convention set to open in Dallas
President Donald Trump escalates the trade war with Canada by banning some Canadian imports entirely, widening the fight beyond tariffs.
Plus, Britain bans goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, prompting Israel to retaliate by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem.
And Republicans host their first-ever national convention during a midterm election year, bringing the party to Dall
Canada hits US good with new tariffs; Russia resumes deadly attacks on Kyiv
Canada’s new tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods are now in effect, while President Donald Trump threatens further action.
Plus, Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine with a deadly overnight strike on Kyiv, just hours after U.S. envoys wrapped up a new round of diplomacy aimed at ending the war.
And Trump spent the holiday weekend pushing “New America” as a new name for New Mexico, but un
Nepal workers pulled alive from tunnel after 9 days; ICE officer charged with lying to FBI
Two workers have been pulled alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after Nepal’s catastrophic floods, and rescuers say they can hear more voices as they dig by hand to reach them.
Plus, Lindsay Clancy’s jury returns for a seventh day of deliberations after a dispute erupts over one juror and the possibility of a mistrial grows.
And Vice President JD Vance says he wouldn’t call the U.S. confli
Minneapolis shooting kills 2, wounds officers; Trump $1 coins fly off shelves
A gunman opens fire inside a Minneapolis high-rise, killing two people and injuring several others as responding officers come under fire themselves.
Plus, Lindsay Clancy’s jury returns for a sixth day of deliberations after reporting a second deadlock, with the possibility of a mistrial growing.
And President Donald Trump’s new $1 coins sell out within hours of going on sale, but collectors are
US strikes Iran again as Tehran retaliates; Kirk murder suspect heads to trial
U.S. forces are striking Iran again — and Tehran is firing back across the region, reigniting a war that had gone quiet for a month as Trump threatens an even harsher response.
Plus, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk is headed to trial, with a Utah judge handing prosecutors another major win by allowing them to continue pursuing the death penalty.
And Lindsay Clancy’s jury returns for a fi
Driscoll resigns amid Hegseth tensions; Duane Davis convicted in Tupac murder
Army Secretary Dan Driscoll submits his resignation after months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, reportedly raising concerns that Hegseth was blocking efforts to improve Army readiness.
Plus, Duane “Keffe D” Davis has been convicted of orchestrating Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing, delivering the first conviction in a murder case that remained unsolved for nearly three decades.
And
US, Iran trade attacks after months-long lull; Deadly flooding hits Grand Canyon
Fighting between the U.S. and Iran resumed overnight for the first time in more than a month, just days after President Donald Trump declared the Strait of Hormuz free from mines.
Plus, a flash flood at the Grand Canyon leaves one person dead and leaves about 15 potentially missing, while damage to a key water pipeline could disrupt visits heading into Labor Day weekend.
And Google Maps is now c
Nepal halts rescues over new flood threat; US eyes massive Venezuela oil deal
Rescue operations along the Nepal-China border are temporarily on hold because of a new flood threat, complicating an already desperate search as 90 Americans remain unaccounted for.
Plus, the Trump administration is reportedly discussing taking a U.S. ownership stake in Venezuelan oil fields, a potentially massive deal emerging as America’s strategic petroleum reserves sit at a four-decade low.
Nepal floods leave 1,300 missing; Why CIA director secretly traveled to Moscow
At least 270 people are dead, and several hundred remain missing after catastrophic flash floods tore through the Nepal-China border region, where rescuers are searching for survivors amid widespread destruction.
Plus, why CIA Director John Ratcliffe secretly traveled to Moscow this week: it was reportedly a warning to Russia not to test NATO’s resolve.
And 24 states and Washington, D.C., are su
Fans mourn Dolly Parton’s remarkable legacy; Darline Graham wins GOP runoff in SC
Fans are mourning Dolly Parton from Nashville to Hollywood, remembering a country music legend whose humor and songwriting connected with audiences for more than six decades.
Plus, Trump-backed Darline Graham has won South Carolina’s Republican Senate nomination, defeating Rep. Ralph Norman in a runoff after the president put considerable political muscle behind her campaign.
And the Trump admin
Canada readies new tariffs on US; Trump gets Supreme Court win on mail voting
Canada is expected to lay out its retaliation to President Donald Trump’s new 50% tariffs Tuesday, while the president threatens even tougher penalties.
Plus, the Supreme Court is allowing the Trump administration to move ahead with key parts of its mail-voting plan, but the justices left unresolved whether the changes themselves are legal.
And Trump has put his endorsement, a campaign stop and
Bessent readies ‘Economic D-Day’ for Iran; Hawk Fire forces Reno evacuations
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promises an “economic D-Day” for Iran, threatening countries that keep doing business with Tehran.
Plus, an out-of-control wildfire has forced tens of thousands from their homes near Reno, with shifting winds pushing flames through dry brush and threatening to make Monday’s firefight even harder.
And the U.S.-Canada trade fight reaches a new level after President
USS Lincoln finally heads home; Navy may replace Black war hero’s name with Trump on carrier
After a record 272 consecutive days at sea, the USS Abraham Lincoln is finally heading home, while its replacement in the Middle East leaves the U.S. without an aircraft carrier in the Pacific.
Plus, the U.S. has begun deporting people to Liberia even when it isn’t their home country, and five people on the first flight had to be forcibly removed after refusing to leave the plane.
And IndyCar is
US debt hits record $40 trillion; Trump shows off new White House helipad
The U.S. national debt crosses $40 trillion, adding another trillion in just five months, as rising borrowing costs increasingly feed into the interest rates consumers pay.
Plus, President Donald Trump declares an “economic D-Day” against Iran, threatening major financial penalties against countries that help Tehran evade U.S. sanctions.
And Trump taps Heidi Overton to lead the U.S. Food and Dru
Democratic socialist scores Florida upset; Trump pauses 50% Canada tariffs
Florida delivered one of primary night’s biggest surprises when progressive Angie Nixon defeated Alex Vindman despite being vastly outspent, giving the Democratic Socialists of America its first major-party nomination for statewide office.
Plus, President Donald Trump has paused new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods for three days while the two countries finalize a trade deal — one that could also br
Trump threatens Oman as Iran deal deadline expires; Hawaii digs out after Lala
President Donald Trump’s 60-day window for an Iran deal has expired with the two sides still far apart, while Jared Kushner says Tehran is showing little interest in an agreement the U.S. can accept.
Plus, Luigi Mangione’s September state murder trial is now off the calendar after his federal guilty plea, setting up a fight over whether New York can still prosecute him for Brian Thompson’s killin
Trump scales back South Korea drills over North Korea; Hayden Panettiere dies at 36
President Donald Trump is scaling back joint military exercises with South Korea, pointing to his relationship with Kim Jong Un and the signal the drills send North Korea.
Plus, the USS Abraham Lincoln heads home after an extended Middle East deployment, but military leaders and lawmakers disagree over whether reported problems on board have actually been addressed.
And actress Hayden Panettiere
USS Lincoln crew strained by record deployment; Midwest flooding turns deadly
Reports of low morale and depression are surfacing aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln as another ship heads to the Gulf to provide relief.
Plus, massive flooding has destroyed homes and turned roads into rivers across parts of Indiana, with damage to critical utilities adding another challenge.
And the Kennedy Center has approved a new way to display President Donald Trump’s name on the building, re
Strait of Hormuz control in question; Grand jury to investigate controversial Pirro cases
Calling the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz “a wall of steel,” President Donald Trump says the U.S. is in total control. Why Iran disputes that and claims it is still closed.
Plus, an Apache helicopter crashes near Fort Hood, Texas, killing two soldiers and sparking a major fire. An investigation looks to determine why the so-called “most advanced aerial fighting vehicle in
Democratic socialist falls in Wisconsin; Colombia races to find quake survivors
David Crowley pulled off a surprise win over democratic socialist Francesca Hong in Wisconsin’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, putting a dent in the progressive wing’s recent run of primary victories.
Plus, rescuers continue to dig through the rubble following Colombia’s devastating earthquake, with more than 200 people dead and thousands still missing as the search for survivors continues.
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Colombia crews search for quake survivors; Trump’s secret Air Force One switch in Turkey
A powerful earthquake has killed more than 160 people in Colombia, with rescuers still searching collapsed buildings for survivors.
Plus, President Donald Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open despite Iran’s refusal to back down from its demands.
And Jackie, the beloved Big Bear bald eagle whose nest captivated viewers around the world, has died after weeks of intensive care.
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Iran denies Trump’s ‘semi-negotiating’ claim; Netanyahu rejects Gaza peace plan
President Donald Trump says the U.S. is only “semi-negotiating” with Iran, while Tehran insists there are no talks at all and has laid out new demands before it will fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is rejecting a key part of Trump’s Gaza peace plan, insisting Israeli forces will not withdraw until Hamas fully disarms.
And a mother and her five-m
Trump revives birthright citizenship fight; Deadly school shooting rocks Thailand
President Donald Trump unveils a new strategy to limit birthright citizenship, signing executive orders designed to succeed where his earlier effort failed in court.
Plus, Thailand reels from its deadliest school shooting in years, as investigators work to determine what drove a student to carry out the attack.
And Mitch McConnell returns home after nearly two months away from the Senate, but on
Michigan Senate primary too close to call; Armed man arrested at Trump golf club
Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary is still too close to call after a night of razor-thin returns, with election officials continuing to count thousands of ballots.
Plus, new reporting details how deeply the war with Iran has drawn down key U.S. missile stockpiles, even as the Pentagon insists the military has what it needs.
And President Donald Trump orders a do-over on the White House’s new
Spokane wildfire suspect arrested; Trump-Pirro rift grows over Reflecting Pool case
Authorities have arrested a man accused of starting one of the three Spokane-area wildfires, a disaster that has already destroyed hundreds of homes and burned more than 8,000 acres.
Plus, President Donald Trump has escalated his public criticism of Jeanine Pirro after she concluded contractor mistakes, not vandalism, caused the damage at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
And Trump says Iran
Blanche rescinds $1.8B anti-weaponization fund; Family feud rocks Ohio House race
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche scraps President Donald Trump’s proposed $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund. Will the two Republican senators who insisted on it now allow his nomination to move forward?
Plus, Trump says U.S. strikes on Iran are on hold again Monday morning, following Tehran’s request for a pause.
And Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno publicly calls on his former son-in-law, Rep. Ma
Trump claims Hamas disarmament deal; Threatens to pull AG pick over two GOP senators
President Donald Trump says he’s reached a historic deal to disarm Hamas, but Hamas isn’t publicly confirming it yet.
Plus, Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination has stalled, but Trump is threatening to pull it instead. So how could that leave him still running the Justice Department?
And a Georgia father is sentenced to 15 years for buying his son the rifle used in a deadly school shooting
US hits Iran after promised retaliation; GOP senators delay Blanche nomination
The U.S. promised a “powerful response” after Iran targeted American forces. What comes next is becoming harder to predict.
Plus, Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer senators’ questions. Now his repeated response is fueling a push to hold him in contempt.
And actor Jared Leto faces new sexual assault allegations spanning nearly two decades.
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Iran’s surprise attack fails; Fauci returns to Capitol Hill as diaries take center stage
Iran is accused of attempting a sneak attack on U.S. forces just days after the fighting appeared to cool. The U.S. says it responded quickly, but what happens next could shape where the conflict goes from here.
Plus, Anthony Fauci heads back to Capitol Hill with thousands of pages of newly released diary entries looming over the hearing.
And a new photo of Sen. Mitch McConnell smiling isn’t qui
Iran denies Trump peace talks as new strikes continue; Washington honors Graham
Drone attacks are back, but are peace talks? President Donald Trump says the U.S. and Iran are talking again, but Tehran says that’s simply not true.
Plus, two wars, two world leaders. Trump hosts Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in back-to-back meetings Tuesday at the White House.
And Europe’s wildfire emergency keeps growing. France and Spai
Seattle festival shooting hunt continues; Berlin Pride attack suspect killed
A deadly shooting at a Seattle food festival leaves police searching for a second gunman. Investigators believe the suspects were shooting at each other, but one remains on the run.
Plus, the suspect in Germany’s deadly Pride attack is dead after a confrontation with police. Now investigators are focused on what he may have planned and whether he acted alone.
And Europe’s wildfire crisis keeps g
Trump weighs ‘massive attack’ on Iran; Tariffs return after Supreme Court setback
President Donald Trump says he’s close to deciding on a “massive attack” against Iran as the two sides exchange fresh strikes.
Plus, Trump’s tariffs are back, but under a different legal strategy after his first one failed in court.
And a deadly police shooting in Madison sparks protests and a state investigation. A tense showdown at a police briefing raises the stakes even further.
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Red Sea attacks widen Iran war; Secret Service sees threat surge
The war with Iran keeps spreading. Twelve straight nights of strikes have opened new fronts as President Donald Trump issues another warning that could raise the stakes even further.
Plus, the Secret Service says threats are surging, and now one of Vice President JD Vance’s own agents is under investigation.
And Congress takes aim at lawmakers’ stock trades, then turns the bill into a partisan f
Trump signals possible strike on Iran nuclear site; Pentagon reveals soaring war cost
The cost of the war in Iran just jumped again, and senators aren’t hiding their frustration. A heated Capitol Hill hearing exposed a new price tag and raised even bigger questions about what’s next.
Plus, a Florida lawmaker already under ethics scrutiny now faces reports of a Justice Department investigation. Rep. Cory Mills calls it a “witch hunt,” but the reported focus of investigators could c
Iran conflict widens after 10 days of strikes; Tropical Storm Bertha strengthens
Iran and the U.S. trade strikes for a 10th straight day with no sign of backing down. And fresh attacks are raising the stakes well beyond the battlefield.
Plus, Tropical Storm Bertha closes in on the Gulf Coast, and flooding could become the biggest threat.
And Troy Jackson appears to have Maine’s Senate nomination in hand. But just as he pulls ahead, old questions about his temper resurface.
Iran strikes intensify after US troop deaths; Britain welcomes new prime minister
War between the U.S. and Iran escalates again after more American troop deaths trigger another round of strikes.
Plus, Britain gets another new prime minister as Andy Burnham takes over, making a sweeping promise to “rewire Britain.”
And JD and Usha Vance welcome a baby boy — and make a bit of history in the process.
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Trump revives 2020 election claims in speech; Wildfire smoke spreads across US
President Donald Trump says foreign governments are still targeting U.S. elections, and he’s promising to lock them down.
Plus, one senator demanded Todd Blanche meet with Jeffrey Epstein survivors before earning his vote. The meeting happened, but it left some of those survivors deeply dissatisfied.
And wildfire smoke is spreading across the U.S., turning skies orange and sending air quality do
Iran threatens wider attacks as war expands; Trump set for prime-time address
Iran is threatening to widen the war if the U.S. escalates again. The next phase of the conflict may be closer than ever.
Plus, President Donald Trump promises “really big news” in Thursday night’s prime-time address, but Democrats are skeptical about what he will reveal.
And the Pentagon is rolling out new testosterone screenings for troops — a policy already drawing questions.
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Trump warns Iran war about to get ‘really bad’; 3 missing after San Francisco Bay tragedy
U.S. strikes on Iran enter a fourth straight night, and President Donald Trump warns things could get “really bad.” He also issues one of his biggest economic threats as the conflict escalates.
Plus, after two deadly Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) incidents in a week, the agency abruptly changes how it makes arrests.
And a memorial service on San Francisco Bay ends in tragedy when a b
Iran fires back after overnight strikes; Maine ICE shooting raises new questions
U.S. strikes on Iran enter a third straight night, and Tehran is already firing back. Plus, President Donald Trump is making an even bolder claim about the Strait of Hormuz.
Also, another Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) operation ends in a deadly shooting, but officials now say the man who died wasn’t the person agents were trying to arrest.
And Lindsey Graham’s Senate seat stays in th
US, Iran both claim Hormuz control; Graham cause of death revealed as race to replace begins
Both the U.S. and Iran now say they control the Strait of Hormuz. And a new round of strikes is pushing the ceasefire closer to the brink.
Plus, one of the GOP’s most influential Senate seats is suddenly up for grabs. The race to replace Lindsey Graham is already taking shape in South Carolina.
And some of America’s coldest cities are about to feel more like the Deep South. Why forecasters say p
ICE admits wrong man killed in Texas; Israel shares new Trump assassination intel
ICE agents say the Mexican man killed during a Houston traffic stop wasn’t the person they were looking for. So why did the stop turn deadly anyway?
Plus, Israel reportedly warned the U.S. about a new Iranian plot to assassinate President Donald Trump. But not everyone in Washington is convinced by it.
And the roommate of the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk testifies with a striking claim. H
US, Iran trade new strikes; Platner exits Maine Senate race
The U.S. strikes Iran for a second straight night. More than 90 targets have now been struck as President Donald Trump warns Tehran it could get much worse.
Plus, Democrats are back to square one in Maine. Graham Platner drops out amid mounting pressure, forcing the party to replace its nominee in a race that could decide the Senate.
And Kentucky’s governor demands answers from Sen. Mitch McConn
Trump declares Iran ceasefire ‘over’; Criticizes NATO allies over defense, Greenland
President Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran is over after new attacks in the Strait of Hormuz
Plus, Republicans insist they’ve spoken with Sen. Mitch McConnell as rumors about his health continue to spread. But their message leaves one key question unanswered.
And Democrats are already preparing for a post-Platner race before he’s even left it. New contenders are wasting little time step
Macron safe after Syria blasts; Platner weighs dropping Senate bid after rape allegation
President Donald Trump heads to Turkey seeking greater NATO defense commitments. But Ukraine and Iran could complicate the talks.
Plus, Maine Democrats face a growing problem. A new rape allegation has their Senate nominee weighing whether to stay in the race.
And after days of controversy, Team USA is heading home. Belgium routs the Americans despite Folarin Balogun’s return.
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Kyiv battered in Russian assault; Trump’s FIFA intervention ignites backlash
Russia hits Kyiv overnight with another massive barrage just before NATO leaders meet.
Plus, Iran is burying its longtime supreme leader, but one person is still missing from public view.
And a call from President Donald Trump is turning into a World Cup firestorm. And now America’s leading scorer is back on the field after FIFA reversed his suspension.
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Iran preps for supreme leader’s funeral; Olympian charged with Reflecting Pool vandalism
Technical talks between the U.S. and Iran have been put on hold as the country prepares to hold a multi-day funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Events officially begin on Saturday, making a statement as it’s the same day America will celebrate 250 years of independence.
Plus, a former Olympian is now facing federal charges after prosecutors say he purposely and “violently” ri
Russian launches massive strike on Ukraine capital; Sky-high proposal ends in arrests
Russia pounds Ukraine with more attacks on Kyiv. This morning, more than a dozen Ukrainians were killed, and others are trapped in the rubble.
Plus, the death toll from the Venezuela earthquakes now exceeds 2,000, but tens of thousands remain missing one week later.
And they made it to the top of the Empire State Building’s spire, kissed and the guy apparently proposed. How the two daredevils c
Johnson calls early recess amid SAVE Act standoff; Trump calls for law ending birthright citizenship
A fight within the Republican Party has lawmakers shutting down and heading home early ahead of the holiday. What’s behind the rift?
Plus, Democratic socialists are once again declaring victory in their efforts to unseat the establishment. How far left is Colorado after Tuesday night?
And the president’s financial disclosures show he made a killing in crypto.
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Trump’s Supreme Court wins and losses; Venezuela rescue efforts turn desperate
The Supreme Court is issuing several major new opinions. President Donald Trump calls one a “big win,” but others don’t go his way.
Plus, the United Nations is preparing for even more tragedy in Venezuela as rescue crews run out of time to pull survivors from last week’s earthquakes.
And why critics say a newly passed House bill to protect kids online misses the mark.
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US-Iran continue talks despite weekend strikes; Colorado wildfires turn deadly
After a weekend of back-and-forth strikes, the U.S. says technical talks with Iran remain on track. However, one U.S. official says President Donald Trump’s patience may be wearing thin.
Plus, rescuers in Venezuela remain hopeful of locating survivors in the rubble, despite search efforts entering their fifth day.
And what you need to know about a dangerous heat wave moving through the U.S. this
Venezuela quake rescue efforts grow; Judge orders more Epstein files released
The search for survivors continues in Venezuela as the death toll climbs after the country’s twin earthquakes. Rescue crews are still racing to find people trapped beneath the rubble.
Plus, a judge is ordering the Justice Department to release more of the Epstein files, or explain every remaining redaction. The deadline is now set for next week.
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Twin earthquakes devastate Venezuela; GOP senators reverse course after Trump clash
Two major earthquakes struck Venezuela just 39 seconds apart, turning one disaster into two. Rescuers are still searching through the rubble while officials work to determine the full toll.
Plus, President Donald Trump goes to Capitol Hill to unite Republicans, but ends up in a heated clash over Iran. Hours later, two key senators reverse course.
And the White House wants to make a cheaper gasol
Mamdani flexes political muscle; Trump’s Reflecting Pool headache grows
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani wasn’t on the ballot, but three candidates he backed won Tuesday night. The results suggest the mayor’s political influence is growing fast.
Plus, the Senate votes to rebuke Trump’s Iran policy. Even though the measure won’t change policy, it sends a message.
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