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Friday, September 25, 2026

Xi Jinping has called for extensive cooperation with Washington to avoid the "Thucydides trap" that could put the US and China on a military collision course amid rising tensions over artificial intelligence, trade and Taiwan. read more


In a case watched across the country and as voting begins in the midterm elections, the Supreme Court blocked a congressional map in Missouri that was aimed at netting Republicans another seat in the U.S. House. read more


The aviation agency is now going with a more modest rollout to help manage flight scheduling. read more


According to the lawsuit, those who wish to purchase a gun for the defense of their homes -- and not for public carry -- must wait until 30 days after a transferee report is submitted to their local police chief or sheriff. read more


The Department of Homeland Security said it found 16,000 noncitizen voters in one state -- but didn't get a single name right. read more


Not long ago, President Trump could claim that he ran the world. Now he's waiting at the bottom of a set of airline steps for the Chinese president. read more


James Copenhaver, who was shot during an assassination attempt on Donald Trump in 2024, has died. The 76-year-old was struck in the arm and abdomen -- the wounds leaving him with lingering injuries ... read more


More than 40% of Americans have a positive image of socialism, a new Gallup poll released Wednesday said. The concept now ranks ahead of big business in opinions of the five economic concepts measured by Gallup. read more


Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Wednesday that Americans could be flying with pilots who are part of the furry community, calling the possibility "terrifying." read more


Anxiety over AI and data centers is widely held, but somehow the Trump administration has convinced itself the public concern was manufactured in China. This week, in little-noticed remarks by President Trump and Justice Department warning, the administration declared war on protestors and opponents of AI, threatening "criminal liability" if they "further the propaganda or other goals of a foreign power." read more


The 30-second ad, apparently paid for by U.S. tax dollars, features photos and videos of Trump, the American flag and military aircraft. read more


"Our new report exposes this old-fashioned corruption, by a thuggish government and a desperate industry, that is squeezing every last dollar out of Americans' pocketbooks while they still can." read more


Thursday, September 24, 2026

The Trump administration is preparing a plan to ban exports of diesel for 90 days ... read more


Donald Trump and the leaders of Greenland and Denmark signed an agreement with no expiration date Tuesday ... read more


Some Samsung smart fridges stopped working on Tuesday due to a firmware update. read more


Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao said that eight sailors assigned to the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier strike group attempted suicide during its lengthy deployment ... read more


 

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