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Thursday, September 17, 2026

The family of a Texas woman who died during pregnancy has filed the first lawsuit tied to a death linked directly to the state's abortion ban, naming Attorney General Ken Paxton among the defendants, reported The Washington Sun. read more


The two latest deaths suggest that the true number of infections is much larger than reported. read more


Trump's former ally says the president sought to prevent the release of the Epstein files before Congress passed a law to publish them read more


"The Trump administration has not provided sufficient assurances that these weapons will be used by the Netanyahu government in accordance with US law and with appropriate protections for civilians," [Pro-Israel New York Rep. Gregory Meeks] said. "I therefore will not clear this sale at this time." The deal, funded through US Foreign Military Financing, covers 20,000 MK-84 bombs, 20,000 BLU-117 bombs and 20,000 I-2000 penetrator warheads. read more


Appalling as photos showing phone booth-sized cages at the Florida camp are, the truth is likely much worse. read more


Here's a riddle: Why did a Goshen Police Department officer search 6,474 automated license plate reader (ALPR) networks, representing data from 82,413 cameras, on May 7, 2025? If your answer is "I don't know," it turns out you're 100% correct. The officer left the letters "idk" in the search field where cops are supposed to document the reason for the search. read more


A new poll of over 35,000 people worldwide shows continued support for global cooperation and rising trust in international institutions, but less comfort with the United States or China taking leadership roles. In fact, many view both as a threat. read more


Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Republicans are sending members of Congress home early to avoid a vote on the impeachment of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. read more


The House voted Wednesday by unanimous consent to hold billionaire investor Leon Black in contempt of Congress after he refused to comply with two congressional subpoenas sought by the Oversight Committee as part of its investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein. read more


The House on Tuesday voted to approve a measure that would require President Donald Trump to end his war with Iran ... read more


Missouri's former election integrity director filed a whistleblower lawsuit Monday against Republican Secretary of State Denny Hoskins, alleging he was fired after raising concerns that staff were plotting to file a fake complaint in a legal case about the state's voter database. read more


Three people were killed when an NBC4 news helicopter crashed and burst into flames Tuesday night in Chatsworth not far from a serious accident involving a Metro bus that also left three people dead. read more


The Fed's decision, which defied the president's wishes for lower interest rates, is in response to elevated inflation readings as the war with Iran drives up prices. read more


The nation's top law enforcement official appears unlikely to investigate a Russian oligarch with ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin who allegedly paid thousands of dollars to bankroll festivities for Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding to Bettina Anderson earlier this year, after the news sparked national security and counterintelligence concerns. read more


New photos obtained exclusively by CBS News reveal for the first time the widespread damage and destruction of buildings and vehicles at multiple U.S. positions across the Middle East, as a result of Iranian missile and drone attacks. read more


A whistleblower is accusing Homeland Security officials of ordering agents to commit thousands of crimes by falsely identifying themselves in order to gain access to voting records as part of the Trump administration's ongoing effort to disenfranchise voters. read more


 

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