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Dem senators deflect questions on Platner’s scandal-plagued campaign: ‘Not following that race closely’

Most Democratic senators say they aren't focused on Maine's Senate race amid scrutiny of candidate Graham Platner's resurfaced controversial comments.

Trump champions bid to nix clock changes by adopting permanent daylight saving time

President Donald Trump is speaking out in support of a congressional push to make daylight saving time permanent, an effort that is actually bipartisan.

Mamdani’s Wall Street courtship sparks criticism of anti-billionaire agenda

NYC Mayor Mamdani meets with Jamie Dimon and David Solomon as Wall Street grows uneasy over his calls for higher taxes on the wealthy in New York City.

How California fell into China’s climate trap

Thanks to the highest gas and electricity prices in the nation, California faces structural budget deficits that will bankrupt it if there is even a slight economic downturn. California’s fiscal frailty and energy dependence are no accident. They are a trap designed by the Chinese Communist Party, and the state’s Democrats have eagerly fallen into […]

Army cuts helicopters, pushes ‘Amazon for war’ as drone combat reshapes military

Army leaders signal drone warfare lessons from Ukraine and the Middle East are driving cuts to Apache, Black Hawk and Chinook helicopter programs.

Judge rules Biden administration went too far by indefinitely blocking new drilling off large portion of US coast

A federal judge in Louisiana has ruled that the Biden administration went too far when it moved to indefinitely block new drilling off large portions of the U.S. coastline. The Trump administration has since moved to lift the Biden-era order that blocked drilling in the 625 million acre area, so the ruling may not have immediate impacts on those...

Bezos weighs in on AI bubble fears

{beacon} Technology   The Big Story Bezos weighs in on AI bubble fears Amazon founder Jeff Bezos suggested Friday there is a bubble in the artificial intellgence market but argued this ultimately could benefit society. © Photo Credit During an appearance at Italian Tech Week, the billionaire sought to distinguish what he described as an “industrial bubble.” “This...

Trump welcomes Hamas response to end Gaza war, putting pressure on Israel

President Trump on Friday welcomed Hamas’s response to his proposal for ending the war in the Gaza Strip, turning pressure on Israel to accept a ceasefire. Trump, in a post on Truth Social, said he believes Hamas is ready “for a lasting PEACE" before calling on Israel to end its bombing of the enclave. “Israel...

Officials restrict airspace amid Chicago immigration raid

Airspace in Chicago was restricted by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) earlier this week at the request of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) amid immigration raids throughout the Windy City.  Restrictions are set to remain in place until Oct. 12 for unspecified “special security reasons,” according to an FAA notice. Individuals will be required...

Hamas open to parts of Trump peace deal to end Gaza war

Presented by Lockheed Martin {beacon} Defense & National Security Defense & National Security PRESENTED BY LOCKHEED MARTIN The Big Story  Hamas open to parts of Trump peace deal to end Gaza war Hamas reportedly said Friday it could accept parts of a Trump administration peace deal to end the war in Gaza, including the release...

Federal officials investigating Amazon delivery drones crash

The National Transportation Safety Board and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) are investigating a crash after two Amazon Prime Air delivery drones struck the boom of a crane in Tolleson, Ariz., Wednesday morning. No one was injured in the incident, the FAA said in a statement. "We've resumed drone delivery in Tolleson while continuing to support...

Kavanaugh’s attempted assassin sentenced to 8 years in prison

GREENBELT, Md. — A federal judge handed down a just more than eight year prison sentence Friday for the person who attempted to assassinate Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his home in 2022, far less than prosecutors' request of at least 30 years. Sophie Roske hoped to kill the conservative justice before he could...

Taylor Swift’s song ‘CANCELLED!’ sets off debate among fans: What to know 

The release of musician Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album "The Life of a Showgirl" has already sparked discussion and debate online as fans rush to figure out hidden meanings in her lyrics. The album’s 10th song, “CANCELLED!,” has particularly caught fans’ attention. Even before the album’s release, fans wondered about the song’s title and who...

Judge sets 14-day deadline for new prosecutor in Trump Georgia case or it will be dismissed

A Georgia judge on Friday set a two-week deadline for a state agency to assign a new prosecutor to the 2020 election interference case against President Trump and his allies, or it will be dismissed. The terse notice from Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee comes after Georgia’s top court last month ended Fulton County District...

Supreme Court allows Trump administration to end Venezuelans’ temporary status, again

The Supreme Court on Friday granted the Trump administration’s request to end temporary legal protections the Biden administration extended for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans. It marks the second time the justices have intervened on their emergency docket to lift a ruling from U.S. District Judge Edward Chen keeping Temporary Protected Status (TPS) in place for some 600,000 Venezuelans....

EMILY’s List backs Illinois Lt. Gov. Stratton in race to succeed Durbin

EMILY’s List endorsed Illinois Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton (D) to succeed Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.) in a heated Senate race as campaign efforts mature ahead of the March primary.  The PAC, the "largest backer of Democratic pro-choice women," decided Friday to endorse Stratton in the field that also includes Rep. Robin Kelly (D-Ill.), a former state...

Hamas accepts parts of Trump peace deal to end Gaza war, including release of hostages

Hamas said Friday it could accept parts of a Trump administration peace deal to end the war in Gaza, including the release of Israeli hostages living and dead. First reported by The Associated Press, the White House subsequently released the response on social media platform X. This is the first public response since President Trump...

Greene: Senate Republicans ‘playing games’ on shutdown

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) blasted Senate Republicans for “playing games” instead of using the “nuclear option” to reopen the government, three days after funding lapsed. “If Republican Senators wanted to pass the CR [continuing resolution] and reopen the government they could, by using the nuclear option to override the 60 vote rule and pass...

White House reviewing possible funding cuts for Portland amid immigration protests

President Trump has directed aides to review aid for Portland, Ore., that could be cut amid immigration protests in the city, the White House said Friday. "He has directed his team here at the White House to begin reviewing aid that can be potentially be cut in Portland. We will not fund states that allow...

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