Day: September 19, 2026
A California man accused of bringing a homemade guillotine to the US Capitol grounds has pleaded not guilty, challenging federal charges tied to alleged threats against public officials.
As caucus season nears, Iowa is thrust into the national spotlight, drawing candidates, media, and money as The Washington Post declares it “the center of the political universe.”
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have reached a confidential settlement in the explosive lawsuit over “It Ends With Us,” ending a high-profile dispute tied to the film’s production and creative control.
A Washington Post investigation reveals an Iranian school was listed as a U.S. target, raising concerns it was misidentified as a military site and sparking debate over intelligence accuracy.
PolitiFact’s guide explains how crime data is collected, what’s missing from the numbers, and why political claims about rising or falling crime can mislead voters.
Silicon Valley firms are quietly assembling a parallel power grid to feed AI-hungry data centers nationwide, alarming regulators and reshaping U.S. energy, infrastructure and climate goals.
Donald Trump has urged NATO allies to boost defense efforts while pressing China to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, according to an FT report cited by Reuters
The U.S. Treasury Department has barred select journalists from covering a key G20 finance meeting, raising press freedom concerns and prompting demands for transparency in media access decisions.