No Fear Of Intimidation To Vote
A retired Army combat journalist recalls Iraqi voters’ courage under threat and urges Americans to stand firm against intimidation and exercise their right to vote in the 2026 midterm elections.
A man struck by an ICE vehicle broke both his legs. Here’s what we know
A Houston-area ICE operation is under investigation after surveillance video shows an unmarked SUV pursuing a man who was later found on the ground with two broken legs, raising new questions about federal immigration enforcement and vehicle-stop procedures.
What we know about the ICE shooting in New York City
A shooting involving federal immigration agents in New York City has intensified tensions between the Trump administration and local leaders after an ICE officer shot a driver with his 5-year-old child in the back seat, prompting investigations and renewed scrutiny …
Trump’s US-Russia diesel deal draws bipartisan criticism
President Trump’s plan to bring Russian diesel into global energy markets is drawing bipartisan criticism from lawmakers who say the deal could violate federal restrictions on Russian energy imports and provide financial support to Vladimir Putin amid the war in …
‘I had the flu’: Talarico returns to campaign trail and dismisses theories about absence
Texas Senate hopeful James Talarico says the flu kept him off the campaign trail, pushing back against Republican attacks and online rumors as his tight race against Attorney General Ken Paxton intensifies ahead of the midterm elections.
After oil increasingly left the Gulf, Iran is trying to regain its stranglehold on shipping
Iran is escalating attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz as crude prices remain above $100 a barrel, raising global energy concerns and intensifying tensions with the United States ahead of the November midterm elections.
Trump asks Supreme Court to revive his 2016 election lawsuit against Hillary Clinton
President Trump is asking the Supreme Court to revive his lawsuit against Hillary Clinton and others over the 2016 election, despite lower courts dismissing the case and imposing nearly $1 million in sanctions against his attorneys.
Tracking oil prices and US gas prices amid Iran conflict
Gas prices across the United States have climbed back above $4 a gallon as renewed conflict involving Iran, risks around the Strait of Hormuz, attacks on Russian refineries and Red Sea shipping disruptions keep global oil markets under pressure.
Americans’ feelings about the economy continue to worsen
Americans’ confidence in the economy has plunged to near-record lows as persistent inflation, soaring gas prices and rising borrowing costs deepen frustration over the cost of living and the nation’s economic outlook.
Trump launches new effort to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook
President Donald Trump is escalating his effort to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook by launching a White House-led investigation into mortgage allegations, intensifying concerns over the Fed’s independence, presidential power and the historic role of its first Black female …
Bets on midterm endorsements, rallies, debates and dropouts raise insider trading concerns
Political prediction markets are facing scrutiny as more than $20 million flows into bets on campaign events and decisions that insiders may know in advance, raising concerns about potential insider trading, election integrity and the need for stronger oversight.
ICE agents fired at driver in New York City while in car with 5-year-old
A Dominican Republic man was wounded by ICE gunfire during a Bronx immigration operation involving a child in the vehicle, prompting fierce criticism from New York leaders and renewed demands for transparency and an independent investigation.
Iranian operatives used AI to plant fake stories in multiple US media outlets
OpenAI says Iranian operatives used AI and fake journalist identities to place roughly 100 articles criticizing the US war with Iran across media outlets worldwide, raising fresh concerns about digital propaganda and foreign influence.
Judge appears skeptical of Trump’s White House press ban and other hearing takeaways
A federal judge signaled skepticism toward the Trump administration’s effort to bar CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, raising questions about press freedom, due process and the limits of presidential authority.
Talarico’s 12-day absence from trail becomes fodder for GOP in Texas Senate race
James Talarico’s 12-day campaign absence due to the flu has sparked attacks from Ken Paxton and Donald Trump, intensifying the Texas Senate race as both candidates face mounting pressure to debate ahead of Election Day.

