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Senate Passes Bill to Rein In College Athlete Pay, Transfers

The Senate passed a sweeping bipartisan bill on Monday that would regulate college sports, an attempt to end "chaos" in an industry that has been upended by skyrocketing athlete payments and near-unrestricted transfers between schools. The overwhelming 77-22 vote to pass the ...

OpenAI Shelves GPT-6.1 Astra Over Safety Concerns

OpenAI said Monday it is ditching plans to release its next-generation artificial intelligence model because of safety concerns raised during internal testing, The Wall Street Journal reported.

Vance, RFK Jr. to Headline MAHA Summit Amid Rift

Vice President JD Vance and Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will speak at Tuesday's Make America Healthy Again summit, which some supporters say has forsaken the movement's original priorities.

Pollster Allocco to Newsmax: GOP Can Defy Polls

Polling expert Patrick Allocco told Newsmax on Monday that national polls show a worsening political environment for Republicans, but he doubts some Senate polls showing Democrats ahead will translate into November victories.

Treasury Hires Wall Street Vet Zervos as Bessent Aide

The Treasury Department announced Monday it hired a veteran Wall Street strategist who has publicly argued for lower interest rates and supported the department's efforts to buy back longer-term Treasury debt to serve as a counselor to Secretary Scott Bessent.

US to Break Ground on Permanent Jerusalem Embassy

The United States will soon break ground on a permanent embassy in Jerusalem, marking what Mike Huckabee, U.S. ambassador to Israel, described as a long-term American commitment to the Israeli capital.

Trump 'Surprised' UK Freed Airbase Plot Suspects

President Donald Trump said he was "surprised" by the Monday release on bail of five men arrested near a United Kingdom air base used by the U.S. military on suspicion of explosives offenses and preparing a terrorist act.

5 in Suspected Bomb Plot at US-Used UK Base to Get Bail

Five men arrested near a British air base used by the U.S. military in the Iran war on suspicion of plotting an attack on the facility will be released on bail, U.K. counterterrorism police said Monday.

Colombian Rebel Leader Extradited on Drug Charges

The alleged leader of an armed rebel group in Colombia has been extradited to the United States to face narco-terrorism and cocaine trafficking charges, according to federal prosecutors.

Election Rules Tied to FEMA Counterterrorism Funds Voided

A federal judge on Monday dealt another blow to the Trump administration's election integrity efforts, striking down a rule that would withhold federal counterterrorism funds from states and municipalities unless they make certain changes to how they administer elections.

Pentagon Ordered to Fight Foreign Election Meddling

War Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military's cyber and intelligence agencies to prioritize defending the November midterm elections against foreign interference, according to a Sept. 22 memo, Axios reported.

Justice Alito Steps Aside From Major US Climate Case

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Monday recused himself from a major climate case after calls from critics for him to step aside because of his oil and gas stock holdings.

Trump Calls Canada 'One of the Worst Countries' as Ottawa Turns to Europe

President Donald Trump on Monday called Canada "one of the worst countries in the entire world" to deal with as the two longtime allies remain locked in an escalating trade dispute and Ottawa increasingly looks to strengthen economic and strategic ties with Europe.Trump...

USS Theodore Roosevelt Heads to Mideast Amid Iran Blockade

The USS Theodore Roosevelt left San Diego on Sunday for an expected deployment to the Middle East, where the aircraft carrier is slated to relieve another U.S. warship as the Iran war stretches into its eighth month.

Gov. Abbott Eases Texas Fuel Rules as Diesel Soars

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott on Monday issued a statewide disaster proclamation citing record diesel prices, allowing expanded use of dyed diesel on Texas roads and raising weight limits for fuel, agricultural, and timber loads.

UK Won't Follow Trump in Engaging Putin at G20

Britain will maintain its policy of avoiding direct diplomatic engagement with Russian officials at the foreign-secretary level despite President Donald Trump's decision to invite Russian President Vladimir Putin to the G20 summit in Miami later this year, Foreign Secretary ...

Trump Denies Offering to Sell Arms to China's Xi

President Donald Trump on Monday denied asking Xi Jinping if he wanted to buy American weapons, countering his own envoy's claim that Trump made the offer to his Chinese counterpart.U.S. Ambassador to China David Perdue told Fox News on Sunday that Trump made the...

Stocks Fall as Higher Oil Prices, Treasury Yields Weigh

US stocks fell Monday as oil prices and Treasury yields increased, with investors weighing uncertainty over the prospects for an Iran war peace deal and the impact on the Federal Reserve's rate path.

Trump: Obama's Women-in-Charge Idea 'Ridiculous'

Former President Barack Obama's suggestion that things would be "better" if women were put in charge of every government was "ridiculous," according to President Donald Trump.

DOJ Charges 10 With Election Crimes; 2 Plead Guilty

Federal prosecutors have charged 10 people with election crimes, and two others have pleaded guilty, in cases including noncitizens who allegedly voted illegally in federal elections and a former postal carrier accused of throwing away mail-in ballots.

Watchdog: Fla. Dem Senate Candidate Left Debts Off Filing

A watchdog group has asked the Senate Ethics Committee and the Justice Department to pursue civil and criminal penalties against Florida Democrat Senate candidate Angie Nixon, accusing her of omitting a tax debt and a student loan from her federal disclosure report.

Trump, Tech CEOs to Huddle on AI at White House

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei are expected at the White House on Tuesday for a lunch meeting with President Donald Trump to discuss the rapidly advancing artificial intelligence industry, Politico reported.

Envoy: Trump-Xi Arms Talk Didn't Signal a Sale

Trump administration officials said the U.S. has no plans to sell weapons to China after Ambassador David Perdue said President Donald Trump asked Chinese President Xi Jinping if Beijing wanted to buy American arms.

FBI Deputy Director Bailey Leaving Trump Administration

FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey announced Monday he's leaving the bureau to return home to his family after roughly a year of helping carry out the Trump administration's overhaul of the FBI.

DHS Denies ICE Ordered to Limit Migrant Arrests

The Department of Homeland Security has denied a report that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers were recently instructed to arrest migrants only with criminal histories besides coming illegally. "This is false. No one is off the table," DHS said.

Report: Egyptian Spy Chief Warned Israel of Attack

Egypt's intelligence director made an unannounced trip to Israel 11 days before the Oct. 7, 2023, Hamas assault to tell Israeli officials that the group was preparing a major attack, The Atlantic reported Sunday.

NYPD Searched Flock Data 1,710 Times Without Contract

New York City Police Department officers searched Flock Safety's automated license plate reader database 1,710 times over nearly three years, even though the department has no contract with the company, according to records obtained by two privacy groups.

Fed Watchdog Flags Confidential Data Breach

The Federal Reserve's in-house watchdog said on Monday that a retiring staff member was caught multiple times trying to remove confidential central bank information as the employee exited the central bank.

GOP Reps Urge Bessent to End Serbia Oil Waiver

Two Republican lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to stop granting sanctions relief to a Russian-owned oil company in Serbia, warning that repeated U.S. waivers are letting Moscow maintain its foothold in the country's energy sector.

Trump Admin Repeals Biden-Era Title IX LGBTQ Rule

Education Secretary Linda McMahon on Monday formally rescinded the Biden administration's Title IX regulations expanding sex-discrimination protections to include gender identity and sexual orientation.

JD Vance Faces 2028 Challengers as Republicans Test Waters

Vice President JD Vance is emerging as the early Republican frontrunner for 2028, but his position is already drawing interest from others weighing whether to challenge him for the party's presidential nomination.

MLB Pitches Trump on Game at a National Park

Major League Baseball has approached the Trump administration about hosting a game at a national park, according to The Washington Post. The White House and MLB confirmed the discussions to the Post.

AARP Poll: Cooper Leads Whatley by 11 Points in N.C.

Former North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, holds an 11-point lead over Republican Michael Whatley, former chair of the Republican National Committee, in the state's U.S. Senate race, according to a new AARP poll reported by The Hill.

AOC Event Crowd Chants Anti-Israel Slogan

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., was welcomed to a midterm campaign event in Ithaca, New York, over the weekend with anti-Israel chants led by socialist activists. Cornell Young Democratic Socialists of America leaders Mina Petrova and Zoe Reisman.

SpaceX's Supersized Starship Splashes Down After First Launch Into Orbit

SpaceX launched its enormous Starship into orbit for the first time Monday and successfully delivered the most advanced Starlinks yet, but cut the flight short to ensure safety. The spacecraft reentered over the Pacific and splashed down north of Hawaii three hours after ...

Pope Leo Visit Spotlights Surge in Converts

Pope Leo is visiting France when the Catholic Church's data shows an increase in the number of converts in several Western countries, including the U.S.

South Korea: North Korea Mine Likely Injured Soldiers in DMZ

South Korea's military said on Monday that it was "highly likely" that the blasts that seriously injured ​two South Korean soldiers in the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) ⁠at the border ​on September 21 were caused ⁠by a North Korean mine.A South Korean military team was ...

Surging Oil Prices Drag US Futures Lower

Surging crude prices are dragging on U.S. futures after President Donald Trump rejected Iran’s proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Nvidia Unveils Security Platform to Stop AI Agents from Going Rogue

Nvidia on Monday unveiled a new security platform that the chipmaker said can stop artificial intelligence agents from going rogue. The company said that its Open Agent Safety Platform includes open source software that "sets boundaries for agents."

US, China Release Reciprocal $30 Billion Product Lists for Tariff Cuts

The United States and China released Monday reciprocal lists of products worth about $30 billion each that will see tariff cuts, in a deal expected to boost bilateral trade. The details came days after Chinese President Xi Jinping met with President Donald Trump...

Ukraine Claims Ground Amid Russian Strike

Russia's round-the-clock bombardment of targets in Ukraine killed at least three civilians and wounded 41 others, officials said Monday, while Ukraine's army claimed more successes in a recent push on the front line. The attacks followed a week of diplomatic efforts at the...

Pope Leo Urges Europe to Reclaim Christian Roots

Pope Leo XIV urged Europe on Monday to draw from its Christian roots and traditions of dialogue to blunt the "desire for domination" driving today's wars, as he wrapped up a visit to France by recalling the forces that contributed to...

5 Men Arrested Near US Air Base in UK Released on Bail

Five young British men arrested on explosives and terror charges near a U.S.-operated air force base in England were released on bail Monday, and counterterror detectives said they were investigating "multiple lines of inquiry," including whether there is a link to Iran.

CIA Warns Europe of Russian Attack; Nations Prepare Civil Defense

European governments are accelerating civil-defense preparations as intelligence agencies warn that Russia could intensify hybrid operations — or even carry out limited military attacks — against NATO countries in the coming months.

Washington State's 9.9% Millionaire Tax Heads for Vote

Washington state voters will decide in November whether to repeal a new 9.9% income tax on earnings above $1 million, setting up a major ballot fight over taxes, government spending, and the state's business climate.

Study: 44 Percent of Dems OK With Violence to Stop Trump

A quarter of American adults — including 44% of self-identified Democrats — say they support the use of force to prevent President Donald Trump from being president, according to a new survey's findings described by University of Chicago political scientist Robert Pape.

12 Teens Wounded at Birthday Party Shootout in Georgia Park

Two groups of people shot at each other during a birthday party at a Georgia city park, resulting in gunshot wounds to 12 teens, a sheriff said Sunday. The shootout occurred early Sunday morning, shortly after midnight.

Sen. Husted Eyes Data Center Bill as Midterm Edge

Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, is looking to turn legislation aimed at shielding electricity customers from data center costs into a late boost in his tight Senate race against former Democrat Sen. Sherrod Brown.

Rep. Khanna: 3rd Trump Impeachment Would Set 'Standard'

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., said Sunday that a third impeachment of President Donald Trump would be about "setting a standard" of accountability if Democrats retake control of the House in November's midterm elections.

Bill Gates: AI Cooperation Harder Than Nuclear Talks

Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates warned that global cooperation on artificial intelligence will be tougher than Cold War-era negotiations aimed at controlling nuclear weapons. "This is more difficult than that was," Gates said.

Israel's Netanyahu Meets With UAE's President in Abu Dhabi

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited Abu Dhabi and met with the UAE's president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on Sunday, a senior Israeli official told Reuters. There was no immediate comment from Netanyahu's office.

3 Killed, 4 Injured in Detroit Strip Club Shooting

Three people were killed and four more were injured when an argument led to gunfire at an after-hours strip club Sunday morning in Detroit, officials said. Police responding to the 7:21 a.m. shooting on a largely residential street found three men who had been fatally shot...

Bessent: Fed Should Keep 'Open Mind' on Rates as Economy Accelerates

Federal Reserve policymakers should keep an "open mind" on interest rates as productivity gains, tax cuts, and deregulation fuel an accelerating U.S. economy without driving up underlying inflation, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday.

GOP Candidates Retreat From Mass Deportation Message

Republican candidates are distancing themselves from President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections, even as Democrats remain divided over abolishing or reforming U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Sen. Kennedy Urges Trump to Address Nation on Iran War

President Donald Trump should address the nation about the war in Iran and explain why the United States entered the conflict, what it is accomplishing, and how it will end, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., said Sunday.

Trump Expects Talks With Iran to Resume in Coming Week

President Donald Trump said Sunday that he expects talks with Iran to resume in the coming week, a day after rejecting a truce proposal put forward by Tehran."They want to make a deal, but it is not the deal that I want to make," Trump told Axios. "It is what we would have...

Pape to Newsmax: Trump Faces Pressure on Iran War

The Iran war has made Israel a more consequential political issue for President Donald Trump, while rising gas prices have intensified public concern about the conflict, University of Chicago political science professor Robert Pape said Sunday on Newsmax.

Nor'easter Floods Northeast, Causing Problems From N.J. to New England

Residents of coastal communities in the Northeast slogged through floodwaters for a second day as a powerful nor'easter pummeled the shoreline Sunday, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes. Tidal surges swamped low-lying neighborhoods in New Jersey while wind ...

5 Men Arrested on Suspicion of Terrorist Plot Near US-Used Air Base in UK

U.K. police said that five men arrested in the early hours of Sunday near an air base used by the United States during its war against Iran are being held on suspicion of preparing a terrorist act that appeared to involve three trucks. London's Metropolitan Police, which ...

Pope Leo Blasts Assisted Dying as 'False Compassion'

Pope Leo XIV on Sunday condemned the legalization of medically assisted death as immoral "false compassion," reaffirming Catholic teaching on the sanctity of life during a visit to Lourdes, the French shrine associated with miraculous healings. On the third day of his visit ...