Pentagon to cut senior officer positions by one-fifth
Defense secretary Pete Hegseth plans a sweeping 20% cut to senior military ranks, triggering political pushback.
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Supreme Court asked to allow rapid third-country removals
Over 25,000 migrants have been sent to remote nations as part of a controversial third-country removal program now facing a Supreme Court…
White House rule could curb grant-funded voter outreach for disabled
Disability attorney fights a new grant ban that could silence thousands of disabled Nebraskan voters.
High court lifts stay, third-country removals back on track
The Supreme Court temporarily halted a lower‑court injunction, allowing the Trump administration to restart third‑country deportations as the legal battle heads to…
Senator Gillibrand warns of horrific Cornell case allegations
Sen. Gillibrand labels the new Cornell allegations as serious and horrific, linking them to her long‑standing fight against campus sexual assault.
Magnitude 4 Earthquake Near Burley, Washington
A magnitude 4 earthquake struck near Burley, Washington, on 29 September 2026 at 17:05 local time, at a depth of 9 km.
Border security money used for presidential ads raises questions
DHS shifted money earmarked for border commemoration into a $20 million ad contract, broadcasting Trump‑focused spots and drawing sharp criticism from lawmakers.
Senator Booker blasts Republicans for gaslighting during hearing
Jack Smith explains the legal basis for charging Trump as Senator Booker accuses Republicans of gaslighting during a tense Senate hearing.
Texas forensic work and Colombian memory study win MacArthur awards
Two researchers blend science with justice, earning the 2023 MacArthur Fellowship for revealing hidden migrant identities and rethinking trauma memory.
Essar’s $15 bn Iowa steel megaproject unveiled by Trump
Trump unveiled a $15 bn steel project that links an Indian conglomerate, a Minnesota ore mine and an Iowa mill, raising questions about…
Current Foodborne Illness Investigations and Recall Alerts in the United States
A fresh look at the 2026 foodborne outbreak landscape, including new recalls, case counts and how officials trace contamination.
Brennan Center appoints historian Julian Zelizer as first Scholar in Residence
Julian Zelizer joins the Brennan Center to dissect post‑war democracy and launch a HarperCollins book.
Severe storm Hurricane Polo in the United States
Severe storm Hurricane Polo detected in the United States by NASA EONET on 28 September 2026
Mediators shuttle between Tehran and Washington on Hormuz deal
Diplomats from Qatar, the United States and Iran exchanged proposals at the UN, aiming for a rapid answer that could reopen the…
Back-channel diplomacy continues after US president dismisses Iranian offer
Mediators push forward with a fragile US‑Iran framework even after Trump publicly rejected Tehran’s latest plan.
Butembo politician slain while urging Ebola prevention measures
UDPS leader killed after Ebola radio appeal, fueling fear amid DRC's deadliest outbreak.