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Former President Donald Trump turned a weekend golf tournament at his Doonbeg resort into a diplomatic overture, meeting Ireland’s president and prime minister in a setting where fairways meet foreign policy.
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A federal judge has declared the Department of Homeland Security’s proposal to slash FEMA’s staff by 50 percent illegal, warning it would cripple the nation’s ability to respond to emergencies.
A rare bipartisan convergence emerges as the Trump administration proposes subsidies for families with a stay‑at‑home parent, prompting Democrats to put forward a parallel plan focused on low‑income households. Both sides argue that more monetary aid for child care is essential to workforce stability and economic growth.
At a private fundraiser in Washington, former President Barack Obama warned that unchecked artificial‑intelligence development could become a “dangerous” force, urging the Democratic Party to place comprehensive AI regulation at the center of its agenda.
In a historic ruling, the newly formed Alien Terrorist Removal Court ordered the deportation of Nazira Haji Zada, a lawful permanent resident who admitted to terrorist ties, marking the first use of the controversial tribunal.
A year after the killing of far‑right activist Charlie Kirk, America’s political conversation has been splintered by a surge in neighbor‑on‑neighbor doxing, leaving a scar on civil discourse that shows few signs of healing.
Rising gas prices, climbing mortgage rates and persistent inflation are forcing former President Donald Trump to reshape his midterm narrative, even as his base remains eager for a comeback.
A drone strike originating from an Iraqi border area forced Saudi Arabia to halt a critical oil pipeline, prompting Baghdad to dismiss a senior commander and launch investigations amid rising regional tensions.
SEP 12 • 2026, 2:50 AM ET
President Donald Trump landed in Doonbeg, County Clare, pairing a pro‑golf weekend at his newly acquired Irish estate with a low‑key diplomatic push that could reshape U.S.–Ireland ties.
SEP 12 • 2026, 12:50 AM ET
Wichita Mayor Lily Wu warned that President Trump’s tariff threats could ground thousands of jobs in the heart of America’s aerospace hub, urging a swift diplomatic fix before the trade wind turns into a gale.
SEP 11 • 2026, 11:21 PM ET
At a glittering gala in Washington, the nation’s only fraternal organization for women special‑operations veterans commemorated the wars that began a quarter‑century ago, even as the Pentagon reexamines the role of female combatants.
SEP 11 • 2026, 11:21 PM ET
A blaze on a crowded inter‑island ferry in the Philippines has left at least 35 dead and dozens missing, with rescue teams battling toxic fumes and lingering heat to recover victims.
SEP 11 • 2026, 11:21 PM ET
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s annual financial disclosure, required by law, remains missing, prompting watchdogs to demand transparency over a lucrative Merck lawsuit that now sits under his regulatory purview.
SEP 11 • 2026, 10:51 PM ET
A federal judge in Miami has halted the fact‑finding phase of a lawsuit challenging the Trump‑led effort to build a presidential library, saying former President Donald Trump’s claim of immunity could end the case altogether.
SEP 11 • 2026, 10:51 PM ET
Denise Cosco, a key witness against her own father and the powerful ‘Ndrangheta clan for the murder of her mother, was found dead in a suspected suicide, reigniting concerns over witness protection in Italy’s fight against organised crime.
SEP 11 • 2026, 10:50 PM ET
After a rousing Republican rally in Dallas, former President Donald Trump flew to County Wicklow, Ireland, to champion the Irish Open on his newly acquired golf course, turning a sporting event into a political rally ahead of the 2026 midterms.
SEP 11 • 2026, 8:51 PM ET
Iran‑backed Houthi forces announced the capture of Perim Island, a key point on the Bab al‑Mandab strait, threatening global shipping lanes and raising the stakes in the Yemeni conflict.
SEP 11 • 2026, 8:51 PM ET
Donald Trump closed the Republican midterm convention with a weary yet resolute message, pledging to shepherd his party through a challenging election cycle while refusing to overextend his influence.
SEP 11 • 2026, 4:52 AM ET
A Russian missile strike on a shopping centre in Pavlohrad, eastern Ukraine, has killed five civilians and injured 67, marking the third mall attack in days and underscoring the relentless pressure on civilian infrastructure.
SEP 11 • 2026, 3:21 AM ET
Vice President JD Vance headlined the second night in Dallas, but the night’s true thunder came when former President Donald Trump reclaimed the spotlight, laying out a roadmap for the 2026 midterms and signaling the GOP’s strategic direction.
SEP 11 • 2026, 12:51 AM ET
At the Republican National Convention, a bold claim emerged that $22 trillion will flow into the United States, a figure that could reshape the narrative of the 2026 midterm battles. Analysts dissect the sources, the feasibility, and the political firepower behind the number, warning voters to look beyond the headline.
SEP 10 • 2026, 10:51 PM ET
After a whirlwind of lawsuits and court orders, Missouri’s Republican‑drawn congressional map has been put on hold, giving Democrats a brief reprieve in the national battle for House control.
SEP 10 • 2026, 9:21 PM ET
Republicans convened in Dallas with a litany of speakers warning that a surging Democratic tide could erode the Lone Star State’s red stronghold, spotlighting three tight races where the tide may be turning.
SEP 10 • 2026, 9:21 PM ET
A sweeping legal challenge filed by advocacy group Common Cause alleges that the Department of Homeland Security and Immigration and Customs Enforcement have been covertly monitoring and pressuring citizens who simply watch immigration raids, raising fresh concerns about civil liberties and government overreach.
SEP 10 • 2026, 8:51 PM ET
Despite a prime‑time spotlight on Donald Trump’s Republican convention address, Fox News saw flat or slightly lower viewership, challenging the network’s long‑standing assumption that the former president is a guaranteed ratings magnet.
SEP 10 • 2026, 8:51 PM ET
New flight‑data analysis reveals a co‑pilot warned of ‘excessive speed’ moments before the fatal Amazon cargo crash, raising questions about cockpit culture and regulatory oversight.
SEP 10 • 2026, 8:51 PM ET