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#433
Yesterday · 11 min· Video
Trump embraces AI self-policing; Hegseth moves to cut generals and admirals
President Donald Trump and top AI companies agree to voluntary safety measures, putting much of the responsibility on the industry itself as Democrats push for mandatory safeguards. Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth plans another major Pentagon shakeup, calling for a 20% cut in generals and admirals as he targets what he sees as unnecessary bureaucracy. And former special counsel Jack Smith stands by his Trump prosecutions, telling senators he would make the same decisions again and won’t be silenced by threats of prosecution. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2026.
#432
Tuesday · 9 min· Video
Cornell gang rape investigation reopens; Trump hosts AI leaders at White House
A New York prosecutor reopens a 2024 Cornell University gang-rape investigation after a civil lawsuit brings new scrutiny to how the handling of the case. Plus, former special counsel Jack Smith faces Senate Republicans Tuesday over his investigations into President Donald Trump and the authority behind them. And Trump will meet with top AI leaders, including executives warning about risks he has dismissed as a “hoax.” These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026.
#431
Monday · 9 min· Video
Terror plot suspected near US air base in UK; Nor’easter floods Northeast
Five men are arrested near a U.S.-operated air base in Britain as investigators probe possible ties to Iran. Plus, a powerful nor’easter floods coastal communities across the Northeast, with more rain and flooding possible Monday. And the White House airs government-funded President Donald Trump ads, including one that resembles a 2024 campaign spot, prompting scrutiny over the use of taxpayer money. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Sept. 28, 2026.
#430
Friday · 9 min· Video
Trump, Xi wrap high-stakes summit; Netanyahu targets Mamdani at UN
President Donald Trump hosts Xi Jinping in Washington, where the Chinese leader pushes cooperation as tensions over AI, trade and Taiwan hang over the relationship. Plus, Benjamin Netanyahu attacks New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani from the U.N. stage, escalating a feud that’s now spilling into Israeli politics. And it’s officially Dolly Parton Day: Cities across the country are celebrating on 9/25 with parades, tributes and, naturally, plenty of rhinestones. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 25, 2026.
#429
September 24 · 10 min· Video
Trump media ban ruling lands overnight; Xi Jinping makes rare Washington visit
A federal judge orders the White House to restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico, temporarily blocking President Donald Trump’s media ban while the larger court fight continues. Plus, Chinese President Xi Jinping gets the red-carpet treatment in Washington before talks with Trump, as the two rivals extend their trade truce through January and try to hammer out a broader deal. And an FDA advisory panel backs a blood test that screens for dozens of cancers at once, despite questions about how well it detects cancer in its earliest stages. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026.
#428
September 23 · 10 min· Video
Iran’s president set for UN stage after Trump threat; Harris campaigns with El-Sayed
Iran’s president takes the U.N. stage today after arriving in New York, with U.S.-Iran talks already underway and President Donald Trump warning he could “annihilate” the Islamic Republic if there’s no deal. Plus, Missouri’s congressional map fight is back before the Supreme Court for a third time, even as absentee voters are already casting ballots using the state’s 2022 districts. And Kamala Harris is back on the campaign trail, starting with Michigan Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed as Democrats try to close party divisions left by a contentious primary. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2026.
#428
September 22 · 8 min· Video
Trump set for UN speech with Iran in focus; White House media ban goes to court
President Donald Trump prepares to address the United Nations on Tuesday morning, as the war with Iran looms over his speech and his meetings with world leaders. Plus, CNN, MS NOW and Politico sue to restore White House access, with a federal judge taking up their request Wednesday. And flights resume across the Northeast after a communications outage caused more than 1,000 cancellations, with delays still lingering. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026.
#427
September 21 · 9 min· Video
Trump in ‘deciding mode’ on Iran; Austin ICE shooting sparks protests
President Donald Trump says he’s in “deciding mode” on Iran as Tehran lays out conditions for renewed negotiations and the U.S. weighs its next move in the war. Plus, an ICE officer shoots and seriously wounds a Venezuelan DoorDash driver in Austin, prompting overnight protests and calls from city leaders for a broader investigation. And Trump heads to Gracie Mansion for his third meeting with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, putting the two face-to-face for the first time in New York. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Sept. 21, 2026.
#426
September 18 · 9 min· Video
US grants visas to Iran’s leaders; Claude AI helps build its own successor
The U.S. grants visas to Iran’s president and foreign minister for next week’s U.N. General Assembly, even as the two countries remain at war. Plus, Trump-endorsed Republican Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar criticizes his immigration crackdown, warning that Hispanic voters who backed him now “feel betrayed.” And Anthropic says Claude is now leading roughly a quarter of its AI development work, putting AI to work building the next models. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 18, 2026.
#425
September 17 · 11 min· Video
Trump warns Europe over Canada deal; House passes sweeping Russia sanctions
Canada gets an invitation to move closer to Europe as its trade fight with the U.S. deepens, prompting President Donald Trump to threaten new, heavy tariffs. Plus, a sweeping Russia sanctions bill heads to Trump, giving him new authority to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries that continue buying Russian oil and gas. And the Fed raises interest rates for the first time in three years, a move that could ripple through borrowing costs for American consumers. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026.
#424
September 16 · 11 min· Video
Deadly NBC helicopter crash in Los Angeles; Kennedy Center closes for renovation
An NBC News helicopter crashes while covering a deadly bus accident in Los Angeles, killing the pilot, a photojournalist and a person on the ground. Plus, the House votes for a third time to limit President Donald Trump’s ability to continue military action against Iran without congressional approval — with seven Republicans now joining Democrats. And the Kennedy Center abruptly closes its main building for a planned two-year renovation, but Trump says the work won’t happen if courts continue blocking his name from the building. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2026.
#423
September 15 · 9 min· Video
Supreme Court rejects Trump mail ballot limits; Pentagon flags munitions shortfall
Mail ballots are already going out in some states, and now the Supreme Court is keeping the existing systems in place — blocking the Trump administration’s new restrictions ahead of the midterms. Plus, Mitch McConnell is back on Capitol Hill after three months away, casting his first Senate vote since a fall sent him to the hospital. And the U.S. burned through $22.3 billion in the Iran war’s first four months, and a new Pentagon watchdog report warns of trouble replenishing them. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 15, 2026.
#422
September 14 · 9 min· Video
Oil prices surge after Middle East attacks; Trump downplays need for AI guardrails
Oil prices push higher again after an attack shuts down a key Saudi pipeline, tightening another route for crude as most shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remains halted. Plus, President Donald Trump resists calls to slow AI development as some of the industry’s biggest names urge more time for safety measures. And Trump says his promised $5,000 checks are “going to happen 100%,” but Speaker Mike Johnson says there’s a step the president can’t skip: getting Congress to approve them. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Sept. 14, 2026.
#421
September 11 · 11 min· Video
Diesel hits record $6 a gallon; Trump’s ‘cheat like hell’ pledge closes convention
Diesel has topped $6 a gallon for the first time, raising costs for the trucks and trains that move nearly everything Americans buy. Plus, President Donald Trump closed the Republican midterm convention with a voting pledge that included “cheat like hell like they do,” after Vice President JD Vance delivered the final-night keynote. And Anthropic says scientists used Claude for research that could support biological weapons development, prompting the AI company to block their accounts. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 11, 2026.
#420
September 10 · 9 min· Video
Trump promises Americans $5K if GOP wins; New details emerge in Amazon crash
President Donald Trump makes a big promise at the RNC Convention in Dallas: every American adult gets $5,000 if Republicans keep Congress in November. But who pays for it? Plus, Trump’s trip to Dallas hit an unusual snag before he even boarded: an emergency slide deployed on the new Air Force One. And a pilot repeatedly warned they were going too fast before the deadly Amazon cargo plane crash; now a victim’s widow says what happened was not only foreseeable, but preventable. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026.
#419
September 9 · 8 min· Video
Trump hits Canada with import bans; Republican midterm convention set to open in Dallas
President Donald Trump escalates the trade war with Canada by banning some Canadian imports entirely, widening the fight beyond tariffs. Plus, Britain bans goods from Israeli settlements in the West Bank, prompting Israel to retaliate by closing the British consulate in Jerusalem. And Republicans host their first-ever national convention during a midterm election year, bringing the party to Dallas for two days. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2026.
#418
September 8 · 8 min· Video
Canada hits US good with new tariffs; Russia resumes deadly attacks on Kyiv
Canada’s new tariffs on about $20 billion of U.S. goods are now in effect, while President Donald Trump threatens further action. Plus, Russia resumed its attacks on Ukraine with a deadly overnight strike on Kyiv, just hours after U.S. envoys wrapped up a new round of diplomacy aimed at ending the war. And Trump spent the holiday weekend pushing “New America” as a new name for New Mexico, but unlike his other renaming efforts, he can’t do it himself. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026.
#417
September 4 · 9 min· Video
Nepal workers pulled alive from tunnel after 9 days; ICE officer charged with lying to FBI
Two workers have been pulled alive from a hydropower tunnel nine days after Nepal’s catastrophic floods, and rescuers say they can hear more voices as they dig by hand to reach them. Plus, Lindsay Clancy’s jury returns for a seventh day of deliberations after a dispute erupts over one juror and the possibility of a mistrial grows. And Vice President JD Vance says he wouldn’t call the U.S. conflict with Iran a “war,” even with no clear timeline for when hostilities will end. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Sept. 4, 2026.
#416
September 3 · 10 min· Video
Minneapolis shooting kills 2, wounds officers; Trump $1 coins fly off shelves
A gunman opens fire inside a Minneapolis high-rise, killing two people and injuring several others as responding officers come under fire themselves. Plus, Lindsay Clancy’s jury returns for a sixth day of deliberations after reporting a second deadlock, with the possibility of a mistrial growing. And President Donald Trump’s new $1 coins sell out within hours of going on sale, but collectors aren’t the only ones who can get one. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Sept. 3, 2026.
#415
September 2 · 10 min· Video
US strikes Iran again as Tehran retaliates; Kirk murder suspect heads to trial
U.S. forces are striking Iran again — and Tehran is firing back across the region, reigniting a war that had gone quiet for a month as Trump threatens an even harsher response. Plus, the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk is headed to trial, with a Utah judge handing prosecutors another major win by allowing them to continue pursuing the death penalty. And Lindsay Clancy’s jury returns for a fifth day after telling the judge it can’t reach a unanimous verdict, putting the possibility of a mistrial increasingly into focus. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2026.

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