Today: October 12, 2026
Today: October 12, 2026

US Politics

Election|Political

A high-stakes fight for state political power heats up, with Trump's agenda on the line

Political power in state legislatures and governors’ offices is at stake in the November elections in more than one-third of the states

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Trump will not win this year's Nobel Peace Prize, but he may influence who does, say experts

US President Donald Trump will not win this year's Nobel Peace Prize as he wages war with Iran, but his influence will still be felt by the awarding body that picks the

Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Trump unveils $200 billion South Korean investment in US; Seoul hedges on Alaska pipeline

US President Donald Trump unveiled plans on Wednesday for South

Business|Economy|Political

Trump plugs $54 billion natural gas project in Alaska, flanked by a senator in a tight race

President Donald Trump said South Korea plans to invest about $54 billion in a natural gas project in Alaska

Arts

Senate GOP campaign chief says 'cash is king' as Trump team promises millions to keep majority

The Senate Republican campaign chairman said President Donald Trump’s team has assured senators “money will not be our problem” heading into the midterm elections

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New California law bans officers from using gloves that deliver electric shocks

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law banning local, state and federal officers from using gloves that can deliver electric shocks to people

Political

Supreme Court allows Trump to restart controversial deportations to countries that migrants have no connection to

Supreme Court allows Trump to restart controversial deportations to countries that migrants have no connection to

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The Latest: Trump’s new AI-powered ‘America.gov’ pivots political answers moments after launch

President Donald Trump has unveiled the AI-powered America

Business|Economy|Finance

US Supreme Court mulls immigrant detention, gambling, Ten Commandments cases

Some big cases may be added to the US Supreme Court's docket for its new term that starts next week including ones involving a detention policy used in

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Trump open to Iran sanctions relief for ‘concrete progress’ on nuclear issues, US official says

Trump open to Iran sanctions relief for ‘concrete progress’ on nuclear issues, US official says

Business|Economy

Trump unveils $15 billion planned Iowa steel project

US President Donald Trump on Monday said that a Minnesota company plans to build a multi-billion-dollar steel mill in Iowa, handing the

Business|Economy

Stocks fall as higher oil prices, Treasury yields weigh

US stocks fell on Monday as oil prices and Treasury yields increased, with investors weighing uncertainty over the prospects for

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Inside the Trump campaign strategy to reverse Republicans’ dwindling hopes of winning the midterms

Inside the Trump campaign strategy to reverse Republicans’ dwindling hopes of winning the midterms

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Republicans pour money into dozens of US House races previously considered 'safe'

Republicans are pouring money into more than three dozen US House races previously considered “safe” after internal polling showed they could be vulnerable in the

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US Supreme Court bars Republican-drawn map in Missouri for third time

The US Supreme Court, acting for a third time in a fierce battle over the makeup of Missouri's congressional districts, barred the state on Friday from using a

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Supreme Court restores Trump's mass voter verification system

The US Supreme Court revived on Friday an expanded immigration database that President Donald Trump's administration said aims to combat voting by

Economy

Xi says he'll see Trump again soon as he wraps up US visit with a look at the Constitution

President Donald Trump has confirmed he'll have two more meetings with China’s Xi Jinping later this year

Political|US|World

Trump warns Xi over Chinese support for Iran, receives assurances, US envoy says

US President Donald Trump warned Chinese President Xi Jinping against providing support to Iran during

Economy|Political|World

US proposes trilateral meeting with Ukraine, Russia in UAE, Zelenskiy says

The United States has proposed that the United Arab Emirates host a trilateral meeting with Ukraine and Russia to discuss efforts to end their four-and-a-half-year war,

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Trump tells countries to quit ICC. Few follow his lead

President Donald Trump urged countries to leave the International Criminal Court immediately, calling it "evil" and "a rogue institution," but only

Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump and Xi agreed to support each other in hosting APEC, G20 summits, Xinhua reports

US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed during a meeting in Washington to support each other in hosting the APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting and

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White House reinstates access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico following judge's order

The White House said on Thursday it has reinstated journalists from CNN, MS NOW and Politico after a federal judge deemed US President

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US Senate rejects Democratic-led resolution to curb Trump's Iran war powers

The US Senate on Thursday narrowly rejected a resolution demanding President Donald Trump end the war in Iran or seek congressional authorization,

Arts|Election|Finance|US

US drafted memo condemning UK over West Bank sanctions. It was never released

(In story from Sept 23, paragraphs 11-12, clarifies that Trump has expressed opposition to Israeli annexation of the West Bank) By Humeyra Pamuk and Alexander Cornwell WASHINGTON/JERUSALEM, Sept 23 (

Business|Political|World

Trump is giving China's Xi a warm welcome. But criticism is loud on Capitol Hill

Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Washington is getting a much chillier reception on Capitol Hill than at the White House

Crime

Son of Israeli ambassador to US critically injured in West Bank ramming attack

Son of Israeli ambassador to US critically injured in West Bank ramming attack

Business|Economy|Political

Trump administration prepares plan for 90-day diesel export ban, Politico reports

The Trump administration is preparing a plan to ban diesel exports for 90 days, despite splits inside the administration and with the oil industry, in a bid to bring down energy

Arts|Business|Entertainment

Melania Trump rings New York Stock Exchange opening bell to launch new women's initiative Imperia

Melania Trump has rung the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange to promote a new women's initiative called Imperia

Economy|Education|Health|Political|Sports|Technology|World

Trump's Board of Peace proposes $2.45 billion blueprint to begin Gaza reconstruction

The U.S.-backed Board of Peace is proposing a six-month, $2.45 billion plan to begin reconstruction and governance in Gaza as President Donald Trump’s ceasefire plan struggles to stay afloat

Election|Political

Republicans say Democrats are extremists. These Democrats want to convince voters that's not true

Democrats are trying to win back Congress by criticizing their own party to appeal to voters in more conservative areas

Arts|Election|Finance

Administration's focus on noncitizen voting has led to 160 arrests. Experts say that shows it's rare

A Homeland Security official says the Trump administration’s whole-of-government effort to find and prosecute noncitizens illegally on state voter rolls has resulted in about 1,600 voter fraud cases

Crime|Political|US|World

Trump pledges 'unmatched military might' against drug cartels

President Donald Trump vowed on Tuesday to reassert US dominance in the Western Hemisphere and to use "unmatched military might" against threats in

Business|World

Trump hails Burnham as 'natural business person' after first meeting

US President Donald Trump hailed Andy Burnham on Tuesday as a "natural business person" at what the new British leader's team described as a

World

Spain allows US extradition case against pro-Palestinian donor to proceed

Spain on Tuesday allowed a US extradition request for pro-Palestinian donor James Cox Chambers to proceed to court, despite protests from the government's left-wing

Crime|Economy

Other presidents have let white-collar criminals dodge financial penalties – but not like Trump

No other U.S. president has come close to wiping away the amount in fines and restitution owed to victims that Trump has.

Science|Technology

No cheery time for election pollsters in run-up to US midterms

There are no guarantees that pollsters’ troubles in recent elections and popular skepticism about their dependability will be alleviated anytime soon.

Opinion|Political

Republican support for Trump’s handling of war in Iran shows cracks in new CNN poll

Republican support for Trump’s handling of war in Iran shows cracks in new CNN poll

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With the world's leaders waiting, Trump meets with Mamdani

President Donald Trump’s trip to New York for a speech at the United Nations started with a detour at Gracie Mansion for an hourlong chat with Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Travel

Zelenskiy and US spy chief Ratcliffe meet in Ireland, sources say

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met US CIA chief John Ratcliffe at Shannon Airport in Ireland, two people

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Trump approval falls to record low of 32% as high costs bite, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

President Donald Trump's approval rating fell to 32% - the lowest of his political career - as his fellow Republicans soured on his handling of the cost

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Brazil's Lula meets Mamdani in New York ahead of major elections

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva met New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday for a first chat between two of the biggest names of

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The Latest: MS NOW, CNN and Politico file lawsuit against Trump to restore White House access

CNN, MS NOW and Politico have sued President Donald Trump’s administration after they were barred from covering the White House, saying the selective ban was “a blatant violation” of the First Amendment

Arts

How red went from the color of revolution to the color of Republicans in US politics

For American conservatives of the Cold War era, red was the color of communists and the mistrusted American left. Now, it’s the color of the GOP, while Democrats are blue. How did this happen?

Arts|Interview|Opinion

Trump's favorite 2026 campaign target is Biden: nearly 900 mentions and counting

US President Donald Trump has invoked Joe Biden's name almost 900 times this year, a Reuters review shows, keeping his

Economy

Trump decries Democrats as 'communists,' even as he looks to impress China's communist leader

President Donald Trump says that communism is the greatest threat the U.S. has ever faced

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Trump eyes busy week of meetings as UN General Assembly gathers

US President Donald Trump's two days attending the United Nations General Assembly will include a series of bilateral meetings and events with notable

Arts|Entertainment

Trump defends bid to put his name on the Kennedy Center

President Donald Trump is defending his push to put his name on the Kennedy Center, saying he deserves recognition for trying to save it

Economy|Political|US|World

Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate

The U.S. military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3

Election

Virginia's attorney general says DHS may have violated state election law after whistleblower report

Virginia’s attorney general says the Department of Homeland Security may have violated several state election laws following a whistleblower report