Judge rules Trump administration order to fire FEMA staffers was illegal
A federal judge said in a filing Friday that a Trump administration order for the Federal Emergency Management Agency to cut its staffing nearly in half was illegal.
The secret ballot has been an article of faith in US elections. That’s being tested in Georgia
ATLANTA (AP) — Security researchers say rapid advances in artificial intelligence are making it more critical to address a flaw in Georgia’s voting equipment that can allow voters to be match…
Meet ‘The Weather Keeper’ who lives in a lighthouse at the edge of the world
In 2021, a New York Times article titled “Monitoring the Weather at the Edge of the World” inspired a new picture book, written by Nelly Buchet and illustrated by Elizabeth Haidle.
Wisconsin Rep. Tom Tiffany says he sustained minor injuries as plane makes emergency landing on lake
Rescue teams were called to reports of a downed plane with two people in the water, emergency services’ radio communications obtained by NBC News indicate.
‘It’s just straight bigotry’: Trump leads wave of Islamophobic rhetoric as midterms loom
As Muslims win historic victories, experts describe rise in anti-Islamic sentiment that rivals post-9/11 climate
Trump’s attempted crackdown on mail-in voting
President and allies have tried to ram through changes to the US voting system, but his efforts are being challenged
Canadian tourists avoiding the US; trade war could make it worse
Is it too late to persuade Canadians to vacation here?
Latest news: U.S. politics — quick roundup of top developments
The White House shows a “Live News” page for Sept. 13, 2026, while CNN and NPR list active U.S. coverage and Al Jazeera promises on-the-ground updates.
As Fears of A.I. Catastrophe Magnify, Washington Stirs, but Mostly Slumbers
President Trump has been in the forefront of the “what-me-worry?” crowd, refusing to engage on how to balance the risks and rewards of A.I.
Angie Nixon, Candidate for Senate, Takes Florida by Storm
The Democratic nominee for Senate faces strong headwinds in a decidedly Republican-leaning state. She has been a fighter, and an underdog, for years.