The AI debate takes the political spotlight: From the Politics Desk
Plus, tracking Attorney General Todd Blanche’s political appearances.
Trump declares victory in historic deal with Greenland as he secures ‘permanent’ US military rights
President Donald Trump’s Greenland deal bars China and Russia from the Arctic island and grants permanent U.S. military basing with no expiration.
Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military’s price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3, according to a new estimate provided this week to law
Governor Newsom announces Judicial Appointments 9.18.2026
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced his nomination of five Court of Appeal Justices: Brian Goldman to the First District Court of Appeal, Division Two;
Russia Aims to Inject Chaos Into Elections, U.S. Intelligence Finds
The Kremlin is once again seeking to undermine confidence in American democracy with online influence campaigns, U.S. officials said.
Trump Seals Massive Saudi Arms Deal While Weighing All-Out Iran Strike
Trump weighs striking Iran as the US clears 48 F-35s for Saudi Arabia at $24.3 billion. What the package includes and why each jet carries that price tag.
Trump says CNN, MS NOW, Politico banned from White House
President Trump said Friday he was banning CNN, MS NOW and Politico from the White House, a move sure to draw fierce pushback from D.C.’s press corps. Trump said in a Truth Social post the ba…
F.A.A. Safety Request for the Top of Trump’s Arch: Eternal Fire
The aviation agency deemed the mammoth arch safe for air travel if it includes a constant flame and other safety measures to help make it visible to planes.
Trump bans CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House
US president has overseen an unprecedented restriction of access for major traditional news media since start of second term
Cost of Iran War Estimated at $43.6 Billion
For the first time, the Pentagon reported costs incurred by each armed service. The figures are almost certainly on the low side, congressional officials said.