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.
Inside the Impeachment Trial that Threatened to End Ken Paxton’s Political Career
Mr. Paxton, the Texas attorney general now running for the U.S. Senate, was accused of abusing the power of his office to protect a campaign donor. He was acquitted on all counts.
How Candidates Have Addressed Affordability in the Midterm Campaigns
Inflation and the cost of living have been the biggest drivers of campaigns this year, but the broad term “affordability” breaks down into specific issues, from housing to health care.
A Gender War Explodes in Utah Over the Courts, Abortion and Representation
When Republicans tried to repeal a law that voters passed banning gerrymandering, they found an opposition that flew in the face of Utah women’s “tradwives” imagery.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Ireland
This post was originally published on here U.S. President Donald Trump arrives in Ireland U.S. President Donald Trump has arrived for a visit to Ireland. President Trump is meeting with Ireland’s leaders, and will also attend the Amgen Irish Open at his Trump International Doonbeg golf course. Ben Hunte speaks with CNN Correspondent Julia Benbrook…
Trump on Tucker Carlson: ‘I dumped him a few months ago. He said some very bad things’
Trump said he cut ties with Tucker Carlson months ago over comments he found unacceptable, but stopped short of criticizing JD Vance for continuing to call the conservative commentator a friend.
Obama Urges Democrats to Move A.I. Oversight to the Center of Their Agenda
During a private fund-raiser, the former president warned that the technology could be “dangerous” if not managed urgently and with a clear plan.
They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets
Some people fired in the wake of Kirk’s assassination have won big settlements from employers, others have had to start over from scratch.