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Trump Administration Loses Supreme Court Fight Over Gender-Affirming Care In Prisons
The court issued a brief order without explaining its reasoning. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, also without providing details.
The Silent Half
More than half of Americans have held back their political or social views, a new TIPP Poll finds, with self-censorship especially common among Republicans, higher earners, and working-age adults.
The Silent Half
More than half of Americans have held back their political or social views, a new TIPP Poll finds, with self-censorship especially common among Republicans, higher earners, and working-age adults.
The American Dream At 250: Pride Endures, But Doubts About The Future Grow
On Columbus Day, a new TIPP Poll finds that Americans remain proud of their country and believe hard work still pays, though many doubt their children will live better than they do.
Rx Ukraine
Zelenskyy calls a wartime vote a tsunami. It may be the medicine the country needs.
The Credential Gambit
A judge ordered the White House to restore press access to CNN, MS NOW, and Politico. Trump got the week of coverage he wanted before the ruling came down.
Anything Goes
Consumer investigators sent hundreds of shoppers into the same online store at the same time and found three-quarters of the items priced differently from one person to the next.
Utopia Yesterday, Apocalypse Today
Six months ago, AI's leaders promised abundance. Now they want the bureaucracies that botched COVID to oversee them.
Trump Says Midterm Campaign Spending Will Exceed $400 Million
Trump also claimed that over $300 million had already gone toward rallies and voter mobilization efforts, though that figure has not been independently verified.
Trump’s Russia Sanctions Waiver Sparks Fresh Dispute Over Ukraine Policy
The sanctions legislation, signed by Trump in September, targeted Russian officials and major buyers of Russian energy.
White House Unveils $8 Billion Relief Plan For US Farmers
The administration attributed the pressure on agricultural costs partly to the war with Iran, which has disrupted fertilizer supplies moving through the Strait of Hormuz
Elon Musk Settles Two Fraud Lawsuits Linked To Pro-Trump Voter Giveaways
The settlements end a legal dispute that began after Musk’s political group, America PAC, launched the sweepstakes in battleground states.
Watch: South Korea Makes Final Push To Return Trapped Shark To Open Ocean
Named Bukang-i, the three-meter shark was first spotted on September 18 and became an instant national sensation, drawing more than a million visitors. Rescuers are racing against falling water temperatures to safely guide the animal out to sea.
Watch: FAA Certifies Boeing 737 Max 10 For Commercial Flight After Years Of Delays
Capable of seating up to 230 passengers, the Max 10 allows Boeing to deliver its largest single-aisle variant to major global airlines holding hundreds of backlogged orders, boosting the company’s efforts to rebuild market share and regain momentum against rival Airbus.
Watch: After Central Asia Tour, Marco Rubio Touches Down In India For Bilateral Talks
Rubio kicked off his visit with bilateral discussions alongside Indian External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar.
Watch: Cellphone Thefts Erupt As A Key Public Security Issue in Brazil’s Race
As stolen devices increasingly enable devastating digital financial fraud, public frustration over street crime has surged to the forefront of voter concerns.
Trump Administration Loses Supreme Court Fight Over Gender-Affirming Care In Prisons
The court issued a brief order without explaining its reasoning. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito dissented, also without providing details.
Tucker Carlson—A Really Courageous Journalist
He was the first national broadcaster to fight against the mass hysteria over the Covid vaccine.
Note To The Rest Of The Country: Please Don’t Vote Like California
California’s state workforce, excluding university employment, grew 4% from 2019 to 2024, the Sacramento Bee reported last year, calling the addition of 20,000 employees “a hiring spree.”
Trump Considers Moving White House Press Corps To Another Building
Former Trump strategist Steve Bannon is among the president’s outside allies who have reportedly promoted the idea.
Note To The Rest Of The Country: Please Don’t Vote Like California
California’s state workforce, excluding university employment, grew 4% from 2019 to 2024, the Sacramento Bee reported last year, calling the addition of 20,000 employees “a hiring spree.”
Draconian Cuts? Medicaid Spending Shot Up 8% This Year
According to the latest “Monthly Treasury Statement,” revenues in FY 2026 came in at just over $5.4 trillion while spending was just under $7.4 trillion, leaving a deficit of $1.992 trillion.
Treasury Yields Flat As Fed Rate Decision Approaches
The 10-year Treasury yield held at 5.1211%, while the two-year yield stayed near 4.7889%.
Amazon To Hire 300,000 Seasonal Workers For Holiday Shopping Rush
Amazon is offering temporary workers an average wage of $20 per hour, alongside health plans starting at $5 per week and $5 copays for eligible seasonal employees.
Editors’ Picks
The Boom They Never Saw Coming
A surge in investment, manufacturing, productivity and jobs is reshaping the American economy in ways that have received little attention.
Hard Lessons For Europe From The Ceuta Crisis
By Ana Palacio, Project Syndicate | September 1, 2026 European Union leaders should have received several messages during the recent surge of migrants into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta. In particular, cohesion without trust is fragile; dependence without limits leads to vulnerability; and selective enforcement of international law risks eroding a
The Vindman File
Alexander Vindman outspent his opponent sixteen to one and lost the Florida Senate primary by twelve points.