September 2026
At least 4 candidates under consideration for Army secretary, sources say
WASHINGTON — At least four candidates have emerged as potential replacements for former Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, including the Pentagon’s top spokesperson and a Republican congressman, according to three U.S. officials, three people familiar with the selection process and two congressional staffers.
Lindsay Clancy jury risks mistrial on 7th day of deliberations after 2 deadlock notes
Lindsay Clancy’s defense team filed a motion to Judge William Sullivan on Friday asking that there be no more sidebars for the remainder of the triple-murder trial, and that all further proceedings be handled in open court.
OpenAI agents hijacked German website in previously undisclosed AI breakout
A swarm of rogue OpenAI agents hijacked a German website this spring and transformed it into a bulletin board for other AI agents, according to new research published Friday and two people familiar with the matter.
Netflix bets on Alix Earle as creator drama makes the leap to reality TV
Alix Earle’s new reality show spotlights her blended family and delves into her internet feud with “Call Her Daddy” host Alex Cooper.
FCC asks court to reject Disney lawsuit over ABC TV station licenses
The Federal Communications Commission asked a federal judge to toss out Disney’s lawsuit seeking to block the agency’s early review of licenses for the entertainment giant’s eight company-owned ABC stations.
Democrats prep for potential election chaos and Lindsay Clancy attorney calls out juror: Morning Rundown
Democrats prepare to thwart potential disruption of midterm elections.
Price of diesel hits all-time high as wars in Iran, Ukraine constrict global supply
For U.S. consumers, the rising cost of diesel is likely to result in higher retail prices for everything from produce and toys to lumber and apparel.
August jobs report could show another weak month for hiring
The August jobs report is expected to show a continuation of this summer’s soft hiring numbers, just one month after the labor market contracted by 23,000 jobs.
First midterm ballots set to go in the mail amid uncertainty over Trump’s executive order
North Carolina will send out mail ballots statewide to voters who have requested them for the November general election on Friday.
Democrats mobilize an ‘unprecedented’ defense to combat potential election disruption
Tabletop exercises with Hillary Clinton and training for tens of thousands of “democracy protectors” to observe polling places are underway.