September 2026
Federal judge pauses Trump’s media ban and a red carpet welcome for Xi: Morning Rundown
Trump’s decision to ban three news outlets from the White House was likely unconstitutional, a federal judge said.
Poll: Voters grow more concerned about capitalism, but they’re still wary of socialism and the DSA
Voter concerns about capitalism are rising amid the populist streak gripping American politics, according to a new national NBC News survey.
Texas executes man for a triple killing, days after other convicted man put to death
Ker’Sean Ramey was executed Wednesday evening in Texas for a triple killing committed during an attempted robbery at a rural home, one week after the other man convicted in the case was also put to death.
Lionel Richie is ‘doing great’ but taking a break from performing after heart procedure
Lionel Richie is taking a break from touring as he recovers from a heart procedure, a representative for the singer said.
Judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
A federal judge ordered early Thursday that the White House immediately restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, saying that President Donald Trump’s directive barring the three news outlets last week was most likely unconstitutional.
Yemen says it asked Trump for U.S. military support in fight against Houthis
A senior official said Yemen is seeking help as the Iranian-backed rebels tighten their grip on its Red Sea coast, threatening to further disrupt global energy shipments.
‘Home Improvement’ star Jonathan Taylor Thomas detained during traffic stop
Jonathan Taylor Thomas, best known for playing Randy Taylor on “Home Improvement,” was arrested Monday during a traffic stop, the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department said.
8 Navy members attempted suicide on the USS Lincoln during extended deployment, military official says
The ship, which supported the U.S. war with Iran, was at sea for nearly 300 days without a port call.
Russia pounds Kyiv with drones, killing 2 and wounding 41 before Zelenskyy’s U.N. address
KYIV, Ukraine — Russia hammered Kyiv with drones in daylight attacks on Wednesday hours before Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met with world leaders at the U.N.
Bernie Sanders and Greg Casar propose AI ‘superintelligence’ ban with a 20-year jail penalty
New legislation authored by Sen. Sanders, I-Vt., and Rep. Casar, D-Texas, also calls for a Cabinet-level secretary of AI to regulate artificial intelligence.