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President Donald Trump has launched a new effort to cancel hundreds of millions of dollars in federal spending, triggering criticism from lawmakers, budget experts and government watchdogs who argue that the move bypasses Congress. On Friday, the White House announced plans to withdraw about $810 million in funding that had already been approved by Congress. The administration said the spending cuts support its goal of reducing programs that benefit non-citizens and redirecting resources toward American citizens. The proposal relies on a budget tactic often called a “pocket rescission.” The approach seeks to delay spending until the end of the fiscal…

President Donald Trump is preparing a broad campaign push across several Republican-leaning states as the 2026 midterm elections enter their final weeks. The travel schedule includes stops in states that strongly supported him in the 2024 presidential election, highlighting growing Republican efforts to protect key races before voters head to the polls. According to people familiar with the plans, Trump is expected to campaign in Iowa, Florida, Texas and Alaska before Election Day. Those visits will come in addition to planned appearances in Oklahoma and Alabama. The schedule shows that Republican leaders are paying close attention to races in states…

The U.S. Supreme Court has once again blocked efforts by Missouri Republicans to use a new congressional map in the 2026 midterm elections. The ruling means voters will continue to use the current district boundaries that have been in place since 2022. The decision came on Friday and marked the third time the nation’s highest court rejected attempts to put the proposed 2025 map into effect. The court stopped a lower appeals court ruling that would have revived the new map despite earlier decisions against it. The justices said changing district lines after voting had already begun would create serious…

Leaders of some of the world’s biggest artificial intelligence companies urged global cooperation and stronger safety measures during a United Nations Security Council meeting on Wednesday. The emergency session focused on the growing power of AI and concerns about how the technology could affect societies, governments, and global security. OpenAI Chief Executive Sam Altman told members of the Security Council that the rapid development of AI requires careful oversight. He said governments and technology companies must work together to reduce risks while still allowing innovation to continue. Altman described the current period as a critical moment for the industry. He…

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Washington on Wednesday for a three-day state visit. President Donald Trump personally welcomed Xi at Joint Base Andrews. The visit began with a rare airport greeting and came as both countries agreed to extend their trade truce until January. The extension was announced by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. The current agreement had been due to expire on Nov. 10. Under the deal, the United States and China will continue to reduce tariffs and avoid new trade restrictions. The new deadline is Jan. 10. Bessent said the extra time could help both sides continue talks…

The Iowa Senate race has become more heated after Republican candidate Ashley Hinson called for a quick end to the war with Iran despite her previous votes against measures aimed at ending U.S. involvement in the conflict. Hinson, a Republican congresswoman from Iowa, said on Monday that the conflict should come to an immediate conclusion. In a message posted on social media, she argued that rising costs linked to the war are hurting families across Iowa. Hinson said residents should not face higher prices at gas stations or grocery stores because of the conflict. She called for several actions to…

Questions are growing after a federal immigration agent who shot a man in North Austin was reportedly not wearing a body camera during the incident. Several national media reports said the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer was not using an agency-issued body camera when the shooting took place on Sunday. The reports cited anonymous sources familiar with the case. The incident has drawn attention because the Department of Homeland Security recently said body cameras would be used more widely by ICE agents across the country. The policy came after several shootings and use-of-force events involving immigration officers. Officials have…

U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet in Washington this week as both countries seek to manage a relationship marked by intense competition and growing global influence. The summit comes at a time when the United States and China remain rivals in trade, technology, and artificial intelligence. While neither side is expected to reach a major breakthrough, the meeting is viewed as an important effort to maintain communication between the world’s two largest economies. Xi’s visit, which begins on Wednesday, marks his first trip to Washington in a decade. The talks will be the…

The University of Notre Dame remains the top university in Indiana, according to the latest U.S. News and World Report Best Colleges rankings for 2026-27. The new rankings were released on Tuesday and show that Notre Dame continues to lead the state in both academic standing and overall value. The latest rankings arrive at a time when many families are asking an important question. They want to know if a college degree is worth the cost. In response to those concerns, U.S. News made major changes to how schools are evaluated this year. The updated system places more focus on…

Patrick Clancy has spoken publicly about the grief he has carried since the deaths of his three children. In a recent interview, the 36-year-old father reflected on loss, healing and the challenges he has faced in the years since the tragedy that changed his life. Clancy said there was a period when he struggled to find purpose. He recalled feeling overwhelmed by grief after losing his children, Cora, Dawson and Callan. He said there was a time when he did not expect to live beyond his mid-thirties. Looking back, he described the emotional pain as difficult to understand unless someone…