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Senate nears vote on college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers

Senate nears vote on college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers

The Senate is poised to pass a sweeping bipartisan bill that would regulate college sports

Americans continue to disapprove of job President Trump is doing

Americans continue to disapprove of job President Trump is doing

President Trump continues to see more Americans think he is not doing the job in the White House. Entering October, 60% of the people disappove.

I live across from a Flock camera. Take them all down | Your Turn

I live across from a Flock camera. Take them all down | Your Turn

Are Flock cameras and similar surveillance abuse of the Fourth Amendment, Orwellian or necessary protection? Readers sound off in our Opinion Forum.

Trump's ad campaign is pure propaganda. You're paying for it | Opinion

Trump's ad campaign is pure propaganda. You're paying for it | Opinion

This isn't the first time Trump has tried to use his authority to sway voters ahead of the midterms. It isn't even his first pass at propaganda.

Oil prices settle down 2.5% on signs Middle East exports recovering

Oil prices settle down 2.5% on signs Middle East exports recovering

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Oil prices settled 2.5% lower on Tuesday as investors focused on signs of recovering crude exports from the Middle East, although prices headed for monthly gains on lingering concern about supply disruptions during the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Pentagon chief set to announce additional cuts in senior officer positions

Pentagon chief set to announce additional cuts in senior officer positions

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is set to announce a 20% cut in the number of positions for generals and admirals when he speaks with hundreds of junior service members at Quantico, Virginia, two U.S. officials told Reuters on Tuesday.

Senator Hawley Calls for National Ban on Abortion Drug Mifepristone, Citing Safety Concerns and Increased Abortions

Senator Hawley Calls for National Ban on Abortion Drug Mifepristone, Citing Safety Concerns and Increased Abortions

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) is advocating for a national ban on the abortion drug mifepristone, asserting that it is unsafe for both the unborn and the mother. He has introduced the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, which aims to revoke the FDA's approval of the drug. According to Senator Hawley, mifepristone is responsible for a significant increase in abortions, with more abortions occurring now than when Roe v. Wade was in effect. He claims that the drug leads to hospitalization for 11% of expectant mothers who use it, citing life-threatening conditions such as hemorrhaging, infections, and sepsis. Senator Hawley argues that pharmaceutical companies profit from the increased number of abortions facilitated by the drug. He also stated that the drug has turned 'every mailbox in America into a Planned Parenthood clinic,' making it accessible regardless of local regulations. The legislation has garnered seven Senate co-sponsors.

Supreme Court Overturns FTC Commissioner Removal Protections, Expanding Presidential Authority

Supreme Court Overturns FTC Commissioner Removal Protections, Expanding Presidential Authority

On June 29, 2026, the Supreme Court issued a ruling in the case of Trump v. Slaughter, declaring that for-cause removal protections for Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Commissioners are unconstitutional. This decision formally overturns the Court's 1935 precedent set in Humphrey's Executor v. United States, which had previously allowed Congress to shield members of certain independent agencies from being dismissed at the President's discretion. The case originated when President Trump fired FTC Commissioner Rebecca Kelly Slaughter, a Democratic appointee, citing a divergence in policy priorities. A federal district court initially ordered her reinstatement, a decision upheld by the D.C. Circuit. However, the Supreme Court intervened, permitting her termination while reviewing the legality of removal protections for FTC members, ultimately ruling against Commissioner Slaughter. This landmark decision significantly expands presidential authority over independent agencies, potentially impacting the operational...

Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers

Senate passes college sports bill that would rein in athlete payments and transfers

The Senate has passed a sweeping bipartisan bill that would regulate college sports

GOP senator says buildings shouldn't be named after living politicians

GOP senator says buildings shouldn't be named after living politicians

Sen. John Kennedy says politicians should not have buildings named after them while alive. "I think that would settle a lot of this controversy."

President Trump Cancels Nearly $1 Billion in Funding for Immigration and Race-Focused Programs

President Trump Cancels Nearly $1 Billion in Funding for Immigration and Race-Focused Programs

President Trump has ordered the cancellation of $810 million in congressionally appropriated funding through a 'pocket' rescission. This action eliminates 11 pools of unspent money across seven federal departments and agencies. The largest portion, $567 million, was allocated to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) for social services to illegal immigrants, including grants to non-government organizations. This funding was deemed unnecessary due to a significant reduction in illegal border crossings over the past year. Additionally, $70 million was cut from fellowships and grants for foreign academics and students, some of which supported transgender-focused projects. Another $56 million was removed from a Department of Housing and Urban Development program for housing counseling, which allegedly fueled 'DEI-centric' agendas of Democrat-linked racial advocacy groups. Smaller amounts were also rescinded from HHS grants, a Department of Education migrant students initiative, Justice Department's...

Senator Collins Criticizes Trump Administration's 'Illegal' Spending Cuts, Citing OMB Director Vought

Senator Collins Criticizes Trump Administration's 'Illegal' Spending Cuts, Citing OMB Director Vought

U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) has publicly stated that the Trump administration's decision to cancel nearly $1 billion in congressionally approved spending is illegal. The White House announced these cuts, which target programs for immigrant services, diversity initiatives, and other domestic spending, describing them as focused on 'the most harmful government spending.' Senator Collins, who chairs the Senate Appropriations Committee, asserted that the action was taken without warning or consultation and represents an attempt by the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to 'undermine Congress’s Constitutional power of the purse.' The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has also deemed this maneuver, known as a 'pocket rescission,' illegal. This move comes despite Collins having voted to confirm OMB Director Russell Vought, who had previously expressed views that the law constraining presidential authority over spending was unconstitutional.