Sen. Mitch McConnell returns to Senate floor after hospitalization
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) arrives for a vote at the U.S. Capitol on September 14, 2026 in Washington, D.C. This is McConnell’s first public appearance in over 90 days after he recovered from a fall and illness. (Finn Gomez/Getty Images)…
Mayors and states sue Trump over new green card restrictions
Zohran Mamdani announces at a news conference that he is suing President Donald Trump’s administration over its policies that he says will drive immigrants and mixed-status families away from public benefits they can legally receive on Sept. 14,…
Brie Larson to star in ‘One Italian Summer’ film adaptation
Brie Larson attends the 2026 Disney Upfront at Jacob Javits Center on May 12, 2026, in New York City. (John Nacion/FilmMagic via Getty Images) Brie Larson is headed to Italy. The Oscar winner is set to star in and executive produce the film adaptation of…
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle’s kids to change schools in UK over security concerns
Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, greet members of the public at the Cruising Yacht Club of Australia on April 17, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — Prince Harry and Meghan’s two…
Russian oligarch paid for parts of Donald Trump Jr.’s wedding celebration, report says
Donald Trump Jr. and his wife Bettina Anderson disembark from Air Force One as they arrive alongside U.S. President Donald Trump at Dublin Airport, September 12, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. (Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — A Russian…
What does the closure of Saudi-Arabia’s East-West pipeline mean for gas prices?
Nicholson Francios pumps diesel fuel into his tractor-trailer at a truck stop on Sept. 11, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Global oil prices on Monday climbed to their highest level since May after Saudi Arabia…
Amazon stops operations with 21 Air after deadly Miami cargo plane crash
An Amazon cargo plane is seen after it crashed at Miami International Airport on Sept. 6, 2026, in Miami, Florida. (Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Amazon announced Sunday it’s pausing operations with cargo carrier 21 Air following last…
Bob Mackie, fashion designer to the stars, dies at 87
Bob Mackie attends the Fashion Trust U.S. Awards 2025 on April 8, 2025, in West Hollywood, California. (Monica Schipper/Getty Images) Celebrity designer Bob Mackie, who created looks for stars including Cher, Diana Ross and Carol Burnett, has died at the…
Military funding, AI and more: Congress returns for short stint before bolting again
Capitol Hill dome on Sept. 11, 2026, in Washington, D.C. (Roberto Schmidt/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Lawmakers from both chambers return to Washington this week for the final legislative push before the November midterm elections, the first time…
OpenAI CEO calls for AI pacing as Trump insists he’s not downplaying risk
OpenAi founder Sam Altman during the G20 Innovation Ministerial on Sept. 2, 2026, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Sean Rayford/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Sam Altman, the chief executive of OpenAI, joined others in the artificial intelligence…
