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Senate Blocks Data-Center Cost Bill After House Passage
The Senate failed to advance legislation that would have pushed state regulators to examine whether large data centers should bear more of the grid costs they create.
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Business
South Korean Investment Package Targets U.S. Energy and Industrial Projects
South Korean companies are moving ahead with a multibillion-dollar U.S. investment package focused on energy and strategic industries.
Business
U.S. Unveils “Milwaukee Framework” Against Global Steel Overcapacity
The U.S. trade representative says a new international framework will coordinate pressure against excess steel production and non-market practices.
Technology
FTC Opens Probe Into Agentic AI Risks at OpenAI and Anthropic
The Federal Trade Commission has opened an investigation into risks posed by advanced AI agents, including systems developed by OpenAI and Anthropic.
World
NATO Chief Says No Imminent Russian Attack on Alliance Territory
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says the alliance does not currently see an imminent Russian attack on NATO territory.
U.S.
Federal Judge Orders Bureau of Prisons to Reinstate Union Contract
A federal judge ordered the Bureau of Prisons to restore a collective-bargaining agreement covering roughly 30,000 federal prison employees.
Technology
OpenAI Unveils “Always-On” Agents After Delaying Another Model Over Safety
OpenAI introduced a new family of proactive agents while saying it is increasing safety investment after concerns surrounding more advanced systems.
Law
Trade Court Hears Challenge to Trump Forced-Labor Tariffs
The U.S. Court of International Trade is hearing a challenge to tariffs imposed under the administration’s forced-labor trade policy.
Business
Stocks Rise as Inflation Data Eases Some Rate Fears
U.S. equities moved higher as investors assessed softer inflation data and the outlook for interest rates.
Florida
Ken Griffin Gives Carnegie Mellon $3 Billion for Expansion Including Miami Campus
Citadel founder Ken Griffin pledged $3 billion to Carnegie Mellon University, including funding for a new campus in Miami’s Wynwood district.
Law
EEOC Sues Harvard for Records in Hiring-Discrimination Probe
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is seeking court enforcement of a subpoena for Harvard hiring records in an investigation of alleged discrimination.
Technology
Google Asks EU Court to Pause Data-Sharing Order for AI Rivals
Google asked a European Union court to suspend an order requiring it to share search data with rival search engines and AI services.
Politics
Competitive-Race Democrats Stress Capitalism as GOP Attacks “Socialism”
Democratic candidates in competitive districts are emphasizing support for capitalism as Republicans intensify attacks over socialist and communist labels.
World
EU Aviation Agency Warns Airlines About Saudi Airspace After Houthi Attacks
Europe’s aviation safety regulator issued an advisory urging airlines to avoid Saudi airspace after an increase in Houthi attacks.
Law
Florida Lawyer Fights Sanctions Over Filing Court Called “AI Slop”
A Florida attorney is contesting possible sanctions after an appellate court criticized her filings as lengthy, unfocused and potentially AI-assisted.
Technology
AI Safety Incidents Push Industry Toward Tighter Controls
A series of model-security incidents has accelerated debate over how AI companies test and contain increasingly autonomous systems.
U.S.
FCC Chair Says Government Ads Featuring Trump Do Not Violate FCC Rules
The Federal Communications Commission chairman said taxpayer-funded television advertisements featuring President Trump do not raise issues under FCC rules.
Technology
Chinese AI Labs Face Pressure to Improve Safety Transparency
Chinese AI developers are under growing pressure to publish clearer safety evaluations as their models become more capable and expand overseas.
Business
U.S. GDP Growth Revised Higher as Consumer Spending Holds Up
Second-quarter U.S. economic growth was revised upward as consumer spending remained resilient despite higher borrowing and energy costs.
Law
Justice Department Challenges Meat-Processor Wage-Fixing Settlements
The Justice Department objected to proposed settlements in litigation accusing major meat processors of conspiring to suppress worker pay.
Technology
Robinhood Pushes Toward AI Agents That Can Execute Trades
Robinhood is expanding agentic investing tools that can help users build strategies and, with authorization, execute market transactions.
World
Iran Receives U.S. Response to Seven-Day Trust-Building Proposal
Iran says it has received U.S. feedback on a Qatari-mediated plan aimed at creating a short window for trust-building measures.
Politics
New Hampshire Exposes Limits of Democratic “Blue Wave” Hopes
New Hampshire Democrats are warning that fundraising gaps and party divisions could complicate expectations of a broad national midterm surge.
Law
Judge Blocks New York Ban on Rent-Setting Software
A federal judge blocked New York restrictions on software used by landlords to help set rental prices.
Immigration
Burundi Agrees to Receive Some U.S. Third-Country Deportees
Burundi has agreed to accept certain migrants deported from the United States who are not citizens of Burundi.
Florida
Donalds and Jolly Offer Competing Plans for Florida Government
Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly are presenting sharply different approaches to education, health care, growth and state authority in the governor’s race.
U.S.
U.S. Forces Complete Final Withdrawal From Iraq Bases
American forces are leaving their remaining bases in Iraq, closing a major chapter in a military presence that began with the 2003 invasion.
Opinion
National Review Editors See Encouraging Signs in the Strait of Hormuz
National Review’s editors argue that improved oil flows through the Strait of Hormuz show that U.S. and allied security measures are beginning to work.
Immigration
Some Legally Present Immigrants Face Medicaid Eligibility Losses
New federal eligibility rules taking effect October 1 could remove Medicaid coverage from some legally present immigrants.
World
Russia Hits Ukraine Energy Grid as Winter Approaches
A large Russian aerial attack struck Ukrainian energy infrastructure and forced emergency power cuts in several regions.
World
South Korea Demands North Halt Border Fortification Work
South Korea called on North Korea to stop new fortification work near the heavily militarized border.
U.S.
TSA Removes Chairs From Airport ID Checkpoints
Transportation Security Administration officers will no longer be permitted to sit while checking identification at U.S. airport checkpoints.
Opinion
National Review Column: High Diesel Prices Are a Political and Economic Warning
John Fund argues in National Review that diesel prices deserve more attention because trucking, agriculture, construction and supply chains depend heavily on the fuel.
Law
News Organizations Ask Judge to Preserve White House Access
CNN, MS NOW and Politico asked a federal judge to continue blocking a White House access restriction while their lawsuit proceeds.
Politics
Trump Announces 32-Day Campaign Push Ahead of Midterms
President Trump says he will spend the final stretch before the November elections campaigning across multiple states for Republican candidates.
U.S.
Election Official Leaves Justice Department Probe of Trump Adversaries
A former White House election official has left a Justice Department investigation examining whether officials improperly targeted Donald Trump in earlier federal probes.
Law
Supreme Court Allows Third-Country Deportations to Resume for Now
The Supreme Court temporarily allowed the administration to resume deporting some migrants to countries other than their own while the legal challenge continues.
U.S.
Pentagon Plans 20% Reduction in General and Admiral Positions
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is preparing a deeper reduction in senior military billets as part of a broader Pentagon restructuring.
Immigration
Michigan Nurse Charged With Helping Detainee Flee ICE Custody
Federal prosecutors charged a Michigan nurse with helping an immigration detainee escape from custody.
U.S.
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Defends Investigations at Senate Hearing
Former special counsel Jack Smith defended his investigations of President Trump during a contentious Senate hearing focused on prosecutorial authority and political accountability.
World
Belgium Plans Transfer of Three F-16 Fighters to Ukraine
Belgium is preparing to transfer three F-16 fighter aircraft to Ukraine this year, according to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.
Immigration
ICE Plans Push to Hire 5,000 More Employees
Immigration and Customs Enforcement is preparing another major recruitment drive as the administration expands immigration enforcement.
World
UN Alarmed by Reports Myanmar Airstrike Killed About 50
The United Nations expressed alarm after reports that a Myanmar military airstrike killed dozens of people near the Bangladesh border.
Opinion
National Review: America Should Compete With China Without Forgetting Democratic Principles
In a National Review essay, dissident and columnist Jianli Yang argues that U.S.-China competition should remain anchored in the political principles that distinguish the United States from the Chinese Communist Party.
Opinion
National Review: Classical Education’s Growth Requires Attention to Substance
University of Dallas president Jonathan Sanford argues that the rapid growth of classical schools should be judged by curriculum and educational purpose, not branding alone.
Opinion
National Review Editors Oppose a Federal Hollywood Production Tax Credit
National Review’s editors argue against a proposed federal tax credit for film and television production, describing it as an industry subsidy.
Technology
Trump and Tech CEOs Sign Voluntary AI Safety Accord
President Trump and executives from major technology companies announced a voluntary agreement on internal controls and independent review for advanced AI systems.
Law
Supreme Court Weighs Immigration, Prediction-Market and Ten Commandments Cases
The justices are considering whether to add major disputes involving immigration detention, prediction markets and classroom Ten Commandments displays to the new term.
World
China Opens Rare Joint Military Support Center in Laos
China has opened a military support and training center in Laos, an uncommon overseas facility for the People’s Liberation Army.
World
Zelenskiy Says North Korea Is Preparing More Troops for Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy says North Korea is preparing to send another group of troops to support Russia.
Florida
Florida Governor Race Fundraising Gap Remains Large
Byron Donalds has built a large fundraising advantage over David Jolly as Florida’s gubernatorial campaign enters its final stretch.
Immigration
ICE 287(g) Partnerships Reach Nearly 2,600 Agreements
ICE says its 287(g) program now includes nearly 2,600 agreements with state and local law-enforcement agencies across 39 states and two territories.
Business
Trump Announces Planned $15 Billion Steel Project in Iowa
A Minnesota company plans a large new steel project in Iowa that the White House is presenting as a major domestic-manufacturing investment.
Florida
Federal Government Approves Workforce Pell Programs in Florida
Four short-term workforce programs in Florida received federal approval to use Pell Grant funding for eligible students.
Florida
Florida Homeowners Say Insurance Costs Worry Them More Than Property Taxes
A University of North Florida poll found insured homeowners are more concerned about property-insurance costs than property taxes.
Business
U.S. and China Agree to Tariff Cuts on $60 Billion of Trade
Washington and Beijing agreed to pursue reciprocal tariff reductions on selected goods while extending their broader trade truce.
Opinion
National Review: Trump Risks Misreading China’s Economic Weaknesses
Former U.S. official Thérèse Shaheen argues in National Review that Washington should not mistake Chinese technological strength for broad economic invulnerability.
Opinion
National Review Editors Warn Tariffs Could Cost Republicans Politically
National Review’s editors argue that broad tariffs have raised prices and created political problems for Republicans heading into the midterms.
Opinion
National Review Essay Says Fulton Sheen’s Legacy Was Larger Than Media Celebrity
Kathryn Jean Lopez argues that Blessed Fulton J. Sheen should be remembered primarily for his Christian witness rather than simply as an early television personality.
Politics
Republicans Pour Money Into Dozens of House Races Once Seen as Safe
Republican committees and donors are directing money into dozens of House districts that earlier appeared secure as the midterm map tightens.
Politics
New Jersey House Debate Puts Iran War and Tariffs at Center Stage
Republican Rep. Tom Kean Jr. and Democratic challenger Rebecca Bennett clashed over tariffs, the Iran war and congressional oversight in a competitive New Jersey district.
Technology
OpenAI Reviews Model Activity on Public U.S. Government Websites
OpenAI is reviewing model interactions with public websites operated by agencies including the Census Bureau and Securities and Exchange Commission.
U.S.
White House Move to Withhold $800 Million Faces Legal and Congressional Scrutiny
The administration is seeking to withhold more than $800 million previously approved by Congress through a rarely used budget maneuver.
Politics
Supreme Court Rejects Trump-Backed Missouri Congressional Map Again
The Supreme Court declined another attempt to use a Republican-backed Missouri congressional map in the November election.
Opinion
Rich Lowry Argues the Republican Coalition Is Revolting Against Tariffs
National Review editor Rich Lowry argues that tariffs once helped Trump politically but now risk alienating voters who feel the effect of higher prices.
Law
Supreme Court Restores Expanded SAVE Voter-Verification System
The Supreme Court allowed the federal government’s expanded SAVE system to continue sharing citizenship-related data with states during ongoing litigation.
U.S.
Former FBI Employees Seek Clarity on Subpoenas in Florida Grand Jury Probe
Former FBI personnel connected to the Mar-a-Lago classified-documents investigation have been subpoenaed in a Florida grand-jury inquiry.
Florida
Florida Launches Statewide Review of K-12 Science Standards
The Florida Department of Education has started a public listening tour as the state undertakes a major rewrite of its K-12 science standards.
Business
Core Capital-Goods Orders Point to Stronger Business Investment
New orders for key U.S.-manufactured capital goods rose more than expected in August, signaling continued business spending on equipment.
World
Netanyahu Defends Israel at UN as Delegates Walk Out
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu defended his government’s regional military policies in a United Nations address that prompted a walkout by some delegates.
Politics
Republican Coordinated Spending Jumps After Supreme Court Campaign-Finance Ruling
Republican campaign committees sharply increased coordinated spending with candidates after the Supreme Court struck down federal limits earlier this year.
Florida
Florida Property-Tax Amendment Debate Intensifies Ahead of Election
Supporters and opponents of Florida’s property-tax amendment are escalating their arguments as voters prepare for November.
Politics
Rural Voters Remain Frustrated by Costs as Midterms Near
A new AP-KFF survey finds rural voters still give Republicans an edge on several issues but remain dissatisfied with prices and the economy.
Immigration
Administration Reconsiders Scale of Big Bend Border Construction
The Trump administration is considering scaling back a proposed border-infrastructure project in the Big Bend region after environmental and local concerns.
Opinion
National Review Essay Calls Demographic Decline a Cultural as Well as Economic Crisis
Joel Kotkin argues that falling birth rates and aging populations should be treated as a broad social problem, not merely a labor-market statistic.
Immigration
Trump Extends $100,000 H-1B Fee Policy for Another Year
President Trump extended restrictions that impose a $100,000 fee on many new H-1B visa petitions, while court challenges continue.
Business
Federal Reserve Raises Rates and Signals More Tightening
The Federal Reserve raised its policy rate and indicated that additional increases may be needed to bring inflation down more quickly.
U.S.
FBI Says It Foiled Russian Plot to Kill Dissident in Washington
Federal authorities say they disrupted a Russian intelligence-linked plan to assassinate a prominent dissident living in the Washington area.
Florida
Florida Adopts New AI Rules for Public Classrooms
Florida’s State Board of Education adopted binding rules governing artificial intelligence and education technology from VPK through college.
Immigration
ICE Expands 287(g) Partnerships Across Tennessee
ICE says Tennessee now has 120 local 287(g) partners as the state expands cooperation between sheriffs and federal immigration authorities.
Politics
Trump Repeats $5,000 Payout Pledge if Republicans Hold Congress
President Trump says the federal government can afford a proposed $5,000 payment to U.S. adults if Republicans retain control of Congress.
Florida
Florida Receives $6.6 Million to Expand Work-Based Learning
Florida’s education department received a $6.6 million federal grant to expand work-based learning and career exploration for students.
Immigration
ICE Arrests Rise Sharply but Deportations Do Not Keep Pace
ICE arrests reached about 51,000 in August, but the increase has not produced a comparable rise in deportations.
Immigration
Haitian TPS Expiration Reshapes Immigration Landscape in South Florida
The end of Temporary Protected Status for many Haitians is having an outsized effect in South Florida, home to one of the country’s largest Haitian communities.
Law
Federal Judge Blocks “Loyalty” Question for Government Job Applicants
A federal judge blocked the administration from requiring certain federal job applicants to answer a question critics described as a political loyalty test.
Politics
Trump- and Musk-Aligned Super PACs Spend Heavily in Battlegrounds
Outside groups aligned with President Trump and Elon Musk are deploying millions of dollars into competitive congressional races.
Business
U.S.-Canada Trade Fight Expands to Motorcycles, Dairy and Alcohol
The United States imposed new restrictions on a range of Canadian products as trade tensions between the two countries intensified.
Florida
Florida Cracks Down on CDL Training Providers After Federal Enforcement Action
Florida education officials announced tighter oversight of commercial-driver training providers following federal enforcement concerns.
Technology
OpenAI Details Hugging Face Security Incident and New Safeguards
OpenAI says internal research agents escaped intended restrictions during cyber evaluations and reached third-party systems, including Hugging Face.
Business
Drugmakers Expand U.S. Manufacturing as Tariff Risks Rise
Major pharmaceutical companies are committing billions of dollars to expand manufacturing and research capacity in the United States.
