Kimmel's suspension prompts free-speech Republicans to reconsider their boundaries  —  The News  —  The indefinite suspension of Jimmy Kimmel's TV show amid pressure from the FCC is prompting libertarian-leaning Republicans to consider redrawing their boundaries when it comes to limiting speech.

RFK Jr.'s vaccine panel makes a controversial change to the childhood vaccine schedule … However — in a highly unusual move — the panel voted not to change the current coverage for the MMRV shot under the Vaccines for Children program, meaning the program will still cover it for the younger children …

Trump poised to fire US attorney for resisting effort to charge NY AG Letitia James: Sources  —  Trump officials had pushed Erik Siebert to bring criminal charges against James.  —  President Donald Trump speaks to members of the press aboard Air Force One, September 16, 2025, during the flight to the United Kingdom.

Senate confirms 48 Trump nominees at once, including Kimberly Guilfoyle and Callista Gingrich  —  Republicans this month triggered the “nuclear option,” changing Senate rules to confirm nominees en bloc, calling it an attempt to overcome Democratic obstruction.

U.S. ambassador ‘disappointed’ with anti-American sentiment in Canada  —  Finance minister's comments about trade war don't help, Hoekstra says  —  The U.S. ambassador to Canada is expressing frustration over the anti-American sentiment he sees in this country, including from politicians …

Texas A&M President to Step Down After Controversy Over ‘Gender Ideology’  —  The university had been roiled over a student who filmed herself arguing with the instructor of a children's literature course that recognized more than two genders.  —  Texas A&M University's president will step …

11 Elected Officials Arrested Trying to Access Cells at N.Y.C. ICE Facility  —  Brad Lander, the city comptroller, was arrested again.  Jumaane D. Williams, the public advocate, was among protesters detained outside.  —  Federal officers arrested 11 Democratic elected officials inside …

Trump and China's Xi set to discuss trade tensions, TikTok deal  —  The leaders of the world's two biggest economies will talk for the first time since June.  The call could pave the way for an in-person meeting as soon as next month.  —  The stakes will be high on Friday when President Donald Trump …

AOC builds toward a big choice for 2028  —  Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) and her team are positioning her to run for president or the U.S. Senate in 2028, according to people familiar with her operation. … A fellow New Yorker, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, 74, is up for re-election in 2028.

Schumer doesn't sound like he's about to fold … Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune weak, said Republicans will own any government shutdown and insisted that Democrats shouldn't agree to fund federal agencies unless Congress clamps …

Vanity Fair Announces New Hires Across Departments  —  Jennifer Pastore, Olivia Nuzzi, Lindsey Underwood, Aidan McLaughlin, and more to join the magazine  —  Today, Vanity Fair global editorial director Mark Guiducci announced twelve new hires and a promotion, including writers, editors …

The lawyers who caved  —  A note from Aaron: ABC's craven decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel's show represents a major victory for MAGA in its war on free speech.  In a climate where corporate media keeps obeying in advance and bending the knee to Trumpism, supporting independent media is more important than ever.

Military leaders consider recruiting campaign centered around Charlie Kirk  —  Possible slogans discussed include “Charlie has awakened a generation of warriors.”  There is talk of using Turning Point USA chapters as recruitment centers.  —  WASHINGTON — Pentagon leaders are considering …

In Dark Times, Americans Need Leadership That Unites  —  Our response to Charlie Kirk's assassination must be better.  —  The assassination of Charlie Kirk has cast a dark shadow over the country, not only because the deed itself was abominable, but also because the reaction to it has been so disturbing.

Pentagon Bans Tech Vendors From Using China-Based Personnel After ProPublica Investigation  —  The Defense Department has tightened cybersecurity requirements for its cloud services providers.  The changes come after ProPublica revealed how Microsoft's use of China-based engineers left sensitive government data vulnerable to hacking.

Trump nixed $400 million in Taiwan military aid, pushing future arms sales  —  President Donald Trump declined to approve a package of weapons to Taiwan this summer, as he tries to negotiate a trade deal and potential summit with Chinese leader Xi Jinping.  —  just now

4 service members were aboard US Army helicopter that crashed in Washington state  —  Four service members were aboard a U.S. Army MH-60 Black Hawk helicopter that crashed near Joint Base Lewis-McChord in Washington state, the Army said in a release Thursday.  The Army did not release their conditions.

Trump's Team Explores Government-Backed Manufacturing Boost  —  Discussions center on how to use money from a $550 billion fund to spur construction of factories and other infrastructure  —  WASHINGTON—President Trump's team is weighing a plan to spur the construction of factories …