Meta to Pay Up to $17.1 Billion in Landmark Settlement Over Social Media Addiction Claims  —  The social media giant settled with 47 states, the District of Columbia and U.S. territories, and agreed to make major changes to its products over claims its platforms endangered children.

The bizarre roots of Trump's trade war on Canada  —  LONDON, Ontario — President Donald Trump seems dead set on escalating his trade war with Canada.  And no one is really sure why.  —  On Monday, Trump threatened another round of 50 percent tariffs on top of the ones he just implemented …

Before Hegseth fired him, top general was advised to drop Kid Rock probe  —  Gen. Randy George appeared troubled by the encounter with Gen. Chris LaNeve, the Army's No. 2 officer now favored for the service's top job, people familiar with the matter told The Post.  —  Summary

Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump's order limiting mail voting in midterms  —  Democratic-controlled states on Wednesday filed another lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year's midterm elections.

Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them 'just don't go'  —  The federal judge, who cited Dolly Parton in his ruling, found that the state law violated the First Amendment.  —  A federal judge in Texas struck down a 2023 state law Tuesday that sought to restrict drag shows …

Troops fighting against Iran and alleged drug smugglers say they are being asked to violate international law  —  Organizations that help service members apply to leave the military as conscientious objectors are seeing a large increase in concerns over U.S. military strikes against alleged drug boats and targets inside Iran.

Appeals court rejects Rep. McIver's challenge to charges for alleged assaults at ICE facility  —  Rep. LaMonica McIver is not immune from prosecution for her contact with ICE officials during a heated scrum at New Jersey's Delaney Hall detention facility, even though it occurred during …

A Pork Tenderloin, a State Fair and Democrats' Best Shot at Iowa in Decades … So I won't say that Iowa is tops because I don't want to alienate Minnesota, Ohio and, lord knows, Texas.  And, no, I'm not ignoring you, New York — I know Syracuse is host to the granddaddy of them all.

The Connections That Turned a Precocious Teen Into the Fallen ‘Nostradamus of AI’  —  A 24-year-old investor was hailed as a visionary and attracted billions—before turning into Wall Street's latest cautionary tale  —  For the past few years, at happy hours and dinner parties in San Francisco …

EXCLUSIVE: State Dept reveals Portland Antifa connection to Hamas, Iran's IRGC in sweeping terror action  —  Marco Rubio says Autistici/Inventati built encrypted digital tools used by Rose City Antifa, Hamas and other violent groups  —  EXCLUSIVE: A State Department memo reveals …

CIA Director John Ratcliffe visits Russia, on what was a secret trip  —  A U.S. military plane landed at an airport in Moscow, Russia, on Tuesday, and CIA Director John Ratcliffe was among those on board.  Charlie D'Agata reports.

Poll: New low for Trump on prices and foreign policy, now net negative on border security  —  This article reports results from the August 2026 Strength In Numbers/Verasight poll.  A methodology description is included at the end of this article.  You can find toplines for this as well as …

Deadly Nepal Flood May Have Been Caused by Ice Snapping Off Glacier, Scientists Say  —  An initial assessment of satellite imagery suggests an “ice avalanche” from a high-altitude glacier sent a giant cascade into the valley below.  —  The deadly flooding in Nepal on Wednesday was likely set off …

New Student Visas Dropped 23% in 2025  —  Countries impacted by Trump's travel ban are among those with the fewest student visas issued in 2025, though China and India, typically the two largest suppliers of international students to the U.S., were also hit hard.

Justice Department and FBI Seize Platforms Operated and Used by China State-Sponsored Hackers to Target U.S. Critical Infrastructure  —  For Immediate Release  —  The Justice Department and FBI announced court-authorized domain seizures today to deny malicious cyber actors access …

A Question for the Formerly Woke: What Exactly Do You Regret?  —  There is a difference between changing your mind and shifting your tactics, between evolving in your views and abandoning them because they've become unpopular or politically perilous.  —  When Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez …

In a 2023 interview, Trump's new FDA pick laid out a vision for ‘conservative-based’ science  —  In a 2023 podcast interview, Heidi Overton called for the creation of “alternate systems” for publishing research that would back conservative policy  —  President Donald Trump's nominee to lead …

Florida Governor Says Public Is ‘Right to Be Concerned’ About Flock Cameras  —  Republican Ron DeSantis wants new state laws to restrict use of automated license plate readers  —  Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the use of automated-license plate readers has gotten “out of control,” …

Trump can't stop sabotaging his own economy  —  “Why would I want to blow up the global financial system?” an exasperated Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said during a press conference Monday, while introducing new sanctions against Iran.  Bessent may think that's still a self-evidently ridiculous question.

This Cancer Breakthrough Has Scientists Cheering—and Crying  —  They know RFK Jr. and Donald Trump are destroying the research ecosystem that made it possible.  —  FIFTEEN YEARS AGO, an up-and-coming oncology researcher in Boston named Catherine Wu had a hunch.

Trump administration issues pause on visa appointments for applicants worldwide  —  President Donald Trump's administration has issued a pause on visa appointments for applicants around the world during an ongoing immigration crackdown by the U.S. government in the Republican leader's second term in the White House.

US Allies Warn Hormuz Is Still Mined Despite Trump Claim  —  US allies are privately warning that the Strait of Hormuz is still likely mined, casting doubt on President Donald Trump's claim that the US Navy has completely removed and detonated explosives laid by Iran.

Trump and Vance will keynote the Republicans' midterm convention in Texas next month  —  As if there was any doubt, Republicans' midterm convention will be the Donald Trump show, with the president appearing at both nights of the event in Dallas on Sept. 9-10.

Massachusetts state legislator indicted on COVID-19 federal fraud charges  —  A Massachusetts state lawmaker was arrested Wednesday on federal charges accusing him of fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 relief funds and funneling money into personal and business accounts.

In Texas Senate race, Talarico seeks depositions that could damage Paxton  —  Democrat James Talarico has leaned into Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's past legal scandals to try to win over moderate Republicans.  —  Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico is looking …