September 2026
ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
The man was in serious but stable condition at a hospital after being shot once in the torso on the city’s north side, Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said.
Russia’s ruling pro-Putin party on track to win wartime election after drones strike Moscow
Russia’s ruling party was on track to win a parliamentary election that Putin has cast as a test of support for the war in Ukraine, partial results showed.
Trump says his planned arch would become a ‘military complex’ able to host drones and snipers
It is another example of how Trump is insisting that his initiatives to beautify the White House and the city also serve a defensive purpose.
Merz vows to press ahead with reforms after historic German state election defeat
Projections showed Merz’s Christian Democratic Union won 4.9% in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania — the party’s lowest result in any state since World War II.
Trump to meet with NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Monday ahead of UN General Assembly
The mayor’s press office said the meeting will take place at Gracie Mansion and “will focus on issues affecting New York City and New Yorkers.”
Bessent meets China Vice Premier He Lifeng ahead of Trump-Xi summit
Scott Bessent and China’s He Lifeng are holding talks on trade, AI and critical minerals ahead of Trump and Xi’s Sept. 24 summit.
Budget airline king Bill Franke warms to first-class seats and premium upgrades
Serial airline investor Bill Franke is embracing more upmarket changes like first-class seats.
U.S. urges Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Iran tensions rise
The State Department urged Americans to reconsider Middle East travel as Houthi attacks intensify and Iran keeps the Strait of Hormuz closed.
‘It’s awful’: How tariffs, soaring fuel costs and higher interest rates are squeezing American companies
Tariffs, fuel prices and interest rates are squeezing American companies, particularly manufacturers, auto suppliers, retailers and transportation businesses.
AI, data center alarms dominate Congressional Black Caucus week in Washington
AI interests pro and con turned out for the Congressional Black Caucus’s annual gathering in Washington as the topics — plus redistricting concerns — dominated.