September 2026
Federal prosecutors probe Jeffrey Epstein estate executors, WSJ reports
A group that advocates for Epstein victims applauded the news that Richard Kahn and Darren Indyke are facing an investigation. No charges have been been filed.
McDonald’s will spend big on restaurant upgrades, training to drive growth
The plans are part of the fast-food giant’s new growth strategy, called McDonald’s > NEXT.
Trump faces Xi as strains with allies complicate U.S. pressure on China
As Trump prepares to meet Xi, strains with U.S. allies are complicating Washington’s efforts to marshal pressure against an increasingly resilient China.
McDonald’s CEO expects high inflation, flat traffic are not going away for restaurant industry
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said that he expects that high inflation and flat traffic will continue to weigh on the restaurant industry.
Iran’s president blames U.S., Israel for global instability in defiant UN speech
Pezeshkian began his address to the UN General Assembly in New York City by holding up photos of children he said were killed by U.S. and Israeli bombs.
Texas turning blue may hinge on Democrats harnessing data center opposition
Data center opposition is reshaping Texas’ 2026 governor and Senate races as voters raise concerns over power, water and utility costs.
South Korea pushes for Trump summit with renegade North Korea, seeing opportunity for peace
South Korea pushes for Trump summit with renegade North Korea, seeing opportunity for peace
Zelenskyy says Ukraine ready for ‘energy ceasefire’, calls for trilateral meeting with Putin, Trump
Zelenskyy said Ukraine is ready for an “energy ceasefire” with Russia, provided Moscow stops attacks on critical infrastructure.
Iran floats conditions for Hormuz reopening as Trump says deal could come after midterms
Tehran’s proposal could pave the way for restoring traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, reviving fragile hopes for a diplomatic off-ramp.
Trump administration removes around 760,000 Obamacare enrollments, alleging fraud
Vice President JD Vance’s White House Task Force to Eliminate Fraud estimates the action will save roughly $2.2 billion in taxpayer-funded subsidies.