Jay Clayton sworn in as U.S. director of national intelligence
Senate Republicans confirmed Clayton despite opposition from Democrats, who criticized him for refusing to directly acknowledge Trump’s 2020 election loss.
‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ beats out ‘Avengers: Endgame’ for highest domestic opening ever
Sony and Marvel’s “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” set the record for the highest domestic opening weekend of all time with $360 million in ticket sales.
White House to host AI companies Tuesday to review new model-testing framework
President Donald Trump’s June executive order directed officials to develop a process to evaluate the cybersecurity capabilities of advanced AI models.
Are Americans ready to embrace tiny ‘cars’? These companies think so
Electric low-speed vehicles, or LSVs, are a step above a traditional golf cart but below a typical light-duty car or truck sold in the U.S.
Senate appears ready to advance Blanche after Cornyn strikes deal
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, a key holdout on confirming Todd Blanche for attorney general, struck a deal to end the controversial “anti-weaponization fund.”
ChatGPT dominates early AI spending in Congress as lawmakers weigh regulation
At least 70 House offices used identifiable AI tools in early 2026, with Democrats leading visible spending and broader use likely undercounted.
‘Winter is coming’: Ukraine fears its toughest test since Russia’s full-scale invasion
Russian forces have ramped up the number of missile strikes on Ukrainian cities, likely seeking to exploit Kyiv’s shortage of ballistic missile interceptors.
Trump says Iran talks to resume Monday after calling off planned strikes
The latest peace proposal calls for warring parties to return to negotiations and continue working out some of the thorny issues that derailed diplomatic efforts.
Why flights are so expensive and will likely stay that way
Airlines are paying billions of dollars more in fuel costs this year
GOP Sen. Moreno says ex-son-in-law Max Miller shouldn’t serve in House, needs ‘serious psychological help’
Miller has denied the allegations made against him by his ex-wife Emily Moreno, daughter of Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno.