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Judge blocks Trump from firing Seattle US attorney who had job for an hour
by Tierney Sneed on October 1, 2026 at 8:17 pm
President Donald Trump cannot fire US attorneys who have been appointed by courts, a federal judge in Washington state said Thursday in a first-of-its-kind ruling that tests the scope of a president’s removal power under the Constitution.
Trump is sending $500 refund checks to nearly a million Americans. Here’s who gets them
by Tami Luhby on October 1, 2026 at 7:31 pm
The Affordable Care Act $500 refund checks are in the mail to nearly a million Americans, along with a letter from President Donald Trump touting his healthcare accomplishments and casting blame on his predecessor.
8 in 10 Americans disapprove of Trump on inflation. That’s extremely rare for a president
by Aaron Blake on October 1, 2026 at 7:06 pm
We don’t yet know how the 2026 midterm elections will shake out.
Donation pledges to Kennedy Center fell by more than 100% in months after Trump’s name added, internal documents show
by Sunlen Serfaty,Yahya Abou-Ghazala,Betsy Klein on October 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm
For much of the past year, the financial alarm bells at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts have been going off among the stewards of the iconic art institution.
Mortgage rates just hit 7.28%. But there are ways to get a lower rate
by Samantha Delouya on October 1, 2026 at 4:00 pm
Even with borrowing costs high, a sub-7% mortgage rate may still be within reach for some buyers. The trade-off could be a riskier loan or a bigger upfront payment.

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Judge blocks Trump’s firing of top federal prosecutor in Seattle and restores him as U.S. attorney
by Melissa Quinn on October 1, 2026 at 8:41 pm
Trump suggests FlyDubai co-pilot is linked to Iran, “based on what I’m hearing”
by Kathryn Watson on October 1, 2026 at 8:04 pm
9 in 10 Americans have encountered a cyber scam as AI fuels fraud, Consumer Reports finds
by Megan Cerullo on October 1, 2026 at 7:49 pm
Open-weight AI models are more vulnerable to manipulation and can lack oversight. Here’s what to know.
by Lauren Fichten on October 1, 2026 at 7:37 pm
Christa Pike surviving her execution was “unparalleled.” But it wasn’t the first botched lethal injection.
by Emily Mae Czachor on October 1, 2026 at 7:03 pm

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Federal scholarship for private school, homeschooling will be open to most kids
on October 1, 2026 at 2:02 pm
The Trump administration has proposed rules for a new federal scholarship program that launches at the start of next year
California helicopter crash kills 2 people and leaves 2 hospitalized and 1 missing
on October 1, 2026 at 11:38 am
A medical helicopter crash off Catalina Island near Los Angeles has killed two people and hospitalized two
Trump’s planned Choctaw Nation rally will be the latest visit to Indian Country
on October 1, 2026 at 9:54 am
President Donald Trump is holding a campaign rally in the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma
Tennessee governor halts executions after Christa Gail Pike survives lethal injection attempt
on October 1, 2026 at 9:54 am
Tennessee officials have been unable to put Christa Gail Pike to death for a 1995 murder after administering two doses of a lethal drug
Cockpit stabbing on FlyDubai plane to Tel Aviv puts crew-related hijackings in focus
on October 1, 2026 at 5:38 am
A pilot on a plane traveling from Dubai to Tel Aviv stabbed the other pilot and then apparently tried to crash the aircraft before being subdued by passengers and crew

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Lindsay Clancy’s motion for a finding of not guilty denied weeks after mistrial
on October 1, 2026 at 8:07 pm
Judge William Sullivan ruled that evidence permitted a rational jury to find Lindsay Clancy guilty of murder, rejecting her not guilty motion.
Christa Pike’s attorneys say she’s in critical condition after botched lethal injections
on October 1, 2026 at 7:35 pm
Christa Pike is in critical condition after two botched lethal injection attempts, and her attorneys said the needle may have pierced her veins.
Father hoped NYT executive son would visit home weeks before prosecutors allege deadly in-law ambush
on October 1, 2026 at 6:00 pm
A father’s loving Facebook post surfaced days before New York Times executive Jonathan McKinsey was allegedly ambushed in a California park.
Police near Ole Miss respond to suspected overdose, say ‘not student-related’
on October 1, 2026 at 4:34 pm
A 22-year-old was revived after a suspected overdose in Oxford, Miss., but police say it’s unrelated to two recent Ole Miss student deaths.
Fox News ‘Antisemitism Exposed’ Newsletter: Bravery stops terror in sky and at temple
on October 1, 2026 at 4:26 pm
Fox News’ “Antisemitism Exposed” newsletter brings you stories on the rising anti-Jewish prejudice across the U.S. and the world.

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What undecided voters want to hear: From the Politics Desk
by The Politics Desk on October 1, 2026 at 9:07 pm
Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.
Mike Tomlin is a Super Bowl-winning coach. His real passion might have been ‘Minecraft.’
by Andrew Greif on October 1, 2026 at 8:08 pm
As the coach of one of the NFL’s most successful franchises, the Pittsburgh Steelers, for nearly two decades, Mike Tomlin was charged with building championship-caliber teams.
U.S. pressures European allies to release diesel reserves as Trump considers export ban
by Steve Kopack on October 1, 2026 at 7:41 pm
The Trump administration asked European allies to release diesel from their emergency stockpiles to increase global supplies and tamp down on soaring prices.
U.S. pressures European allies to release diesel reserves as Trump considers export ban
by Steve Kopack on October 1, 2026 at 7:41 pm
The Trump administration asked European allies to release diesel from their emergency stockpiles to increase global supplies and tamp down on soaring prices.
Christa Pike is in critical condition after a failed execution in Tennessee, her lawyers say
by Rebecca Cohen on October 1, 2026 at 7:40 pm
As harrowing details emerge from Tennessee’s failed execution of Christa Pike, who survived despite her lawyers saying she was administered two doses of a lethal drug, scrutiny is falling on how the procedure was carried out.

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Suffolk County officials announce a new Italian-American museum opening on Long Island
by Brandon Cruz on October 1, 2026 at 9:16 pm
Don’t fuggedabout history! Suffolk County is opening a brand new museum celebrating Italian-American history, heritage and the generations who helped shape Long Island. County officials, alongside numerous Italian-American organizations and activists, announced their plans to build the new museum on Thursday, which they said will not only feature the history of how Long Island came…
‘Cornell 7’ lawsuit mistakenly served to innocent Marine, as family hit with death threats: report
by Anthony Blair on October 1, 2026 at 9:16 pm
“Do the world a favor and go kill yourself,” read one chilling message sent to the innocent Marine’s sister.
California ranks in nation’s top 10 for highest student loan payments, new study finds
by Christopher Edwards on October 1, 2026 at 9:15 pm
No other Western state cracked the top 10.
Padres fan’s viral date search takes bizarre turn with ‘large women’ update
by Grant Young on October 1, 2026 at 9:13 pm
After his playoff date search went viral, Padres fan @Eggorian found what he was looking for.
Halle Berry accused of choking 12-year-old son as ex pleads for sole custody in restraining order filing
by mliss1578 on October 1, 2026 at 9:13 pm
Oliver Martinez is accusing the actress of physically abusing their son.

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How Did Christa Pike Survive Two Lethal Injections of Pentobarbital?
by Benjamin Mueller and Shaila Dewan on October 1, 2026 at 8:58 pm
A catheter carrying the drug may not have delivered the doses to Ms. Pike’s bloodstream, experts said. The drug itself may have been degraded.
David Ellison’s Vision for CNN: Same C.E.O and No Bari Weiss, for Now.
by Benjamin Mullin and Michael M. Grynbaum on October 1, 2026 at 8:56 pm
David Ellison is negotiating to keep CNN’s chief executive, Mark Thompson, in place without oversight from Bari Weiss, the CBS editor in chief, when the networks’ parent companies merge.
The New York City Neighborhoods Where It’s Hardest to Build Housing
by Mihir Zaveri on October 1, 2026 at 8:49 pm
Some City Council members are losing an informal veto power over new projects in their districts after voters approved a measure aimed at eliminating roadblocks to development.
Chi Phi Members Accused in Cornell Sex Assault Lawsuit Give Varying Accounts of Night
by Maia Coleman, Claire Fahy and Michael C. Bender on October 1, 2026 at 8:39 pm
Their accounts, detailed in hundreds of pages of investigative files obtained by The New York Times, were disjointed and sometimes contradictory. All the men denied any wrongdoing.
U.S. Bond Yields Hit Highest Level Since 2002
by Eshe Nelson and Joe Rennison on October 1, 2026 at 8:23 pm
The higher yields, which are pressuring consumer and corporate borrowers and increasingly weighing on certain corners of the stock market, are unlikely to dissipate soon.

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Why this GOP senator is blocking Kari Lake confirmationArizona
by azcentral.com on October 1, 2026 at 2:44 pm
House GOP leader sought DOJ probe of Sunshine Residential
by Stacey Barchenger on October 1, 2026 at 12:03 pm
The referral seeking a DOJ probe was made over two months ago as the House concluded its own work, but there’s no indication DOJ started a probe.
In win for Trump, Supreme Court allows third-country deportations to resume
by , The Arizona Republic on September 29, 2026 at 7:15 pm
The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a judge’s order requiring migrants be able to contest their removal to countries other than their own.
Republican’s apparent basketball mix-up derails Jack Smith hearing
by Aysha Bagchi,Zachary Schermele on September 29, 2026 at 6:03 pm
The exchange stood out for the GOP senator who’d been a major proponent of a just-passed college sports overhaul.
Trump wants to keep deporting migrants to third countries. Is it safe?
by , The Arizona Republic on September 28, 2026 at 12:02 pm
A Phoenix man from Egypt was deported to Equatorial Guinea. President Donald Trump wants Supreme Court to allow more deportations to third countries.

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Rapper Rick Ross arrested in Miami Beach on domestic violence charges
by Alex DeLuca on October 1, 2026 at 6:45 pm
The rap mogul and South Florida fixture has faced recent public accusations of violence from a former girlfriend.
Renée Good’s family sues Trump officials, saying death was ‘not an accident’
by Silvia Foster-Frau on October 1, 2026 at 6:26 pm
The death of the mother of three sparked protests and scrutiny over how federal officers are using force against both immigrants and protesters.
Supreme Court to scrutinize ICE’s mandatory detention policy for immigrants
by Julian Mark, David Nakamura on October 1, 2026 at 5:44 pm
The case, one of the first the court has accepted since its summer recess ended, promises to be among the most consequential of the term that begins next week.
What is a botched execution, and what happened in previous cases?
by Victoria Craw on October 1, 2026 at 1:34 pm
Christa Pike continued breathing for nearly an hour after she was administered lethal drugs in Riverbend Maximum Security Institution in Nashville.
Treasury releases rules for nation’s first federal school voucher program
by Lauren Lumpkin on October 1, 2026 at 1:00 pm
With the arrival of the long-awaited rules, Democratic governors are under more pressure to say whether they will opt in.

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Disney President Casts Doubt on Future of Jimmy Kimmel and Late-Night TV
October 1, 2026 by TMZ Staff
Disney President Dana Walden wants to make 2 things clear — she's a huge Jimmy Kimmel fan, and trying to make late-night TV make business sense is no joke.
People Are Saying Erika Kirk’s Vanity Fair Photoshoot Was “Staged” and She’s Using Her Kids as an “Emotional Prop”
October 1, 2026 by Emily Madriga
Erika Kirk doesn’t need to exaggerate anything. Her husband was assassinated in front of a crowd, on camera, at a public event. She had to identify his body, raise two young children alone, a…
Report: Many security deficiencies at university where Charlie Kirk was killed
October 1, 2026 by Hays Post
Photo courtesy CSPAN OREM, Utah (AP) — A new report on Charlie Kirk’s
Report: Many security deficiencies at university where Charlie Kirk was killed
October 1, 2026 by JC Post
Photo courtesy CSPAN OREM, Utah (AP) — A new report on Charlie Kirk’s
Candace Owens Accurately Predicted Erika Kirk's 'Vanity Fair' Photoshoot With Her Kids: 'Save This Tweet, It Will Age Well'
October 1, 2026 by Lesley Abravanel
Far-right commentator Candace Owens accurately predicted in July that Erika Kirk, widow of slain MAGA influencer Charlie Kirk, would participate in aVanity Fair photo spread featuring her children. On July 18, 2026, Candace, who has been feuding with Erika since Charlie's assassination in September 2025, posted on X claiming that media figures would eventually place […]
Erika Kirk Defends Late Husband Charlie Against Racism Claims: 'He Didn't Care'
October 1, 2026 by Taylor Camp
Erika Kirk is defending her late husband, Charlie Kirk, against accusations that he was racist. The 37-year-old addressed criticism surrounding the conservative activist's past remarks during a recent interview, more than one year after Charlie was fatally shot at Utah Valley University in September 2025.
Utah man sues Candance Ownes for allegedly linking him to Charlie Kirk’s killing
October 1, 2026 by wplg
A Utah man is suing podcaster Candace Owens for allegedly linking him to the assassination of Charlie Kirk.
Erika Kirk Vanity Fair spread slammed by Candace Owens amid Charlie Kirk death row; podcaster responds to 'gay' allegations
September 30, 2026 by Shishir Gupta
Candace Owens criticized Erika Kirk’s Vanity Fair profile and questioned her decision to cooperate with the magazine.
A cake mocking Charlie Kirk’s death went viral. The University of Utah chose sides.
September 30, 2026 by William Buckley – University of Utah
OPINION/ANALYSIS The College Fix’s William Buckley spoke to students at the center of a Charlie Kirk controversy at the University of Utah.
‘We grew closer through the trauma’: Charlie Kirk’s mother responds to rumours of fallout with widow Erika
September 30, 2026 by TOI Lifestyle Desk
The relationship between Charlie Kirk's mother Kathryn Kirk and his widow, Erika Kirk, has been the subject of plenty of online speculation since his death. Now, Kathryn has spoken about their relationship herself, firmly pushing back on claims that the two women fell out over Charlie's will or his legacy.
Fired Texas teacher sues GOP lawmaker Briscoe Cain who accused her of 'mocking' Charlie Kirk
September 30, 2026 by Tanya Babbar
Brookreson says Cain's posts fueled online harassment and threats, according to her lawsuit. She is seeking more than $100,000 in damages.
"Just 4 days following Charlie’s murder….": Candace Owens calls out Erika Kirk over Charlie Kirk’s will, faith and Israel claims
September 30, 2026 by Global Sports Desk
Candace Owens has responded to Vanity Fair’s new profile of Erika Kirk, arguing that details in the article support several claims she has made about Charlie Kirk’s widow and Turning Point USA. Her comments focus on the couple’s unfinished will, Erika’s views on Israel, her faith and questions surrounding her role at the conservative organisation.
Congressman Byron Donalds Discusses Policy Issues at UCF
September 30, 2026 by Arturo Miranda
The UCF Chapter of Turning Point USA (TPUSA) hosted Congressman Byron Donalds for a remembrance of Charlie Kirk and a Q&A session with UCF Students about policy issues. TPUSA leaders Kyle Christy and Kyle Troy opened the event, acknowledging that Charlie Kirk deeply admired Byron Donalds. Donalds’ wife, Erika Donalds, then spoke more deeply about […]
Briscoe Cain sued over defamation by former Crosby ISD teacher
September 30, 2026 by Tanya Babbar
Brookreson says Cain’s posts fueled online harassment and threats, according to her lawsuit. She is seeking more than $100,000 in damages.
Erika Kirk Defends Late Husband Charlie Against Claims He Was Racist
September 30, 2026 by Christian Spencer
Erika Kirk defended past remarks her late husband, Charlie Kirk, made about Black teenagers.
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on his blueprint for depolarizing a fractured nation
September 30, 2026 by Geoff Bennett,Doug Adams,Azhar Merchant
Late Charlie Kirk’s Mother Addresses Allegations She’s Feuding With Son’s Widow Erika Kirk
September 30, 2026 by Elise Nelson
Charlie Kirk's mom, Kathryn Kirk, addresses rumors that she is feuding with his widow, Erika Kirk, and defends her taking over Turning Point USA
Late Charlie Kirk’s Mother Addresses Allegations She’s Feuding With Son’s Widow Erika Kirk
September 30, 2026 by Elise Nelson
Charlie Kirk’s mother, Kathryn Kirk, has broken her silence on rumors that she’s feuding with his widow, Erika Kirk. “We knew Charlie in a way that no one else did,” Kathryn told Vanity Fair in an int…
Erika Kirk Slammed by Critics for Using Her Daughter as a 'Political and Emotional Prop' on Magazine Cover After Charlie's Murder
September 30, 2026 by Adam Downer
Erika Kirk's recent Vanity Fair profile is being slammed not only for its content, but for its photoshoot. On social media, commenters took strong issue with the photos of Charlie Kirk's widow that featured one of the couple's two children, accusing her of using their daughter as a "political and emotional prop.
Charlie Kirk Show Hosts Awkwardly Backpedal After Getting Ripped for Praising Senator’s Viral Fail
September 30, 2026 by Stephanie Kaloi
Andrew Klovet and Blake Neff were forced to walked back their initial celebration of Sen. Schitt's attempt to trap former special counsel Jack Smith in a lie.

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4 takeaways from Trump’s Time magazine interview
by Cat Zakrzewski on October 1, 2026 at 4:25 pm
Just over a month before the midterm elections, President Donald Trump addressed the top issues confronting his administration in a wide-ranging interview with Time magazine.
The Age After Trump is coming. Better buckle up.
by Doug Sosnik on September 30, 2026 at 10:00 am
It won’t be easy to move away from the political era dominated by President Donald Trump.
Jack Smith clashes with senators over Trump probes, says ‘I will not be silenced’
by Jeremy Roebuck on September 29, 2026 at 2:20 pm
Jack Smith returned to Capitol Hill on Tuesday to defend his derailed efforts to prosecute President Donald Trump, telling lawmakers he would not “be silenced by continued threats of prosecution” […]

James Comey Jr. Indictment

Judges agrees to delay Comey arraignment to January

A federal judge has agreed to delay until January former FBI Director James Comey’s scheduled arraignment on federal charges that he threatened President Donald Trump with a social media post.
James Comey seashells case delayed until early 2027

The former FBI director’s team has moved to dismiss the case for a variety of reasons, including their claim that it is driven by Donald Trump’s animus.
James Comey arraignment delayed until January 2027: report

The arraignment for former FBI Director James Comey has been pushed to January 2027, but the judge hasn’t set a trial date yet, according to reports.
Trump’s Justice Department fights to overturn SC federal judge’s ruling

President Donald Trump’s Justice Department seeks to overturn a decision by an SC federal judge that voided indictments against Trump foes.
Trump’s Justice Department fights to overturn SC federal judge’s ruling

President Donald Trump’s Justice Department seeks to overturn a decision by an SC federal judge that voided indictments against Trump foes.
DOJ asks appeals court to reinstate indictments against Comey and James

Arguments at the hearing before the Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit revolved around two questions: whether Lindsey Halligan’s appointment was illegal and whether then-Attorney General Pam Bondi could “ratify” the indictments after t…
Goon Grilled by Judges Over Trump’s Beauty Queen Prosecutor

An appeals court is questioning the Justice Department’s attempt to restart prosecutions of two of Donald Trump’s most-hated foes after their indictments were tossed over the unlawful appointment of a…
Comey asks to push trial in seashell case to February

Former FBI Director James Comey on Tuesday asked that his trial on charges of threatening President Trump’s life with seashells styled to spell “86 47” be moved to February. Comey…
Judge Cannon comes back to haunt Trump as DOJ struggles to revive charges

Appeals judges appeared leery of allowing President Donald Trump’s Department of Justice to revive its dead prosecution of Attorney General Letitia James on Tuesday.
DOJ Asks Appeals Court to Reinstate Comey and James Indictments

The government’s cases were dismissed last November after a federal judge ruled the appointment of the prosecutor was illegal.
DOJ seeks to revive cases against Comey, James a year after dismissals

Charges in Virginia against the prominent Trump critics were thrown out last year after a court ruled the U.S. attorney overseeing them had been appointed illegally.
Appeals court presses lawyer on Judge Cannon’s Mar-a-Lago dismissal as Trump DOJ tries to revive Comey, AG James indictments

The DOJ defended Lindsey Halligan and asked a three-judge panel to revive the indictments of New York AG Letitia James and ex-FBI Director James Comey.
DOJ Defends Comey, James Indictments at Appellate Argument (1)

An appellate panel grilled attorneys on both sides during oral argument Tuesday in the Justice Department’s bid to revive criminal charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey.
Comey seeks to delay NC arraignment to January with February trial

Former FBI Director James Comey is asking a federal judge to delay his scheduled arraignment in North Carolina on charges that he threatened President Donald Trump with a social media post.
US appeals court to hear DOJ bid to revive cases against Trump foes Comey, James

The prosecutions were among the most high-profile instances of the Trump administration using federal law enforcement to target political enemies.
US appeals court to hear DOJ bid to revive cases against Trump foes Comey, James

RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept 15 – A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday will consider the Justice Department’s bid to revive criminal cases against two of President Donald Trump’s longtime adversaries, former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Judges question DOJ bid to revive cases against Trump foes Comey, James

A U.S. appeals court on Tuesday appeared wary of the Justice Department’s bid to revive criminal cases against two of President Donald Trump’s longtime adversaries, former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Indictment Is Revenge Media Says

Trump’s revenge tour falls flat in the courts
by Julianna Bragg on February 11, 2026 at 7:43 pm
Trump Is on Revenge Path Now That James Comey Case Has Fallen Apart
by Edith Olmsted on January 12, 2026 at 7:53 pm
Trump Is on Revenge Path Now That James Comey Case Has Fallen Apart
by Edith Olmsted on January 12, 2026 at 12:00 am
5 criminal cases that sum up the Trump administration’s corrupt and vindictive 2025
by Jordan Rubin on December 31, 2025 at 11:00 am
‘Egg on their face.’ Trump’s revenge prosecution failures embarrass DOJ
by , USA TODAY on December 12, 2025 at 6:00 am
Will Trump’s revenge campaign backfire?
by Byron York on December 5, 2025 at 9:52 pm
Court hears Maurene Comey was fired as retaliation against ex-FBI chief father
by Victoria Bekiempis on December 4, 2025 at 11:33 pm
Pam Bondi Plots Desperate New Bid to Save Trump Revenge Cases
by Ewan Palmer on December 2, 2025 at 1:48 pm
Trump’s Legal Setbacks Mount as Revenge Cases Falter in Court
by Md. Akash on November 27, 2025 at 8:04 am
Donald Trump’s revenge agenda is not going well
by The Economist on November 26, 2025 at 7:33 pm
Trump’s Comey Revenge, Reindictment Road Begins; Expired Statute, Trump DOJ’s Big Dilemma
by TIMESOFINDIA.COM on November 26, 2025 at 6:13 pm
Overruled: Trump’s loss on Comey and AG James means ‘0 and 3’ on revenge plots amid Epstein crashout
by Modern Ghana on November 25, 2025 at 12:00 pm

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