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Vance to give White House’s first press briefing in over 40 days

Vice President Vance will host the first White House press briefing since July on Thursday, the White House Press Office announced. “Vice President @JDVance will take the podium tomorrow at 1:00 PM,” the press office wrote Wednesday on social platform X. Former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt wrapped up her final day in the…

The tenth TITW gadget giveaway has ten entries so far.

That’s how many realized they could enter to win before this weekly reminder! See, I give away gadgets every Wednesday, but you’ve got to enter each time. You can use email — see the official rules — as long as the subject line’s right. It’s not “Email Entry,” but rather “Today I’m Toying With Giveaway #10” this time. [Image: https://platform.theverge.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/09/chrome_rSz2xTRvxY.jpg?quality=90&strip=all]

Federal judge blocks Trump’s new birthright citizenship order

A federal judge in Maryland on Wednesday blocked an executive order from President Trump that again seeks to restrict birthright citizenship. U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman granted a preliminary injunction in a case brought by two immigration advocacy groups that had also challenged the Trump administration’s initial attempt last year to limit who is eligible…

Mullin’s airplane made emergency landing after engine failure

A plane carrying Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Markwayne Mullin had to make an emergency landing on Wednesday after an engine failure. “We just lost our right engine, would like to declare an emergency,” the pilot of the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) plane told air traffic control, according to audio from ATC.com and shared…

NBA docks Clippers 5 first round picks, $30M for Kawhi Leonard scandal

The NBA on Wednesday announced sweeping sanctions against the Los Angeles Clippers for what the league said was an intentional effort to circumvent its salary cap by funneling money to star player Kawhi Leonard through endorsement opportunities and other income in order to sign him in 2024. The Clippers initiated “off-court income opportunities” between Leonard…

Trump under pressure to contain Iran fighting as midterms near

President Trump is under pressure to avoid an escalatory spiral after launching the largest wave of strikes on Iran in weeks, with the U.S. military strained and the midterm elections rapidly approaching. Trump on Wednesday downplayed the Iran war’s negative impact on Republican candidates. The president’s approval rating has reached a record low — 33…

Chevron plans to double its Venezuela oil production

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Chevron plans to double its Venezuela oil production Chevron announced early Wednesday that it has reached an agreement to expand its oil production in Venezuela. © AP Photo/Rogelio V. Solis, File The company said the deal would more than double its current oil production…

Norman endorses Graham after questioning why Trump backed her

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) gave his support Wednesday to Sen. Darline Graham (R-S.C.) for the Senate, after previously questioning why President Trump endorsed her in their tense Republican primary runoff. “I respect the decision of South Carolina voters, and I congratulate Senator Darline Graham on winning the Republican nomination. I will support our Republican nominee…

Google avoids ad tech breakup

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Google avoids ad tech breakup A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Google does not have to break up its advertising technology business after finding last year that the search giant held an illegal monopoly over the industry. © Beata Zawrzel, NurPhoto via Getty Images U.S. District Judge Leonie…

Trump coins already out of stock at US Mint

One dollar gold-colored coins featuring President Trump’s image sold out hours after they were released on Wednesday afternoon, according to the U.S. Mint’s website. The currency, which the Trump administration advertised as an opportunity to “own a piece of American History,” went up for purchase at noon. A 25-coin roll, priced at $61, is “currently…