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Federal appeals court says clean drinking water is not a constitutional right
The ruling followed a lawsuit filed in 2022 by residents in Jackson, Mississippi, over the city’s lead-contaminated water system.
ID verification giant IDScan confirms data breach with more than 150 million driver's licenses stolen | TechCrunch
The ID checking company said the data breach included people's full names and driver's licenses and other government-issued identity documents.
Suspected cartel drone traffic down 75 percent due to Army lasers: CBP sources
The military acquired high-energy laser tech in 2025 and began using it in August, which led to 100 drones being shot down.
ECB raises interest rates again amid Iran war inflation pressure
The ECB raised its deposit rate to 2.5% on Thursday, its second hike since the U.S.-Iran war sent energy prices surging
New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh Sparked a "Credibility Shock" on Wall Street After His Latest Rate Decision. 3 Reasons Investors Should Care
Will Warsh be able to prove that the fight against inflation is actually going to be fought again?
Israel ranks third worldwide in AI commercialization as economy grows 3.2% ahead of Rosh Hashanah
The government's annual report ahead of Rosh Hashanah revealed that Israel ranks among the world's leaders in AI implementation, development, and research. T...
What a Fed Rate Hike Actually Means for the US Economy and Inflation
Federal Reserve officials have signaled they're prepared to raise interest rates if inflation doesn't improve soon, but they may find their main policy tool...
Trump Promises $5,000 Payment to US Adults if GOP Wins Midterms
President Donald Trump floated a dividend for American voters if his party wins the upcoming November midterm elections, promising a $5,000 payment to each U...
AI advocacy group launches state-level policy push
Americans for Responsible Innovation (ARI), a nonprofit pushing for stronger AI guardrails, launched a new state-level initiative Thursday focused on advocating for AI policy across all 50 states. The effort aims to promote policy addressing risks from leading-edge AI models, as well as threats to workers, kids and families. “To succeed in passing the guardrails…
Delusion stacked upon delusion.
The New York Times delves into Trump’s mental health through the lens of his increasingly unhinged postings on his also-ran Truth Social platform. Here’s how the White House responded to criticisms: > “Truth Social is the most powerful and popular social media platform in the world because it serves as President Trump’s authentic voice, where he communicates directly with the American people and the world without the biased media taking him out of context.” [Link: 60 Posts in 10 Hours: How Trump’s Social Media Reflects His Version of Reality | https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/09/us/politics/trump-social-media-ai-reality.html?unlocked_article_code=1.AFE.AZhC.RF-eDObVjoPe&smid=url-share | The New York Times]
Goldman Sachs says Treasury buybacks won't be enough to tame bond yields
Treasury yields remained elevated after the department said it would repurchase up to $6 billion of 10- to 20-year debt.
Trump Urges Voters to Let Him ‘Finish the Job’ at GOP Convention
President Donald Trump asked supporters at his midterm convention to consider November’s elections a referendum on his presidency, while acknowledging it may...
US announces $45m in security funding, additional naval vessels for Ecuador
Secretary of State Rubio has hailed Ecuador as the US’s ‘most involved and aggressive partner’ in the anti-drug fight.
NASA wants to see your pictures of the sky. Here’s why
NASA wants you to point your phone to the sky and take a picture of the clouds. For science.
Apple unveils foldable phone as Ternus takes stage: 5 takeaways
Apple rolled out its next generation of the iPhone, AirPod and Apple Watch, with the company’s first-ever foldable smartphone taking center stage on Wednesday. The “Surprise and Shine” event marked John Ternus’s first public appearance as Apple’s new chief executive, offering a glimpse into how the product designer is approaching the next chapter for the…
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg placed on leave
Automattic CEO Matt Mullenweg claims the company’s chief financial officer “conspired” with board members to place him on leave, 404 Media reports.
Trump admits Iran war will not end before midterms
Welcome to The Hill’s Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Iran war not to end before midterms, Trump admits The Iran war is all but likely to drag on through the midterm elections in November, according to President Trump. Annabelle Gordon, CNP, Bloomberg via Getty Images…