Wednesday, September 02, 2026 5:50 PM ET
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Trump says Venezuelan oil could replenish depleted U.S. stockpiles. Will it? -- President Trump framed last week's deal for the U.S. government to take a stake in Venezuelan oil as a boon for the depleted Strategic Petroleum Reserve. But the plan faces some hurdles, experts say. -- Sep 14 minutes ago
House rejects GOP constitutional amendment to ban expanding the Supreme Court -- A GOP-proposed constitutional amendment to limit the Supreme Court to nine justices failed in the House, coming up well short of the two-thirds majority needed.17 minutes ago
Family blames suicide of 20-year-old Haitian immigrant on ICE crackdown -- A 20-year-old Haitian native died by suicide in Ohio this week, his family says, a death his father said was driven in part by feelings of despair and humiliation after ICE fitted him with an ankle monitor.2 hours ago
Plane carrying Mullin makes emergency landing after engine failure -- "The United States Coast Guard pilots made the single engine landing feel routine. No panic, just straight professionalism," Mullin said on X.2 hours ago
USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after more than 9 months at sea -- The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.7 hours ago
Alaska's top 4 primary puts unlikely longshot candidates on ballot -- Alaska's House and Senate contests are set for November's general election, after the results in the state's nonpartisan top-four primary put fringe candidates on the ballot.6 hours ago
Here are the military officials who've been fired or resigned under Hegseth -- At least 20 generals, admirals and civilian defense leaders have been fired or have departed their jobs since Pete Hegseth became defense secretary at the beginning of the second Trump administration.19 hours ago
House censures Rep. Chuck Edwards over "inappropriate conduct" toward aides -- The House Ethics Committee detailed the North Carolina Republican's "unprofessional and inappropriate conduct" toward two young women who worked for him.23 hours ago
House votes to condemn socialism, with 8 Democrats joining Republicans -- GOP leaders scheduled the vote after Democratic primary voters embraced a number of democratic socialist candidates.20 hours ago
Congress passes funding bill to avoid shutdown before midterms -- The House on Tuesday passed a measure to extend government funding into December, averting a shutdown in the final stretch of the midterm campaign. -- Sep 14 hours ago
Ex-Border Patrol commander Bovino was under investigation when he retired -- CBP informed Gregory Bovino in an email on March 2 that the agency was "conducting an official Inquiry into allegations of misconduct reported to CBP." He initiated retirement 16 days later. -- Sep 13 hours ago
IRS audit revenue plunged following workforce reductions, watchdog finds -- IRS audits collected $3.5 billion less in fiscal 2025 as the agency shed thousands of auditors and other agency staffers. -- Sep 11 hour ago
Whistleblower warns Postal Service's mail ballot portal is "rushed," "untested" -- The whistleblower, described by lawyers as a federal official, disclosed information about the Postal Service's new mail-voting procedures to Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut. -- Sep 17 hours ago
The market forces quietly adding thousands to patient bills -- The true cost of "vertical integration": Patients directed to a higher-priced location for procedures. Or forced to buy from their insurer's wholly owned pharmacy, which may not stock the drug prescribed or provide it at the lowest price. -- Sep 113 hours ago