Thursday, September 17, 2026 7:08 PM ET
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House passes bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs -- The vote comes as lawmakers face increasing pressure to respond to the data center boom driven by the AI race. -- Sep 169 minutes ago
No relief in sight for U.S. drivers as gas and diesel prices surge -- The Iran war and Russia-Ukraine conflict are knocking out global refining capacity, pushing fuel prices higher, analysts said.9 minutes ago
F-16 from Texas crashes in Michigan, evacuation order issued -- Blair Township Supervisor Nicole Blonshine said she was told the aircraft was an F-16 but does not have "100% confirmation." The pilot parachuted out before it crashed, she said.9 minutes ago
Farmer who voted for Trump says farmers are "all just in survival mode" -- Matt Bell said he initially supported Trump's policies but now feels he and other farmers were "sold a bill of goods" that there was a plan to "put America's farmers and ranchers first."57 minutes ago
Senate Democrat blocks bill to shield Americans from data center energy costs -- One Senate Democrat scuttled a Republican-led effort to pass legislation aimed at shielding Americans from energy costs attributed to data centers, saying it didn't go far enough.4 hours ago
White House withdraws ICE director nominee Richard Schroyer -- Richard Schroyer's nomination was held up in the Senate. The White House eventually pulled it.5 hours ago
Iran downed at least 2 American drones in recent days, U.S. officials say -- Iranian forces in recent days have brought down at least two American MQ-1 unmanned aircraft, according to U.S. officials familiar with the matter.5 hours ago
Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona dies at 84 -- Former U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl, who represented Arizona in both chambers of Congress over nearly three decades, has died at 84.6 hours ago
Canada, EU look to forge an "Alliance for the Future" amid Trump threats -- Canada's leader draws regular scorn from President Trump, but European leaders gave him a standing ovation as they aim to push their ties to "the highest level."6 hours ago
GOP congresswoman says Trump immigration enforcement has "gone too far" -- "The same Hispanics who helped you get to the White House in 2024 feel betrayed," said Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar.7 hours ago
Trump photo shows him viewing "Kennedy Center demolished" document -- In court documents filed Wednesday by Rep. Joyce Beatty, a witness said he saw a "forklift run into and hit the pillars" of the building.8 hours ago
House passes Russia sanctions bill, overcoming Democratic opposition -- The bill was championed by GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died suddenly just one day after announcing a deal had been reached with the White House to move forward.21 hours ago
Coast Guard and FBI boarded tankers due to cyberattacks. How big is the risk? -- U.S. Coast Guard personnel and FBI agents boarded two Texas-bound energy tankers last month after cyberattacks struck the vessels while they were traveling toward the United States, according to U.S. officials.23 hours ago
ISIS-K member sentenced to 20 years in prison in case tied to Kabul bombing -- An Islamic State group member was sentenced to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at a Kabul airport. -- Sep 161 hour ago
Virginia fines a Microsoft data center for emissions violations -- As part of the settlement with Microsoft, the tech giant has agreed to invest $2.4 million toward an environmental project underway in Loudoun County. -- Sep 162 hours ago
Feds paid $9.5 billion in leave costs in 2025 due to DOGE buyout -- According to a Government Accountability Office (GAO) report published Tuesday, the use of paid administrative leave increased by 435% from 2023 to 2025. -- Sep 1638 minutes ago