Tuesday, September 15, 2026 4:40 AM ET
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Trump nominates Lee Greenwood's wife to serve as ambassador to Barbados -- President Trump on Monday nominated Kimberly Greenwood, the wife of "God Bless the USA" singer Lee Greenwood, to serve as ambassador to Barbados and several other Caribbean countries.7 hours ago
Democrats vow to investigate Trump pardon brokers if party controls Congress -- Senior Democratic lawmakers vowed to investigate the new market that has sprung up around President Trump's pardons, citing CBS News video that aired in a 60 Minutes report.7 hours ago
Supreme Court blocks new Postal Service rules for mail ballots in blow to Trump -- The Supreme Court left intact a ruling that blocked the U.S. Postal Service from enforcing new regulations for mail voting, rejecting the Trump administration's effort to move forward with the rules in the midterms.9 hours ago
Blanche vows to release more 9/11 docs: "We're not protecting people" -- Attorney General Todd Blanche says the government is not withholding documents to protect another country, days after 9/11 families publicly appealed to the Trump administration for more information to be released.7 hours ago
Alligator Alcatraz had cramped conditions, "small metal enclosures," watchdog finds -- DHS's internal watchdog is sharply criticizing conditions in a Florida immigration detention center dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," finding detainees at the now-closed facility were held in "cramped conditions."10 hours ago
Mitch McConnell returns to Capitol Hill after monthslong absence -- GOP Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to Capitol Hill on Monday for the first time in three months, ending a prolonged absence that sparked widespread speculation about his health.10 hours ago
John Brennan subpoenaed in Florida "grand conspiracy" probe -- Former CIA Director John Brennan was subpoenaed to testify before a grand jury in Florida as part of the "grand conspiracy" investigation into Obama- and Biden-era officials last week.10 hours ago
Abbott Labs to pay nearly $385M in case over bacterial contamination at plant -- The case stems from a Cronobacter bacterial contamination at one of Abbott Laboratories' Michigan plants.14 hours ago
EPA to eliminate limits on climate pollution from power plants -- The rule, which is expected to face immediate legal challenges, also could prevent future administrations from regulating greenhouse gas emissions from power plants, sources said.14 hours ago
Vance says 870K people suspected of COVID-era U.S. fraud barred from federal loans -- A U.S. enforcement push, dubbed "Heartland fraud surge," probed losses involving the Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loan program.13 hours ago
Don Jr.'s wife says Russian oligarch hosted post-wedding festivities as a "gift" -- Bettina Anderson, wife of Donald Trump Jr., said their "dear friend" Umar Kremlev hosted two nights of festivities after their wedding in the Bahamas.16 hours ago
Trump dismisses push for AI guardrails despite warnings from tech leaders -- President Trump threw cold water on momentum for AI guardrails, saying all the U.S. needs is a "SMART (High IQ!) PRESIDENT."9 hours ago
As AI rhetoric heats up, Congress stalls on action -- Some House Democrats are calling on Speaker Mike Johnson to delay the congressional recess expected at the end of the week until lawmakers pass AI safeguards.18 hours ago
Senate returns for final legislative sprint ahead of midterms -- The Senate returned to Washington from a five-week recess, with several priorities to address before leaving town next month to take to the campaign trail.9 hours ago