Wednesday, September 16, 2026 8:31 PM ET
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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.41 minutes ago
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.1 hour 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.2 hours 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.3 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 2025.4 hours ago
Senate Democrats meet with El-Sayed, rallying around Michigan nominee -- Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed met with Senate Democrats as they look to rally around his candidacy in the final sprint to November's election.5 hours ago
House votes to hold Leon Black in contempt of Congress in Epstein probe -- The committee accused Black of defying subpoenas as part of its investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein.5 hours ago
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles had a medical procedure at the Mayo Clinic earlier this week, CBS News first reported.1 hour ago
House cutting week short before adjourning until after midterms -- House Speaker Mike Johnson canceled votes in the chamber that were planned for Thursday ahead of a six-week recess.5 hours ago
White House chief of staff Susie Wiles was diagnosed with breast cancer in March.1 hour ago
Obamas' dog Sunny dies: "A cherished member of our family" -- "As far as our family was concerned, she was pretty much perfect," former President Obama wrote about Sunny, who was a 13-year-old Portuguese water dog.8 hours ago
U.S. adds sanctions on South Africa, alleging discrimination against White people -- The Trump administration has announced that it will impose travel bans on officials it claims are responsible for discrimination against White people and other minority groups in South Africa.10 hours ago
House votes to limit Trump's power to strike Iran for 3rd time -- The previous votes have failed to stop President Trump from waging war with Iran.21 hours ago
Mike Rogers speaks out after skipping Michigan Senate debate -- The Republican says the event was a town hall he never committed to and was never on his schedule. He also faulted the moderator, saying you can't hold a "two-on-one event in a TV studio."9 hours ago