Sen. Kennedy calls on Trump to shift political focus to ‘cost-of-living’ issues ahead of midterms
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Louisiana GOP Senator John Kennedy has called on President Donald Trump to shift his primary political focus to cost-of-living issues as the upcoming 2026 midterm elections draw near.

U.S. State Dept. considers opening passport records to verify voter citizenship
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Ahead of midterm elections, the United States Department of State (DOS) is “assessing” how to share passport information with state and local governments, as well as non-profit groups, in an effort to establish citizenship checks for voters.

DOJ urges SCOTUS to reinstate ban on transgender ‘medical care’ for prisoners
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The administration of President Donald Trump is seeking intervention from the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) after a district court stopped the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) from implementing updated policies regarding prisoners with gender dysphoria.

Senate overwhelmingly passes Protect College Sports Act with bipartisan support
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The United States Senate passed the Protect College Sports Act with an overwhelming majority as the bill heads to the House of Representatives.

Trump unveils America.gov, ‘a single digital point of entry’ for government websites
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President Donald Trump unveiled America.gov, “a single digital point of entry” for Americans to access federal government information and services online using artificial intelligence (AI).

Trump announces plans for a $15B steel plant in Iowa, expected to create 6K construction jobs
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President Donald Trump announced plans to build a $15 billion steel mill in Iowa, which would eventually produce 10 million tons of steel per year and create thousands of jobs.

Noem files for divorce from husband Bryon after 34 years
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Former Homeland Security Secretary and ex-South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem has officially filed for divorce from her husband of 34 years, Bryon Noem.

Rubio: Americans able to apply entirely online for first passport in 2027 through newly-launched ‘America.gov’
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that Americans will be able to apply for their first passport entirely online next year through the newly-rolled out America.gov website.

FDA: Over 25K bottles of blood pressure medication recalled nationwide
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More than 25,000 bottles of blood pressure medication have been recalled in the United States due to “failed dissolution specifications” — which can impact effectiveness of the drug, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

Fmr ‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn found guilty of murdering his wife
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Former “American Idol” contestant and pastor Caleb Flynn was found guilty on Tuesday of aggravated murder in the February shooting death of his wife, Ashley Flynn, following a weeklong trial in Miami County.

U.S. ban on Canadian imports, including motorcycles, dairy and alcohol products, takes effect
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The United States’ ban on certain Canadian imports has taken effect, impacting some dairy, alcohol and motor-vehicle products.

Report: Hegseth expected to reduce general and admiral positions by 20%
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth is expected to announce plans to reduce the number of positions reserved for generals and admirals by 20%.

Polo weakens to tropical storm as it moves inland, SoCal faces coastal flood advisories
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Hurricane Polo slammed Mexico’s Pacific coast with heavy rain, rough surf, and strong winds — leaving flooded streets and wrecked property in its wake and flood advisories up the coast in Southern California (SoCal).

Fmr Special Counsel Jack Smith faces scrutiny from GOP lawmakers, defends his prosecutions of Trump
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In a public appearance before the Senate Judiciary Committee, former Special Counsel Jack Smith faced intense scrutiny from Republican lawmakers while vigorously defending his criminal prosecutions of President Donald Trump.

Lindsay Clancy’s defense claims insufficient evidence in first hearing since mistrial, sets next court date
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Lindsay Clancy, the 36-year-old former labor and delivery nurse on trial for the murder of her three children, appeared in court in Plymouth, Massachusetts, for the first time since her mistrial, setting the next hearing for November 2nd.

Mamdani unveils his admin’s plans to combat rising antisemitism in NYC
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has announced what he called “the first-ever municipal strategy to combat antisemitism,” as Jewish leaders and residents in the city have accused him of contributing to anti-Israel sentiment while leading the nation’s most Jewish city by population.

Federal officials, medical experts, industry execs and policy advocates gather in D.C. for second annual ‘MAHA’ Summit
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Senior federal officials, medical practitioners, industry executives and policy advocates gathered in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday for the second annual Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Summit at the Waldorf Astoria.

Trump celebrates ‘Golden Age’ of tech, following WH luncheon with top AI leaders
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President Donald Trump is seeking to shed new light on the artificial intelligence (AI) boom, declaring that the United States is set to embark on a tech-powered “golden age.”

Israel defense minister: Thwarted hijacking on flydubai flight ‘was an attempted jihadist terrorist attack’
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A flydubai flight heading to Tel Aviv was diverted to Saudi Arabia after one pilot stabbed the other pilot in an apparent attempt to crash the plane, according to Israeli officials.

DOJ charges 17 defendants for Social Security fraud, including woman who allegedly kept ‘mother’s body in a deep freezer’ for 2 years
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The U.S. Department of Justice’s National Fraud Enforcement Division announced charges against 17 defendants accused of fraud schemes targeting benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA), including Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Dutch police arrest ‘suspected leader’ of hacker group ShinyHunters following FBI site breach
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Dutch National Police announced the arrest of a suspected member of ShinyHunters, a high-profile hacking group linked to several major data breaches — including one targeting the FBI itself.