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Trump Honors Elon Musk and Five Technology Giants With America's Highest Science Medals, Unveils $6 Billion Innovation Push
President Donald Trump, joined by White House science adviser Michael Kratsios, recognized six leading American innovators whose breakthroughs in artificial intelligence, space exploration, semiconductors and computing have helped shape the modern technological economy. President Donald J. Trump presented the nation's highest science and technology honors to six prominent innovators during a major Washington summit Thursday, October 8, celebrating American achievements in tec

ANIL ANWAR
2 hours ago


Battle for Congress Intensifies as Jeffries Targets Republican Seats in New Jersey and Pennsylvania
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries is entering two competitive congressional campaigns as Republicans defend their majority and emphasize their records on taxes, energy and federal spending. The political battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives is intensifying in New Jersey and Pennsylvania as House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries prepares to campaign in two Republican-held congressional districts. Jeffries is scheduled to appear Friday, October 9, with
Saba Jenn
7 hours ago


Trump Takes Midterm Fight to New York as Republicans Challenge Hochul on Immigration and Public Safety
President Donald Trump is heading to Syracuse for a major campaign rally as Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman and congressional challenger Kailee Buller seek to bring national attention to New York's November elections. President Donald Trump is scheduled to return to New York on Friday evening for a major Republican campaign rally in Syracuse, placing immigration enforcement, public safety and the state's economic direction at the center of the political conv

MIDTERM-ELECTIONS
7 hours ago


Schumer Insists He's Staying as Senate Democratic Candidates Break Ranks on Party Leadership
The Senate Democratic leader faces questions from candidates within his own party as some call for generational change ahead of the November congressional elections. Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer is facing renewed questions about his political future as several Democratic Senate candidates decline to promise support for another term under his leadership. The disagreement, detailed in a Fox News report published Friday, October 9, highlights growing differences within

David Colbert
8 hours ago


Democrats Reopen Trump Impeachment Debate as Internal Divisions Emerge Before Midterm Elections
Senior Democrats disagree over whether another impeachment campaign would strengthen congressional accountability or distract from the economic and health care issues their party is promising to address. A new debate over President Donald Trump's possible impeachment is taking shape within the Democratic Party as lawmakers consider how they would use congressional power following the November 3 midterm elections. According to reporting published by Axios on Friday, October 9,
Saba Jenn
8 hours ago


Rubio Hits International Criminal Court With Sweeping Sanctions as Washington Defends U.S. Sovereignty
The Trump administration is escalating its confrontation with the international tribunal, restricting financial transactions and demanding that American allies address concerns over the prosecution of U.S. citizens. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sweeping new sanctions against the International Criminal Court on Friday, October 9, significantly expanding the Trump administration's campaign against an institution it accuses of exceeding its authority and threatening

ANIL ANWAR
8 hours ago


Trump Escalates Federal Reserve Showdown, Orders New Investigation Into Lisa Cook
The White House is demanding answers over disputed mortgage documents as President Donald Trump's battle with the Federal Reserve enters another extraordinary chapter. President Donald Trump has intensified his confrontation with the Federal Reserve, establishing a special investigative committee to examine allegations against Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook as his administration continues its effort to remove her from the central bank. The development, reported Friday, Oc
Saba Jenn
8 hours ago


ICE Shooting With 5-Year-Old Inside Car Sparks Major Clash Between Trump Administration and New York Mayor Mamdani
An immigration enforcement operation in New York City has resulted in a shooting, street protests and renewed conflict between federal authorities and Democratic city leaders over public safety and federal immigration powers. A federal immigration officer shot and wounded a man during an enforcement operation in New York City on Thursday, October 8, triggering public protests and an escalating dispute between the Trump administration and Democratic Mayor Zohran Mamdani. The s
Saba Jenn
8 hours ago


New Charges Against Maduro: U.S. Prosecutors Accuse Venezuelan Regime of Torturing American Citizens
Federal prosecutors allege that Nicolás Maduro and his wife oversaw a system of political repression involving torture, unlawful detention and serious abuses against Venezuelan dissidents and Americans. The United States Department of Justice has filed new criminal charges against former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, accusing the couple of participating in a conspiracy to torture political prisoners, including American citizens. The supersedi

Capitol Times News Desk
9 hours ago


Pentagon Confirms Fort Hood Shooter's Execution Will Be Livestreamed as Trump Approves Firing Squad
Nearly 17 years after the deadly attack on a Texas military installation, the Pentagon has confirmed plans for an execution that could mark a historic departure from modern American military practice. The Pentagon has confirmed that the planned execution of convicted Fort Hood mass murderer Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed, following President Donald Trump's authorization of an Army firing squad. The announcement, made Thursday, October 8, establishes an extraordinary d

Capitol Times News Desk
9 hours ago


Vance Hits Microsoft With Green Card Program Suspension — Hours Before Trump Honors Its CEO
The Trump administration is challenging major technology companies over foreign-worker hiring practices, raising questions about American job protections and the use of employment-based immigration programs. The Trump administration has announced a sweeping enforcement action against Microsoft and several major technology companies, accusing them of abusing employment-based immigration procedures and potentially undermining opportunities for American workers. Vice President J

ANIL ANWAR
9 hours ago


Republicans Target Democratic House Seats as Tax Cuts and Border Security Reshape the 2026 Midterm Battle
With control of Congress at stake, Republicans are challenging Democratic-held districts across five states, putting immigration enforcement, tax relief and economic affordability at the center of the November elections. The Republican Party is expanding its campaign efforts into several Democratic-held congressional districts as the battle for control of the U.S. House of Representatives intensifies ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Despite mounting national concern

David Colbert
11 hours ago


Michigan Senate Debate Turns Personal as Rogers and El-Sayed Clash Over ICE, Israel and the Iran War
An intense Senate confrontation in Michigan exposed major disagreements over immigration enforcement, health care, American national security and the economic consequences of the ongoing conflict with Iran. Michigan's closely watched U.S. Senate contest entered a new phase Thursday night as Republican Mike Rogers and Democrat Abdul El-Sayed confronted each other in a combative televised debate that highlighted some of the deepest policy divisions of the 2026 midterm elections

MIDTERM-ELECTIONS
11 hours ago


Trump's Texas Rally Takes Unexpected Turn as Paxton Faces Debate Pressure in High-Stakes Senate Race
President Donald Trump's push to unite Texas Republicans has brought fresh attention to a Senate showdown where immigration, public safety, economic pressures and candidate accountability are shaping the final weeks. President Donald Trump's latest campaign appearance in Texas delivered a forceful defense of Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton, but an unexpected debate controversy has added a new dimension to one of the most closely watched contests of the 2026 midterm elect

ANIL ANWAR
11 hours ago


Rob Sand’s Past Liberal Positions Draw Fresh Scrutiny in Iowa Governor’s Race
Democratic gubernatorial candidate’s record on the Green New Deal, immigration and social policy comes under renewed examination ahead of November election DES MOINES, Iowa — Democratic gubernatorial candidate Rob Sand is facing renewed scrutiny over political positions and statements stretching back more than two decades as Iowa voters prepare to choose their next governor in November. Sand, Iowa’s state auditor and the only Democrat currently holding statewide office in the

MIDTERM-ELECTIONS
Sep 30


DHS Sends Firm Message as New Migrant Caravan Moves North Through Mexico
Hundreds of migrants are moving through southern Mexico, but Homeland Security officials say tougher enforcement and cooperation with regional governments have dramatically changed the conditions at the U.S. border WASHINGTON — A new migrant caravan moving north through Mexico is drawing attention from U.S. border authorities, but the Department of Homeland Security is projecting confidence that the group will not reach the American southern border as an organized caravan. Ho

Capitol Times News Desk
Sep 29


Loaded Gun in Toddler’s Backpack at Michigan Daycare Triggers Police Investigation
Teacher’s rapid response prevented a potential tragedy as authorities investigate how a loaded handgun reached a young child CANTON TOWNSHIP, Mich. — A Michigan daycare narrowly avoided what authorities say could have become a devastating tragedy after a toddler arrived with a loaded handgun inside a backpack and later removed the weapon in a classroom. The incident happened Monday morning at Children’s World Early Learning Center in Canton Township, west of Detroit. Canton p

ANIL ANWAR
Sep 29


THE SQUARE ROOT OF MINUS 1
By Scott Shields and Team When Verification Meets Epistemology — A Profile INTRODUCTION: AN IMAGINARY NUMBER THAT'S VERY REAL One of Scott Shields' top technologists calls him "the square root of −1", also known as i, the imaginary unit in mathematics. At first glance, the comparison seems paradoxical. What is the square root of a negative number? You cannot multiply a number by itself to get a negative. By traditional arithmetic, it makes no sense. But if you take the leap

Scott Shields
Sep 29


Missouri Map Battle Returns to Supreme Court With House Control at Stake
Missouri’s congressional redistricting battle is once again before the U.S. Supreme Court after a federal appeals court revived a Republican-backed map that could help the GOP capture seven of the state’s eight U.S. House seats, setting up another high-stakes legal confrontation just weeks before the November midterm elections. The dispute has already moved through state and federal courts multiple times, leaving election officials, candidates and more than a million Missouri

Capitol Times News Desk
Sep 24
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