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By Scott Shields - Contributing Writer Capitol Times Media The November 2026 elections seem to be the headlines; however, November 2028 looms large. The next U.S. presidential inauguration will arrive quickly. And here is where President Trumps biggest opportunity or failure will occur. Quantum computing threatens to break the cryptographic foundations securing 6.9 million BTC, including the 1.1 million coins attributed to Satoshi Nakamoto. Within this pressure cooker, an une

President Donald Trump reaches a major energy agreement with Vladimir Putin, opening the door to millions of tons of diesel fuel as his administration moves to ease pressure on American consumers, truckers, farmers and businesses. WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has announced a significant energy agreement with Russian President Vladimir Putin that could bring millions of tons of diesel fuel into American and international markets, marking an aggressive effort by the Whit

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

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

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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