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2026-08-25 · Washington Examiner

What to know about traveling ahead of Labor Day

🔮 Those two days are when people will most likely travel. assertive

2026-09-06 · Washington Examiner

Ukraine war ‘single biggest factor’ driving record diesel prices, Wright says

🔮 Gas prices usually decrease after Labor Day due to the falling seasonal demand this time of year, but it’s likely those costs will remain high due to geopolitical tensions, particularly the U.S.-Iran war over the Strait of Hormuz. assertive

2026-09-06 · Washington Examiner

Hunter Biden says he ‘may have to’ run for president in 2028 after earlier dismissal

🔮 Speaking with radio host John Catsimatidis, Biden said he “may have to” run for the White House if he gets Catsimatidis’s endorsement. mixed

2026-09-06 · Washington Examiner

US disputes Iran strike on Navy ship trying to enter Strait of Hormuz

🔮 “The Americans must have understood that the era of proportionate responses has come to an end,” Ghalibaf said on Sunday, adding that “any aggression against Iran’s interests and security will receive a faster, more intense, and more painful response.” assertive

2026-09-06 · Washington Examiner

Trump envoys hail ‘encouraging’ talks in Kyiv to end Russia-Ukraine war

🔮 “We had a good conversation – several rounds already – and we will continue talking today,” he posted on X. “The main thing is to achieve peace for Ukraine – a dignified, reliable, and lasting peace. assertive

2026-09-06 · Washington Examiner

Thune skips midterm convention speech as GOP leaders gather for election push

🔮 He is still expected to attend the convention in Dallas, though. assertive

2026-09-06 · Washington Examiner

Trump appeals to Supreme Court for third time over mail-in ballot restrictions

🔮 Recommended Stories In its latest filing, the Department of Justice argues the preliminary injunction should be paused because of the “confusion and chaos” that could result from the temporary ruling’s effect on USPS and states that manage the mail-in voting process. assertive

2026-09-06 · Washington Examiner

Raskin dismisses Hasan Piker’s pro-Hamas sentiment as ‘irrelevant distraction’

🔮 Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) dismissed left-wing political commentator Hasan Piker’s pro-Hamas remarks as an “irrelevant distraction” that he believes will not affect the outcome of the midterm elections. assertive

2026-09-08 · Washington Examiner

Iceland summons US ambassador after Trump posts map of US annexing island

🔮 Some proponents of reopened EU talks argued European solidarity would provide Iceland greater protection than NATO if Trump made similar threats. assertive

2026-09-08 · Washington Examiner

Rabbis send ‘nonnegotiable’ positions to el Sayed or threaten to withhold support

🔮 The petition makes it clear that candidates’ refusal to agree to the petition’s terms will result in a lack of support from Michigan’s Jewish voters who identify with the Democratic Party. assertive

2026-09-09 · Fox News

From intelligence sharing to missile defense, how Israel's partnership protects American security

🔮 After the United Nations General Assembly voted to create a Jewish state in late 1947 and Israel’s subsequent proclamation of independence in May 1948, America supported Israel by being the first country to recognize the fledgling nation. assertive

2026-09-14 · Washington Examiner

Kennedy Center board to vote on 10 options for restoring Trump’s name

🔮 The board members are set to convene on Tuesday as the prestigious performing arts institution finds itself on the verge of bankruptcy. assertive

2026-09-14 · Washington Examiner

Trump endorses Flock cameras despite bipartisan backlash: ‘I like them’

🔮 His statement suggested the White House may release a report on the technology at some point in the near future. assertive

2026-09-15 · Washington Examiner

New York Democratic candidate acknowledges bondage modeling past during House race

🔮 “Chris was also friends with the owner of Mr. S Leather, and the shoot was intended to be fun and personal, with the understanding that Mr. S could use select images in connection with certain products,” Azari said. assertive

2026-09-15 · Washington Examiner

Congress and Hollywood tout economic study in push for federal film tax credit

🔮 Members of Congress and leaders within Hollywood are using a newly published economic study to bolster their arguments for a federal tax credit that would incentivize film and television productions in the United States. assertive

2026-09-16 · Washington Examiner

Data center hot spot Loudoun County puts pause on new developments for one year

🔮 The Loudoun County Board of Supervisors authorized its staff to draft a resolution that would pause data center applications for 12 months. assertive

2026-09-16 · Washington Examiner

DOJ says states should post ‘proper bond’ in Paramount-Warner Bros. merger case

🔮 Paramount is asking a federal judge in California to require the plaintiffs to post a $1.88 billion bond that would cover the entertainment company’s financial losses stemming from the blocked merger, should the defendant win the case. assertive

2026-09-16 · Washington Examiner

Acton ahead of Ramaswamy in latest Ohio gubernatorial polling

🔮 The remaining 7% of voters who participated in the survey said they would vote for someone else. assertive

2026-09-16 · Washington Examiner

South Africa slams US visa restrictions over alleged racial discrimination

🔮 “The United States will not allow such behavior to go unchecked,” Rubio said in a statement on Tuesday. assertive

2026-09-17 · Washington Examiner

Convicted ex-Connecticut official flees to Greece before sentencing for bribery

🔮 Konstantinos Diamantis, 70, escaped the country before he could have faced 10 to 12 years in prison as requested by the prosecution. mixed

2026-09-17 · Washington Examiner

Israeli UN ambassador says Mamdani should be arrested instead of Netanyahu

🔮 Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations called for the arrest of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani on Thursday ahead of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s visit to the United States next week. assertive

2026-09-18 · Washington Examiner

Massie says he’s convinced enough Republicans to pass Epstein Files II discharge petition

🔮 Rep. Thomas Massie (R-KY) announced Thursday that four Republicans, including him, have signed the Epstein Files II discharge petition and expressed confidence it will pass the House. assertive

2026-09-18 · Washington Examiner

OpenAI and Microsoft leaders knew AI may cause ‘doom loop’ hurting entire web

🔮 Brent Hecht, Microsoft’s director of applied science, warned about the damaging effects that AI models will have on the internet and the company’s own business. assertive

2026-09-18 · Washington Examiner

Postal Service chief confirms Trump mail-in ballot security work stopped

🔮 The chief of the U.S. Postal Service confirmed the agency has stopped its work on implementing a computer system that would have verified mail-in ballots for the midterm elections under an executive order from President Donald Trump. assertive

2026-09-18 · Washington Examiner

FCC exempts Paramount from regulation limiting foreign ownership of broadcasters

🔮 “We find that the public interest would be served by permitting indirect foreign equity ownership of Paramount, the controlling U.S. parent of the Licensees, to exceed the 25% benchmark,” the FCC’s declaratory ruling states. assertive

2026-09-18 · Washington Examiner

Mullin bashes Maria Elvira Salazar’s pro-immigration amnesty GOP ad: ‘A criminal is a criminal’

🔮 “What level of criminal activity are you willing to accept? assertive

2026-09-18 · Washington Examiner

Trump announces deal giving US ‘permanent control’ over Greenland’s security

🔮 Trump said the deal will give the U.S. “permanent control over security, and all other needs, in Greenland, completely addressing ALL of our many U.S. concerns.” assertive

2026-09-18 · Washington Examiner

Anthropic partners with IT company Accenture to evaluate frontier AI models

🔮 Anthropic said it will start collaborating with additional independent evaluators, who will be announced soon. assertive

2026-09-19 · Washington Examiner

Europe prepares for wider war as Russia ramps up ‘hybrid threats’ beyond Ukraine

🔮 European countries are growing concerned that Russia may decide to strike beyond the borders of Ukraine, leading governments across the continent to warn that any attempt by Moscow to destabilize the region will backfire. assertive

2026-09-19 · Washington Examiner

Trump signs Russia sanctions bill named after Lindsey Graham

🔮 Zelensky penned an X post after Trump signed the bill into law, recalling his last interaction with Graham while thanking the president for supporting it. “When Lindsey Graham was here in Ukraine, he would always talk about how important it was not to ease pressure on Russia, to strengthen sanctions and seek a path to peace,” he said. assertive

2026-09-21 · Washington Examiner

David Jolly rejects three Florida gubernatorial debates with Byron Donalds

🔮 For that reason, Jolly argued the debates “would not create constructive, honest conversation and only further stoke division, animosity, and bad will.” assertive

2026-09-21 · Washington Examiner

Paramount to settle antitrust lawsuits over Warner Bros. merger: Report

🔮 The landmark settlement is expected to be announced shortly after Paramount representatives met with California Attorney General Rob Bonta and others over the weekend to resolve the litigation. assertive

2026-09-22 · Washington Examiner

Andy Burnham refuses to rule out Britain rejoining EU

🔮 Burnham is set to have his first meeting with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen at the U.N. General Assembly on Tuesday. assertive

2026-09-22 · Washington Examiner

Lindsay Clancy defense attorney asks judge to investigate holdout juror over alleged cellphone use

🔮 Reddington asked Judge William Sullivan to seek information regarding whether Desronvil made any calls or texts between 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. on each day the jury deliberated. assertive

2026-09-22 · Washington Examiner

Ohio TV stations roll out ad that faces legal threat from Max Miller

🔮 Otherwise, Brito wrote, they “will be doing so with knowledge that they are false.” assertive

2026-09-23 · Washington Examiner

Sanders-Casar bill would establish Cabinet-level ‘Department of AI’

🔮 , the body would be tasked with monitoring model capabilities, overseeing the removal of dangerous capabilities that allow models to go rogue, and enforcing a ban on artificial superintelligence. assertive

2026-09-24 · Washington Examiner

New GOP ad rips Ohio Senate hopeful Sherrod Brown for alleged trans surgery support

🔮 “But Sherrod Brown supports sex change surgery for minors, and admitted he would never oppose it,” she added. assertive

2026-09-24 · Washington Examiner

Democrats sound alarm over Trump anti-socialist ad paid for by US government

🔮 “This may be felony criminal theft and conversion of government property for political campaign purposes,” Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) said, citing the U.S. Code. assertive

2026-09-25 · Washington Examiner

Bill Gates disagrees with AI leaders on self-regulation

🔮 And it will be a little bit of overhead for the industry, but not a dramatic slowing of what they’re doing.” assertive

2026-09-25 · Washington Examiner

White House TV press pool resumes coverage after CNN, Politico, MS Now passes reinstated

🔮 It appears the controversy may be settling down, although CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter noted the “situation remains fluid.” assertive

2026-09-25 · Washington Examiner

Trump confirms Bessent will not be ‘super intelligence’ czar

🔮 Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will not be the first AI czar to lead the so-called AI Force, President Donald Trump confirmed on Friday. assertive

2026-09-25 · Washington Examiner

Peter Thiel estimates a 50% chance of a socialist president in 2028: ‘I’m still a Vance partisan’

🔮 Palantir cofounder Peter Thiel predicted there will be a 50-50 chance that a socialist candidate wins the presidency in 2028 against the Republican nominee, whether that is Vice President JD Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio. assertive

2026-09-28 · Washington Examiner

Hasan Piker’s University of Texas visit causes chaos as school tries to distance itself from event

🔮 The club is hosting the event at the William C. Powers Jr. Student Activity Center, which contains 465 seats in its auditorium. assertive

2026-09-28 · Washington Examiner

Paxton frames himself as centrist on data centers: ‘Yes, with conditions’

🔮 Speaking at the USHBC event, Paxton said data centers are a “huge economic boon” that will create a “lot of jobs” and help Texas and the rest of the United States compete with China in the AI race. assertive

2026-09-29 · Washington Examiner

Hochul calls for third-party investigation into Cornell over gang rape allegations

🔮 No student should ever be left wondering whether the institutions meant to protect them will listen and act.” assertive

2026-09-30 · Washington Examiner

WATCH LIVE: Trump hosts Hispanic Heritage Month event

🔮 President Donald Trump is hosting a Hispanic Heritage Month celebration on Wednesday at the White House, where a multitude of Hispanic Americans and business owners will be in attendance. assertive

2026-09-30 · Washington Examiner

Judge rules US can deport Wisconsin mosque leader over national security

🔮 Sarsour, who was born in the West Bank, said deportation to the Palestinian territory would be the “end of my life” because, in his view, he would be tortured by Israeli authorities there. assertive

2026-09-30 · Washington Examiner

Massie wants Patel to resign over interrogation of alleged DC pipe bomber

🔮 Cole’s federal trial is set to start on Feb. 16, 2027, and it’s expected to last about two weeks. assertive

2026-10-01 · Washington Examiner

HHS launches $10 million challenge to boost Presidential Fitness Test participation

🔮 The Presidential Fitness School Innovation Challenge will offer $7 million in prizes to schools, districts, and youth-serving organizations that demonstrate creative and effective ways to implement the test. assertive

2026-10-01 · Washington Examiner

Massachusetts man accused of cyberstalking ‘prominent’ Republican, DOJ says

🔮 “This behavior is criminal and will be treated as it should — with prosecution!” Attorney General Todd Blanche posted on X. “Great work by our USAO in Boston.” mixed

2026-10-01 · Washington Examiner

WATCH LIVE: Trump stumps for Republicans at Oklahoma midterm election rally

🔮 The president is expected to campaign for Rep. Kevin Hern (R-OK), who is running for Senate, among other candidates. assertive

2026-10-01 · Washington Examiner

Energy Department employee charged with attempting to support Houthis

🔮 During the FBI investigation that led to his arrest, Ellaboudy was in contact with an informant who claimed to be working for a Houthi “colonel” to acquire communications equipment that would be shipped to Yemen to be used in a mobile communications center. assertive

2026-10-01 · Washington Examiner

Massachusetts man accused of cyberstalking Katie Miller, wife of Trump aide

🔮 “This behavior is criminal and will be treated as it should — with prosecution!” Attorney General Todd Blanche posted on X. mixed

2026-10-02 · Washington Examiner

Texts cited by Eric Schmitt at Jack Smith hearing lacked team names: Report

🔮 “Had Schmitt received those text messages of course he wouldn’t have asked which game he attended. assertive

2026-10-02 · Washington Examiner

Hochul appoints Letitia James as special prosecutor in Cornell gang rape case

🔮 “As special prosecutor, the Attorney General will investigate this incident and, if warranted, prosecute any offenses arising from that investigation and present evidence to a grand jury.” assertive

2026-10-02 · Washington Examiner

Mamdani rips Netanyahu’s UN jab as Gaza distraction: ‘Not about me and him’

🔮 New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was trying to distract the world from the humanitarian crisis in Gaza when Netanyahu openly criticized Mamdani at the U.N. General Assembly last week. assertive

2026-10-05 · Washington Examiner

Chicago woman shot five times by Border Patrol agent sues Trump administration

🔮 The plaintiff is seeking compensatory damages that will be determined at trial. assertive

2026-10-05 · Washington Examiner

WATCH LIVE: Trump rallies for Sen. Pete Ricketts and Gov. Jim Pillen in Nebraska

🔮 Trump will make an appearance at the state fair in Grand Island, Nebraska, to support the Republican incumbents. assertive

2026-10-06 · Washington Examiner

Trump mocks Darline Graham Nordone’s Senate rival as Annie ‘Trannie’ Andrews

🔮 “For years my dear friend Lindsey would say that, ‘Darline is the finest, most reliable, and one of the smartest people I have ever known.’ assertive

2026-10-06 · Washington Examiner

Trump says his super PAC will cover taxpayer-funded ‘patriotic’ ads after backlash

🔮 President Donald Trump said his primary super PAC will start covering the administration’s taxpayer-funded political ads in the wake of bipartisan backlash. assertive

2026-10-06 · Washington Examiner

Trump signs order waiving off-road rule for red-dyed diesel at Nebraska rally

🔮 He also said he would help bring down diesel costs. assertive

2026-10-06 · Washington Examiner

Justice Kagan denies last-minute bid to halt Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

🔮 “Those safeguards show the magnitude of the integration that closing will unleash, but they do not preserve competition between Paramount and Warner Bros.” assertive

2026-10-06 · Washington Examiner

Hochul declares disaster emergency over New York measles surge

🔮 These emergency measures will protect New Yorkers and support our community partners as they work tirelessly to address the spread of this disease.” New York has had at least 108 confirmed measles cases so far this year, with about half arising in three rural counties. assertive

2026-10-06 · Washington Examiner

Paramount merges with Warner Bros., creating Skydance media empire

🔮 The combined company will be known as Skydance, merger. ,“Today is a historic day, not just for Skydance but for our entire industry,” Ellison said in a press release. assertive

2026-10-06 · Washington Examiner

Former Olympian charged in Reflecting Pool vandalism case urges inspectors general to investigate prosecution

🔮 She also conceded that the federal government “would not have sought a grand jury indictment” if the department provided the necessary information. assertive

2026-10-07 · Washington Examiner

Raskin introduces bill to put Trump ‘propaganda’ in Smithsonian museum

🔮 The legislation would require the Smithsonian to preserve the banners featuring President Donald Trump outside several federal buildings around the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and any other artifacts “reflecting the rise of governmental propaganda, corruption, and authoritarianism” during Trump’s two terms. assertive

2026-10-07 · Washington Examiner

Top Senate Commerce Democrat releases six-point AI framework

🔮 Sen. Maria Cantwell (D-WA), ranking member of the Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, released a six-point framework Wednesday that would provide a basis for any legislation on artificial intelligence. assertive

2026-10-07 · Washington Examiner

ICE releases Peruvian immigrant who led hunger strike at New Jersey detention center

🔮 Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) also celebrated the return of Soto, saying he could not fathom how hard the “cruel separation” must have been for the family over the past eight months. assertive

2026-10-08 · Washington Examiner

Trump tells Minnesotans to ‘fight back’ against Somali immigrants, vows federal backup

🔮 If you need, the Federal Government will come to your rescue.” assertive

2026-10-08 · Washington Examiner

One hospitalized after shooting involving federal agents in New York City

🔮 New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reiterated his stance on abolishing ICE in light of the latest officer-involved shooting. assertive

2026-10-09 · Washington Examiner

Mamdani to ‘demand’ Trump end ICE operations in NYC after latest shooting

🔮 Mayor Zohran Mamdani said he will “demand” that President Donald Trump end all immigration operations in New York City following the latest officer-involved shooting. assertive

2026-10-09 · Washington Examiner

SpaceX moves to turn Starlink into next major US mobile carrier

🔮 The aerospace company, led by Elon Musk, struck a deal to acquire a nationwide low-band spectrum that will advance Starlink’s wireless capabilities by enabling the signal to pass through walls and other obstacles. assertive

2026-10-09 · Washington Examiner

Fort Hood survivor questions livestreamed execution of shooter

🔮 Nidal Hasan, 56, is set to be executed at Fort Hood at 1 p.m. local time on Dec. 3 — around the same time he committed the shooting on Nov. 5, 2009. assertive

2026-10-13 · Washington Examiner

One dead and several injured after roller coaster incident at Six Flags Over Georgia

🔮 “Out of respect for the family’s privacy, we will not be sharing additional details at this time.” assertive

2026-10-13 · Washington Examiner

Zelensky laments lack of ‘early warning from our partners’ on Russian strikes against Ukraine

🔮 In response to the latter part, Zelensky said elections will resume in Ukraine if Putin agrees to a two-month ceasefire. assertive

2026-10-16 · Washington Examiner

‘Like a tiny nuclear bomb’: Trump details proposed heavy ordnance against Iran

🔮 The GBU-43/B Massive Ordnance Air Blast, or MOAB, bomb would be used in possible strikes against Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear facilities. assertive

2026-10-16 · Washington Examiner

Trump says he’s ‘not a big fan’ of Zelensky after new strikes on Russian oil refineries

🔮 Trump hopes the conflict will end soon, saying both leaders want the same result. assertive

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