October 23, 2025

Trump reverses course, to demolish East Wing in White House ballroom build

President Donald Trump broke ground on a new $200 million ballroom addition to the White House on Monday, and not everyone is happy about it. The president originally said his plan was to build the new structure without disturbing the East Wing, but Trump confirmed on Wednesday that much of the eastern portion of the […]

October 23, 2025

Omaha’s response to America’s housing instability starts with connection

In an arena-turned-resource hub in Omaha, people lined up for what could be their first step toward stability. Project Connect, a one-day event hosted by Threshold CoC, brought together dozens of agencies offering everything from housing support to health care under one roof. A one-day event with lasting impact The goal is simple: remove barriers […]

October 23, 2025

AI routinely get facts wrong when people use it for news: Report

A large international study found artificial intelligence (AI) assistants like ChatGPT, Copilot and Gemini inaccurately present news content nearly as often as they’re correct. It comes at a time when an increasing number of people are turning to AI for their news. New study That 69-page report included 22 public broadcasters from 18 different countries, […]

October 23, 2025

DHS ‘remigrate’ post sparks debate over its definition and ties to extremism

A single-word social media post from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has sparked political and media backlash. A post that read “Remigrate” was followed by a link promoting voluntary self-deportation. It drew attention from left-leaning outlets and social media users who noted that the term has been used by far-right groups in Europe advocating […]

October 22, 2025

Trump admin strikes 8th alleged drug boat, first strike in Pacific Ocean

White House officials announced on Wednesday that the military struck another alleged drug boat. They said the mission was conducted Tuesday night in the eastern Pacific Ocean, marking the first such operation in that area. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the attack killed two people. The Trump administration’s missions targeting alleged drug trafficking vessels have […]

October 22, 2025

Pardoned J6 defendant, running for Senate, wants to deputize Proud Boys

A pardoned participant in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection who is running for the U.S. Senate in Florida says he wants to deputize the Proud Boys and other Capitol rioters to conduct immigration enforcement. Edward “Jake” Lang told Newsweek of his plan in a report published on Wednesday. “I would deputize the Proud Boys […]

October 22, 2025

Saudi crown prince MBS, Trump aim to unveil cooperation deal

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman will visit the White House in November to meet President Donald Trump, according to reporting by The Wall Street Journal. The trip would be the crown prince’s first Washington visit since 2018 and comes weeks after a ceasefire in Gaza. Copy URL Save image Email Facebook Twitter / […]

October 22, 2025

Preview: Weapons and Warfare heads to AUSA 2025

The Weapons and Warfare team is in the nation’s capital for AUSA 2025, the annual gathering of Army leadership, defense industry partners and soldiers of all ranks. Here’s a preview of what to expect when W&W returns next week: We’ll check in with Army leadership as they share insights on emerging threats and the innovative […]

October 22, 2025

Gunmaker Glock discontinuing models amid ‘switch’ lawsuits nationwide

Austrian gunmaker Glock is discontinuing many of its widely-owned models amid lawsuits seeking millions of dollars and legislation limiting availability of the popular firearms. The gunmaker confirmed it would unveil a new model that doesn’t accept “switches,” an after-market component that allows for fully automatic fire. A spokesperson for the gunmaker confirmed earlier reports to […]

October 22, 2025

Still no deal in Washington, but the Louvre opens doors after heist

Three weeks in, the government remains shut down, and President Donald Trump tells GOP senators not to “be extorted” by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats warn that millions could face higher premiums if a deal isn’t reached soon. Plus, The New York Times reported Trump has demanded $230 million from the Justice Department for past investigations, but […]