October 9, 2025

Despite ‘fake news’ claims, Trump gives media wide access: CNN’s Collins

Under President Donald Trump, the man who popularized the term “fake news,” covering the White House has become unlike anything reporters have experienced. CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins said the president’s unusual accessibility — and his constant readiness to take media questions — keeps reporters on their toes, and sometimes leaves them sleep-deprived. “Most politicians are […]

October 9, 2025

‘Blast from the past’: US kills al Qaeda-linked terrorist

The U.S. military has killed Muhammad ‘Abd-al-Wahhab al-Ahmad, a terrorist with links to terror organization al Qaeda. U.S. Central Command, or CENTCOM, made the announcement on Tuesday. Terrorist killed CENTCOM said al-Ahmad was killed by a strike in Syria but did not give details on what kind of strike. “U.S. forces in the Middle East […]

October 9, 2025

Congress weighs bill to pay 3 million troops facing missed paycheck

If the federal government remains shut down next week, approximately three million military service members will miss a paycheck on Oct. 15. It’s a reality Democrats call “unacceptable,” and they’re trying to pressure House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., into bringing up a standalone bill specifically for the troops.  “Shame on the Republicans for remaining on […]

October 9, 2025

Florida man charged in deadly, destructive Palisades Fire

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California has charged a Florida man with allegedly starting the Palisades wildfire. In January, the fire destroyed a large portion of the Pacific Palisades neighborhood, becoming one of the most destructive blazes in Los Angeles history. On Tuesday, authorities arrested Jonathan Rinderknecht, 29, and charged him […]

October 9, 2025

New California law requires Netflix and Prime Video to turn down loud ads

Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a new California law requiring video streaming services to follow the same commercial loudness standards long applied to broadcast television under federal law. The law, Senate Bill No. 576, directs streaming platforms to ensure that the audio of commercial advertisements is consistent with the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation Act, or […]

October 9, 2025

Trump: Israel and Hamas sign off on first phase of Gaza peace plan

President Donald Trump said Israel and Hamas have signed off on the first phase of a peace plan. The president made the announcement in a post on Truth Social on Wednesday. Peace plan “This means that ALL of the Hostages will be released very soon, and Israel will withdraw their Troops to an agreed upon […]

October 8, 2025

Troops in Illinois: Trump wants Pritzker jailed, Pritzker questions Trump’s health

Texas National Guard troops arrived in Illinois on Wednesday, intensifying the conflict between President Donald Trump and state and local officials over the necessity of a military presence in Chicago. Hours later, Trump called for Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson and Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, both Democrats, to be jailed for “failing to protect” immigration officers. […]

October 8, 2025

US Air Force leader wants to ‘maintain dominance’

This week on Weapons and Warfare, host Ryan Robertson is in National Harbor, Maryland, for the Air & Space Forces Association’s Air, Space & Cyber 2025 event. Straight Arrow News checks in with Secretary of the Air Force Dr. Troy Meink, to discuss his vision for modernization and readiness. We also hear from outgoing Chief […]

October 8, 2025

Air traffic controller shortage leaves Chicago O’Hare most-delayed US airport

Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport operated on a partial staff of air traffic controllers Tuesday night, according to several reports. The shortage of controllers appears to be a combination of sick calls and staffing issues as the government shutdown continues. Chicago airport issues The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued a ground delay at O’Hare International Airport […]