September 15, 2025

Construction begins on Trump’s new White House ballroom

President Donald Trump announced that construction on a new 90,000 square-foot White House ballroom has officially begun. While speaking with reporters on Friday, Trump pointed out the work vehicles as crews cut down trees, removed shrubs and dug up portions of the South Lawn.  “Right there you see all the trucks,” Trump said. “They just […]

September 15, 2025

Trump threatens new DC emergency if police don’t help with ICE enforcement

President Donald Trump once again put the nation’s capital in the spotlight. After his federal takeover of Washington, D.C., officially expired last week, he warned early Monday that he may declare another national emergency if local police refuse to work with immigration authorities. Trump wrote on Truth Social that his use of troops and the […]

September 15, 2025

Deadline nears, US and China outline deal for TikTok ownership

The United States and China have agreed on a framework to keep TikTok operating in America, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday. He described a shift to U.S.-controlled ownership ahead of a Sept. 17 divest-or-ban deadline. U.S. officials said a short extension is possible to finalize terms. Speaking in Madrid after two days of talks, […]

September 15, 2025

Utah governor shares details about suspect in Charlie Kirk case

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox on Sunday said the man accused in the killing of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk was “deeply indoctrinated with leftist ideology,” citing information provided by the suspect’s family and acquaintances. Appearing on CNN’s “State of the Union,” Cox discussed the ongoing investigation into Tyler Robinson, who has been charged in connection with Kirk’s death. […]

September 15, 2025

Rubio visits Western Wall; Israel strikes 30 residential buildings in Gaza

United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio visited the Western Wall while in Israel Sunday, where he is expected to discuss recent Israeli strikes on Hamas leaders in Qatar. Despite criticism of the strikes from United States President Donald Trump, Israel’s Prime Minister insisted that relations between the U.S. and his country has “never been […]

September 15, 2025

Drug-resistant fungus rapidly spreading in European hospitals

A drug-resistant fungus is spreading quickly across hospitals in Europe, and the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control is warning that it can pose a “serious threat to patients and health care systems.” According to the Centre, case numbers and outbreaks are both increasing, with several countries saying they’ve seen “ongoing local transmission.” The […]

September 15, 2025

Texas GOP Rep. Michael McCaul says he won’t seek re-election in 2026

Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas announced Sunday he will not seek re-election when his current term ends in 2026. This closes a chapter on a more than 20-year career in Congress that has largely focused on national security, foreign affairs and international diplomacy. “It’s been an honor to serve in the Congress for over […]

September 15, 2025

Thousands gather at Vatican to celebrate Pope Leo XIV’s 70th birthday

Thousands of the Catholic faithful packed St. Peter’s Square in Rome on Sunday to celebrate the 70th birthday of Pope Leo XIV, the first pontiff from the United States. The pope appeared on the balcony of the Apostolic Palace for his regular Sunday blessing, greeted by a festive crowd holding balloons, banners and signs wishing […]