The News John Thune took criticism from President Donald Trump, agitated online conservatives, and occasionally frustrated some of his own members this year. Yet his next leadership election is looking smooth compared with the past couple of bouts to lead the Senate GOP. In fact, Thune may actually run unopposed ...
Day: October 17, 2026
FAA equity talks raise questions about the agency’s legal authorityFAA equity talks raise questions about the agency’s legal authority
The Federal Aviation Administration’s pursuit of an equity stake in a private company that uses AI to manage air traffic is raising questions about whether it has clear legal authority to strike such a deal. The Trump administration has negotiated stakes in dozens of other companies, but none through the ...
Tariffs pose a risk to US-India relationshipTariffs pose a risk to US-India relationship
President Donald Trump faces a deadline Sunday to decide whether to impose certain penalties on other countries under a bipartisan sanctions law he signed last month. Any move by him to waive sanctions on Russian individuals or entities will be met with criticism, as would a decision not to impose ...
Zacharia’s rocky stint as press secretary endsZacharia’s rocky stint as press secretary ends
Katie Zacharia is out as White House press secretary after less than one week on the job. An administration official told Semafor that Zacharia will be “transitioning out” of her role, which began on Monday and quickly descended into a series of stumbles, culminating in Fox News pressing her earlier ...
State Department warns travelers to China they risk “wrongful detention”State Department warns travelers to China they risk “wrongful detention”
The State Department is updating its travel advisory for mainland China to include an increased risk level for wrongful detention, according to a new plan seen by Semafor. The State Department’s move comes after two US citizens were labeled as wrongfully detained earlier this year, and at a complex moment ...
Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect ‘multiple times’Oregon teacher fought school attacker before armed dad shot suspect ‘multiple times’
The 16-year-old suspect previously attended the primary school and had targeted a special educational needs classroom, police say. ...
Analysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind – and failed at a critical time for TrumpAnalysis: Zacharia was thrown into a whirlwind – and failed at a critical time for Trump
The White House is facing growing adversity, writes the BBC’s Anthony Zurcher, weeks before crucial midterm elections. ...