Former German Spy Chief August Hanning Arrested on Suspicion of Espionage and Treason

Former German foreign intelligence chief August Hanning has been arrested on suspicion of espionage, treason and obtaining classified state information, in a case that has raised serious questions about the handling of sensitive intelligence after officials leave government service. Hanning, 80, served as president of Germany’s Federal Intelligence Service (BND) from 1998 to 2005. German … Read more

Trump Calls for ‘No Invasion of Our Country Act’ to Lock In Border Restrictions

President Donald Trump is calling for Congress to pass a new measure he has named the “No Invasion of Our Country Act,” an effort aimed at making his administration’s strict border policies more difficult for future presidents to reverse. Trump announced the proposal during his address at the 2026 Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas, arguing … Read more

Abdul El-Sayed’s Past Dual-Citizenship Claims Draw Scrutiny in Michigan Senate Race

Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed is facing renewed questions about his citizenship history after a newly surfaced 2016 video appeared to show him publicly describing himself as a dual citizen of the United States and Egypt. The video, reported by the Washington Free Beacon on October 5, 2026, shows El-Sayed speaking at a medical … Read more

Barack Obama to Campaign With Abdul El-Sayed in Detroit as Michigan Senate Race Intensifies

Former President Barack Obama is set to return to Michigan later this month, joining Democratic U.S. Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed and gubernatorial nominee Jocelyn Benson for a campaign rally in Detroit. The Michigan Democratic Party announced Monday that Obama will appear with the candidates on Saturday, October 24, as Democrats increase their campaign activity ahead … Read more

Supreme Court’s New Term Begins: Major Cases on Immigration, Guns, Voting and Climate Change

The U.S. Supreme Court’s new 2026–27 term officially begins on Monday, October 5, 2026, bringing a series of major legal disputes before the nation’s highest court. The justices are expected to consider cases involving immigration enforcement, gun rights, voting rules, climate-change litigation, religious freedom and other constitutional questions. Several of the cases could have consequences … Read more

‘Make You a Believer’ Singer Sass Jordan Dies at 63

Canadian rock singer and longtime Canadian Idol judge Sass Jordan has died at the age of 63. Jordan’s family announced that the acclaimed singer died on October 2, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. In a statement shared through her social media accounts, her family remembered her as an “inimitable force of nature” and an … Read more

Supreme Court Takes Up Major Immigration Case Over Trump Administration’s Mandatory Detention Policy

The U.S. Supreme Court is preparing to hear a major immigration case that could determine how the federal government detains certain immigrants while their deportation cases are pending. The case comes as the Trump administration continues to pursue an aggressive immigration enforcement strategy, while lower federal courts have issued conflicting rulings over how immigration detention … Read more

Mariska Hargitay Crashes a Wedding in New York City, Plus Pedro Pascal, Lindsay Lohan and More

Hollywood stars were out across New York City, Toronto and Paris this week, with Mariska Hargitay providing one of the most unexpected celebrity moments. While filming Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in Manhattan, Hargitay spotted a newlywed couple taking wedding portraits outside the New York County Supreme Court. Still dressed as her iconic character, … Read more

US Stocks Rise Near Record After Latest Jobs Report Calms Rattled Bond Market

U.S. stocks moved sharply higher Friday, with the major indexes closing near record levels after a weaker-than-expected jobs report eased concerns that a strong economy could push inflation higher and force the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates again. The September employment report showed that U.S. employers added just 29,000 jobs, well below economists’ expectations … Read more