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An artist’s rendering depicts the GHOST-R satellite prototype, which is designed to deliver geostationary Earth orbit (GEO) reconnaissance capabilities to the Department of War, at an undisclosed location, Sept. 18, 2026.

US military will do ‘space-based logistics’ in ‘our lifetimes’: Caine

Mike Brest · October 26, 2026 8:08 pm

President Donald Trump listens as Elon Musk speaks outside the West Wing of the White House.

Democrats ask Musk for clarification on Starlink shutdown in Ukraine

EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin talking

EPA unveils effort to boost tech to handle ‘forever chemicals’

Justice Department charges 48 with election-related crimes (Department of Justice images)

DOJ charges 48 noncitizens with federal voting crimes, including 28 in California

Trump administration goes after 60 Minutes for framing of Texas deportation case

Israel says it targeted Hezbollah in Beirut as Trump looks to secure Iran deal

Iran reviews US peace deal as Trump hopes for end to war on 80th birthday

Claire Carter June 14, 2026 9:19 am

Collage of Reps. Jay Obernolte (R-CA) and Lori Trahan (D-MA).

The pitfalls facing the bipartisan AI regulation bill

Victoria Baeza Garcia June 14, 2026 6:00 am

Amazon and Anthropic

Amazon researchers use Anthropic AI to find cybersecurity weaknesses

Rena Rowe June 13, 2026 1:38 pm

Photo of a 1000 series Metro rail car, restored to its 1976-era glory. (Courtesy: X/@wmata).

WMATA celebrates America 250 with exhibition on National Mall

Britta Miller June 13, 2026 11:52 am

Antisemitism illustration

How left-wing curricula fan the flames of antisemitism in public schools

Mika Hackner June 13, 2026 5:15 am

oil gas prices economy summer travel

Trump faces uphill battle to replenish oil stockpiles headed to record lows

Callie Patteson June 13, 2026 5:00 am

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., left, and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La.

Congress misses deadline to pass extension of key spy program

Hailey Bullis June 13, 2026 12:01 am

Anthropic Claude Mythos

Anthropic blocks most advanced AI models after US bars foreign use

Brady Knox June 12, 2026 11:18 pm

Terrorism memorial proposal on the National Mall sparks outrage among Republicans

Terrorism memorial proposal on the National Mall sparks outrage among Republicans

Sophia Mandt June 12, 2026 6:25 pm

Mifepristone tablets sit on a table

Louisiana man charged with drugging 23-week pregnant woman with abortion pill

Gabrielle M. Etzel June 12, 2026 5:08 pm

An ICE Special Response Team member stands guard outside the Metropolitan Detention Center.

DOJ sues Virginia over ‘unconstitutional’ ICE mask ban

Rena Rowe June 12, 2026 4:23 pm

White House aides pointed to two shifting factors Friday that they say indicate the latest potential peace deal with Iran will stick, as opposed to negotiations over recent months. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

White House points out two factors that changed Trump’s mind on Iran deal

Christian Datoc June 12, 2026 2:34 pm