New Poll Finds Cost-of-Living Anger Crossing Party Lines Before Midterms
Only 17% of U.S. adults approve of President Trump’s handling of living costs, according to a new AP-NORC survey.
Second Federal Judge Blocks Trump’s $100,000 H-1B Visa Fee
A second federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas, finding that required rule-making procedures were not followed.
Justice Department Files Ethics Complaint Against Seven Minnesota Federal Judges
The Justice Department accuses seven judges of bias over public comments about an immigration-enforcement surge; the judges dispute that claim.
Senate Blocks Data-Center Power-Cost Bill as Utility Concerns Grow
A bipartisan House-passed proposal failed 57-43 in the Senate, leaving unresolved who should pay for grid upgrades required by rapidly expanding data centers.
Supreme Court Temporarily Allows Fast Third-Country Deportations to Continue
A 6-3 Supreme Court order lets the administration continue rapid deportations to third countries while the justices prepare to hear arguments in December.
Republican Groups Spend in 39 More House Races as Midterms Near
The U.S. Capitol. Illustrative image, not a photograph of a campaign event. By Onyx Bugett | TalkLife News September 27, 2026 Major Republican organizations and donors have begun spending in at least 39 additional U.S. House races since September 1, including districts previously considered relatively safe for the party, according to a Reuters review of […]
Trump Threatens Wider Action Against Iran During U.N. Address
President Trump warned the United Nations that the United States could expand military action against Iran if negotiations fail, while no ceasefire or formal talks have been announced.
Justice Department’s ‘Grand Conspiracy’ Investigation Continues After Prosecutor Exits
The Justice Department continues issuing subpoenas despite the departure of the Trump-aligned prosecutor appointed to lead the politically contentious investigation.
Netherlands Prepares for Possible U.S. Sanctions Against International Criminal Court
Dutch and European officials are preparing safeguards as possible American sanctions threaten the International Criminal Court’s banking and technology access.
Putin’s Party Claims Victory in Russia’s Wartime Parliamentary Election
United Russia is headed toward a decisive parliamentary victory, but restrictions on opposition candidates and voting in occupied Ukrainian territory complicate the Kremlin’s claim of a public mandate.