Hochul to Send $1 Billion in Energy Rebate Checks Starting Weeks Before Election
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Sept. 14 that the state will begin mailing energy rebate checks of up to $200 to 8.2...
Trump Says Countries Should Reimburse US for Strait of Hormuz Help
Vessels transit the Hormuz Strait off the coast of Iran’s southern port city of Bandar Abbas on Sept. 7, 2026. Iran’s top negotiator threatened...
Trump Weighs In on Flock Camera Controversy
President Donald Trump on Sunday weighed in on the debate over Flock cameras, saying that he “sort of” likes the devices because they support...
Sen. McConnell Returns to Congress
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) arrives for a vote at the U.S. Capitol in Washington on Sept. 14, 2026. Finn Gomez/Getty Images Sen. Mitch McConnell...
Treasury Launches Tip Line for Whistleblowers to Expose Iran’s Financial Lifelines
The U.S. Treasury is calling for whistleblowers to come forward with tips on individuals or entities providing financial support to Iran. “The United States...
Ukraine says ready for ‘de-escalatory steps’ if Russia does same
Published: 7:14am, 15 Sep 2026Updated: 11:14am, 15 Sep 2026 President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Monday that Ukraine was ready to de-escalate the war with...
Huawei’s US trial puts jury to the test amid China, Iran links
Published: 7:00am, 15 Sep 2026Updated: 7:01am, 15 Sep 2026 The unique circumstances surrounding Huawei Technologies’ landmark trial in a US court made jury selection...
Iran says tanker exploded in Strait of Hormuz as US rejects account
Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) said late on Monday that an oil tanker had struck a sea mine and exploded in the Strait...
Could Huawei’s Founder Ever Really Leave China? I China Insights
A viral rumor claims Huawei founder Ren Zhengfei and members of his family suddenly disappeared from public view. The rumor itself is unverified—but the...