“Pretend I’m on the ballot,” President Trump advised last month. Evidently a lot of voters did. In retrospect, the line nicely captures Mr. Trump’s almost unfailing ability to act against his own interests. Donald Trump in Washington, Nov. 4. That has been his propensity since the moment he descended the Trump Tower escalator in 2015. … Read more
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace blamed Senate Majority Leader John Thune for blocking the SAVE America Act as Democrats gained ground in the 2026 midterm elections. She accused Thune of failing to strengthen election safeguards before voters went to the polls. Republican Rep. Nancy Mace blamed Senate Majority Leader John Thune for blocking the SAVE America … Read more
President Donald Trump pledged new immigration, crime and election measures during a campaign rally in Mississippi on Monday. Donald Trump used a campaign rally in Mississippi to outline his immigration, crime and election agenda while urging voters to back Republican candidates. Somodevilla/Getty Images/AFP (Getty Images via AFP) In his address, Trump promised to pursue the … Read more
This is a court artist sketch by Elizabeth Cook of Royal Navy sailor Teddy Young appearing at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London. (AP Photo) A 24-year-old Royal Navy sailor has been charged under the UK’s National Security Act over allegations that he prepared to pass sensitive defence and intelligence information to a foreign power.Able Seaman … Read more
Norma Jean Warner lived a quiet life in Des Moines, Iowa, working at an optical shop, saving carefully and volunteering through church organisations. She and her husband, Waldo, had no children and lived modestly, but Warner spent years planning what would happen to her money after her death. When she died in 2023 at 85, … Read more
British law enforcement officials announced on Sunday morning that multiple individuals had been taken into custody on suspicion of committing violations related to explosives legislation in proximity to a significant military installation housing United States armed forces in southwestern England. Police officers block a road near the RAF Fairford airbase after police declared a major … Read more
Bitcoin is trading around $84,702 ahead of the November midterms. As of September 21, Bitcoin was up about 10% over the past 30 days, but remained about 3% below its December 31, 2025 close of $87,498. Bitcoin price and crypto market outlook ahead of the US midterm elections The November 3 US midterm elections could … Read more
The Historic Emma Austin House A historic 1910 Arts and Crafts bungalow in Lake Oswego that came within two days of being demolished by developers has sold for $1.47 million after a major, multi-year restoration. Known locally as the Emma Austin House, the 3,074-square-foot home sits on a 1.04-acre wooded lot at 49 Briarwood Road … Read more
The US House of Representatives on Wednesday overwhelmingly passed the Ratepayer Protection Act (RPA). It is a bipartisan bill designed to shield residential electricity customers from footing the bill for grid upgrades required by large data centers. The Ratepayer Protection Bill was first introduced by Rep. Gabe Evans (R-Colorado) and co-sponsored by Rep. Kathy Castor … Read more
This Australian man is banned from Bali for 10 years after he was caught having sex in public. An Australian tourist has been deported from Bali and banned from entering Indonesia for 10 years after he was allegedly caught on CCTV engaging in a sex act with a woman outside a residential property in North … Read more