Sep 24 Watch 5:36 News Wrap: Netanyahu calls allegations of genocide in Gaza 'the biggest lie' In our news wrap Thursday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu delivered a fiery speech at the U.N. General Assembly and dismissed allegations of genocide in Gaza, eight people were killed in the latest barrage of Russian drones and missiles in… Continue watching
Sep 24 Watch 8:42 How the diesel price spike is rippling through nearly every part of the economy By William Brangham, Jackson Hudgins A rapid surge in the price of diesel fuel is straining businesses and threatening to raise costs across the economy. It’s also putting pressure on President Trump to bring relief at the pump, including through a diesel export ban that’s… Continue watching
Sep 24 Watch 9:30 'We want more guardrails,' Kalshi CEO says as calls grow for prediction market regulation By Liz Landers, Doug Adams As prediction markets continue to expand, they are drawing attention in Washington and states across the country. Companies like Kalshi and Polymarket allow people to trade contracts tied to the outcomes of real-world events, including elections. Liz Landers discussed the… Continue watching
Sep 24 Watch 7:43 Lock of hair settles questions about Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings By Geoff Bennett, Stephanie Kotuby, Alexa Gold Researchers say they have the most conclusive proof of Thomas Jefferson's paternity of Sally Hemings’ children. A strand of hair found in Jefferson’s Bible launched an investigation involving DNA scientists, historians, genealogists and descendants of both Jefferson and Hemings. The… Continue watching
Sep 24 ICE has wasted tens of millions of dollars with 'uninformed' detention plans, GAO finds By Ryan J. Foley, Associated Press Among the misspending was nearly $3 million to erect tents at Guantanamo Bay that were never used, $20 million to maintain purchased warehouses that are now being sold without having housed a single detainee, and excessive rates paid to hold… Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: Senate rejects war powers resolution to halt military action in Iran as gas prices upend midterms By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press The Senate tally, 49-50, coming days after Trump's bombastic address to the United Nations in which he threatened to “annihilate” Iran, was likely the last chance for lawmakers to go on record about the war ahead of November. Continue reading
Sep 24 New York sues prediction market Polymarket, calling it an unlicensed gambling operation that puts residents at risk By Associated Press Prediction market platforms have argued states do not have the authority to govern them because they are already regulated at the federal level by the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission. Continue reading
Sep 24 Energy Department will spend nearly $2 billion to squeeze more electricity from the nation's aging power grid By Matthew Daly, Marc Levy, Associated Press The money will go toward 31 projects across 26 states that are expected to produce more than 23 gigawatts of additional electricity capacity — enough to power 16 million homes. Continue reading
Sep 24 Trump praises U.S.-China ties, talks up White House ballroom during state dinner for Xi By Aamer Madhani, Associated Press A tech-heavy guest list, the fashion choices of those on it, who sat where and what was on the menu marked the softer — often and glitzier — details of diplomacy as Donald Trump threw a Thursday night state dinner… Continue reading
Sep 24 WATCH: Senators question Heidi Overton in confirmation hearing for FDA commissioner By Matthew Perrone, Associated Press President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Food and Drug Administration voiced support for the safety of long-established vaccines at a hearing Thursday, even as senators questioned her about the White House's efforts to upend childhood immunizations. Continue reading