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Federal Reserve building renovation mismanaged, no crimes

Noah Feldman September 30, 2026

A watchdog found the Federal Reserve building renovation was mismanaged and over budget but uncovered no criminal violations tied to the project.

Senate stock trading ban, data center votes set Wednesday

Benjamin Carter September 30, 2026

The Senate plans votes Wednesday on a ban on new stock trades by lawmakers and separate data center legislation, amid political pressure in key races.

Chaldean anger turns toward Martin Manna — and the Church — over silence in brother’s hidden-camera case

Noah Feldman September 30, 2026

WEST BLOOMFIELD TOWNSHIP — The criminal case against longtime township Trustee Jibran “Jim” Manna has already shaken parts of Metro Detroit’s

Gillibrand calls new Cornell rape case claims ‘serious’

Noah Feldman September 30, 2026

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand says new allegations in the Cornell rape case are “serious and horrific,” praising prosecutors for reopening the investigation.

Andrew Bailey departure tied to family, not FBI turmoil

Benjamin Carter September 29, 2026

Outgoing FBI co-deputy director Andrew Bailey says he’s leaving to return to Missouri for his four children, rejecting claims that internal turmoil drove his exit.

Broncos Rams thriller turns on late flag and wiped INT

Noah Feldman September 29, 2026

A late defensive pass interference in a Broncos Rams thriller erased a Rams interception and paved the way for Denver’s winning touchdown in a 30-26 finish.

Pope Leo AI concerns are real, urges action on safety

Benjamin Carter September 29, 2026

Pope Leo said AI concerns are not “fake news” and called for serious discussion and regulation to address safety issues as he returned to Vatican City.

Pocket rescission: Trump cancels 0M in federal spending

Pocket rescission: Trump cancels $810M in federal spending

Noah Feldman September 28, 2026

President Trump’s pocket rescission cancels $810 million in federal funds, sparking bipartisan backlash and legal scrutiny over Congress’s power of the purse.

AOC Cornell event opens with chant criticized as anti-Israel

Benjamin Carter September 28, 2026

At an AOC Cornell event, student hosts led a crowd in chanting a slogan critics call anti-Israel before the congresswoman accused the university of censorship.

White House airs taxpayer-funded Trump ad amid criticism

Benjamin Carter September 28, 2026

A taxpayer-funded Trump ad mirroring a 2024 campaign spot is airing as a public service announcement, drawing bipartisan criticism over its political tone.

Joe Manchin questions Ken Paxton character in Senate race

Noah Feldman September 27, 2026

In a TV interview, Joe Manchin criticized Ken Paxton’s character, urging voters to weigh integrity as Texas’ attorney general seeks a U.S. Senate seat.

Senators who played weigh in on college sports reform bill

Benjamin Carter September 27, 2026

As the Senate debates a college sports reform bill backed by the NCAA, several former college athletes in the chamber hold outsized influence in shaping the measure.

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