United States
Historian Calls for Hegseth's Departure Over His Pentagon Leadership
Historian Kent James called for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to leave office in an Oct. 27, 2026, Observer-Reporter op-ed, arguing that his emphasis on violence, restrictions on journalists and removal of senior officers are weakening the military. S...
Driver sought after stolen-van pursuit in southeast Oklahoma City
A driver fled on foot after an overnight police pursuit involving a stolen van reached southeast Oklahoma City early Tuesday. Officers were still looking for one person, and no injuries were reported.
CNA Documentary Revisits Lockerbie Bombing Ahead of Scheduled US Trial
CNA has listed a 44-minute documentary about the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 for October 25, 2026, at 8 p.m. The episode traces the attack over Lockerbie, Scotland, and the decades-long demands for justice from victims' families and affected comm...
Trump Lifts 50% Tariffs on Selected Canadian Goods Ahead of Midterms
Selected Canadian imports will be exempt from 50% U.S. tariffs starting October 30, the Trump administration announced after Republican senators pressed for relief. The decision comes about two weeks before elections that will determine control of Cong...
Rollins Backs Forest Service Reorganization as Court Order Keeps Plan on Hold
Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins said Thursday that the Trump administration remains committed to reorganizing the Forest Service and other USDA agencies despite a court order blocking the changes. The administration has appealed, but the injunctio...
Congress Considers Additional Jordan Aid After Deadly Iranian Strike
Congress has proposed an additional $650 million in aid to Jordan, Legis1 reported, as a new Congressional Research Service report details Iranian attacks on the country. A July missile strike on Muwaffaq Salti Air Base killed three American soldiers,...
Immigration Enforcement Expands Across Western Kansas, Disrupting Communities and Meatpacking Operations
ICE operations that began in Garden City, Liberal and Dodge City have expanded to smaller towns, prompting community demonstrations and disrupting work schedules at major beef processing plants that employ over 10,000 workers....
