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Journalists seated before the empty lectern in the White House's James S. Brady Press Briefing Room in 2007.

U.S.

Trump Names Pro-Life Advocate Katie Zacharia as Next White House Press Secretary

The conservative attorney and mother of four brings public advocacy for unborn children and a personal adoption testimony to one of Washington’s most visible roles. Her start date was not announced in the initial reports.October 9, 2026 · 3 min read
Soldiers bow their heads during a moment of silence for Fort Hood shooting victims at Q-West in Iraq in November 2009.

U.S.

Pentagon Says Fort Hood Shooter’s Firing-Squad Execution Will Be Livestreamed

Nidal Hasan’s execution is scheduled for December 3 at Fort Hood. The livestream platform remains unannounced, and further legal challenges are possible.2026-10-08 · 3 min read
Attendees stand before a DHS podium outside the department's headquarters during its April 2019 opening ceremony in Washington.

U.S.

Trump Administration Proposes $70,000 OPT Fee, Citing Protection for American Workers

Schools would owe $70,000 for an initial OPT recommendation and $30,000 for subsequent recommendations under the DHS proposal. The fees are not in effect, and schools could pass along the cost.October 7, 2026 · 4 min read
National Archives photographic reproduction of the first page of the United States Constitution, beginning We the People.

U.S.

Poll: About 4 in 10 Young Likely Voters View Sharia Positively

An Our Republic–Rasmussen survey finds a striking age divide. A separate question shows 83% of voters overall oppose making Sharia a community's legal code.October 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Trees, storefronts and parked cars in downtown Gainesville, Florida, in 2021.

U.S.

Pro-Life Pregnancy Center Buys Former Planned Parenthood Building to Help Mothers Choose Life

SIRA bought the neighboring Gainesville property for a reported $345,000, with plans to expand free support for women and families after renovations.October 5, 2026 · 3 min read
Royce Hall’s twin brick towers and lawn on the UCLA campus

U.S.

UCLA Records Reveal $16,065 in Fees at Center of Fetal-Tissue Dispute

Pro-life scrutiny focuses on $765 charges tied to 21 specimens. Cercle calls them service fees; the records do not establish illegal sales.October 1, 2026 · 4 min read
The U.S. Supreme Court’s columned front facade and Authority of Law statue in Washington, D.C.

U.S.

Supreme Court Clears Way for Trump’s Third-Country Deportations—for Now

The justices lifted a lower-court barrier to the administration’s removal policy while taking the case for December arguments. It is an enforcement win for Trump, with the final legal battle still ahead.September 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Florida’s historic Capitol and modern Capitol tower in Tallahassee, viewed from a street

U.S.

Florida Approves Ban on Undocumented Students in District Trade Programs

The State Board of Education approved citizenship or lawful-presence requirements for district and charter technical programs, drawing a firmer line around access to taxpayer-supported training. Reporting places the admissions change in 2027–28.September 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Boston City Hall’s exterior beneath a blue sky

U.S.

Boston Offers $575 for Immigrant Advocacy Training as Eligibility Wording Changes

The city-backed leadership course faces scrutiny over public spending and access. Earlier rules required applicants to be immigrants; the live page now uses broader language.September 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Belfast City Hall photographed from the front in daylight

WORLD

Belfast City Hall’s Abortion-Day Lighting Put on Hold—for Now

A DUP challenge has delayed the planned green illumination while Belfast City Council seeks legal advice. The dispute has not been finally resolved.September 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Martin Luther King Jr. federal courthouse in Newark, with Diana Moore’s Justice sculpture outside

U.S.

Two New Jersey Noncitizens Charged With Allegedly Voting in Federal Elections

Prosecutors allege unlawful voting and false statements in citizenship applications. The separate cases remain accusations, not convictions.September 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Finland’s blue-and-white flag flying against a blue sky

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Finnish Study Finds Psychiatric Care Use Rose Among Gender-Reassignment Patients

The findings warrant scrutiny of promises made to vulnerable young people, but treatment records alone cannot establish what caused their mental-health difficulties.September 28, 2026 · 3 min read