Judge Blocks Ohio Law That Banned Foreign Nationals From Spending Money on Ballot Campaigns

A federal judge issued a preliminary injunction, allowing noncitizens to contribute to election-related measures. U.S. District Judge Judge Michael Watson has blocked an Ohio law that was set to take effect on Sept. 1, finding that the law violates the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment. Ohio legislators in an act signed by Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine

Walz Motorcade Involved in Crash

The vice presidential candidate was not hurt. Multiple vehicles in the motorcade of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz crashed on Sept. 2. The incident unfolded at 12:57 p.m. local as the motorcade was traveling in Milwaukee. Walz, the vice president candidate and running mate to Democrat presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, was not hurt. Two

Pentagon Chief Tells Israeli Counterpart Hamas Must Be Held Accountable for Hostage Deaths

Austin expressed concerns over rising tensions in Gaza and reaffirmed U.S. commitment to reaching a cease-fire deal that would see the remaining hostages freed. U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on Sunday said that Hamas leaders be held accountable for the killing of six hostages in Gaza, whom he said had been murdered in a

Pentagon Chief Says Hamas Must Be Held Accountable for Hostage Deaths

Austin expressed concerns over rising tensions in Gaza and reaffirmed U.S. commitment to reaching a cease-fire deal that would see the remaining hostages freed. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said on Sept. 1 that Hamas leaders must be held accountable for the killing of six hostages in Gaza, who he said had been murdered in

Families of Fallen Soldiers Defend Trump After Arlington Cemetery Visit Fallout

Family members of soldiers killed in Afghanistan withdrawal say the presidential candidate was invited to attend the ceremony and to ‘hear our stories.’ Former President Donald Trump posted videos of family members of fallen soldiers responding to Vice President Kamala Harris’s criticism of his recent visit to Arlington National Cemetery. On Aug. 26, President Trump

China’s Expanding Illicit Drug Networks Raises Challenges for US Policy

As the White House pushes for more cooperation with China on counternarcotics, Chinese drug trafficking networks are growing. President Joe Biden signed a proclamation in August commemorating Overdose Awareness Week, a solemn moment for a nation that has witnessed more than half a million deaths from drug overdose in the last decade. The president hailed