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A forensic technician works alongside a bomb-disposal robot near a Ukrainian aircraft at Leipzig/Halle Airport, where a drone with an explosive device was found and a detonator was removed from the object, in Schkeuditz, Germany, Wednesday Aug. 5, 2026.

Drone with explosives found at German airport, official sees 'new quality' of threat

Regional police and prosecutors said an airport employee discovered a drone near the airport's south runway with "an unknown explosive device," and the object was examined by police

Before his death, Lindsey Graham was one of the most vocal advocates in Congress for new sanctions on Russia. The South Carolina Republican helped champion legislation that was passed by the Senate on Friday.

Senate passes Russia sanctions bill that was long championed by Lindsey Graham

The bill is meant to stifle Russia's economy by allowing for tough new tariffs against major importers of Russian energy. The legislation was led by Lindsey Graham before his unexpected death in July.

Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents patrol the halls of immigration court at the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on June 24, 2026 in New York City.

Immigration arrests soar, hitting 50,000 in July

Since taking over in March, DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin has pivoted from the confrontational style of immigration enforcement of his predecessor, Kristi Noem. The latest data is reflective of a strategy that is working

Stephanie Grisham played a more behind-the-scenes role for President Trump than his two previous press secretaries. She will move to work solely for first lady Melania Trump.

White House Shakes Up Communications Team With New Meadows Aides

Ben Williamson and Alyssa Farah — both close to new chief of staff Mark Meadows — will play senior roles. Kayleigh McEnany, a campaign spokeswoman, will become the new press secretary.

Vinton County mother pleads not guilty to charges of sexually abusing a child she’s related to

Elizabeth Siders is the child’s aunt, according to the indictment, which notes the child was at least 13 years old but younger than 16.

Ohio Will Delay Submitting A Plan For Federal Every Student Succeeds Act

The Ohio School Superintendent plans to hold off on submitting the state’s new education plan to the federal government next month. The move comes the…

Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, left, shakes hands with Ohio House speaker Larry Householder after delivering the Ohio State of the State address at the Ohio Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

Gov. DeWine Dismisses House Speaker's Idea Of 'Redistributing' School Funding

Gov. Mike DeWine is not embracing a school funding reform idea that the leader of the Ohio House put out last weekOhio House Speaker Larry Householder…

Former Canadian Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland speaks at the Peterson Institute for International Economics in Washington on April 12, 2023.

Chrystia Freeland negotiated with Trump. Now she's watching a trade war unfold

Chrystia Freeland understands the U.S.-Canada relationship from her time at the negotiating table. Here's what she sees now.

An illustrated guide: 5 easy art projects to try at home

Sarah Urist Green, creator of PBS' The Art Assignment, walks through five fun art projects that don't require fancy supplies or talent to create and enjoy.

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., takes questions at a news conference at the U.S. Capitol on April 21, 2026.

Congress ends record shutdown at the Department of Homeland Security

Thursday's vote in the House provides funding for DHS after a more than two-month shutdown, but does not include dollars for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol.

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