Northern Virginia county on the Potomac, across from D.C.
The United States marks 250 years since independence amid tensions with allies, domestic political divisions, and concerns over civil rights and freedom of expression. Public sentiment ranges from cynicism to cautious optimism as the nation reflects on its future.
The Oversight Project has released roughly three hours of audio and 117 pages of heavily redacted transcripts of Joe Biden’s 2016–17 interviews with his ghostwriter for Promise Me, Dad. The recordings, obtained during Special Counsel Robert Hur’s documents probe, show Biden discussing retained notes and at times struggling with dates and details; Republicans say the tapes prove decline, Biden calls the release political.
Stars and Stripes has dismissed editor-in-chief Erik Slavin, publisher Max Lederer and reporter Lara Korte after the Pentagon issued notices of separation citing insubordination. The journalists have filed a First Amendment lawsuit in Washington, DC, arguing the department is attempting to curb the paper's editorial independence after recent disputes over coverage and management changes.
GoPro has announced a definitive merger with Starman Optical. The deal will pay $1.14 per share ($285 million total) and will wipe $92 million in debt. GoPro aims to expand into AI data centers and defense markets while continuing to support existing products. The market has reacted positively, with shares rising and investor interest mounting around Markiplier’s stake.
President Donald Trump has threatened to block Canadian manufacturer Bombardier from selling aircraft in the United States as Ottawa and Washington have exchanged tariffs on roughly $20–28 billion of goods. Canada has imposed retaliatory levies of 15–50%, and Bombardier has said it employs thousands in the US and sources components from 47 states.
Today, on the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, ceremonies have taken place at the World Trade Center in New York, the Pentagon in Arlington and the Flight 93 memorial in Pennsylvania. President Donald Trump has delivered remarks at the Pentagon; all living former presidents and Vice President JD Vance have attended the New York memorial. New New York documents on toxic dust have been released.
Leaders and families mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks across New York, Arlington and Shanksville. Presidents, former leaders and first ladies attend ceremonies as the names of nearly 3,000 victims are read. A flag-raising at the Pentagon and powerful remarks reflect on the enduring impact of the day.
Democrats and Republicans are flooding the airwaves with advertising ahead of Election Day, with hundreds of millions of dollars flowing through campaigns and allied groups. Cash on hand and spending patterns are shaping the battlefield, particularly in toss-up races where incumbents often hold the financial edge.
Airlines have issued travel waivers for weekend travel to New York, Boston and nearby airports as a nor’easter hits the Northeast. Passengers can rebook without fare differences or change fees, with some limits. States issue emergency measures as power outages mount and travel disruptions expand.