Questions flare over US role in Ukraine's Starlink shut-off: What to know

The Hill - Oct 15, 2026

On Wednesday, Elon Musk’s Starlink was pulled into the center of a controversy after Ukraine’s military faced restricted access to Starshield, the military version of the satellite-based system. Starlink services were cut off for objects that traveled more than 100 mph, impacting the capabilities of Ukraine’s drones, airplanes and helicopters, a source familiar with the...

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After complaints by January 2025 fire victims about withheld insurance payments, California regulators have ordered mortgage lenders to report on how they have handled the funds.

How this Saturday's 'No Kings Day' protests will be different

Oct 15, 2026

How this Saturday's 'No Kings Day' protests will be different

Thousands of 'No Kings' rallies are scheduled to take place Saturday aimed at getting people to vote in the November midterm elections.

Trump: Musk has 'a little problem'

Oct 15, 2026

Trump: Musk has 'a little problem'

President Trump took a slight jab Wednesday at tech mogul Elon Musk, who remains a close ally despite a rollercoaster relationship between the two. Trump made the swipe while going after Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs (D) while speaking at a rally in the state, calling the Democrat “horrible.” “First of all, she’s a dumb person....

Why Trump is reviving 51st state rhetoric with midterms in less than 3 weeks

Oct 15, 2026

Why Trump is reviving 51st state rhetoric with midterms in less than 3 weeks

During a campaign rally in Arizona on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump revived his rhetoric on wanting Canada to be '51st state' of the United States.

Yellowstone missing dog is homeward bound after being lost for over a month

Oct 15, 2026

Yellowstone missing dog is homeward bound after being lost for over a month

Luna, a 10-year-old Jack Russell terrier, bolted from her family's cabin during a vacation to Yellowstone National Park on Sept. 10.

In 100th lawsuit against Trump, California challenges immigration arrests near courthouses

Oct 15, 2026

In 100th lawsuit against Trump, California challenges immigration arrests near courthouses

California sued the Trump administration for the 100th time, challenging the growing practice of ICE agents arresting people for alleged civil immigration violations at or near courthouses.

Trump's top crypto adviser departs administration

Oct 15, 2026

Trump's top crypto adviser departs administration

President Trump’s top cryptocurrency adviser is leaving the administration. Patrick Witt, who served as executive director of the president’s council of advisers for digital assets, called his time in the administration “the privilege of a lifetime” late Wednesday and hinted at a move to the private sector. “I’m grateful to have done my part to...

Anthropic's PAC spent more than $250K in third quarter, splitting between parties

Oct 15, 2026

Anthropic's PAC spent more than $250K in third quarter, splitting between parties

Anthropic's corporate political action committee poured $161,000 into campaigns across the aisle last month, bringing their total third-quarter spending to more than $250,000, according to spending records first shared with The Hill. The employee-funded PAC, AnthroPAC, spent more than $255,000 across the third quarter, marking the artificial intelligence firm's latest push for political clout in...

Authorities investigate letters with ‘suspicious substances’ sent to congressional, election offices

Oct 15, 2026

Authorities investigate letters with ‘suspicious substances’ sent to congressional, election offices

The mailings come just three weeks before Election Day and are reminiscent of a similar threat in 2023, when several election offices received envelopes containing fentanyl.

Trump cancels planned livestream of Fort Hood shooter execution

Oct 15, 2026

Trump cancels planned livestream of Fort Hood shooter execution

Trump made the announcement on Truth Social saying Hasan will be executed as scheduled, but the public will not be able to watch through livestream or any other visual device.

FTC subpoenas OpenAI, Anthropic in safety incidents probe

Oct 15, 2026

FTC subpoenas OpenAI, Anthropic in safety incidents probe

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) sent subpoenas to OpenAI and Anthropic as part of a federal probe into the potential risks their AI models pose to consumers. An agency spokesperson confirmed to The Hill that the agency has sent the companies civil subpoenas. The investigation comes on the heels of a series of high-profile cybersecurity...

AI stocks are taking a beating amid inflation, interest rate worries

Oct 15, 2026

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