Unbiased Updates

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  • Trump’s ballroom bulldozes East Wing; Cuomo, Mamdani clash in final debate

    President Donald Trump once promised his new White House ballroom would “respect” the existing building. Now, the entire East Wing is being demolished to make room for it, and critics aren’t happy.

    Plus, the gloves came off in New York’s final mayoral debate. Zohran Mamdani went straight at Andrew Cuomo — even pointing out one of his accusers in the audience.

    And despite backlash, the NFL is sticking with Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headliner.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025.

    9 min
  • Still no deal in Washington, but the Louvre opens doors after heist

    Three weeks in, the government remains shut down, and President Donald Trump tells GOP senators not to “be extorted” by Democrats. Meanwhile, Democrats warn that millions could face higher premiums if a deal isn’t reached soon.

    Plus, The New York Times reported Trump has demanded $230 million from the Justice Department for past investigations, but he insists he’ll donate the money to charity.

    And the Louvre reopened this morning after a $102 million jewel heist, but the hunt for the stolen crown jewels continues.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.

    9 min
  • Trump wins Portland troop ruling, launches White House ballroom demolition

    A federal appeals court has permitted President Donald Trump to send the National Guard to Portland, Oregon, overturning a lower court decision. However, the state’s officials warn it sets a dangerous precedent.

    Plus, Atlanta police said a family’s quick call stopped a possible mass shooting. Officers arrested a man they claimed threatened a “shoot-up” at the world’s busiest airport.

    And demolition has begun at the White House as crews tear into the East Wing. But the president’s critics say this is one step too far.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025.

    8 min
  • Gaza violence threatens truce; Amazon outage knocks out major apps worldwide

    Gaza’s fragile peace deal hangs by a thread after a deadly weekend of airstrikes, accusations and denials. Israel claimed Hamas violated the ceasefire, while Hamas says Israel overreacted.

    Plus, the internet hits a wall this morning after an Amazon Web Services outage takes down major sites worldwide — from Snapchat and Robinhood to McDonald’s and Hulu.

    And a bold daylight theft at the Louvre has left France stunned. Thieves disappeared with eight of the French Crown Jewels.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, October 20, 2025.

    8 min
  • John Bolton reacts to DOJ indictment; Trump plans to lower IVF costs

    John Bolton, a former Trump national security adviser and now a vocal critic of Trump, has been indicted on 18 counts related to violations of the Espionage Act. Here’s what Bolton is accused of doing with government documents and how the president reacted. 

    Plus, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are scheduled to meet for a second time. Learn where the meeting will take place and what Trump commented about a long phone call with the Russian leader. 

    And Trump announced plans to lower the cost of in vitro fertilization. How the government is partnering with the largest manufacturer to reduce fertility drug prices.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, October 17, 2025.

    10 min
  • Hamas can’t access all hostage remains; Trump authorizes CIA in Venezuela

    The ceasefire in Gaza is already facing difficulties, with the return of dead Israelis increasingly becoming a grim tally.

    Plus, could the U.S. initiate attacks on Venezuela? What President Donald Trump mentioned regarding the possibility of taking more aggressive actions than just sinking boats.  

    And a final report explains why searching for the Titanic wreckage led to a catastrophic and deadly implosion. It details how flawed engineering caused the failure of the Titan submersible. 

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Thursday, Oct. 16, 2025.

    9 min
  • Gaza ceasefire remains fragile; LA declares emergency over ICE raids

    Despite a signed peace deal, unrest persists in the streets of Gaza. From Hamas disarming to humanitarian aid not being permitted through, there are still big questions unresolved.  

    Plus, President Donald Trump praised a blast off the coast of Venezuela as another blow to drug trafficking in the Caribbean and what he calls a designated terrorist organization route.  

    And Los Angeles declared a state of emergency, but not for a natural disaster. The move pits the local government against the feds when it comes to immigration enforcement.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Wednesday, Oct. 15, 2025.

    9 min
  • Trump celebrates Gaza ceasefire; Pentagon’s press policy faces backlash

    A fragile but historic ceasefire between Israel and Hamas is now active, but the hardest part may just be starting.

    Plus, a new media policy at the Defense Department has sparked rare unity across the press. Major outlets from The New York Times to Newsmax have refused to sign the Pentagon’s new rules limiting how reporters gather information about the military.

    And Amazon is gearing up for the holidays with plans to hire 250,000 workers nationwide. It’s one of the few companies going big this season as retailers scale back on holiday hiring.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025.

    9 min
  • Trump in Israel as hostages freed, prisoner exchanges begin

    President Donald Trump arrived in Israel on Monday morning as Hamas released the 20 living hostages held for more than two years. The visit marks a critical moment in the peace process, as Trump works to solidify the first phase of his ceasefire deal.

    Meanwhile, the federal government shutdown continues further into October. Offices remain closed, paychecks are on hold and hundreds of thousands of workers are sidelined as lawmakers struggle to end the deadlock.

    And in South Carolina, a gunman opened fire at a popular bar during a high school reunion, leaving four people dead and 20 injured.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Monday, Oct. 13, 2025.

    8 min
  • Letitia James fires back at ‘baseless’ charges; Trump prepares for physical

    New York Attorney General Letitia James, the woman who built her career taking on President Donald Trump, is now under federal indictment. Critics are calling it pure political payback.

    Plus, a federal judge just blocked Trump’s plan to deploy National Guard troops in Chicago, ruling there’s “no rebellion” to justify it.

    And the president heads back to Walter Reed on Friday for his second health physical this year.

    These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.

    11 min

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